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RegTech Africa

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    • Nigeria Sets the Stage for Global Regulatory Technology Leadership as 2026 RegTech Africa Conference & Expo Heads to Abuja
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Nigeria Sets the Stage for Global Regulatory Technology Leadership as 2026 RegTech Africa Conference & Expo Heads to Abuja

A central highlight of the event will be the hosting of the prestigious Global Startup World Cup Tournament – Regional Challenge, providing African startups with a world-class stage to pitch their solutions before an international panel of judges

Under the distinguished patronage of the Office of the Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, and in partnership with the Presidential Committee on Economic & Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI), with the collaboration of the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), the 2026 RegTech Africa Conference & Expo…

Afreximbank
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Afreximbank Abuja African Trade Centre Achieves Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum Certification, the highest level in green building certification

The Abuja AATC now stands as a living demonstration of Afreximbank’s vision to integrate commercial competitiveness, innovation, and sustainability into Africa’s trade infrastructure

The United States Green Building Council and Green Business Certification Inc has certified the African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) (https://Afreximbank.com/) Abuja African Trade Centre (AATC) the prestigious LEED Platinum certification, the highest global standard in sustainable building design and construction. This milestone establishes the Abuja AATC as the first building in…

Junior Achievement (JA) Africa

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    • Nigeria’s Smartgenix Crowned Grand Prize Winner of the 15th JA Africa Company of the Year (COY) Competition in Abuja
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Nigeria’s Smartgenix Crowned Grand Prize Winner of the 15th Junior Achievement (JA) Africa Company of the Year (COY) Competition in Abuja

As the continental champion, Smartgenix will proceed to represent Africa at the global finals of the De La Vega Global Entrepreneurship Award, where it will compete against winning teams from other regions for a grand prize of US $15,000

Junior Achievement (JA) Africa (https://JA-Africa.org) successfully concluded the 15th edition of the JA Africa COY Competition, held from December 3–5, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria, bringing together Africa’s brightest young entrepreneurs to showcase innovative business solutions aligned with the theme “ACT! Action for Climate Transformation.” The continental finals convened student companies…

Vestergaard Sàrl

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Vestergaard and Harvestfield break ground on landmark Ogun State facility to boost malaria prevention with cutting-edge mosquito net production

The new joint venture, named SNG Health, will manufacture PermaNet® Dual, Vestergaard’s latest, dual active-ingredient pyrethroid-chlorfenapyr net designed to combat insecticide resistance

Vestergaard Sàrl (www.Vestergaard.com) and Harvestfield Industries Limited today marked a historic milestone with the ground-breaking of a first-of-its-kind joint venture to transform malaria prevention and strengthen health security through direct investment in mosquito net manufacturing in Nigeria. The new joint venture, named SNG Health, will manufacture PermaNet® Dual, Vestergaard’s latest,…

TikTok

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    • @michelle_expert (South Africa), Runners Up Education Creator of the Year
    • Abena Amoakoaa Sintim-Aboagye (chefabbys) Runners Up Food Creator of the Year
    • Belove Oloch, Winner Entertainment Creator of the Year
    • Brian Nwana @briannwana (Nigeria), Winner Storyteller of the Year
    • Crown Uzama @theycallmeshallipopipp (Nigeria), Artist of the Year
    • Dejoke Ogunbiy from Nigeria, Winner Food Creator of the Year
    • Esther Francis @estherfrancisbackup (Nigeria), Runner Up Rising Star creator of the Year
    • Fanuel John Masamaki @zerobrainer0 (Tanzania), Video Creator of the Year
    • Izzi Boye @izziboye (Nigeria), Winner Education Creator of the Year
    • Jabulani Macdonald @jabu_macdonald (South Africa), Runner Up Entertainment Creator of the Year
    • malumfoodie, Winner of the Food Creator of the Year
    • Raja’atu Muhammed Ibrahim @diaryofanortherncook (Nigeria), Winner creator of the Year
    • Victor Ademola(Nigeria) Runner -Up for Sports Creator of the Year
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A New Era, New Icons: TikTok Honours Africa’s Biggest Creators of 2025

Under the bold theme “New Era, New Icons,” TikTok honoured the creators who are reshaping culture, storytelling, and digital influence across the region

The TikTok (www.TikTok.com) community has spoken, and Africa has crowned its newest icons. The 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa lit up Johannesburg on 6 December, marking a powerful moment in the continent’s rapidly evolving creator landscape. Under the bold theme “New Era, New Icons,” TikTok honoured the creators who are…

Junior Achievement (JA) Africa

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AfrInnovate Youth Challenge 3rd Edition Crowns Tanzania’s SkyVerse Solutions as Champion in Abuja, Nigeria

SkyVerse Solutions from Tanzania emerged as 1st Place winner with their mechanized post-harvest groundnut processing solution designed to increase yields and farmer income

Junior Achievement (JA) Africa (https://JA-Africa.org), in partnership with the Z Zurich Foundation and JA Worldwide, proudly concludes the third edition of the AfrInnovate Youth Challenge (AYC), a platform showcasing the creativity and resilience of Africa’s youth. This year’s event celebrated young innovators who are redefining inclusion and sustainability through purpose-driven…

Merck Foundation

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Dr. Rasha Kelej discusses with Nigeria First Lady their joint programs to build healthcare and media capacity and Support Girl Education at 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025

Together with Nigeria First Lady, Merck Foundation has provided 82 scholarships for local doctors in Nigeria in many critical and underserved specialties

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, recently conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia. The conference was co-chaired by H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, The First Lady of Gambia & Ambassador of Merck…

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC)

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The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and Trade and Development Bank Group (TDB Group) Celebrate Growing Partnership with New Commitments

Building on more than US$ 800 million in TDB participation in ITFC syndicated facilities, the multilateral financial institutions have committed to further expand their cooperation in 2026 and beyond

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, and the Trade and Development Bank Group (TDB Group) have been collaborating for several years financing the trade of commodities which are critical to the food and energy security of TDB Group Member…

The Arab Africa Trade Bridges Program (AATB)

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Côte d’Ivoire Signs Membership Agreement with the Arab Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) Program

The membership reflects Côte d’Ivoire’s strategic commitment to strengthening economic ties with Arab and African countries and deepening its participation in regional integration frameworks

The Arab Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) Program signed the Membership Agreement with the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, officially welcoming the country as a new Member. The signing ceremony took place in Abuja on the sidelines of the 5th AATB Board of Governors Meeting, hosted by the Federal Government of Nigeria.…

The Arab Africa Trade Bridges Program (AATB)

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Nigeria Champions African-Arab Trade to Boost Agribusiness, Industrial Growth

With Nigeria’s accession, the AATB Program extends it’s presence in the region and adds a key partner working toward advancing trade-led development and fostering inclusive economic growth

The Arab Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) Program and the Federal Republic of Nigeria formalized a partnership with the signing of the AATB Membership Agreement, officially welcoming Nigeria as the Program’s newest member country. The signing ceremony took place in Abuja on the sidelines of the 5th AATB Board of Governors…