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September 4, 2020

“Nobody wants to associate with broke people” || Eniola Badmus speaks #WithChude on social stigma

On this week’s episode of #WithChude, actress Eniola Badmus revealed to host Chude Jideonwo about the several rejections she faced as a plus-sized woman looking to make her mark in the movie industry, and how she used these events as stepping stones to success. Speaking about her auditions in the early days of her career,... Read More

#WithChude, Chude Jideonwo, Eniola Badmus

September 2, 2020

A fresh perspective on the impact of COVID-19 on MSMEs

by Goke Iyiola Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) constitutes the fulcrum of most nations economy, collectively offering the largest pool of employment. MSMEs form the hub of inventions, creativity, innovation, and healthy competition and tend to be nearer to local communities and the grassroots. According to the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Nigeria... Read More

COVID-19 pandemic, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

September 1, 2020

Adebola Williams to address UN Secretary General, President Kagame, President Uhuru, others at Gen Unlimited Leaders’ high level meeting

Adebola Williams, CEO of RED | For Africa and founder of The Future Awards Africa, will be addressing world leaders including President Paul Kagame (Rwanda), President Uhuru Kenyatta (Kenya), Antonio Guterras (UN Secretary General), and others at the Generation Unlimited Leaders’ meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. The event titled “Generation Unlimited: Connecting Half the... Read More

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August 31, 2020

Africa Fintech Foundry appoints new Head

The management and board of Access Bank PLC have announced the appointment of Mr. Daniel Awe as the new Head of the Africa Fintech Foundry (AFF). According to the financial institution, the appointment of Awe underscores its commitment to advancing technological innovation in the African banking sector. Speaking on the appointment, the Group Managing Director... Read More

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August 29, 2020

As a black person, Sunscreen should be your best friend

by Conrad Johnson-Omodiagbe Have you ever questioned whether or not you need sunscreen? Well, you’re not alone. Recently, while promoting her newest venture, global popstar turned fashion and beauty mogul, Rihanna, let it slip that for the longest time, just like you, she didn’t believe black people needed sunscreen. “Growing up on an island, you’re... Read More

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August 28, 2020

Kiki Osinbajo, Taaooma, Kumi Juba, Captain E, Sydney Talker Others nominated for Nigeria’s 25 under 25 Awards.

The 5th Edition of the Nigeria’s Youth Entrepreneurship Leadership Program a.k.a Nigeria’s 25 Under 25 Awards holds on the 29th August 2020. Every year SME100Africa recognizes and celebrates 25 Nigerians under the age of 25 who are doing phenomenal things in Nigeria and contributing to socio-economic development in Nigeria. The Nigeria’s 25 under 25 awards provides young... Read More

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August 26, 2020

World Photography Day: Here’s how the ‘largest community of Photographers in Africa’ commemorated the 2020 edition

In the hub of Lagos the past few days, a group of African photographers and creatives embarked on a project which they envision will change the global perception of Africans, African Creatives, and the quality of their work. The timing to achieve this project was deliberately planned to fall within the commemoration of World Photography Day.... Read More

Aisha Augie-Kuta, Akintunde Akinleye, Dayo Adedayo, Dr Oluseyi Soremekun, Dr. Yemisi Akinbobola, Eti-Inyene Godwin Akpan, Karen Mwendera, Lekan Fatodu, Morayo Afolabi-Brown, Neo Ntsoma, O’tega Ogra, PhotoWaka Africa, PhotoWaka Africa Summit, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Shoot your Shot, Thebe Ikalafeng, Tolani Ali, World Photography Day

August 26, 2020

Reuel Consulting introduces virtual therapy to cushion social distancing

Digital therapy and consulting firm, Reuel Consulting has introduced an occupational health therapy application designed to handle specific ailments in observance of social distancing, created by COVID-19 pandemic. The app, Virtual Reality Therapy (VRT), also known as Virtual Reality Immersion Therapy (VRIT), Simulation for Therapy (SFT), Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET), and Computerized CBT (CCBT),... Read More

