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The European Awards Program Announces Release of Video Interview with Mr. Olukayode Pitan, MD and CEO of Bank of Industry

June 11, 2019 Presswire

Bank of Industry, Nigeria’s oldest development financing institution, was created in 2001 following the merger of 3 separate financial entities. Not only are Bank of Industry recognised as a profitable institution, but they can also boast an agenda that’s ambitious and diverse, including advocating for trustworthy and secure energy solutions, and providing ease of access […]

DRC ELECTORAL COMMISSION USES PUBLIC FUNDS TO SECURE LOBBY GROUP SERVICES

June 28, 2018 Presswire

The Independent National Electoral Commission of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (CENI) has appointed Washington based lobby group, Avenue Strategies, to pressure the US Administration into accepting the use of electronic voting machines in the upcoming general elections. This is despite widespread condemnation from opposition parties. The question needs to be asked why CENI […]

Worldbox launches comprehensive company database for Africa

June 30, 2015 Presswire

[PRESSWIRE] Zurich, Switzerland – 30.06.15 — The global Business Intelligence company Worldbox now offers complete identification company records for Rwanda, Tanzania, Mauritius, Uganda and Madagascar with extended business records for 25 other African countries. “Risk departments of international businesses are understandably apprehensive about doing business in Africa” Founder and President of Worldbox, Adrian Ashurst Worldbox’s […]

ICC Lawyer Accuses Nigerian Presidential Candidate Muhammadu Buhari of Inciting Violence

January 29, 2015 Presswire

Muhammadu Buhari, a former Major General in the Nigerian military that is opposing President Goodluck Jonathan in Nigeria’s February 14th elections, could face charges of inciting violence that led to the killing of over 800 people in 2011, according to an Associated Press report. Goran Sluiter, a human rights lawyer at the International Criminal Court […]

THE BUTTERFLY TREE PRESS RELEASE FOR MALARIA PREVENTION

June 3, 2014 Presswire

The Butterfly Tree has been given a licence to import two safe new products to use in the prevention of malaria and other vector-borne diseases. Globally malaria is the biggest killer of man. 75% of people who die from malaria are children under 5, mostly in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Ministry of Health and the Malaria […]

Legendary Somali Educator to Visit Dallas-Fort Worth

September 12, 2013 Presswire

On September 11, 2013, legendary Somali educator, Prof. Suleiman Ahmed Guled, arrives in Dallas to kick off a lecture tour of cities in the United States with the major Somali Diaspora communities, including Houston TX, Atlanta GA, Denver CO, Boston MA, Washington D.C., Columbus OH, and Minneapolis MN. Prof. Suleiman, founding President of Amoud University, […]

The Africa Index shows strong economic performance throughout the continent

May 21, 2013 Presswire

The Africa Index is by far the most up to date assessment of economic activity in Africa, and provides the only monthly data covering all sectors of the African economy. The Headline Sales Managers’ Index (see chart below) shows that over the past year, economic growth in the African continent has been very vigorous. […]

Terry Pratchett hears the orangutans’ long call

March 27, 2013 Presswire

Sir Terry Pratchett, fantasy author and Trustee of the Orangutan Foundation, returns to the forests of Borneo to see what hope there is for the endangered orangutan whilst facing his own personal challenges. Terry Pratchett Facing Extinction BBC2 9pm Wednesday 27 March 2013 Sir Terry Pratchett encountered wild orangutans for the first time in 1994 […]

Ex child soldier’s charity hold online auction to fundraise for school in home town

February 10, 2012 Presswire

Gua Africa, the charity founded by South Sudanese former child soldier and activist Emmanuel Jal, is holding a very special auction on eBay during 10th-19th February 2012. The auction will include once in a lifetime experiences with TV & music personalities such as Gabby Logan as well as VIP tickets to television shows such as […]

New Inspirational Fiction Transports Readers to A Time to Heal

October 28, 2011 Presswire

A Time to Heal (2011) is an inspirational novel set in Historical Africa of the early 60’s. The story borders on the tale of two young lovers, Tori and Chidi, bond by the covenant of marriage but separated by the realities of ethnic differences. A Time to Heal is a bold story written by Seye […]