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Unveiling the Tech Investment Surge in Africa’s Big Four Markets – 2023 Overview
In 2023, Africa witnessed a shift in tech investments, notably in the big four tech markets: Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. ‘Africa:...
Hundreds of Flights in the US cancelled, Boeing Stock Fall after the door of an Alaska Airlines Flight Blew Out Mid-air
Hundreds of flights across the U.S. have been cancelled, impacting major airlines like Alaska and United. Alaska Airlines Flight 1282’s emergency landing triggered...
iPhone and Door Plug that Blew Out of an Alaska Plane Flight Mid-Air has been Found
On Saturday, Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 experienced an unexpected blowout that left a terrifying hole in the fuselage. The eight-week-old Boeing 737 MAX...
Nigeria to Sell Off KAEDC over $130M Debt
The power sector regulator, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has announced its plan to sell off a power distribution firm to repay...
Kenya’s Visa-Free Policy Raise Criticism
In a bid to encourage tourism and foster easier travel within Africa, Kenya recently implemented a policy offering visa-free entry to all foreigners....
Breaking: GLO Users to be Restricted from Calling MTN Lines from January 18 – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that starting from January 18, GLO subscribers will be barred from calling MTN lines. The issue...
CBN Pays Nearly $2 Billion Towards FX Backlog
In a bid to clear the backlog of dollars, Africa’s biggest economy, Nigeria, via the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has paid $2...
Ericsson To Unlock Digital Transformation Potential in West Africa
Ericsson, a networking and telecommunications company, has recently appointed Majda Lahlou Kassi as the new vice president and head of Ericsson West Africa...
Dr. Tayo Aduloju Appointed as CEO of Nigerian Economic Summit Group
Dr. Tayo Aduloju has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), effective from January 1,...
Gautam Adani Regains Title as Asia’s Richest, Surpassing Challenges in a Resurgent 2024
Gautam Adani has reclaimed his title as Asia’s wealthiest individual, with a net worth of $97.6 billion, making him the 12th richest globally,...
Africa’s Richest Black Billionaires 2024: Diverse Entrepreneurs Driving Economic Empowerment
Africa boasts a continent rich with enterprising individuals, producing world-class businessmen. Notably, among Africa’s top billionaires are some who may not fit the...
Nigerian Billionaire Tycoons’ Companies Achieve Staggering N3.1 Trillion Capital Gain in 2023
In 2023, Nigerian billionaire investors Herbert Wigwe, Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, and Jim Ovia saw their companies – Geregu, Zenith Bank, Access Holdings,...