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August 26, 2020

“I have to prove that I’m not a one album wonder” | Fireboy DML talks about his struggle with self-doubt and more on #WithChude

On this thought-provoking episode of #WithChude, Nigerian singer-songwriter Adedamola Adefolahan, popularly known as FireBoy DML, opened up to host Chude Jideonwo about navigating the nature of new-found fame, self-doubt, and the pressure to continuously churn out great music. Asked about how he manages pressure as a young celebrity, Fireboy told Chude, “Nobody really manages pressure... Read More

#WithChude, Chude Jideonwo, Fireboy DML, self-doubt

August 26, 2020

RecyclesPay wants to help disadvantaged children finish school while saving the planet

RECYCLESPAY PROJECT is an Eco-friendly innovation of African Cleanup Initiative that makes education affordable and accessible to children in low income schools. The project has received the endorsement of some school owners and parents to show that it is a viable project. Suffice to say, the project addresses TEN (10) SDG’s (1-No Poverty, 3-Good Health,... Read More

RecyclersPay, recycling, wecyclers

Forex trading beginners

August 25, 2020

7 simple tips for Forex Trading beginners

2020 has proven to be the quintessential leap year. It’s been the year of monumental changes. However, it’s also been the year of avant-garde investment opportunities. For most young Nigerians, 2020 has been the year for experimenting with forex trading. Tips for forex trading beginners have been in high demand. Every forex trading beginner ventures... Read More

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August 24, 2020

Facebook offers grants to 781 eligible small businesses to cushion effects of COVID-19

Facebook has announced a ₦500m grant to support 781 small businesses in Nigeria, as part its $100m Global Grants Programme announced earlier this year, which aims to support 30,000 SMBs in over 30 countries. Aimed at stimulating economic recovery following the effects of COVID-19, this will help empower and extend a lifeline to local small... Read More

Afrigrants, COVID-19, Deloitte, facebook, Facebook Africa, FATE Foundation, Global Grants Programme

Summit

August 24, 2020

Jimi Tewe, Pat Obilor, BankyW, Adedimeji Lateef, Stephen Akintayo, Others to attend ‘Standout Enterprise Festival And Digital Awards’

Standout Enterprise Festival and Digital Awards is the Standout African Leaders, Enterprise and Showbiz Summit (SALES) which is going to be an annual socio- digital global summit to celebrate and explore leadership enterprise, youth productivity and the pros/cons of the creative industry business. Due to COVID-19 and social distancing restrictions, the 2020 edition will be... Read More

#SarsContest, #Standoutafricarealityshow, #StandoutContest, #standoutenterpisefestival, #standoutglobalawards, #standoutsummit2020, StandoutWithPat

August 21, 2020

Meet Aisha Dirisu, winner of Donors for Africa Social Innovators Bootcamp (SIBC) reforming the world for people of special needs

Donors for Africa Foundation, a grant management nonprofit organisation leading change, organised the first digital social innovators boot camp in Africa, targeted at equipping and building the capacity of nonprofit professionals, social enterprises and impact led businesses who are solving some of the world’s biggest challenges Africa. The competition held on the 23rd & 24th... Read More

Aisha Dirisu, Chevening Workshop, Donors for Africa, Peniel E-mentorship Program, Peniel Foundation, Social Innovators Bootcamp (SIBC), Social Innovators Bootcamp (SIBC) Pitch Competition

August 21, 2020

How COVID-19, Naira devaluation, inflation, VAT increase is forcing MultiChoice, Startimes, others to adjust prices

Nigeria’s current economic woes, which existed long before COVID-19 were further worsened by the lockdown and inactivity of businesses resulting from the lockdown. The World Bank forecasts that the global economy will shrink by 5.2% this year which would represent the deepest recession since the Second World War. Earlier in the year, The International Monetary... Read More

