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- 18 Mar 2016
Ifedi, Verve CEO Talks Motivation, Innovation @ Harvard Africa Business Conference
Charles Ifedi, CEO of Verve International, recently opened a rare window into himself as he spoke to a select audience of business and thought leaders at the Harvard Africa Business Conference in…
- 28 Apr 2018
IFC Venture Capital Supports Disruptive Technologies in Sub-Saharan Africa
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has announced that it led the $8.6 million Series A equity investment in Africa’s Talking, a Kenyan based communication-platform-as-a-service (“cPAAS”) API…
- 8 Feb 2010
Talk With Funmi Debuts on DStv
Award winning television producer and talk show host Funmi Iyanda returns to the silver screen with her highly acclaimed TV show, Talk With Funmi on DStv’s Africa Magic. Talk With Funmi has…
- 21 Feb 2020
Alex Okosi on MTV Base Behind The Story, Talks on Humble Beginning, Launching MTV In Africa & More
On Tuesday, the special episode of MTV Base Behind The Story featured Alex Okosi, who is the driving force behind ViacomCBS Networks Africa, home to powerhouse entertainment brands BET, Comedy…
- 16 Sept 2014
FG Admits Ownership of $9.3m Arms Cash Seized by South Africa
The federal government has allegedly opened talks with South Africa after an aircraft conveying $9.3m cash from Abuja, allegedly for arms purchase, was seized by the South African authorities. Two…
- 16 Sept 2025
MTN in Talks with Global Partners to Build AI Data Centers Across Africa
MTN Group Ltd., Africa’s largest wireless carrier, is in talks with U.S. and European firms to build data centers across the continent to power artificial intelligence services, Ralph Mupita, CEO…
- 22 Jan 2014
Lagos Declares Yaba Africa’s Silicon Valley
Lagos State Government has reiterated its decision to depict Yaba area the high-tech economic hub of Africa, talking after the like of Silicon Valley in the United States. Silicon Valley continues to…
- 26 Mar 2012
That Gartner Doom-card for the PC
For many, especially in emerging markets like sub-Saharan Africa the talk of the personal computer’s use coming to an end may sound like telling a virtually impaired person to tell the colours of the…
- 24 Sept 2019
Five reasons to stay tuned to big brother naija this week
The Big Brother Naija show continues to be the most talked-about reality show in Africa and as we wind down to an epic season, Biggie will be bringing more drama, antics and suspense. You might need…
- 7 Jun 2023
Marketplace Africa Meets Nigerian Tech Company Boosting Digital Inclusion
In the latest edition of Marketplace Africa, Wale Ajisebutu, CEO, 21st Century Technologies, talks about how building digital infrastructure in Nigeria is top of mind for his company and how…
- 13 Nov 2018
Proptech to Drive Residential Growth with Technology in Nigeria
The deployment of technology to make Nigeria’s real estate sector more investable, increase liquidity to drive greater home ownership, will be a major talking point at this year’s West Africa…
- 11 Aug 2008
Celtel to Zain, Unification Rebranding
The recent rebranding of Celtel Nigeria to Zain may be viewed by many as one too many having changed name about four times. The company began operation as operator of Global System of Mobile…
- 14 Jun 2019
MEST Africa Hosts Fourth Annual Pan-African Tech Summit
Pan-African entrepreneurial training program, seed fund, and incubator MEST Africa, has concluded its fourth successful MEST Africa Summit, in partnership with Microsoft. The event saw entrepreneurs,…
- 15 Sept 2008
Globacom Unveils "We Got People Talking" Campaign
Globacom has launched a new marketing communication campaign entitled We Got People Talking (WGPT). Joachim Atunwa, director of Advertising, Globacom, said WGPT, captures the company's positive…
- 28 Nov 2016
MTN Holds Talks with SEC for Shares Sale in Nigeria
South Africa's telecom group MTN, has met with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to discuss a possible initial public offering and how it wanted to structure the share sale, the head of…
