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2024-03-22 12:49
● Roam has today launched their first physical shop in collaboration with Ridewell, an electric mobility retailer based inNairobi.● This is Narobi’s premier electric motor… Read More
2024-03-18 09:13
The Chairman of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Limited in a recent interview has accused Nigerian banks of refusing to finance local manufacturing companies in the country.
Within t… Read More
2024-03-16 11:13
The rate of global money laundering is reaching frightening heights daily, and agencies like the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) are doing what they can to curb the spread and its effect… Read More
2024-03-16 10:54
Obong Idiong has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Heirs Technologies, a leading company specializing in digital transformation. Who really is Obong Idiong?
In the next coup… Read More
2024-03-14 09:05
Following the Death of Dr. Herbert Wigwe, Access Holdings Re-Appoints Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede as New Non-Executive Chairman, to guide the Group towards continued prosperity.
In the last… Read More
2023-11-16 16:02
Entrepreneurship in Africa stands on the precipice of profound transformation as 2023 concludes, offering both opportunities and challenges that investors and entrepreneurs alike should re… Read More
2023-11-06 23:29
WiSolar, the South African-based on-demand digital solar company has confirmed that it recently declined a $1.5 million (R30 million) loan from the Industrial Development Corporation of Sou… Read More
2023-11-04 07:44
South Africa still dominates the annual Brand Finance top 200 brands ranking, with a whopping 75% of total brand value (US$40.8 billion) and 106 of the 200 brands ranked. Nigeria has 31 br… Read More
2023-09-18 13:35
Roam has today announced the launch of the Made in Kenya, fully electric, Roam Move shuttle bus, setting the tone for the electric revolution happening in Africa right now.
ROAM, an innovat… Read More
2023-08-02 11:38
Zandre Campos is the CEO of ABO Capital, an international investment firm with headquarters in Angola and offices in Dubai and the United States. A leading global voice and expert on Africa… Read More
2023-08-02 10:00
Prosper Ukachi and Gabriel Portas’ Blue Hub app aims to help people win while reducing water usage and growing water conservation
More people understand the value of saving money or p… Read More
2023-07-31 18:11
inDrive (www.inDrive.com), a global mobility and urban services platform with headquarters in California, USA, today launched the first-of-its-kind in South Africa, “name your price&r&helli…Read More
2023-07-27 18:20
By NJ Ayuk
In April, Angola produced 1.06 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil, while Nigeria and Algeria both produced 0.999 million bpd
Angola’s oil and gas industry is making… Read More
2023-06-27 09:47
● President William Ruto has unveiled Boda Boda Care, an initiative focused on enhancing the welfare of motorcycle taxi operators in Kenya, targeting over 200,000 boda-boda rider… Read More
2023-05-04 11:50
Africa is no doubt increasing its capacity to transition to cleaner models of transportation. In this interview with Exclusive Africa’s Wale Ameen, Albin Wilson, Chief Product at Roam… Read More
2023-05-04 10:36
Wi-flix, an African-based live streaming and subscriber video-on-demand provider offering authentic, originally African, and international content to subscribers in Africa has announced its… Read More
2023-04-12 10:20
The blockchain technology is a dynamic system with a wide array of applicability in today’s digital world and enables decentralisation of operations.
Blockchain technology is one of t… Read More
2023-04-12 09:42
Crypto platform Bitfinex Exchange has announced the listing of a new blockchain platform Prema (PRMX). According to the company, the Prema blockchain platform will enable users to interact… Read More
2023-04-08 09:54
In today’s computing world, Web 3 offers more possibilities and its applicability runs through major work processes and industries
The internet has come a long way since it was first… Read More
2023-03-31 15:44
The first cohort of the initiative will comprise 12 young professional positions recruited through the UN Volunteers International Specialist modality on specific programmatic work.
The UN… Read More
2023-03-24 08:38
As the African Energy Chamber’s new report, “The State of South African Energy,” points out, South Africa currently depends on coal for 80% of its power generation
In the… Read More
2023-03-20 08:32
Last week, Exclusive Africa published a report – Billions Changes Hands: Check Out the List of the Wealthiest People in Africa 2023. In the report, one of the African billionaires w… Read More
2023-03-10 10:06
The importance of renewable energy cannot be overstated for a sustainable world fit for all to live in. The adoption of renewable energy is an important measure for addressing climate cha… Read More
2023-03-09 12:19
Phishing pages are the first step in a long chain of events that can result in identity theft, financial loss, and reputational damage for both individual consumers and businesses, report sa… Read More
2023-03-09 11:51
WiSolar, the green digital utility provision solar company based in South Africa with a foothold in Nigeria has opened its Partner developer program to onboard residential estate developers… Read More
2023-03-06 09:23
Africa’s wealthiest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has continued to position himself as a master strategist who is able to perceive business opportunities where others see nothing. His… Read More
2023-03-02 15:22
Users are now able to trade and post trade advertisements in LRD, SLL, GMD, MRO and CVE, or directly trade BTC, USDT, ETH, BNB and BUSD with other users using these fiat currencies at… Read More
2023-02-14 10:15
Many Nigerians see the elections as a valid means to electing officials but do not trust in the ability of INEC to conduct a credible poll.
