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Nigerian Oil Tycoon Kola Aluko Launches $500 Million African Development Fund At Nasdaq
27/09/2013The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Made in Africa Foundation (MIAF), which was co-founded by Nigerian billionaire Kola Aluko, and Ghanaian-born fashion designer, Ozwald Boateng, have launched a $500 million.
International
Ban Ki-moon Calls On World’s Business Leaders to Play Key Role in Sustainable Development
26/09/2013Warning that “we cannot accept a rising tide that floats only some boats and leaves many to drown”, the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, today called on business leaders to.
Development Stories
Econet Develops Weather-Indexed Insurance For Smallholder Farmers
26/09/2013Telecommunication giant Econet Wireless, has developed a weather-indexed drought insurance service for small holder farmers, allowing them to make a financial claim if their crops fail because of either inadequate.
Business & Economy
CLOVER INDUSTRIES TO MILK OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REST OF AFRICA
24/09/2013Clover industries South Africa will embark on an African expansion plan that will see the dairy heavyweight develop facilities in Nigeria, Mozambique and Angola, the firm said at its results.
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Women in leadership
Secrets Of Women At Top Business Positions
23/09/2013While companies and government undoubtably can do more to promote women in leadership positions – women need to learn how to tap into their unique strengths and make use of.
Business & Economy
Nigeria, France Trade Hits $7.7 billion
23/09/2013Nigeria’s bilateral relations with France continue to strenghten as trade volume between the African and European nation hit an all time high of €5.7 billion ($7.7 billion) in the last.
Development Stories
General Electric (GE) Wins $1.9 Billion Deal To Supply Algerian Turbines
23/09/2013General Electric (GE) on Sunday said it had won a $1.9 billion deal to provide Algeria with turbines for six power plants. According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the.
Development Stories
MTN Sponsors 24 Youths To One Young World Summit
21/09/2013MTN, the National Host Sponsor of the 2013 One Young World Summit, the first to be held in Africa, selected 24 youth delegates from 19 of its markets across Africa.