Investing in Black-Owned Businesses is Investing in the Future

As the world increasingly acknowledges the importance of fostering diversity, equity and inclusion, the Black Impact Foundation’s Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) – which is organized by Energy Capital & Power - emerges as a beacon of change. With an unyielding focus on economic growth, wealth disparities and generating opportunities for Black communities, investing in Black-owned businesses takes the spotlight as a powerful catalyst for societal advancement.

Harry Kane Signs Lifetime Global Deal With Skechers

With his blockbuster move to FC Bayern Munich, global superstar striker Harry Kane completes a trifecta of career upheavals. A new beginning, a new squad, and, most importantly, a new pair of Skechers Football boots, the SKX_01. Throughout the preseason and on his debut with Bayern Munich on Saturday, he was observed wearing a masked version of the boots. Kane, one of the world's most recognisable athletes, has embarked on a long-term partnership with Skechers that goes beyond the field. 

CBN Introduces Price Verification System Portal to Enhance Transparency in Forex Transactions

The Trade and Exchange Department of the Central Bank of Nigeria has created a Foreign Exchange (FX) Price Verification System (PVS) portal. This action attempts to help importers gain access to foreign currency, addressing the country's chronic currency problems.

ADVAN Partners Business Schools and Universities to Bridge Gap Between Theory & Practice in Marketing

The Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) has established a ground-breaking collaboration with leading business schools and higher education institutions in Nigeria to transform the landscape of marketing education. 

Moniepoint Introduces Consumer App and Debit Cards to Expand Banking Services to Individuals

Moniepoint, one of Nigeria's leading business banks, has launched a consumer app and debit cards in an effort to spread its dependable banking services beyond the corporate sector and into the hands of individuals. Formerly known as TeamApt, the Digital Financial Services Provider intends to compete with well-established competitors in the personal banking area, Opay and Palmpay.

Telegram Stories no longer limited to only paid subscribers

Telegram has made its Stories feature available to all users, following its initial release to Premium subscribers last month. They show as expandable bubbles above your conversation, similar to Facebook Messenger's Stories. Telegram's approach, on the other hand, is more customisable, with granular control over who sees posted posts and for how long.

Emirates to scale up London Heathrow flights with additional flights to & from London Heathrow from October

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline has announced it will operate an additional five-a-week service to London Heathrow starting from 31 October 2023 until 30 March 2024. This temporary service will meet market demand during the busy winter season and offer customers more travel choices.

Spotify x Giants of Africa: How Nigerian Youth basketball team uses music for inspiration

Popular streaming platform, Spotify, has partnered with Giants of Africa for its 20-year anniversary to bring together music and sports, as a way to inspire the next generation of African youth. 

Bosun Tijani Appointed Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy

The founder and CEO of CcHub, Dr. 'Bosun Tijani has been appointed by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration as the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. The list of ministers was announced on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

BMW Group SA appoints Thorsten Achenbach as Director of Digital & Global Solutions in IT Hub

Thorsten Achenbach has been appointed as director digital and global solutions at the BMW IT Hub in Menlyn Maine, Pretoria, by BMW Group South Africa. The appointment took effect on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Klaus von der Osten-Sacken is succeeded by Achenbach.

Prosecutors have Trump’s X Direct Messages and Drafts

As his office fought for material relating to his account on X, formerly known as Twitter, special counsel Jack Smith requested to analyse former President Trump's direct chats, deleted tweets, and location data.

Google Appoints Olumide Balogun as Director of West Africa

Olumide Balogun, former Google Director of Consumer Apps for Sub-Saharan Africa, has been appointed Google Director, West Africa. Remember that the job became available after Juliet Ehimuan retired after 12 years in the role in July 2023.

Ethiopia and AfDB Group sign $84.3 million grant agreement to enhance wheat production

The African Development Bank Group has granted Ethiopia $84.3 million in funding to boost wheat production and increase farmer incomes.