Nigerians advocate for more political parties for… Read More
2023-02-13 10:11
Africa is indeed blessed. There are tons of wealthy people
Between 2022 and 2023, billions changed hands, and there were noticeable variations in the net worth of African billionaires. The… Read More
Dozy Mmobuosi – The Nigerian Billionaire Attempting A £90m Takeover Of EPL Club, Sheffield United
2023-02-13 09:37
Nigerian billionaire, Dozy Mmobuosi is one man that has his eyes set on buying over top rated English Pemier League club, Sheffield United.
Over the years, only one African has been publicl… Read More
2023-02-01 10:55
Several customers of the bank have continued to complain of difficulty accesing their accounts and delay in the delivery of transfers to recipients.
When GTBank PLC began operations i… Read More
2023-01-25 08:48
Exclusive Africa presents the top 10 most powerful African passports in the world in 2023. The list highlights the countries whose passports provide their citizens with easy access to trav… Read More
2023-01-23 11:08
The $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Sea Port is one of the largest in Nigeria and West Africa and comes with advanced port facilities such as Ship to shore cranes.
The $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seap… Read More
2023-01-23 09:37
The African Chamber of Content Producers has called on Africans in Africa and the Diaspora to rally behind the ideals of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to develop the
cont… Read More
2023-01-23 09:04
Jack Dorsey is certainly a man of many ways and ideas with Twitter just being one of his many startups that he has built from teh ground up to offer solutions to some interesting problems… Read More
2023-01-20 14:06
For Africa to make the necessary transformational strides, the youth — who have requisite drive, energy and skills — must be fully involved
President William Ruto has said Africa… Read More
2023-01-18 09:42
Africa’s second richest man, Johann Rupert starts the year 2023 on a high with a record addition of $400 million to his networth.
It is barely two weeks into the New Year, and while m… Read More
2023-01-17 14:03
The power play between US and China calls for closer observation by Africans and a rethinking of values.
For so long, Africa has simply been a big pie on the chessboard for world powers lik… Read More
2023-01-17 11:28
Starlink looks to make more easy inroads into the Kenyan market as it faces stiff competition from Nigerian service providers.
Elon Musk has shifted his attention towards Kenya for the esta… Read More
2023-01-17 09:00
Last week, it was widely reported that the CEO of South Africa’s State-Owned Power Company Eskom, Andre De Ruyter, was allegedly poisoned just a few days after officially tendering h… Read More
2023-01-16 10:56
African Stream’s mission is to reshape conversations and narratives about – as well as knowledge and appreciation of – Africa and its people.
Social media-based paltform… Read More
2023-01-14 22:20
The African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) programme aims to train and empower a minimum of 2000 girls aged 17 to 25 across Africa to become computer programmers, creators and designers… Read More
2023-01-14 21:32
The challenge aimed at improving innovation and creativitiy among the Nigerian youth is open to applicants between ages 18 and 35
The Nigerian Ministry of Youth and Sports Development in p… Read More
2023-01-14 20:56
Football governing body FIFA, recently announced the shortlist for various categories of The Best FIFA Football Awards 2022. Top categories include Best FIFA Women’s Player, Bes… Read More
2023-01-13 14:46
Late last year, the UK announced that the country was seeking applications from graduate and qualified teachers to fill the void in the educational sector. The country also announced that… Read More
2023-01-12 14:31
A seasoned diplomat, Johnnie Carson brings his many years of experience on-board US-Africa relations
In December 2022, the United States president, Joe Biden, hosted African leaders in Wash… Read More
2023-01-12 08:46
Within the past week, the name Aminu Dantata has been trending across all social media platforms as Nigerians and Africans alike contributed their two cents to a statement made by the Afr… Read More
2023-01-10 14:17
The Sound Connects Fund (SCF) an initiative serving the development of the cultural and creative industries is inviting organisations operating in Southern Africa to apply for funding… Read More
2023-01-10 11:42
Here’s how to retain your Nigerian MTN, Glo and Airtel mobile number for years even while abroad
In 2020, there was a controversy over a SIM card used by the daughter of Nigeria&rsquo&hell…Read More
2023-01-10 10:53
Nigeria’s 2023 general elections, fuel subsidy and forex availability are some issues that will shape the year 2023.