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The Hustle

August 20, 2020

Jemima Osunde, Olumide Oworu, others discuss finances, peer pressure, and showbiz on #WithChude

One of the biggest shows of 2020, #WithChude broke its stride on International Youth Day with a special episode celebrating the hustling Nigerian youth. Bringing together 5 rising stars in the entertainment and social-preneurship spaces, host Chude Jideonwo spotlighted a pressing conversation in the heart of every young Nigerian. Actors Jemima Osunde and Olumide Oworu;... Read More

Jemima Osunde, Olumide Oworu, the hustle, With Chude

August 19, 2020

‘We will help SMEs fast track Nigeria’s economic recovery’ – Access Bank MD

Access Bank’s Group Managing Director, Herbert Wigwe, has said that the Bank is committed to helping Nigerian businesses weather COVID-19 pandemic and set a course for recovery. He made this known after the Bank secured loan support, worth up to $50 Million from the International Finance Corporation (IFC). According to Wigwe, the funds will, “Help... Read More

Access Bank, Eme Essien Lore, Herbert Wigwe, International Finance Corporation, SMEs

History

August 18, 2020

Anny Robert, Lex Ash, Tobbinator and more to showcase at ‘A Moment In History’

To celebrate World Photography Day on the 19th of August 2020, House of ZETA is hosting a digital exhibition titled – A Moment in History. The event which would be open until the 26th of August, is focusing on the categories of art, beauty, and documentary, the photographers exhibiting include Anny Robert, Lex Ash, Nengi... Read More

A moment in Time, House of Zeta

August 18, 2020

iFitness CEO hosts Betty Irabor on a webinar themed ‘Prioritizing your Physical and Mental Wellbeing’

In response to the far reaching effects of the lockdown caused by the global pandemic, physical fitness company iFitness organized a free interactive mental health webinar on “Prioritizing Physical and Mental Wellbeing.” Founder of popular lifestyle magazine “Genevieve” and vocal mental health advocate Betty Irabor was the speaker invited to connect with attendees. Exploring her... Read More

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August 17, 2020

Access Bank improves COVID-19 resilience with $93 million Syndicated Loan Agreement

Nigerian banking giant, Access Bank PLC, has announced the signing of a Subordinated Syndicated Loan Agreement totalling $93.8 million with the Dutch Development Bank (FMO), the French private sector development bank (PROPARCO), and leading investment firm, Symbiotics. The tier-II capital facility was structured as a “10 years non-call 5 years” subordinated debt instrument, benefitting the... Read More

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August 17, 2020

The Future Awards Africa announces 3-day TV & Digital Festival celebrating the power of youth | 27 – 29 November

In a bold move that pioneers a new way of delivering immersive event experiences in the age of COVID, The Future Awards Africa in partnership with Y! Africa has announced The Future Festival 2020 – a 3-day TV & Digital Festival to celebrate the transformative power of youth, especially in 2020. The festival holds from... Read More

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August 15, 2020

How to look 40 when you are 60

Considering that our skin is the largest organ we possess and does an overly-important job of protecting us against mechanical damage and pathogenic threats, it’s surprising how underrated proper skincare is in the African community. Even beyond the biological importance of our skin, Our face deserves extra love and care because not only is it... Read More

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Uche Ikejimba-Halloway

August 13, 2020

#BBNaija supervising producer, Uche Ikejimba-Halloway shares devastating experience with multiple miscarriages on #WithChude

On this deeply emotional episode of #WithChude, supervising producer of popular reality TV show #BBNaija, Uche Ikejimba-Halloway, revealed exclusively to host Chude Jideonwo her heart-wrenching experience with multiple miscarriages, and the death of her son. Uche’s dream of becoming a mother had been frustrated several times. The final straw, she discloses, was when her son,... Read More

Uche Ikejimba-Halloway, With Chude

August 13, 2020

PhotoWaka Africa Virtual Summit is reframing a new narrative for Africa and we love it

