Background: Google Africa Celebrates the Alté Community
The Alté Community is an emerging culture that is uniquely African and is increasing in popularity among the Gen Z demographic. Alté, short for ‘Alternative’, originated as an avenue for unconventional self-expression that transcends the traditional. At the centre of the Alté movement, is the desire to remain sincere to oneself regardless of existing traditions
At least 30 Nigerian soldiers killed in ambush after mine attack – sources
At least 30 Nigerian soldiers were killed in an ambush after gunmen attacked a mine in the Shiroro area of Niger state earlier this week, three sources said on Saturday. The troops were among security forces deployed to search for mine workers, including four Chinese nationals, said to have been kidnapped during the attack on
Mobility startup Moove secures $20m UK funding
Nigeria is the BII’s biggest investment market in Africa, with a portfolio of nearly US $570 million, through more than 100 businesses and 43 funds, collectively supporting almost 45,000 jobs across the country in 2020, per Business Insider. oove, the world’s first mobility fintech, has secured a $20mn financing from the UK government’s development finance
Nigerian airlines’ insurance costs spike above African peers
Nigerian airlines’ insurance costs spike above African peers – Businessday NG
Digital currencies: These African central banks are exploring CBDCs – ZAWYA
Africa. June 30, 2022. Following Nigeria’s October introduction of e-Naira, South Africa and Ghana are running pilots.
BON Hotels takes control of West Africa’s hospitality industry with int’l standards
BON Hotels International West Africa has become the pacesetter in innovation and world class services in the hospitality and tourism sector in the region. Despite these commendable growth within a relatively short time, the hotel chain is set to further expand its business in Nigeria and in the region, bringing in the process, true international
Nigeria: UK’s Investment Institution Announces $20 Million Financing in Nigerian Firm, Moove
The four-year structured credit investment in Moove would help the firm actualise its mission of democratising access to vehicle ownership in Africa. The UK government’s Development Finance Institution (DFI), British International Investment (“BII”), has announced a $20 million investment in Moove, a Nigerian mobility fintech firm. BII, formerly known as CDC Group, said the four-year
Alté Movement: Alternative youth culture, non-mainstream creators find home at Google
The Alternative Movement, colloquially known as the ‘Alté Movement’, traces its roots to Lagos, Nigeria, where young Africans embrace the idea of being misfits or non-conformists. The movement champions unconventional self-expression in all aspects of life but mainly through music, fashion and visual arts. Historically alternative youth culture is rarely recognized in mainstream media, therefore
Super Falcons, 11 Others Chasing World Cup Tickets in Morocco – THISDAYLIVE
WAFCON 2022 Nigeria’s Super Falcons and 11 other teams will tomorrow begin chase of Women’s World Cup places when the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, kicks off in Morocco. Only the top four finishers are guaranteed places at the 2023 finals in Australia and New Zealand. Nigeria and South Africa will rekindle their rivalry when
DStv, GOtv to beam 2022 WAFCON in Morocco – The Nation Newspaper
The last WAFCON was played in 2018 in Ghana and saw Nigeria claim a record-extending ninth title after defeating South Africa on penalties in the …