The holidays and their attendant celebrations have come and gone… Read More
2023-01-09 11:16
Iyinoluwa Samuel Aboyeji (born March 28, 1991) is a Nigerian entrepreneur and the general partner and co-founder of Future Africa, a platform that provides capital, coaching, and community… Read More
2023-01-09 10:10
Nigerian celebrities are a bold step to contest for public offices, and the list is getting longer by the day.
There is no doubt that the election and appointment of Nollywood stars like D… Read More
2023-01-05 23:03
There is a popular saying that – maintaining success is a more difficult task than attaining it. For someone to attain billionaire status, they have to work harder than everyone else… Read More
2023-01-03 10:52
Whoever referred to the corporate business world as an “urban jungle” was not wrong. However, unlike a jungle of some sort, where only the strongest survive, in the business w… Read More
2023-01-02 16:41
President Ruto says the government will prioritize low-income earners and manufacturers in the tariff review process
Kenyan’s may soon enjoy reduced electricity tariffs if recent info… Read More
2023-01-02 13:13
Belinda Olubunmi Adenuga Disu, popularly known as “Bella,” is one of the few children of Nigerian billionaires that has continued to wow a lot of people. She started her career… Read More
2023-01-02 11:45
Within the last couple of years, Fidelity Bank PLC has experienced a turn in its fortunes and joined the league of innovative banks in Nigeria. Who is the reason behind the change in fortu… Read More
2022-12-30 13:27
Guarnaty Trust Bank has announced suspension on international payment on customers naira cards Exclusive Africa can authoritatively reveal. This announcement is contained in a notice sent… Read More
2022-12-30 12:41
The Lagos State government has announced the preferred bidder for the construction of the 4th Mainland Bridge.
This was contained in a communiqué signed by the Special Adviser to th… Read More
2022-12-30 10:28
The 2022 Finance Bill is expected to be signed into law by President Buhari before the end of the year
The 2022 Finance Bill proposes that the FIRS should now be known as Nigeria Revenue Ser… Read More
2022-12-21 11:56
New Zealand offers an excellent alternative to countries like the United Kingdom, US, and Canada
It is cheaper when compared to the United Kingdom
With quite a number of Nigerians seeking g… Read More
2022-12-21 09:26
Dupe Olusola is the managing director and chief executive officer of Transcorp Hilton and is one of Nigeria’s top female executives who have summed up their wealth of experience, cou… Read More
2022-12-21 08:41
When you hear the name Abdullahi Bashir Haske mentioned, it doesn’t ring any bells for many people. Well, it should, because that is the name of the youngest billionaire in Africa&rs&hellip…Read More
2022-12-21 08:29
The US-Africa summit seen as a move by the United States moves to counter China’s dominance of Africa
Nigeria and Rwanda Lead the Way in the US-Africa Space and Digital Transformation… Read More
2022-12-19 10:04
The African crypto market has continued to experience a surge despite a crackdown by central banks and the introduction of digital currencies such as the eNaira.
The African continent has re… Read More
2022-12-19 09:54
More than three million children in Somalia are out of school
Ahmed Abdullahi Ahmed believes in education. He believes in its power to transform the lives of his fellow Somalis and in its c… Read More
2022-12-17 13:59
The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor’s recent report says that there are presently more women entrepreneurs in Africa than in any other part of the world.
Sub-Saharan Africa has highes… Read More
2022-12-17 13:07
The Black Panther farnchise leads the way in the rise of black african characters in hollywood, a departure from the otherwise stereotyped domination of white characters in hollywood block b… Read More
2022-12-15 15:49
Despite being one of the leading oil producing nations in Africa, and in the world, Nigerians continue to suffer from the lack of the product, a sharp contradiction when compared to othe… Read More
2022-12-15 13:05
Adewale Yusuf through his tech school AltSchool and TalentQL is empoering young Africans with tech skills in software engineering, data analysis, data science, product design and many others… Read More
2022-11-14 19:45
The British Multinational Oil and Gas Company and SVG Ventures have organised the “Thrive/Shell Climate-Smart Agricultural Challenge” as part of their efforts to bring about… Read More
2022-11-13 23:30
Books are a good tool to see into the minds of great men and women, and here on the African continent, numerous African businessmen and women have taken time out to document their though… Read More
2022-11-13 22:45
African startups providing innovative solutions to the continent’s many problems have for a while now been the darling of the continent as they have continued to attract direct for… Read More
2022-11-11 14:24
Sub-Saharan Africa has faced and continues to experience some of the worst economic effects arising from a number of both internal and external developments.
The continent was named… Read More
2022-11-10 21:20
The story of the establishment of Main One by Funke Opeke is one that teaches the power of tenacity and purpose.
