Aliko Dangote Foundation Pledges US$100 Million To Fight Malnutrition in Nigeria

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Aliko Dangote Foundation Joins Global Leaders to Fight Malnutrition - Pledges US$100 Million for Nigeria

The Aliko Dangote Foundation is on a mission to reduce the prevalence of undernutrition by 60 percent in the most needy areas of Nigeria, specifically the North East and North West
LAGOS, Nigeria, November 6, 2017/ -- The recently concluded Global Nutrition Summit 2017 (http://APO.af/kpSRbS), held in Milan, Italy, convened governments, international agencies, foundations, civil society organisations and businesses to accelerate the global response to malnutrition, an underlying cause of nearly half of all global child deaths.

A major highlight of the Summit was the pledge by the Aliko Dangote Foundation to invest US$100 Million over five years to tackle malnutrition in the worst-affected parts of Nigeria. The Aliko Dangote Foundation is the philanthropic organization of Aliko Dangote, founder and Executive Chairman of the Dangote Group (http://Dangote.com), Africa’s largest homegrown conglomerate.

Nigerian Startups Among 20 Top African Start-Ups for World Bank Group Digital Acceleration Program

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20 Top African Start-Ups Enter World Bank Group Digital Acceleration Program

Selected from a pool of over 900 applicants, these start-ups specialize in digital solutions for the African market, including fin-tech, transportation, health care, education, human resources, and B2B
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, November 6, 2017/ -- Twenty of the most promising African digital start-ups will take part in the XL Africa (www.XL-Africa.com) residency, the flagship initiative of the business accelerator launched last April by the World Bank Group’s (www.WorldBank.org) infoDev program. From Nov. 6-17 in Cape Town, the entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to learn from their mentors and peers, increase their regional visibility, and get access to potential corporate partners and investors.

The residency will conclude with the XL Africa Venture Showcase, a regional event organized in association with the African Angel Investor Summit, in which the entrepreneurs will present their business models to a select audience of corporations and investors. With support from African investment groups, XL Africa will help the start-ups attract early stage capital between US$250,000 and US$1.5 million.

​​Introducing the Cinema of Femi Odugbemi

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Introducing the Cinema of Femi Odugbemi at Northwestern University Block Theatre by Prof. Paul Ugor

INTRODUCING THE CINEMA OF FEMI ODUGBEMI

A presentation by Professor Paul Ugor at the Block Museum Theatre, Northwestern University Evanston, Illinois on Thursday 26th October, 2017.

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…
Click here for the complete list of the winners.

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

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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.