The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), and UNICEF on Friday announced a $150 million financial guarantee to help UNICEF procure vaccines and other health-related supplies for Nigeria and other low- and middle-income countries…
-From left: Mudiaga Umukoro, CEO Appzone Core; Akeem Lawal, Divisional CEO, Interswitch; Ebere Ahaotu, Senior Product Manager, Vbank) at the just concluded Fintech Week at FourPoint by Sheraton As fintech companies proffer financial solutions to the needs of many Nigerians,…
Nigeria’s leading e-commerce giant, Konga and foremost financial institution, Access Bank Plc. have announced plans to support the free delivery of discounted, high quality essential food items to millions of Nigerians in a move targeted at putting smiles on their…
From showcasing of talents, to the art of fashion design, identifying youths in the food business and lots more, Nigeria’s leading financial services providers, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has reiterated its commitment to Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship through the…
Having endured several beatings, including one at Kulima Tower Bus Station, as well as threats on her life, a Lusaka wife and businesswoman has opted to seek protection from the court. According to Zambia Observer, Precious Munyandi, 40, has asked…
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering African entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries, has selected 4,949 entrepreneurs from across Africa for its 2021 Entrepreneurship Programme. According to a statement by TEF, each entrepreneur receives a non-refundable US$5,000,…
Head of the Lone Stars of Liberia, Peter Butler, has vowed never to lose to the Super Eagles in today’s FIFA World Cup qualifier in Tangier, Morocco. The match will hold at the Stade Ibn Batouta Stadium. The Super Eagles…
It is not one of those across the border productions that they describe as Hollywood productions— produced in the US with a mix of foreign and Nigerian actors. No, it is not. This is the real deal; a Hollywood production…
Formula One title rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton both faced possible sanctions on Saturday after being accused of breaking the rules ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. On a day of drama in Brazil after qualifying for a…
Going into overtime Friday night, negotiators at UN climate talks in Glasgow were still trying to find common ground on phasing out coal, when nations need to update their emission-cutting pledges and, especially, on money. Talks are at a “bit…
