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- 14 Oct 2013
MasterCard, JAN Partner on Nigerian Youths Development
MasterCard and Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) through its Girls’ Enterprise Programme (GEP), have announced a joint collaboration to provide experiential education and training on financial…
- 17 Dec 2018
ACT Foundation, JAN Partner to Promote Youth Enterprise
Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation has partnered with Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) to unveil the “My Company My Region” initiative which is aimed at inspiring entrepreneurship spirit among…
- 15 Dec 2020
Mastercard Partners JAN to Empower Next Generation of Digital Entrepreneurs
Mastercard has partnered with Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) to help bridge the digital and financial literacy gap amongst school students and young adults in Nigeria. Through a series of programs,…
- 29 Nov 2018
Facebook, CcHub Launch an Online Youth Safety Programme in Secondary Schools
Facebook has announced it has teamed up with Co-Creation Hub (CcHub) and Junior Achievement Nigeria to launch an Online Safety Programme for students in Nigerian secondary schools across the country…
- 28 Dec 2020
Mastercard Partners JAN to Empower Young Digital Entrepreneurs
Mastercard has gone into a partnership with the Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) to help bridge the digital and financial literacy gap among school students and young adults in Nigeria. A statement…
- 20 Nov 2016
Women Entrepreneurs: Driving Force Behind Economic Growth in Africa
With focus on supporting the growth and development of women entrepreneurs in Africa, Mastercard has committed to three partnerships that will impact women in Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa. This…
- 21 Sept 2022
All you Need to Know About PMI’s 2022 Africa Conference Held in Lagos
Project Management Institute (PMI), the world's leading association for project professionals, hosted over 300 delegates from 20 African countries at its recently concluded PMI Africa Conference…
- 18 Mar 2022
PMI Says Strong Partnerships Are Required To Bridge The Gap Between Education and Employment
Non-profit professional association and global advocacy group for the project management profession, Project Management Institute (PMI) has recognised that linkages are required between education and…
- 19 Nov 2025
Google Launches AI Skilling Blueprint as Part of Broader Africa-Focused AI Initiatives
Google on Wednesday launched the AI Skilling Blueprint for Africa, a comprehensive policy roadmap designed to help governments build a future-proof workforce. The launch is the centerpiece of a…
- 4 Oct 2022
HP, Others Recommend Building Skills for Next Generation of Teachers
Building the right foundation for children’s future learning in Africa begins with building the right skills for the next generation of teachers. HP convened the #NextGen Educators Forum with that…
- 9 Dec 2025
Google Invests $2.1m to Boost Nigeria’s AI Development
Google.org has announced a $2.1 million (₦3 billion) investment to support Nigeria’s artificial intelligence sector, targeting the creation of one million digital jobs and strengthening the country’s…
- 8 Mar 2017
Africa Leads in Creating Resilient Women Entrepreneurs – Mastercard Index
Following the release of the Mastercard Index of Women’s Entrepreneurship (MIWE) on Tuesday, it was revealed that 34.8 percent of businesses in Uganda are owned by women, making it one of the top…
- 28 Nov 2025
Google.org Announces N3bn Fund to Boost AI Skills, Digital Safety in Nigeria
Google, through its philanthropic arm Google.org, has announced a N3 billion (US$2.1 million) commitment to Nigeria to accelerate digital transformation by building advanced Artificial Intelligence…
- 30 Sept 2025
Africa Breakfast Convos at UNGA 80: Leaders Unite to Drive Youth, Innovation, and Sustainable Growth
On Friday, September 26th, African business leaders, policymakers, and innovators convened at the World Trade Center in New York City for the Africa Breakfast Convos (ABC), a high-profile side event…
- 25 Mar 2021
Mastercard Empowers Girls in Nigeria, Kenya to Become Tomorrow’s Technology Leaders
