Nigerian entrepreneur among top 10 finalists of Africa’s Business Heroes

… $1.5m grants at stake for winners Since 2019, Nigerian entrepreneurs have been participating in Africa’s Business Heroes, an annual charitable initiative sponsored by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy. The startup competition identifies, trains and supports African entrepreneurs across all sectors who are making a difference in their communities for the future of

Real Housewives of Lagos Returns with More Drama, More Luxury, Fresh Faces

Vanessa Obioha Following the resounding success of the inaugural season of The Real Housewives of Lagos, Showmax is upping the ante with fresh faces to captivate its audience. Joining the original cast, which includes the renowned Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, celebrity designer and stylist Toyin Lawani Adebayo, and socialites and businesswomen Chioma Ikokwu, Laura Ikeji-Kanu,

Africa coup spring – The Sun Nigeria

  Military putsch, popularly known as coup, has defined leadership in Africa for many decades. It’s actually one of the reasons Africa is tagged backward by the West. The inability of leaders in African nations to submit themselves to the rule of law, and not lords above the law, makes putsch inevitable, almost. Aside the

AfricaIgnite Hosts the African Leg of the Start-up World Cup at Africa Tech Festival

Africa Tech Festival Wait for it…AfricaIgnite, formerly AHUB, Africa Tech Festival’s flagship event for the African continent’s start-ups and innovators, has been announced as the host for the African leg of the globally prestigious Start-Up World Cup 2023, and 10 African start-ups will have the opportunity to pitch for a spot at the grand finale

Ghana and Turkey are leading the charge in medical tourism

Medical tourism is a growing phenomenon in Africa and the world, as more people seek high-quality, cost-effective, and specialized healthcare services abroad. According to GlobeNewswire, the global medical tourism market reached a value of $16.19 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $75 billion by 2032. Ghana and Turkey are two of the leading

A candy and biscuit empire in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and beyond

Afriwara Group produces a range of sweets, chewing gums and biscuits. The story of how Julien Achcar built Afriwara, a confectionery and biscuit enterprise in West Africa. Julien Achcar was raised in Mali, where his father and uncles were notable businessmen. They managed an array of enterprises, including a confectionery producing candies, a pasta factory,

Africa: climate crisis, the continent suffers disproportionately

0 The African continent, responsible for only a small part of global greenhouse gas emissions, suffers disproportionately from climate change. This was revealed by the State of the Climate in Africa 2022 report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which warns of the increase in temperatures in Africa in recent years and the meteorological and