Category : Africa

We Will Be Part of Africa’s History; This is Our Legacy-Senator Rasha Kelej on the Merck Foundation Africa Nexus.

NigGalJune 26, 2021June 26, 2021

We have met Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) known as Mama Africa and asked her about her vision for Africa. She emphasized, “We are committed...

Africa

Culture’s biggest night, the ‘BET Awards’ 2021, will air live Monday, June 28 on BET Africa DStv Channel 129.

NigGalJune 26, 2021June 26, 2021

Hosted by Academy Award nominated and Golden Globe winning actor, filmmaker and philanthropist Taraji P. Henson, the “BET AWARDS” 2021 will air LIVE, Monday 28...

Africa

Africa Direct will focus on financial risk analysis and risk management that is supported by real-time financial market data and analysis.

NigGalJune 24, 2021June 24, 2021

ICAP AFRICA (www.ICAPAfrica.org) has launched a new division – AFRICA DIRECT – which offers a comprehensive range of financial services to corporate clients and institutional...

Africa

African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA) and APO Group in partnership to drive strategic trade and investments across Africa.

NigGalJune 24, 2021June 24, 2021

African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA) (www.AVCA-africa.org), the pan-African industry body which promotes and enables private investment in Africa, today announced its collaboration...

Africa

Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Secretary General to Attend African Energy Week 2021.

NigGalJune 23, 2021June 23, 2021

H.E. Yury Sentyurin, the third Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), has confirmed his attendance at the first-ever African Energy Week (AEW)...

Africa

An Oil and Gas Drive for Cape Town and Multi-Sectoral Growth.

NigGalJune 23, 2021June 23, 2021

African concerts, sporting events, and even oil and gas events are beginning to take shape in 2021 after a significant period of inactivity due to...

Africa

Google backs African startups, women with $6m.

NigGalJune 22, 2021June 22, 2021

Google on Monday renewed its commitment to support Africa with $6m for startup founders and female entrepreneurs. Nitin Gajria, Managing Director of Google Sub-Saharan Africa,...

Africa

VC4A Venture Showcase alumni raise $180 million, applications for the 2021 program now open.

NigGalJune 22, 2021June 22, 2021

VC4A Venture Showcase (www.VC4A.com), an exclusive program of choice for Africa-focused early-stage investors and hand-picked startups looking to raise their Seed ($250K-$1,5M) and Series A...

Africa

Africa Renewable Energy Fund II secures €130 million first close with SEFA and CTF investments.

NigGalJune 19, 2021June 21, 2021

The Africa Renewable Energy Fund II has achieved its first close at €130 million, following a joint investment of €17.5 million from The Sustainable Energy...

Africa

Merck Foundation and Africans First ladies recognized winners of “More than a Mother” Fashion Awards

NigGalJune 18, 2021June 18, 2021

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, announced the winners of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother FASHION AWARDS 2020 from Ghana, Namibia and...

Africa

A Peaceful Solution to African Economies and Sustainable Peace.

NigGalJune 17, 2021June 17, 2021

World Peace Tracts has started the process by creating the Pan African Peace Accords, which will help bring about an economic solution for peace through...

Africa Brands/CSR

Charlotte’s Lamelo Ball Wins 2020-21 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year Award

NigGalJune 17, 2021June 17, 2021

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball is the recipient of the Eddie Gottlieb Trophy as the 2020-21 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, the NBA (www.NBA.com)...

Africa

Ex-Nigerien leader Issoufou bags N2billion Ibrahim Prize.

NigGalJune 4, 2021June 4, 2021

Nigerien President Mahamadou Issoufou: Mo Ibrahim Prize winner Mahamadou Issoufou, the former President of Niger, was honoured on Thursday as the recipient of the $5million...

Africa

Rema, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, Mr Eazi, Sho Madjozi, Master KG and and Nasty C named on Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 list.

NigGalJune 3, 2021June 3, 2021

The list also includes African stars like Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, Mr Eazi, Sho Madjozi and Nasty C. On Forbes Africa‘s Instagram page, a post read, “FORBES AFRICA 30 UNDER 30...

Africa

Launch of the Social & Inclusive Business Camp call for proposals for African entrepreneurs.

NigGalJune 3, 2021June 3, 2021

The Social & Inclusive Business Camp (SIBC) commits to high-impact entrepreneurs by launching its fifth call for applications for project leaders from across Africa. Apply...

Africa

African Development Bank Group signs loan agreements for $140 million to increase power generation.