As part of Mastercard’s on-going commitment to connect women in Africa to the possibilities and opportunities that will enable them to make a living, follow their passions, and contribute to our…
- 15 Sept 2008
Moment Please! It Is Mo’s Birthday
Mosunmola Abudu (Mo), heroine and evangelist for accomplishment is the presenter of Moments with Mo, the runaway show on Mnet which puts pressure on the individual to stand up and be counted. Moments…
- 25 Jun 2019
Mastercard’s Raghu Malhotra, appointed to U.S. President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa
Raghu Malhotra, President of Mastercard Middle East and Africa, has been appointed to the U.S. President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (PAC-DBIA). The PAC-DBIA is an important…
- 25 Jun 2026
ICFJ, Wikimedia Honour Nigerian, African Journalists for Outstanding Reporting
International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), in partnership with the Wikimedia Foundation, has named three African journalists as recipients of the 2026 Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards, with two…
- 27 Oct 2021
Facebook launches Second Edition of “My Digital World” Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Facebook has announced the launch of 2021 edition of “My Digital World”. Originally launched in June 2020, 'My Digital World is a digital literacy program which is accessible across Sub-Saharan…
- 23 Sept 2025
Aig-Imoukhuede, DJ Cuppy, Aboyeji, Others to Join Africa Breakfast Convos in NYC
BlackHouse Media (BHM) in partnership with Allison Worldwide, and The King’s Trust Group has announced the stellar line-up of speakers for the second edition of the exclusive Africa Breakfast…
- 6 Nov 2018
Public voting opens for Google Impact Challenge Nigeria
Public voting has opened for the first Google Impact Challenge Nigeria, a competition to find the most innovative not-for-profit Nigerian organisations using technology to solve societal problems.…
- 18 Feb 2014
African Capital Alliance (ACA) Foundation Launch
African Capital Alliance (ACA), a premier private equity firm in Africa has launched the ACA Foundation with a nation-building workshop. From inception, ACA has been committed to nation-building via…
- 15 Aug 2014
Visa Supports Mobile Apps to Promote Financial Literacy in Nigeria
Visa Inc., the global leader in payments, today supported the launch of three locally-developed mobile apps to promote financial literacy in Nigeria. The apps were conceptualized and developed by…
- 15 Oct 2015
Intel, CSR Children Prepare Girls for Scientific Future
Continuing its global campaign to bridge the gender gap in technology by promoting digital literacy and equipping girls for careers in Science, Technology and Mathematics, the world’s leading…
- 30 Nov 2018
Google Announces First Winners of Impact Challenge Africa
Google on Wednesday announced the winners of the first Google Impact Challenge in Nigeria where Twelve non-profits and social enterprises each were awarded a share of $2m in grant funding. …
- 7 Nov 2025
FG to Set up Aircraft Leasing Company to Support Local Airlines
The Federal Government has disclosed plans to establish an aircraft leasing company in Nigeria, aimed at providing a much-needed boost to local carriers. This strategic initiative is designed to…
- 1 Jul 2015
GOtv Extends Signals to More Towns in Edo State
In continuous support of the digital migration in Nigeria, GOtv’s coverage in Edo state has been bolstered with its signals now reaching Auchi, Aviele, Ewu, Igarra, Jattu and Okpella. ‎ Speaking…
- 23 Jan 2020
Team Visa Welcomes Nigerian Sprinter Divine Oduduru to Tokyo 2020 Cohort
Visa announced that Nigerian Athlete Divine Oduduru has been signed on to their global Team Visa program for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Team Visa athletes are selected based on their expected…
- 4 Sept 2014
GOtv Extends Service to Ado-Ekiti
Ado-ekiti has joined the league of cities enjoying GOtv’s quality entertainment following the launch of the digital terrestrial service in the Ekiti state capital last Monday. GOtv offers the GOtv…
- 20 Nov 2020
Support for Tech Talent a Prerequisite for Africa to Leverage Internet Economy - Report
Africa’s tech talent needs more support if the projected sizeable contribution of the internet economy to the continent’s growth is to materialise. Recently, Google and the IFC predicted the internet…