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FIFA Bans Nigeria from all Football Activities.

15th July 2014 First was the order by a Nigerian High Court that all members of the Nigerian Football Federation had been removed from the position of handling Nigeria’s football affairs. A warning was immediately issued by FIFA that this action was in contravention of FIFAs rules against interference in football affairs. The appointment of ... Read More
 

International Finance Corporation to invest $15 million into Malawi’s fruit exporting company, Malawi Mangoes Limited.

15th July 2014 The International Finance Corporation has announced a $15 million investment into Malawi’s fruit exporting company, Malawi Mangoes Limited. Ventures Africa shares this report, and adds that the funding is expected to expand production. The package funds a number of things – an expanded nursery, a new 1,200 hectare plantation, installation of climate-smart ... Read More
 

Women rights and girl education advocate, Malala Yousafzai Visits Nigeria.

14th July 2014 Women rights and girl education advocate Malala Yousafzai has arrived Nigeria to show her support for the missing girls of Chibok. The young activist celebrated her 17th birthday in Nigeria at a dinner with representatives of civil rights organizations and development organizations. Her thoughtful birthday wish in her own words was “On ... Read More
 

Germany emerges winner of 2014 World Cup

14th July 2014 Let’s give a big shout out to the German team for grafting the 2014 World Cup from the previous champions Spain, after a tough 1-0 battle with the Argentine team last night. Alas the World Cup of dramas is finally over, leaving us with  gasp-inspiring memories of Nigeria’s Super Eagles feat up ... Read More
 

Gospel Artist Kefee laid to rest

14th July 2014 So, the beloved award-winning Nigerian gospel Singer, Kefee, popularly referred to as the Branama Queen was laid to rest in her home town Okpara Inland, in Delta State on Friday. Kefee who passed away on June 12 after being in a coma for 15 days was given a grand burial preceded by a ... Read More
 

NEW MUSIC ALERT: Danagog Ft Davido – “Bamidele”

14th July 2014 Still in the music world, Davido’s new artist, Danagog has released a new song under Davido’s record label HKN Music, titled “Bamidele” and featuring the hottest African artist himself, Davido. The song, “Bamidele” produced by Shizzi, is Danagog’s second single, which he says will have a video ... Read More
 

NEW VIDEO ALERT: Mo’Cheddah – “My Time”

14th July 2014 Also, Nigerian afro-pop singer Mo’Cheddah is bent on remaining in the limelight by releasing a new music and new video titled “My Time”. This comes as a follow up to her comeback single “Destinambari” after she had been in and out of the radar for a while. ... Read More
 

Ivory Coast to Review its Budget Figures Upward

14th July 2014 Ivory Coast has reason to beat its chest with pride after announcing that it will be reviewing its budget figures upward. Ventures Africa shares that the country has announced sustained and unprecedented rapid economic growth, and has subsequently revised its 2014 budget upward by nearly 4 percent. Projections reveal that the country ... Read More