NigGalMay 28, 2021May 28, 2021

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and the Government of Tanzania have signed loan agreements totalling $140 million to finance the construction of the 50-megawatt...

Africa

Temenos transforms banking with The Temenos Banking Cloud, SaaS and AI.

NigGalMay 27, 2021May 27, 2021

Temenos transforms banking with The Temenos Banking Cloud to accelerate SaaS and AI adoption with instant access to Sandbox, Banking Services, and Marketplace Temenos, the...

Africa

Marriott International’s Portfolio of Luxury Brands and Quintessentially Unveil a Collection of Exclusive Luxury Experiences in the Middle East & Africa.

NigGalMay 25, 2021May 27, 2021

Marriott International’s (www.Marriott.com) portfolio of luxury brands, including The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, The Luxury Collection, EDITION, W Hotels and Bvlgari Hotels &...

Africa

Merck Foundation CEO and Botswana First Lady inaugurate STOP GBV posters awards ceremony

NigGalMay 21, 2021May 21, 2021

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with H.E. Mrs. NEO JANE MASISI, The First Lady...

Africa

Mondia expands its African reach in a strategic partnership with MTN Nigeria.

NigGalMay 19, 2021May 19, 2021

Mondia (www.Mondia.com), a private m-commerce company dedicated to connecting, digitalising and monitising mobile consumers, today announced the launch of Getmo Games, a new gaming service...

Africa

Merck Foundation marks “World Hypertension Day 2021” in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health.

NigGalMay 17, 2021May 17, 2021

Merck Foundation (https://Merck-Foundation.com) in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health continues to provide their scholarship of one-year Post-Graduate Diploma and two-year Master...

Africa

Visit Rwanda and RwandAir Join Basketball Africa League as Official Partners.

NigGalMay 14, 2021May 14, 2021

Visit Rwanda Designated a Founding and Host Partner; RwandAir Becomes the League’s Inaugural Season Official Airline; Inaugural BAL Season Will Take Place May 16-30 at...

Africa

Wealth Migrate an African leader in obtaining a licence to offer crowdfunding services to investors.

NigGalMay 6, 2021May 6, 2021

Online investing portal Wealth Migrate SA (Pty) Ltd (https://WealthMigrate.com) has been approved as a Category I Financial Services Provider – FSP 47394, which allows it...

Africa

Thomson Reuters, Adapt IT Expand Relationship to Prioritise Technological Agility in Sub-Saharan Africa

NigGalMay 4, 2021May 4, 2021

Strategic collaboration will help region’s technology-enabled businesses accelerate digital transformation and operational efficiencies. A newly expanded collaboration between Thomson Reuters (www.ThomsonReuters.com), a leading provider of...

Africa

Nigerian dwarf goats selling for up to $15,000 as pets and for high-quality milk.

NigGalApril 21, 2021April 21, 2021

A Gold Coast art director says he’s not “kidding around” as he leads the charge to improve the genetics of the Nigerian dwarf goat, which...

Africa

France votes 3.5 billion Euros for African SMEs, to finance Nigerian states’ health sectors

NigGalApril 15, 2021April 15, 2021

The French Government is opening the “Choose Africa” conference on President Emmanuel Macron’s 3.5 billion Euros initiative to support start-ups and Small and Medium Enterprises...

Africa

Senegal’s Crypto Profile on the Rise Thanks to Singer Akon’s Crypto City.

NigGalApril 7, 2021April 7, 2021

By: Gerelyn Terzo of Sharemoney While Zug, Switzerland may be known as Crypto Valley, it is about to face some budding competition in Western Africa....

Africa

Smile Telecoms Holdings Ltd receives $51m in funding to boost operations.

NigGalApril 6, 2021April 6, 2021

Pan African telecommunications group, Smile Telecoms Holdings Ltd has announced the receipt of a fresh boost in funding from its majority shareholder, Al Nahla. This...

Africa

Top 20 Richest In Africa

NigGalApril 1, 2021April 10, 2021

Meet the richest people in Africa with a collective net worth of over $76 billion.Listed below are the top 18 wealthiest people in Africa according...

Africa

AU, Johnson & Johnson Sign Historic Agreement for 400m COVID-19 Vaccine Doses.

NigGalMarch 30, 2021March 30, 2021

The African Union (AU) and Johnson & Johnson have signed a historic COVID-19 vaccine procurement agreement for 400 million doses of the single-shot vaccine. According...

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