- 12 Nov 2025
Africa Trade Engine Launches to Boost Intra-Continental Trade, Industrialisation
Africa Trade Engine (ATE), a groundbreaking joint venture between TRT Manufacturing and TradeDepot, has officially launched—ushering in a new era for Africa’s industrial and trade independence. ATE…
- 10 Apr 2015
South Africa Offers GMB Seized Nigerian $15m
South Africa has indicated her willingness to return the more than $15 million seized from some Nigerians last year in a move designed to please the country's new president. This is contrary to…
- 28 Oct 2021
The 5G Opportunity for Nigeria
By: Eniola Campbell There has been a lot of talk about 5G, but the reality is that in Africa, many operators are still focusing on 4G to get the most return on investment from the networks. Is this…
- 25 Mar 2021
AFF, Access Bank Reaffirm Commitment to Driving Post-COVID Tech Resilience
As part of its mandate to be Africa’s foremost thought leader in the Fintech ecosystem, the Africa Fintech Foundry (AFF) has announced its first edition of the 2021 AFF Roundtable Talk on Friday,…
- 15 Jun 2025
Schneider Electric Ignites Innovation in Africa with New Hub
Schneider Electric's newly launched innovation hub is set to benefit not just large corporations, but also local communities, start-ups and learners from technical, vocational education and training…
- 19 Jul 2016
MTN Posts First Loss in 20 years as NCC Fine Cuts Profit
Africa's biggest mobile phone operator MTN Group flagged lower first-half profit on Tuesday, blaming a hefty fine in Nigeria and sending its shares sliding nearly 4 percent. After months of talks,…
- 28 Jul 2017
FG Insists on Broadcasting Code Amendment
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister of Information and Culture, has said the Federal Government will not be stampeded into abandoning its ongoing efforts to amend the Nigeria Broadcasting Code to ensure…
- 6 Apr 2021
Elumelu @ Joshua Generation Conference, Urges Unlocking of Youth Potentials for Better Future
Tony Elumelu, visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist, has called for concerted efforts to unlock the potential of youth population in Africa to ensure the security of the continent’s future. Tony…
- 23 Jul 2023
Startup Ecosystem: NITDA Woos Global Tech Giants for Support, Collaboration
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commenced engagements with international bodies in ensuring that a formidable startup ecosystem is built in the country through…
- 12 May 2008
M-Net Launches AfricaMagic Plus on DStv
From Stand Up Zambia to Catwalk Kenya, from Idols to Living It, from Big Brother Africa 2 to Big Brother Africa 3. In the past 6 months M-Net has proudly continued to honor its African roots,…
- 9 Aug 2014
MTN to Sell 9,183 BTS/Towers in Nigeria
MTN, Africa’s largest wireless operator, has disclosed it is in talks to sell its Base Station Transceiver Stations (BTS/Towers) businesses in Nigeria. In a statement, at the week, the company…
- 24 Sept 2023
FG, NGX to Boost Startup Listing with Tech Board
The Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has said it intends to collaborate with Nigerian Exchange Limited to stimulate startup listings with the newly-created NGX Technology…
- 15 Apr 2015
Nigeria, Russia in Talks for $80Bn Nuclear Power Deal
Nigeria is reportedly in talks with Russia’s Rosatom to build as many as four nuclear power plants costing about $80 billion as Africa’s biggest economy seeks to add 1 200MW of capacity by the end of…
- 13 Apr 2018
Google Go Launches in Nigeria, 29 Others across Africa
Poised to incessantly give users a faster and lighter way to search and access the internet, Google has launched Google Go in Nigeria and 29 other countries in Africa. According to Google, the…
- 30 Sept 2017
CEIBS at AGM, Induction Craves Development, Innovation In Nigeria
By peter oluka The Nigerian chapter of China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) Alumni held their annual general meeting and induction ceremony at the City Mall in Lagos, Nigeria. CEIBS…