Archive For: The Crunch
10 June 2014 We’re still talking money with this report from Ventures Africa that Africa’s agricultural sector is projected to grow by about $1 trillion in 2030. This very interesting information was made public by Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina at the 2014 International AgrikExpo held in Lagos, Nigeria. The minister also shared ... Read More
10 June 2014 And from tech cabal the news that Taxi location app Easy Taxi is expanding its operations to Abuja. The app started out in Lagos and is now working with about 600 drivers. In Abuja, Easy Taxi is kicking off with 100 drivers with a bid to gaining more. The organization is working ... Read More
9 June 2014 Over the course of the weekend, Nigeria said goodbye to 2 eminent citizens who had served the nation tirelessly in their different capacities., Alhaji Ado Bayero had been Emir of Kano since 1965 and was widely recognized as a Father to Northern Nigeria. Professor Dora Akunyili etched her name in gold when, ... Read More
9 June 2014 And coming quickly after the passing and burial of Ado Bayero is the announcement by the Kano State Government that Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria has been appointed as the new Emir of Kano state. As is customary, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi was appointed following the forwarding ... Read More
9 June 2014 And the circle of life turns; even as we mark the passing of 2 great Nigerians, another family rejoices at the coming of a new life at a very auspicious time. Super Eagles player Austin Ejide has gladly shared the news of a new addition to his family; a baby girl who ... Read More
9 June 2014 Nigeria’s Super Falcons weren’t joking when they promised to give it their all in their 2nd leg qualifier against Rwanda. The Falcons beat the She-Amavubi 8 – 0, to secure an aggregate of 12 – 1 and a place at the Africa Women’s Championship. The rout started in the 10th minute with ... Read More
9 June 2014 The Super Eagles weren’t quite so lucky in their friendly against the United States with an unfortunate 2 – 1 defeat. With the World Cup practically here, speculations were rife on whether the Eagles were playing a safe game in order to ensure an injury free team for Rio. Nigeria’s 2 previous ... Read More
4 June 2014 In the Democratic Republic of Congo, about 100 Rwandan rebels have laid down their arms to signify their readiness to adopt a new way of life. The rebels are members of the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda, a group linked to Rwanda’s 1994 genocide and now based in the Democratic ... Read More
4 June 2014 Recently, President Zuma played host to about 20 girls from several high schools in Gauteng. South Africa. The visit was part of activities for ‘Take a Girl Child to Work’ Day, an annual event initiated by cell phone company Cell C, to give young girls a chance to spend a day in ... Read More
4 June 2014 And if you’re a techie or looking to become a tech entrepreneur, you should listen to this scoop from TechCabal. The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology is an organization based in Accra, Ghana that provide fully sponsored 2-year training for aspiring African tech entrepreneurs.The company has since 2008, restricted admissions to Ghanaian ... Read More
