Avoid these three most common mistakes African businesses make when exporting products to the USA
admin 30th April 2019 0 COMMENTSThe USA is the world’s largest market and it buys a lot of products from the rest of the world. In 2018 alone, the US spent more than $2.6 trillion on imports from over 200 countries. This huge and lucrative trade opportunity will open up markets for Africans in the diaspora. According to this article, uniquely African […]
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Number of African Countries who have ratified the AFCFTA Agreement Rises to 22
admin 30th April 2019 0 COMMENTSThe Chairperson of the AUC Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat, flanked by the African Union Commissioner for Trade and Industry, His Excellency Albert Muchanga received two (2) deposits of instruments of ratification of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement today. The instruments were from H.E. Dr. Brima Patrick Kapuwa, Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone […]
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Dr Ungogo, a Writer and PhD Student at the University of Glasgow tells us about his academic and scholarship experience
Ides Ofune 29th April 2019 0 COMMENTSI know Marzuq as a political and social commentator and I am happy that I follow him on social media. This time, he is not talking about politics in Nigeria but about a side of him many people don’t know – his academic experience in the UK. His advice on getting scholarships is very practical […]
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Uganda is at the top of the 168 countries analysed for fitness levels. Agnes Baluka Masajja, a Ugandan fitness advocate says that Ugandans believe staying active is very important to live a healthy life. She told the Global Sports Mentoring Program, “If you go to the hospital when […]
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Watching TV or videos on screens, playing computer games not healthy for children under 2 years
admin 26th April 2019 0 COMMENTSAccording to the recent guidelines released by the World Health Organisation (WHO), children under five must spend less time sitting down watching screens including televisions and phones. They must get more time for active play and better quality sleep in order to grow up healthy. Experts from the organisation reviewed evidence around the benefits of […]
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Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Awards 2019 – Call for Nominations
admin 24th April 2019 0 COMMENTSCAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 23, 2019/APO Group/ — The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org) is pleased to announce the 3rd edition of the AWIEF Awards. The annual AWIEF Awards is Africa’s most prestigious awards event designed to highlight and celebrate the achievements of women entrepreneurs and business leaders who contribute to […]
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YALI RLC Alumus, Emmanuel Gabari is Promoting ICT Usage for Women and Girls in Northern Nigeria
Ides Ofune 23rd April 2019 0 COMMENTSLast week, I came across this trending tweet on the Nigerian Twitter space. Apparently, this lady, Eniolaoluwa, was an invigilator of JAMB. The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) conducts examinations for tertiary-level institutions in Nigeria for prospective undergraduates. She narrates that most of the students were unable to use the computers provided to take the […]
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Applications are open for the next round of Google Africa Certifications Scholarships. Google is pleased to announce the next round of Google Africa Certifications Scholarships aimed at helping developers become certified on Google’s Android, Web and Cloud technologies. This year, Google is offering 30,000 additional scholarship opportunities and 1,000 grants for the Google Associate Android, Mobile Web, […]
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This scholarship is intended for young leaders focused on improving the education, skills, and access to opportunity for people in their communities, countries, or world at large. The scholarship is seeking candidates who have demonstrated commitment to: Improving access to education, skills, or employment opportunities for those that may be left behind by the rapidly […]
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It’s no longer news that Notre-Dame of Paris, the Catholic Church was caught up in fire on 15th April, 2019. The fire destroyed the cathedral’s attic and most of the roof, violet-le-Duc’s 19th century spire and some of the rib vaulting. The Cathedral is one of the most recognised symbol of France. You can now […]
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