Jumia’s Ex-CEO Ballard Takes the Helm at Twiga Foods E-commerce heavyweight Charles Ballard transitions from Jumia Kenya CEO to lead Twiga Foods. Ballard boasts extensive experience across various leadership roles at Jumia Kenya. Prior to Jumia, he consulted on retail and e-commerce projects in over 15 African nations. A well-rounded professional, Ballard holds a Master’s […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has assured Nigerians that the ongoing fuel scarcity and queues will be cleared out Wednesday, May 1. Olufemi Soneye, the chief Communications Officer, NNPCL, disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday in Lagos. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) assures Nigerians that fuel scarcity and queues will end by May 1st. They claim to […]
Gebeya Inc a leading Pan-African tech leadership company that specializes in Saas-enabled custom Talent Cloud innovation, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. In Ethiopia have officially launched a digital platform that will help refugees better market their skills and talents, unlocking professional opportunities in the digital economy. A new initiative is bridging the gap between skilled […]
oday, Fuel Africa 2024, a groundbreaking initiative hosted by Futurize, has successfully concluded, marking a significant milestone in integrating healthcare technology innovations with climate change solutions across the African continent. Through the collaborative efforts of AstraZeneca through the A.Catalyst Network, and co-funded by Bristol Myers Squibb, the initiative aims to tackle immediate healthcare challenges while […]
Fidelity Bank kicked off 2024 with a bang, reporting a stellar first quarter (Q1) with significant growth across key financial metrics. Here’s a breakdown of their impressive performance: Also, Fidelity Bank Plc has posted a 120.1 per cent growth in Profit Before Tax from N17.9 billion at the end of first quarter (Q1) of 2023 […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reported a rise in the total amount of naira in circulation. This increase is interesting because it comes alongside a significant rise in the amount of cash people are holding outside of banks. Key Points: Total currency in circulation reached N3.87 trillion by March 2024. Over 90% of this […]
The US government is set to conclude its antitrust case against Alphabet’s Google with closing arguments on Thursday. This trial, which began on September 12, 2023, accuses Google of engaging in monopolistic practices and leveraging its power unlawfully to maintain dominance in online search. Initiated during the Trump administration, this case is the first of several legal […]
Abideen Olasupo, the global director of BBYDI, said ‘MyAIFactChecker’ can help Nigerians from all walks of life to fact-check any information of their choice in three major Nigerian languages with the space of 30 Seconds. The three languages are; Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, the new innovation also provide access for Africans to fact-check in formation […]
President Muhammadu Buhari recently approved the take-off launch of the first phase of a new Consumer Credit Scheme. Key facts: Goal: Increase access to consumer credit for working Nigerians, enabling them to purchase essential goods and services like homes, vehicles, and education. Target: 50% of working Nigerians by 2030. Implementation: Phased rollout, starting with civil […]
As part of its commitment to empowering and mentoring women to become global leaders while breaking stereotypes and closing gender gaps, the Airtel Women Network, a platform comprising female employees of Airtel Nigeria, welcomed girls from Airtel’s adopted school, Alaba Oro Comprehensive Senior High School, Ajegunle, to commemorate International Day of Girls in ICT on Monday, […]