13 h. ago Firm to empower 10,000 Nigerian, South African SMEs with digital skills

Upskill Universe, in collaboration with Google and HP Inc., has launched ‘Skills for Business’ to empower 10,000 African small and read more Firm to empower 10,000 Nigerian, South African SMEs with digital skills

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66 h. ago South African rand slumps after Trump’s tariff threat on BRICS

South Africa’s rand fell on Monday as markets reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose additional tariffs on read more South African rand slumps after Trump’s tariff threat on BRICS-aligned countries

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4 d. ago Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa hit as half of African currencies Weaken –Report

Nearly half of African currencies weakened in May 2025, despite continued economic reforms and steady development across the continent, according to the June edition of the Monthly Developments in the African Macroeconomic Environment report published by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). The report, which assessed exchange rate movements across the continent for the month of […] The post Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa hit as half of African currencies Weaken –Report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago David Mabuza, Soouth Africa’s former deputy president, dies at 64

David Mabuza, a powerful South African politician who helped put the current president in charge, has died at the age read more David Mabuza, Soouth Africa’s former deputy president, dies at 64

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7 d. ago South Africa’s Thembi Shilenge Features At Crypto Content Creator Campus In Dubai

For Thembi Portia Shilenge, a known South African crypto educator, trader, and CEO of Crypto Dimensions,it was a dream.fulfilled as she featured at the prestigious Crypto Content Creator Campus (CCCCampus) held at the W Hotel Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. This exclusive gathering brought together top global crypto exchanges, content creators, influential traders (whales), and leading […]

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1 week ago ‘Living In Bondage Is Real’ — 2Baba Reflects On Troubled Marriage With Ex

Legendary Nigerian musician Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has opened up about the challenges he faced during his marriage to estranged wife, Annie Macaulay. In a snippet from an upcoming episode of the +234 Mzansi Podcast, co-hosted by Nigerian comedians Nedu and Acapella alongside South African media personality Kifilwe, the African Queen singer […] The post ‘Living In Bondage Is Real’ — 2Baba Reflects On Troubled Marriage With Ex-Wife Annie Macaulay appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Households Earning N250,000 Or Less Monthly Won’t Pay Tax – Presidency

President Bola Tinubu’s led administration has clarified its position on the newly approved tax law. Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, stated that under the new laws, Nigerian households earning N250,000 or less per month are classified as poor. Speaking on Thursday during an interview with Channels Television, […] The post Households Earning N250,000 Or Less Monthly Won’t Pay Tax – Presidency appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago SAA, travel experts partner to boost Nigeria –Mauritius tourism

By Chinelo Obogo       South African Airways (SAA) recently organised a networking lunch with travel professionals, showcasing Mauritius as a potential holiday destination for Nigerian travelers. Expressing excitement about the route, SAA’s Country Manager, Leke Bamtefa, said that based on the performance of the route, the airline hopes to organise a familiarisation trip […] The post SAA, travel experts partner to boost Nigeria –Mauritius tourism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Group trains women with digital skills to work as virtual assistants

Anne Ruth Marie recently partnered with Shecluded to train 1,000 Nigerian women and youth to become professional virtual assistants. The read more Group trains women with digital skills to work as virtual assistants

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2 w. ago UI leads Nigerian universities in latest QS Global University Rankings

..as Egypt, South Africa lead other African countries The University of Ibadan (UI) leads two other Nigerian universities in the read more UI leads Nigerian universities in latest QS Global University Rankings

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2 w. ago Private employers can’t increase wages beyond what they can afford –Adewale Smatt

By Bimbola Oyesola, oritokeoyee@gmail.com The new minimum wage of N70,000 was signed into law barely a year ago but Nigerian workers are already calling for adjustments to the new wage due to economic realities in the country. The director-general of Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA), in this interview with Daily Sun during the just concluded […] The post Private employers can’t increase wages beyond what they can afford –Adewale Smatt-Oyerinde, NECA DG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s marketing industry needs structure, investment, and innovation – Oyewo

Nigeria’s marketing and advertising landscape, despite its enormous potential, still lags behind smaller African counterparts like South Africa and Kenya read more Nigeria’s marketing industry needs structure, investment, and innovation – Oyewo

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2 w. ago NDDC Partners Firm To Empower 1,000 Youths On Digital Skills

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is collaborating with Mathesis Events to train not fewer than 1,000 youths on digital skills. Spokesperson for the organisation, Preston Audu who revealed this to LEADERSHIP in Calabar, Cross River State, said the youths summit will steer young people away from cyber fraud by harnessing legitimate opportunities available in […]

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2 w. ago Badru Taofeek’s ‘Thorns and Crown’ Elevates Local Narrative To Global Conversation

Absa L’Atelier, in collaboration with the South African National Association for the Visual Arts (SANAVA), recently hosted Thorns and Crown, a solo exhibition by Badru Taofeek, one of the 2022 Absa L’Atelier Ambassadors. Held at Alliance Française in Lagos as part of Absa’s 2025 Pan-African Gallery Exhibition Series, the show spotlighted rising African contemporary art […]

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2 w. ago How Badru Taofeek’s ‘Thorns and Crown’ elevated local narrative into global conversation

Tribune Online How Badru Taofeek’s ‘Thorns and Crown’ elevated local narrative into global conversation Determined to promote creativity and the artist behind it, Absa L’Atelier, in collaboration with South African National Association for the Visual Arts (SANAVA), recently hosted ‘Thorns and Crown’, a solo exhibition by Badru Taofeek, one of the 2022 Absa L’Atelier ambassadors. The exhibition, described as a powerful and intricately constructed showcase, held at Alliance Française […] How Badru Taofeek’s ‘Thorns and Crown’ elevated local narrative into global conversation Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Nigeria, SA top African countries with most mobile phone ownership, usage

In Nigeria, South Africa, and other African countries, mobile connectivity is driving access to business, education, healthcare, and digital banking, read more Nigeria, SA top African countries with most mobile phone ownership, usage

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3 w. ago Fintech firm champions financial inclusion, gender empowerment

In a bold stride toward advancing financial inclusion and literacy, HerVest, an inclusive fintech platform, hosted the third edition of read more Fintech firm champions financial inclusion, gender empowerment

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4 w. ago Democracy Day: Firm pledges 20 million jobs in support of Tinubu’s govt

Tribune Online Democracy Day: Firm pledges 20 million jobs in support of Tinubu’s govt He emphasised that the initiative is not profit-driven but aimed at helping the President realise his vision of economic empowerment for Nigerian youths. Democracy Day: Firm pledges 20 million jobs in support of Tinubu’s govt Tribune Online

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