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- 21 Nov 2021
PraxiLabs’ Khadija Elbedweihy Emerges Winner of 2021 Africa’s Business Heroes
Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH), a flagship philanthropic programme established by the Jack Ma Foundation to help foster an inclusive and vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Africa, has announced its…
- 6 Apr 2020
Jack Ma Foundation’s ANPI Launches Search for “Africa’s Business Heroes” 2020
The Jack Ma Foundation has officially launched the second edition of the “Africa’s Business Heroes” (ABH) prize competition with applications now open to African entrepreneurs from all 54 African…
- 18 Nov 2019
Giwa-Tubosun, Nigerian Wins $250K Jack Ma Grant
Temie Giwa-Tubosun, CEO of LifeBank, has won $250,000 grant from the Jack Ma Foundation, at the foundation’s maiden Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) ,which held in Accra, Ghana, at the…
- 15 Oct 2019
Four Nigerians Make Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative Top 10 Finalists List
The Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) has identified the top 10 finalists for its grand finale event taking place in Accra, Ghana on 16 November 2019. Among them are four Nigerian…
- 25 Jan 2022
InstinctWave Sets to Hold 4th Edition of Africa Human Resources Innovation Awards on March 25th
InstinctWave, Africa's Business-to-business (B2B) events and marketing communications firm, has announced March 25th, 2022 as date for the 4th Edition of the Africa Human Resources Innovation Awards…
- 22 Jul 2013
Glo Wins Telco of the Year @ Nigerian Business Awards
Globacom has emerged the "Telecom Company of the Year" at the first Nigerian Business Awards organised by Africa Media Corp in collaboration with the African Business Council and African Council of…
- 8 Jan 2025
TD Africa Empowers Nigerians with Sustainable Energy Solutions
TD Africa, a leading technology distribution company in Africa, has unveiled its Green Hero Initiative, a groundbreaking program designed to tackle Nigeria's persistent energy challenges and promote…
- 18 Sept 2022
Treepz Launches Business Service, Celebrates its 3rd Anniversary
Treepz, Africa's shared-mobility startup, is set to launch Business Treepz, a new service aimed at providing staff bus solutions and bus rental service in a structured, accessible, and predictable…
- 8 Mar 2017
Sage Unveils Next Gen Cloud Solutions for Africa, Middle East
The market and technology leader for integrated accounting, payroll & HR, and payment systems, Sage, has announced new products and features that will take Africa and Middle East’s business…
- 6 Mar 2023
How Bellafricana is Supporting Creative Entrepreneurs in Nigeria & Africa
Bellafricana has opened its tech-enabled community as a FREE platform to support creative entrepreneurs in the fashion, arts & craft, beauty, home & living, food produce & snacks…
- 19 Mar 2025
Google Cloud Launches First African Cloud Region, Driving Digital Transformation
Google Cloud has marked a historic milestone with the launch of its first African cloud region in Johannesburg, South Africa. This initiative is part of Google’s $1 billion investment to accelerate…
- 3 Dec 2014
MTN, AfDB Others Raise $34m to Fight Ebola
Consortiums of businesses in the country including the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) and MTN, have donated $34 million to help the fight against the Ebola Virus Disease. According to Dr. Dlamini…
- 9 Mar 2019
Union Bank Unveils ‘Alpher’, Sponsors Women Entrepreneurs
Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, a financial institution known for placing premium value on women, joined the rest of the world to celebrate the female folks as the world marked International Women’s Day…
- 6 Jul 2025
20 Years of Digital Leadership: Layer3’s Legacy and the Road Ahead
In 2005, few could have predicted that a small Nigerian technology company would evolve into one of Africa’s most trusted IT infrastructure, cloud, and cybersecurity brands. Today, Layer3 celebrates…
- 16 Nov 2022
Pantami, Danbatta, Inuwa, Ikenna-Emeka, Oji and others Receive 2022 AfriTECH Awards
The Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH) has conferred special honours on Professor Isa Ibrahim Ali (Pantami), Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Umar Garba…
