d.light Launches in Nigeria With Life Transforming Solar Energy and Device Financing Solutions

d.light, a global leader in social transformation has officially launched into the Nigerian market with a promise to transform one billion lives globally by 2030. Founded in 2007 by Ned Tozun a Canadian & Sam Goldman an American who met at Stanford Business School, d.light has operated in several markets globally like India, China and Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia in Africa before expanding to the Nigerian market with over 25 million sustainable products including solar lanterns, solar home systems, TVs, radios and smartphones sold globally across over 70 countries.

DLM Capital Group Redeems its ₦1.24bn Series 1, ₦1.01bn Series 2 and ₦1.27bn Series 3 Commercial Paper Issues

Leading financial institution, DLM Capital Group, has announced the maturity and successful redemption of its ₦1.24bn Series 1, ₦1.01bn Series 2 and ₦1.27bn Series 3 Commercial Paper Issues under its ₦20 Billion Commercial Paper Issuance Programme.

Gov. Udom Emmanuel Giant Strides in Aviation: The Ibom Air Success Story

Against all odds many industry watchers have continued to marvel over the success story of Ibom Air an  airline established by Governor Emmanuel Udom's Akwa Ibom led government.

Adobe to acquire online design platform Figma for $20 billion

US-based computer software company Adobe Inc. agreed on Thursday to acquire design startup Figma for $20 billion in cash and stock, sparking investor concerns about the rich price tag that led to a drop of more than $30 billion in the market value of the Photoshop maker. 

Mark Zuckerberg introduces Community Chats for Messenger and Facebook

"We’ve helped more than a billion people connect with loved ones in a trusted space on Messenger, and we know that people want to engage in real-time with larger communities over shared interests", said Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder and chief executive of Meta Platforms, while announcing its Community Chats for Messenger and Facebook today.

AFRIMA Unveils Nominees List For 2022 Edition

The International Executive Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), in conjunction with the African Union Commission (AUC), on Wednesday, September 14, released the official list of nominees for the 2022 edition. 

Thousands Explore Latest Advancements in Healthcare Technologies at Medic West Africa 2022

Medic West Africa Exhibition and Conference, organised by leading global exhibitions company, Informa Markets, recently concluded its 9th edition, amidst elation by exhibitors and visitors. The three-day event, held at Landmark Center between 7th - 9th of September, hosted over 150 exhibiting companies from 32 countries showcasing the latest healthcare equipment and solutions innovations.

Lagos State completes screening exercise for the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy

The Lagos State Government has concluded the second and final screening exercise of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy - a leadership and mentorship programme of the State Government, to develop leaders for public service and governance in Africa. The assessment was held on Saturday, 27th August at the Public Service Staff Development Centre, Magodo with a series of assessments for all candidates.

Stanbic IBTC Rewards More Nigerians with Cash Prizes At Monthly Draws

Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has rewarded more customers in its ongoing Reward4Saving Promo Season 2, with 70 Nigerians from different regions winning ₦100,000 each in its monthly draws, which was held recently in Lagos State.

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Celebrates A Decade of Developing Young Leaders

The Mastercard Foundation celebrates the decennial anniversary of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. Launched in 2012, the Program began as a $500 million initiative to develop the next generation of leaders who would drive social and economic transformation. 

Ecobank Partners with AMA Academy to Launch First Pan-African Fintech Training and Awards for Journalists

Ecobank Group, the leading Pan-African banking Group, is committed to developing and supporting Fintechs to transform digital finance and banking, and today announces a partnership with AMA Academy, which is the only free-to-use pan-African online learning platform dedicated to upskilling journalists in Africa. Ecobank Group and AMA Academy will work together to develop customised fintech training modules for business, finance, and tech journalists across the continent. Modules will be available in two languages: English and French. 

mPharma Acquires Majority Stake in HealthPlus

mPharma, Africa’s leading patient-centred technology-driven healthcare company, has acquired the majority stake in HealthPlus, the leading pharmacy chain in Nigeria. mPharma and the former investor, Alta Semper, have signed an agreement leading to the acquisition of a majority stake in the HealthPlus Group.

Davido, P-Square, Join Others to Artistes for Afro Nation Ghana in December

The world’s biggest Afrobeats festival announces a huge lineup today for the grand return to its West African spiritual home. Ready to turn the end of the year into an unforgettable party, Afro Nation Ghana 2022 (https://AfroNationGhana.com) is set to follow up the 2019 landmark African debut in style.