Tag: africa
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#TheSOseries: These are the biggest fashion weeks in Africa according to Sharon Ojong | Watch
The fashion scene in Africa has experienced exponential growth in the last decade such that many more Africans are being clothed in African brands across countries. Fashion weeks have paved way for clothing brands to forge relationships with new customers while strengthening old ones through their designs. From fairs, pop-ups, lounges to masterclasses and main…
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US President, Donald Trump recants ‘shithole’ comment, says ‘I respect Africa’
President Donald Trump of the United States has sent a letter to African leaders, saying he “deeply respects” the people of Africa. He also says Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will make an “extended visit” to the continent in March, his first in that role. The letter dated January 25 came as the continent’s leaders…
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Elumelu seeks more International Multilateral Organisations’ support to boost entrepreneurship in Africa
The Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, and Founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Mr. Tony Elumelu, has stressed the need for global organisations and multinational institutions to support the much-needed growth in the African continent; adding that ultimately, such growth will affect the world positively. Elumelu, who pointed this out on the side-lines of…
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Africa to witness economic growth in 2018 – UN
Africa’s economy is expected to grow 3.5 per cent in 2018, an increase of 0.3 percentage points from 2017, a UN official said Thursday. Speaking at 30th AU Summit being held in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa, Vera Songwe, Secretary-General of the UN Economic Commission for Africa ( UNECA ), said the growth uptick will be…
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Africa promises good investment opportunity – Elumelu
The Group Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) and one of Africa’s top businessman, Mr. Tony Elumelu, has stressed the need to change the African narrative while concentrating on the myriad of opportunities inherent in the continent, stating that its economic transformation and stimulation should be the focus of all governments and global institutions. This,…
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Nigeria ready to be Africa manufacturing hub – Minister
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, says Nigeria is ready to become the manufacturing hub for Africa. Onu said this when he received Dr Valeril Aleksandruk, the Ukrainian Ambassador to Nigeria, on Friday in Abuja. According to him, the nation will achieve the feat as it uses technology and innovation to harness…
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We need AfDB to assist African Nations to mobilise resources – Adeosun
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has called for a strong and well capitalized African Development Bank (AfDB) that is capable of fulfilling its commitments to member-countries. Adeosun made this call at the Regional Consultative Meeting between the AfDB President, Mr. Akinwumi Adesina and the Bank’s Governors and Ministers of Finance from West Africa…
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AU ambassadors demand apology from Trump over ‘shit hole’ remarks on Africa
African Union ambassadors to the UN demanded an apology from U.S. President Donald Trump for his racist remark on the people of Africa. The group of over 50 nations in a statement said: “the AU expressed its disappointment and outrage over the unfortunate comment made by Mr Donald Trump, President of the United States of…
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We are ready to take on Africa – Ezenwa
Nigeria’s Super Eagles B squad has been involved in different phases of preparation for the 5th African Nations Championship taking place in Morocco 13th January – 4th February 2018. Part of the team’s preparation included participation in the WAFU Cup of Nations tournament which took place in Cape Coast, Ghana in September 2017 (where the…
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Liberia: Model of democracy in Africa – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan says Liberia is becoming a model of democracy in Africa and beyond, having attained “political stability’’. Jonathan told newsmen in the capital, Monrovia, during Tuesday’s presidential run-off election, that democracy had been institutionalised in Liberia. He spoke in his capacity as co-leader of the United States’ National Democratic Institute (NDI) International…