The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the African Business Coalition for Health (ABCHealth) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to partner on joint initiatives that will improve access to quality healthcare across Africa. The MoU was signed by Dr. Erasmus Morah, UNAIDS Country Director and Dr. Mories Atoki, ABCHealth Chief Executive…
It was a night of glitz and glamour as Wakanow, the largest online travel agency in Africa, rolled out the drums to celebrate and reward her teeming customers at an exclusive dinner at the 788 on the Sea Restaurant, Twin Waters, Lekki Lagos on the 16th of December 2021. The amazing night of celebrating exceptional…
Global Vice President of Huawei, Hou Tao, has emphasised the importance of digital inclusiveness for Africa’s development. Tao noted that digital economy is outperforming all other sectors in terms of speed of growth, the dynamics of innovation, and the scope of influence. He expressed delight that 40 per cent of the African population have been…
Delegates from the African Union, governments and regulators, operators and enterprise representatives, analysts in the region have met to discuss strategies to expand broadband services and develop broadband applications in Africa. Broadband has become an important engine for economic development. According to the World Bank studies, every 10 per cent of broadband penetration can generate…
In obvious recognition of its brand acceptance and its role in facilitating economic development across Africa, six subsidiaries of pan African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc have been named ‘Bank of the Year 2020’ by the Banker Magazine, leading global finance news publication published by Financial Times of London. For the second…
At the recent MEDEF Summer University Forum in Paris, the annual meeting of French business and political leaders, Tony Elumelu, Chairman, Heirs Holdings and UBA Plc and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, stressed the opportunities Africa offers and urged stronger business relationships between France and Africa; calling for a deepening of commercial relationships based…
The Ethical Boardroom Magazine UK has named Guaranty Trust Bank Plc as the ‘Best Corporate Governance, Africa’ for the Financial services category. The ‘Corporate Governance Award’, organized by Ethical Boardroom magazine recognizes outstanding companies who have exhibited exceptional leadership in the area of governance and professional ethics to ensure protection and long-term value for all…
Ivorian footballer, Yaya Toure, has emerged 2014 African Footballer of Year for the fourth time in a row. The Manchester City FC of England midfielder defeated two other nominees to grab the coveted award in the African football. He was named at the Glo/CAF award ceremony held in Lagos on Thursday night. The two other…