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WIREDTech | Ecobank mobile app reaches 4 million users milestone in Africa
The app builds on the core functionality that saw the original version applauded as a game changer for African banking
The upgraded version of Ecobank’s revolutionary mobile app has attracted 3 million new customers in just 6 months, taking the … Continue Reading
Nairobi to Host the Regional Strategic Meeting of United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa)
Kenya’s capital will kick-start a series of UCLG Africa strategic meetings that will take place across the five regions of Africa (North Africa, West Africa, Central Africa, Eastern Africa, Southern Africa)
The regional strategic meeting of the United Cities and … Continue Reading
IN HIS TIME: Reflections about David Mark @70 by Ariyo-Dare Atoye
By Ariyo-Dare Atoye
History is inescapable. Historical accounts that detail the exploits of great leaders and capture the story of special events have helped to shape every society since time immemorial. And there are exceptional ways in which these … Continue Reading
Collateral Damage: Video Documentary Shows the Silent Carnage Caused by Soot in Rivers State
A documentary by Fizzle K Pictures captures vividly the health hazards caused by the presence of soot in Rivers state.
The video documentary has interviews of residents and videos of the presence of soot in the water and in the … Continue Reading
DAPCHI: OPM Awards Scholarship, House to Christian Girl In Boko Haram Captivity
Scholarship to any level of education, relocation of parents and a gift of three bedroom apartment
Omega Power Ministries (OPM), a christian denomination with headquarters in Rivers state has awarded a scholarship to Leah Sharibu, the only student still being … Continue Reading
Making water infrastructure intelligent is a water wise move for Africa
By Sabine Dall’Omo, CEO for Siemens Southern and Eastern Africa
MIDRAND, South Africa – Rapid urbanization across the continent is having an effect on water demands and it is estimated that by the year 2030, the world will need 40% … Continue Reading
OPINION | Why Igbos Deserve The South East Development Commission – Stella Oduah
By Stella Oduah
Making a National case for my regional development bill at the Senate
The truth is — that every part of Nigeria suffers one form of neglect or the other but some are more unequally yoked than the
DAPCHI: 5 Girls Dead As Boko Haram Frees Kidnapped School Girls
Girls returned in 9 vehicles same way they were taken away
Nigerian deadly Islamist militant group, Boko Haram today returned 105 girls kidnapped from a high school compound in Dapchi a few weeks ago according to a report by Saharareporters.… Continue Reading
Simple Reasons Solar Is Successful in rural Senegal – Moustapha Sene
“Two limitless local resources—energy from the sun and local confidence— that’s what it takes to win,” asserts CEO of Energy Resources Senegal, Moustapha Sene
DAKAR, Senegal – Moustapha Sene is soft-spoken, but he is sure of what he’s doing, and … Continue Reading
Dangote Cement Gives Multi-Million Naira Scholarship to 115 in Host Communities
The management decided to increase the number of beneficiaries to 115 from the previous 80 so that more children of the area could benefit
LAGOS, Nigeria – In a major boost to its Corporate Social Responsibility profile, Dangote Cement Plc… Continue Reading