Herbert Wigwe, CEO of Access Bank Wins the Business Leader of the Year Award

Mr. Herbert Wigwe, CEO of Access Bank Wins the Business Leader of the Year at the 7th All Africa Business Leaders Awards
(AABLA™)

7th All Africa Business Leader Awards Celebrate West African Winners VIP guests, media and stakeholders joined the West Africa finalists, as they went head to head for the sought-after AABLA™ regional trophy, in their individual categories The 7th All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA™) (www.AABLAwards.com) in Partnership with CNBC Africa announced the winners of the West Africa leg at the Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos. VIP guests, media and stakeholders joined the West Africa finalists, as they went head to head for the sought-after AABLA™ regional trophy, in their individual categories. Speaking on the occasion, Executive Director ABN group (http://ABNeventProductions.com) West Africa, Frederic Van de vyver noted: “Tonight is about celebrating these entrepreneurs and their great leadership. When one looks at the characteristics that is associated with leadership - such as vision, confidence, and determination…
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African Development Bank Strongly Supports Nigerian Government’s Economic Recovery Efforts

African Development Bank Strongly Supports Nigerian Government’s Economic Recovery Efforts

The African Development Bank is in consultations with the Government on how best to continue its support for its laudable Economic and Growth Recovery Plan through investment projects
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, October 31, 2017/ -- The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) wishes to categorically refute the statement that it has “called off loans to Nigeria”, as reported in Reuters and credited to AfDB Vice-President for Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth Amadou Hott.

Nigeria: The Path To Recovery

Nigeria: The Path to Recovery 

WASHINGTON, 30 October 2017 / PRN Africa / -- A recovery in oil production and a good harvest in Nigeria, as well as the easing of tensions in the Niger Delta accounts for more than half of the additional growth.

The policy environment has started to improve. Fiscal deficits are stabilizing and current account deficits are narrowing, partly reflecting a slight rebound in commodity prices. The global environment has also been supportive, with strengthening growth momentum in the largest economies, commodity prices off their troughs, and improved access for sub-Saharan African economies to international capital markets.

Heineken Unveils its First Africa Inspired Fashion Collection at Lagos Fashion and Design Week

Heineken® Unveils its First Africa Inspired Fashion Collection Co-created with Talented African Designers at Lagos Fashion and Design Week

The initiative is the next chapter in Heineken’s ‘Open Design Explorations’, a global co- creation programme that connects emerging creatives and gives them a platform to showcase their talent

LAGOS, Nigeria, October 30, 2017/ -- In collaboration with Africa’s hottest emerging design talent, Lulu Mutuli and Azra Walji, global beer brand, Heineken® (www.TheHeinekenCompany.com) has launched its first-ever African fashion collection, unveiled on the catwalk of the closing show at Lagos Fashion and Design Week on Saturday 28 October 2017.

The initiative is the next chapter in Heineken’s ‘Open Design Explorations’, a global co- creation programme that connects emerging creatives and gives them a platform to showcase their talent. The Heineken® Africa Inspired Collection is a fusion of the two designers’ concepts and is the first of many design apprenticeships that the brand will roll out across the world, going next to Asia.

International Development Secretary Commends Leading Nigerian Investors at the London Stock Exchange

Priti Patel at the opening of the London Stock Exchange.

International Development Secretary celebrates growing relationship between financial hubs of London and Lagos
From:
Department for International Development and The Rt Hon Priti Patel MP
Part of:
Overseas aid effectiveness
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The International Development Secretary addressed leading Nigerian investors as she opened the London Stock Exchange.

Nigeria: Benedict Peters, Aiteo Executive Vice Chairman, Assembles Legal Team to Address Unfounded Allegations

PRESS RELEASE

Benedict Peters, Aiteo Executive Vice Chairman, Assembles Legal Team to Address Unfounded Allegations
UK-based Mishcon de Reya is one of the world’s leading legal practices with a particular proficiency in handling contentious international disputes
LONDON, United Kingdom, October 27, 2017/ -- Benedict Peters, Executive Vice Chairman of Aiteo Group (www.AiteoGroup.com), has instructed London law firm Mishcon de Reya and Washington’s Covington & Burling to lead ongoing efforts to address politically-motivated issues.

Messages for U.S. Citizens From U.S. Mission South Africa

Messages for U.S. Citizens From U.S. Mission South Africa
U.S. citizens are encouraged to monitor local media prior to travel, avoid any reported conflict areas, and allow extra time to reach your destination

MASERU, Lesotho, October 27, 2017/APO Group/ -- The U.S. Mission informs U.S. citizens in South Africa that the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) announced plans to embark upon a national strike today over State Capture and corruption. Planned deployments are outlined here (APO.af/rG5oqu).
U.S. citizens are encouraged to monitor local media prior to travel, avoid any reported conflict areas, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Remember that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. Always avoid areas of demonstrations, and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings or protests.


Distributed by APO Group on behalf of U.S. Embassy in Lesotho.

2019 Diversity Visa Lottery Information

2019 Diversity Visa Lottery Information
DV-2019 is open for electronic entries from 4PM, Liberia Time, Wednesday, October 18, 2017, and will close at 4PM, Liberia Time, Wednesday, November 22, 2017

MONROVIA, Liberia, October 27, 2017/APO Group/ -- The Department of State administers the Congressionally-mandated Diversity Immigrant Visa Program annually. Section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provides for a class of immigrants known as “diversity immigrants” from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States. For Fiscal Year 2019, 50,000 Diversity Visas (DVs) will be available.
Applicants who are selected in the program must meet simple but strict eligibility requirements to qualify for a diversity visa. The Department of State determines selectees through a randomized computer drawing. The Department of State distributes diversity visas among six geographic regions, and no single country may receive more than seven percent of the available DVs in any one year.

A Hungarian Ciitizen Has Been Kidnapped in Nigeria

A Hungarian Ciitizen Has Been Kidnapped in Nigeria

There is no contact with the kidnappers as yet. The ship and its remaining 12 crewmembers have since left the vicinity of Nigeria, the spokesperson said

BUDAPEST, Hungary, October 26, 2017/APO Group/ -- “The local and German authorities have confirmed that a Hungarian citizen was among the six crew members kidnapped by pirates off the coast of Nigeria on Saturday”, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó said in a statement on Wednesday in Budapest.
During a press conference held on another topic, the Minister said there is no information as yet with relation to the fact that the kidnappers have issued any demands, and that for this reason he does not wish to comment on whether the Hungarian Government would be willing to pay a ransom.

BBM Messenger Digital and Mobile Innovation Event - Gain Insight into Innovation in Nigeria

BBM Messenger Digital and Mobile Innovation Event - Gain insight into innovation in Nigeria, the trends and flow of technology in the market

Interviews with Adam Pattison, BBM Messenger, VP Americas and EMEA, to discuss the exciting future plans of the messaging platform available on request

LAGOS, Nigeria, October 25, 2017/APO Group/ -- Creative Media Works (CreativeMediaWorks.com), operating as BBM Messenger (BBM.com), invites you to the first of its Innovation Information sessions. Highlighting a focus on fintech, this powerful afternoon is packed with innovation-rich content, sharing and networking, aimed to help participants innovate and extend their mobile business platform.