Funke Opeke is a Nigerian electrical engineer and the founder of Main Str… Read More
2022-11-10 16:26
Nigeria, no doubt, is blessed with many young, vibrant, and talented individuals, many of whom are doing well for themselves, making a good name for their families, and representing the… Read More
2022-11-09 15:40
Norwegian-based investment company,”Katapult Accelerator ” through its branch Africa has organized an intensive 90 days digital programme aimed at training and investing in start… Read More
2022-11-09 11:46
Following the mass layoffs currently being undertaken by social media platform Twitter under its new ownership led by Elon Musk, the company’s Africa team woke up on Friday morning… Read More
2022-11-09 11:17
One relatively quiet businessman and entrepreneur making his marks within Nigeria’s real estate world is the man Paul Onwuanibe, a Nigerian business tycoon and the CEO of Landmark… Read More
2022-11-08 15:24
As more Nigerians continue to seek greener pastures outside the shores of the country, a major route many are opting for is the education route. This apparently is a safer way to secure… Read More
2022-11-08 14:38
Africa’s leading e-commerce company, Jumia, on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, announced a change in the company’s board of executives. This came on the heels of the company&rsquo… Read More
2022-11-04 15:04
Nigerian businessman, philanthropist, Chairman, Geregu power plant, and former chairman of Forte Oil Plc, Femi Otedola, turns 60 in a bit, and, in unusual style, he has decided to opt fo… Read More
2022-11-03 14:54
Although saturated with men, there are quite a number of women doing brilliantly well and leading the charge within Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, and one such person is Juliet Anammah… Read More
2022-11-03 08:46
The Central Bank of Nigeria recently announced that it would be undertaking a redesign of Nigeria’s naira notes. And the move, as expected elicited reactions from Nigerians and ind… Read More
2022-11-02 15:22
Shelter Afrique, a pan-African housing development financier, has today, approved the sum of USD 24.03 million (10 billion naira) in a commercial loan to Lagos-based Tier 1 real estate and p… Read More
2022-11-02 09:31
In a bid to allow billions of people around the world to have access to fast, reliable and secure digital transactions; MasterCard is introducing cryptocurrency to its esteemed customers… Read More
2022-09-06 09:35
Guaranty Trust Bank, or Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, as it is now known, has always been known for innovation.
The youth-friendly and focused bank recently unveiled its new… Read More
2022-08-24 12:43
WiSolar is a solar electricity company based in Nigeria and South AfricaWiSolar’s WiGo app will afford users the ability to buy prepaid unts of solar electricity and track their us… Read More
2022-08-04 11:24
NEW YORK, USA, 04 August 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-While more than three quarters of all adults living with HIV are receiving some kind of treatment, the number of children doing so… Read More
2022-08-03 17:33
Bybit’s World Series of Trading (WSOT) is the “World Cup of crypto trading”
This year it featured the largest prize pool in history
The crypto trading competition dre… Read More
2022-08-03 17:17
KIGALI, Rwanda, 3 August 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-
Why AMMI?
The African Masters of Machine Intelligence (AMMI) will prepare well-rounded Machine Intelligence (MI) researcher… Read More
2022-08-03 10:30
WASHINGTON DC, United States of America, 3 August 2022, /African Media Agency/- In November 2022, leading innovators, investors, and policymakers from around the world will gather in… Read More
2022-08-02 13:22
DAKAR, Senegal, 2 August 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD) has entered into a partnership with the African Risk Capacity (ARC)… Read More
2022-08-02 11:26
Globally, 78% of remittance senders agree that the cost of living has increased for themselves
75% of respondents said that the costs of living for those they send money to has increas… Read More
2022-08-02 09:29
From left to right: Moustafa Moharram (CEO of Moharram and Partners), South African Ambassador to Egypt, H.E. Ntsiki Mashimbye and Abdul Waheed Patel (CEO of ETHICORE)
CAPE TOWN, South Afr… Read More
2022-08-01 15:16
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 1 August 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- BonelliErede, a leading international law firm, and Italia Africa Business Week (IABW), a commercial and business foru… Read More
2022-08-01 09:30
The greatest benefits of attending AFSIC 2022 will be the platforms to talk about your business and the reach to potential collaborators and investors there.
LONDON, England, 1 August… Read More
2022-07-29 10:18
GENEVA, Switzerland, 29th July 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Nearly 50,000 migrants were assisted to voluntarily return to their countries of origin with more than 113,000 reintegration… Read More
2022-07-28 16:02
DAKAR, Senegal, 28th July 2022 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Niyel, international, impact-driven campaigns, advocacy and public affairs firm, is pleased to announce the appointments of… Read More
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