Uhuru Kenyatta has unveiled plans to make Nairabi an international financial centre and is calling on UBA to play a pivotal role in seeing to the actualization of this plan. Speaking in Abuja at a luncheon organized in his honor on Monday by UBA, President Kenyatta said the bank, as African financial services institution is…
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The Central Working Committee (CWC) of The Future Awards Africa has unveiled the long list for the biggest youth award on the continent, the Young Person of the Year – The Africa Prize. The Future Awards Africa which has been described by the World Bank as ‘The Nobel Prize for Young Africans’, partners with the…
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The organisers of Africa Fashion Week London are delighted to announce Globacom Limited as the official African telecommunications sponsor for the third edition of Africa Fashion Week London scheduled for 1-3 August 2013 at Old Truman Brewery in Shoreditch. Also the official sponsors for African Arts and Fashion Banquet fundraiser gala presented by AFWL at…
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Lagos Fashion and Design Week (LFDW) organized by Omoyemi Akerele of Stylehousefiles with MTN as the major sponsor for the last two years has been an annual premiere fashion event which brings together media, industry, buyers and consumers to view the current collections of designers in the fashion capital of Lagos, Nigeria. Are you a…
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Kola Karim, a Nigerian energy and oil magnet, CEO of Shoreline Energy International Plc joined Prince William and brother Prince Harry yesterday to take part in the Kent & Curwen Royal Polo Cup, a charity match in Hampshire, United Kingdom. Karim for the day played on the same Westcombe group with HRH William- The Duke…
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After a full year receiving nominations from across Africa, the Central Working Committee (CWC) of The Future Awards Africa has today released the Nominees List for 2013. The list – of five nominees each – is released for 15 categories and the nominees will be hosted to an invitation-only reception by the Consul-General of the…
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The Central Working Committee of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has announced its partnership with The British Council on The Future Awards Prize in Media Enterprise 2013. Executive Director of The Future Awards Project, Chude Jideonwo, at The Future Awards 2012, Port Harcourt, Rivers State The search begins for young persons working in the creative…
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United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has introduced the World MasterCard, which is the most exclusive card in the MasterCard staple. The introduction of the UBA World MasterCard is consistent with the Bank’s strategic focus of providing appropriate product to every customer segment, including but not limited to the highly discerning customers who cherish rare…
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The countdown has begun for London fans of African fashion. The third edition of Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) is set to return 1-4 August 2013 and there is just one month to go! In a bid to grow bigger, AFWL has not only expanded to three days but also moved to a bigger venue,…
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Yesterday E! reported the nuptials of “Scandal” TV Star Kerry Washington to Nigerian- American professional football player Nnamdi Asomugha and posted a copy of the couple's marriage license online. The Blaine County recorder's office in Hailey confirmed the June 24 filing to The Associated Press. The 36-year-old actress and 31-year-old athlete were married the same…
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