- 23 May 2022
Meta Launches its Africa Day Campaign Spotlighting and Celebrating Africans Making a Global Impact
As part of its Africa Day celebrations on 25 May, Meta on Monday announced the return of its global campaign ‘Made by Africa, Loved by the World’, which was first launched in 2021. Aimed at…
- 27 Mar 2020
DStv and GOtv to Launch Toonami Brand AS A Pop-Up Channel to Entertain Superhero Enthusiasts of All Ages
DStv and GOtv are here to help stave off boredom with the launch of a new DSTV Pop-Up channel, TOONAMI, the Home of Superheroes Channel. With the outbreak of the coronavirus, our lives have changed…
- 8 Mar 2017
Int’l Women's Day: Meet Women from Africa Who Are ‘Making What’s Next’
From inventing windshield wipers to coming up with solutions to improve the lives of millions of people around the world, women have been harnessing the power of technology to do great things for…
- 3 Dec 2016
NCS Confers Fellowship on Ogochukwu, 13 Others
Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) has conferred its professional fellowship on members who through their expertise have contributed to the advancement of information technology in Nigeria. Engr. Ifeanyi…
- 7 Feb 2022
Africa Leadership Academy Changes the Lives Of Over 100 Students in Partnership with Project Management Institute
The African Leadership Academy recently hosted an event in Lagos, Nigeria in partnership with the Project Management Institute (PMI) to offer the necessary guidance into entrepreneurship and project…
- 10 Dec 2021
How Project Management Will Help Nurture the Next Generation of Changemakers in Nigeria
A quick look at Africa today and one thing is clear, the continent is a growing economy overflowing with opportunity and potential. Organisations such as The African Leadership Academy (ALA)…
- 14 Jun 2023
Inventory Finance: The Empowering Ally of Small Businesses in Nigeria
By Abang Emenyi, Head, Growth & Marketing, OnePipe Amina, a small grocery store owner in bustling Lagos, Nigeria, is the embodiment of resilience. Her store is an essential hub in her local…
- 5 Aug 2020
StarTimes, NBCUniversal Networks Launch DreamWorks in Sub-Saharan Africa
StarTimes, Africa’s leading pay-TV operator and NBCUniversal International Networks (NBCUIN) have announced the launch of DreamWorks – the 24-hour channel dedicated to kids and family entertainment –…
- 20 Sept 2012
Samsung Out with Ultra-Low-Cost Smart Dual-SIM Phone
Samsung introduces has taken the wrapper off its new Chief Hero E 1500 dual-SIM phone, an ultra-low cost solution designed to cater for the needs of cost-conscious mobile phone users.…
- 13 Sept 2020
Sophos Recognises Top Performing Partners in Middle East, Africa
Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, has announced its fiscal year 2020 awards for top performing channel partners in the Middle East and Africa. The annual awards recognize…
- 23 Feb 2024
Mobilise Communication Begins Tier 5 MVNE Licence Services in Nigeria
Mobilise, a leading provider of telecom software solutions, is now operating as a Tier 5, mobile virtual network enabler (MVNE) in Nigeria, catering to the country’s growing mobile market valued at…
- 9 Nov 2018
Naija Woman Hero: 10 Nigerian Women Win Wig in 618 Bees Competition
Technology startup 618 Bees on Thursday announced the winners of its month long NaijaWomanHero competition. Efe Ugboro, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, 618 Bees, said that winners were chosen…
- 25 Dec 2022
Gamers in Africa are Aiming for Global Inclusion with Increased Awareness
The growth trajectory of an average African child is usually linear. Take Zuga, an ambitious young man who grew up in the interiors of East Africa with an adventurous mind and a love for gaming. His…
- 27 Feb 2017
SMW: Facebook Accepts Local Currency Payments, 3 Other Key Points by Cox
Chris Cox, chief product officer at Facebook honoured the opening session of Social Media Week in Lagos, talking about the future of media, and to meet with Nigerian entrepreneurs and content…
- 6 Mar 2015
Meet Select Top Nigerian Women In Technology Space
Celebrated on March 8th around the world, International Women’s Day represents an opportunity to celebrate the giant strides attained by women in their various fields of life. Women are often…