Tag: africa

UK may join US in new restrictions

By Itunuoluwa Adebo The United Kingdom may follow the United States in enforcing the ban to prevent passengers on direct flights from some countries in the Middle East and Africa…

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Opinion: Ignore the Lies. Anybody can be an entrepreneur

by Oludami On the night of 18th March 2017, I published a series of what I prefer calling rants on Facebook about getting jobs and doing business, and I was…

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Who is Ahmad Ahmad? The man who just ended Hayatou’s 29-year reign as CAF President

It only took 29 long years after but the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has witnessed the emergence of a new leader, Ahmad Ahmad. At a presidential election that held on…

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Live Reggae Concert in Lagos: 21st Edition of Conscious Vibes Africa

It’s starting to feel more tropical in the city of Lagos, and that can only mean one thing: time for the CONSCIOUS VIBES AFRICA(the reggae revival movement). This monthly reggae…

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The Thread: In Africa, here’s how Nigeria is leading from behind

Nigeria is supposed to be the giant of Africa. But is she? Henry Okelue explains why we are deceiving ourselves about Nigeria's standing in the comity of African nations. Do…

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Opinion: Policy process and economic development in Africa

by Chambers Umezulike A policy is a guideline that governments employ to address specific public or national issues. Several issues concerning economic growth and development are addressed through governmental employment…

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Opinion: Africa- a country beyond itself

by Philips Chidumebi   The world as we know is made up of seven continents, each unique to itself and having their own patterns, traits and culture. Every nation in…

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Millennial in the marketplace: Lifestyles riding on Disruptive Payment Systems

Preparations are in top gear to host the annual CBN Cashless CardExpo Africa. According to Intermarc the organisers of the African destination trade show for payment and allied industry the…

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Tunde Leye: Why has Africa refused to evolve?

by Tunde Leye In Africa, we like to say that we work very hard. We also have this history nostalgia, showing our ancient art and the likes as proof of…

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Dr Joe Abah: Africa has too many pilots, none of them taking off!

by Dr Joe Abah No! Not aircraft pilots, donor pilot projects. The world of development is littered with “pilots.” Demonstration projects that show it can be done. We know that…

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Facebook’s Chief Product Officer speaks at Social Media Week and meets local entrepreneurs and creatives

Chris Cox, Chief Product Officer at Facebook was in Nigeria today to speak at the Lagos edition of Social Media Week about the future of media, and to meet with…

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Arit Okpo: Supporting Africa’s urban poor [NEW VOICES]

by Arit Okpo I had the opportunity to attend the TED Lagos event that held in Lagos (obviously) a few weeks ago. Guys…let me take one minute to talk about…

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Comic Republic, a comic book start-up based in Nigeria is throwing the biggest comic book and gaming convention in Lagos on March 4 2017 at Freedom Park!

Comic Connect Africa is bringing together speakers like Jide Martin, CEO Comic Republic, PR and Communications Manager, Google West Africa, Taiwo Kola- Ogunlade, CEO A2Hub, Adaora - Mbelu- Dania, Ibrahim…

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Get the edge you need: British Council invites you to attend the #StudyUKEnterprise sessions

Are you a budding entrepreneur? Do you have a great business idea? Would you like to learn from experienced Nigerian entrepreneurs? Meet Sophia & Keturah, the first place winners of…

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Facebook Rallies Partners To Unite For A Safer And Better Internet

Today is Safer Internet Day (SID) and Facebook has launched a series of initiatives to help make the Internet a safer and better place for people across Africa, especially children…

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Chude Jideonwo: This is why we are all Cameroon

For a brief period last week across Young African Internet, we were all Cameroon.   Young activists and social media users everywhere from neighbouring Nigeria to far away came together…

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#InnovationSeries: No, Apps are not the answer to everything

by Ewin Okolo This feature is a part of the YNaija Innovation Special – a set of insightful stories that dig deep into the spirit of innovation, enterprise, and creativity…

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“I want to be remembered as an advocate for global health policies” | Dr. Irene Okech, co-founder, Imbako Foundation speaks to Leading Ladies Africa

Education is her passion, health is her calling and her mission is to engender healthcare policies in the global landscape that will provide quality and equal access to healthcare to…

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Opinion: The horror of being black and African

by Nimi Princewill   To the wider world, being 'black' first identifies you as human, but further categorises you as a "special grade" of human, fortified with great physical gallantry,…

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TheCEOAfrica digital magazine debuts today

BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of Nigeria’s leading financial daily, launches its brand new millennial magazine today called TheCEOAfrica. Featuring stories from African entrepreneurs, the digital magazine would showcase the continent…

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Analysis: Barrack Obama didn’t leave without helping Nigeria, or did he?

by Mark Amaza On Friday January 20th, there was a change in the baton of leadership in the United States of America, the world’s largest economy and undoubtedly, its most…

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A map from the past for Africa’s Education systems

by Calvin Ebun-Amu Throughout history, the provision of education has come in many forms. From one-room schools to the open-air academies of Plato, both the young and old across the…

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“Carve your niche. You cannot be all things to everyone.” | Abisola Ijalana, CEO M12 Photography speaks to Leading Ladies Africa

Barely 7 years ago, Abisola Ijalana did not know that a decision to take a photography training during the Daystar Skill Acquisition Programme would set her on the path to…

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The Sexuality Blog: Are women really their own worst enemies?

It is interesting how religion and culture are often brought up when the rights and sexualities of women are being taken away. That and the frankly reductive idea that 'Women…

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Trump will allow Africa decide its own destiny – Okonjo-Iweala

Two-time Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has given a hint on what she feels a Donald Trump presidency will mean to Africa. Speaking in an interview with BBC on…

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YNaija Analysis: Dear Pres. Jammeh, Africa has no time for your shenanigans

by Mark Amaza When Gambians went to the polls early December 2016 to choose between their long-time leader Yahya Jammeh and opposition candidate Adama Barrow, the whole world had already…

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YNaija Editorial: We hope Pres. Buhari and other African leaders are prepared for a Trump administration

Despite how prominently foreign policy issues feature in American politics and presidential campaigns, foreign policies as it concerns Africa is hardly on the front-burner with African nations in the dark…

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Opinion: How Africa Is working to empower women

by Calvin Ebun-Amu Although only two of Africa’s nine female heads of state and government were elected, it speaks of the growing confidence that the populace has in female leadership…

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Opinion: As Obama readies to bow out

  by Jideofor Adibe Barrack Obama, the 44th President of the United States and the first African-American to hold the top American job, delivered his farewell address to Americans yesterday…

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#Impact365: “Can you date an albino?” | OAM Foundation commits to ending the discrimination against persons living with albinism

What's the first thing that comes to mind when you see an albino in these parts? Queer, deformed, ill or even superstitious. These are the myths that have long lived…

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