PhotoWaka Africa is counting down the days until August 17, when the PhotoWaka Africa Virtual Summit will kick off. PhotoWaka Africa Virtual Summit, will hold from August 17, until August 19. PhotoWaka Africa Virtual Summit will feature persons of authority from the Photography and Creative Industry with Mr. Adebola Williams, Co-Founder and Group CEO of... Read More

#GPShootYourShot, adebola williams, Aisha Augie-Kuta, Akintunde Akinleye, Dayo Adedayo, Dr. Yemisi Akinbobola, Eti-Inyene Godwin Akpan, Karen Mwendera, Lekan Fatodu, Morayo Afolabi-Brown, Neo Ntsoma, O’tega Ogra, Oluseyi Soremekun, PhotoWaka Africa, Thebe Ikalafeng, Tolani Alli, Tonye Cole, Virtual Summit, World Photography Day

August 13, 2020

BeatingCorona from RED launches COVID-19 web map with the top 1,000 data points on Nigeria’s efforts

BeatingCorona from RED today launched its COVID-19 web map to help key stakeholders maintain focus and double-down on efforts to halt the spread of the virus in Nigeria. Leveraging the power of data analytics, the interactive platform spotlights flash-points in the concerted fight against COVID-19 while highlighting possible intervention areas for individuals, government, and donor... Read More

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August 12, 2020

EiE invites citizens to Hack Nigeria’s Operating System (OS)

There is an urgent and massive need for moral and spiritual reconstruction: the kind which will help to demolish morbid desire for naked power and domination and ensure justice, equity and fair play for all. – Obafemi Awolowo (Nationalist and First Premier of the Western Region) 2020 is the 60th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence. We... Read More

#OfficeOfTheCitizen, #OnePerson campaign, ayisha osori, EiE, EiE Nigeria, Femi Falana SAN, Hacking the Nigeria Code, Kunle Soriyan, Oby Ezekwesili, sam adeyemi, yemi adamolekun

August 12, 2020

International Youth Day: The Future Awards Africa announces Nominees for Community Action from across Africa

Now in its 15th year, Africa’s most prestigious award, The Future Awards Africa, has announced the nominees for its Prize for Community Action in commemoration of this year’s International Youth Day which holds August 12, 2020. The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), are a set of awards given by The Future Project (TFP), to honor and... Read More

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August 11, 2020

Aisha Dirisu emerges winner of Donors for Africa 2019/2020 Social Innovators Bootcamp (SIBC) Pitch Competition

Donors for Africa Foundation, a grant management nonprofit organisation leading change, organised the first digital social innovators boot camp in Africa, targeted at equipping and building the capacity of nonprofit professionals, social enterprises and impact led businesses who are solving some of the world’s biggest challenges Africa. Following a rigorous selection process and months of... Read More

Aisha Dirisu, Bukola Bamiduro, Chidi Koldsweat, Chioma Ogbudimkpa, Donors for Africa, Hajara Pitan, Mawuli Dake, Oyinlola Johnson, Peniel Foundation, Social Innovators Bootcamp (SIBC), Vera Ng’oma

August 11, 2020

Chude Jideonwo, Michael Oluwagbemi, Yetunde Ajibade to speak at Getwork Nigeria International Youth Day event

Research has shown that the alarming rate of unemployment in Nigeria is majorly caused by dearth of skilled personnel for available jobs and the failure of our educational system to orientate effectively towards the production of graduates aligned to work ethics and industry requirements. GETWORK NIGERIA as a Social Development Network, was created to bridge... Read More

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August 10, 2020

CNN’s Stephanie Busari admitted into Yale’s World Fellow Class of 2020

Renowned journalist, Stephanie Busari, has been selected as the only Nigerian in the Class of 2020 for the annual Yale’s World Fellow Program; beating out thousands of applicants from around the world to secure one of the few spots. The multi-award-winning journalist and editor at CNN Worldwide, Stephanie Busari, is widely known for exclusively obtaining... Read More

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