Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Eight things about the Premier League Africans

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Sadio Mane signed for Liverpool for 34m ($45m), becoming Africa's most expensive player The English Premier League has released the official list of 25-player squads for the 2016/17 season. The BBC's Stanley Kwenda looks at seven things about the African players in the Premier League. Nine per cent There […]


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Friday, September 30, 2016

Eight things about the Premier League Africans

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Sadio Mane signed for Liverpool for 34m ($45m), becoming Africa's most expensive player The English Premier League has released the official list of 25-player squads for the 2016/17 season. The BBC's Stanley Kwenda looks at seven things about the African players in the Premier League. Nine per cent There […]


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Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Mark Zuckerbergs Africa tour tracks techs growing interests on the continent

Jake BrightCrunch Network Contributor   Jake Bright is a writer and author in New York City. He is co-author of The Next Africa. More posts by this contributor: Mark Zuckerberg meets with African tech leaders on Nigerian tour Responding to the demand for reliable data collection in Africa, mSurvey raises seed funding How to join the network […]


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Friday, September 23, 2016

From teenage headmaster to building the 'Harvard' of Africa

(CNN)At just 18 years old, Fred Swaniker became a head teacher.   Since then he's built an empire that he hopes will enrich and empower the entire continent.   “The greatest equalizer in life is education,” Swaniker told CNN. “If you can give people a chance to get this education, then we can actually get […]


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Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Where's Zika Going Next? Maybe China, India, Or Nigeria

London (AP) - Scientists trying to predict the future path of Zika say that 2.6 billion people living in parts of Asia and Africa could be at risk of infection, based on a new analysis of travel, climate and mosquito patterns in those regions. Some of the most vulnerable countries include India, China, the Philippines, […]


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Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Mark Zuckerberg's visit gives Nigerian startups much-needed boost

Lagos, Nigeria (CNN)Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's visit to Nigeria, his first to sub-Saharan Africa, has put the country's tech businesses firmly in the world's spotlight.   Zuckerberg staged a surprise visit to the country's economic capital Lagos on Tuesday and his first stop was a local innovation center and tech hub in Yaba, an area […]


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Friday, September 16, 2016

Japanese surgeon says Nigeria football team would have received $390K reward even if they lost

Lagos (CNN)The Japanese surgeon who gifted the Nigerian Olympic football team nearly $400,000 said they would have received the money even if they didn’t win a medal.   Katsuya Takasu said he was so taken with the spirit of the Nigerian side that he planned to give each player $10,000 even if they failed to […]

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How well do you know Africa?

(CNN)Do you know your Niger from Nigeria? Your Libya from Liberia? Take our quiz to find out. Warning: you might learn some surprising facts about the second largest continent (not country!) in the world.   Read more: http://ift.tt/2aHVcsX

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Monday, September 12, 2016

Mark Zuckerberg’s visit gives Nigerian startups much-needed boost

Lagos, Nigeria (CNN)Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s visit to Nigeria, his first to sub-Saharan Africa, has put the country’s tech businesses firmly in the world’s spotlight.   Zuckerberg staged a surprise visit to the country’s economic capital Lagos on Tuesday and his first stop was a local innovation center and tech hub in Yaba, an area […]

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Sunday, August 7, 2016

Afrinvest Makes New Appointments

Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited, has announced the appointment of Elkin Pianim as a Director of the firm while Michael Chu’di Ejekam has been named a Director for its broker-dealer subsidiary, Afrinvest Securities Limited (ASL). A Ghanaian national, Pianim’s appointment, the firm stated, further reflects the pan-African outlook of Afrinvest, which also has Ms. Fatumata Soukouna, […]

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Wednesday, July 20, 2016

From the Michael Chu’di Ejekam Blog: 7 Nigerian Retail Industry Facts

Michael Chu’di Ejekam is an expert in Nigerian retail, investing, and commercial real estate. Presently, the growth of the retail revolution has slowed some, but it is still a very strong sector that is absolutely primed to take the country to the next level in the coming years. The Michael Chu’di Ejekam Blog has gathered […]

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Tuesday, July 19, 2016

From the Michael Chudi Ejekam Blog: 10 Fastest-Growing African Retailers

Being involved in commercial real estate and retail investments, Michael Chudi Ejekam is constantly watching the market to see which companies are performing well. While knowing which ones are profitable and are at the top help in knowing where to invest, watching companies as they climb the ladder is essential. This can give you keen […]

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Monday, July 18, 2016

From the Michael Ejekam Blog: Large Supermarkets Center on Africa

As a thought leader in Nigeria’s retail revolution, Michael Ejekam watches the sector with a keen eye. As of late, many supermarket giants have turned their attention to Africa, hoping to become established and take advantage of the blossoming market. Out of the top 100 markets, Africa and the Middle East accounted for just 12% […]

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Sunday, July 17, 2016

From the Michael Chu’di Ejekam Blog: Top African Nations for Retail Development

Michael Chu’di Ejekam is known for his work in the retail development sector throughout all of Africa. He has had a hand in numerous projects, often with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa and his motherland of Nigeria. AT Kearney recently published its African Retail Development Index and rated countries based on various aspects, such as […]

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Saturday, July 16, 2016

From the Michael Chudi Ejekam Blog: Succeeding in Nigerian Retail

Three Tips to Make Your Nigerian Retail Venture a Win Michael Chudi Ejekam has experience choosing the best retail ventures throughout Africa and America. His experiences have served him, the companies he has represented, and individual investors well. This has also helped Michael Chudi Ejekam become known as a thought leader in the Nigerian retail […]

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Friday, July 15, 2016

From the Michael Ejekam Blog: Impact of Retail on Youth Employment

Through the years, Michael Ejekam has had a hand in the development of several malls throughout Nigeria and Africa as a whole. These retail spaces aren’t just a sign of a growing economy, or even of improving lifestyles for people. For Nigeria’s unemployed young workers, they may be a sign of hope. This Michael Ejekam […]

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Thursday, July 14, 2016

From the Michael Chu’di Ejekam Blog: Emerging Commercial Real Estate Trends

Michael Chu’di Ejekam has been active in the commercial real estate market both in Africa and in the United States. With a core focus on selecting strong real estate investments, he’s had a hand in the creation of millions of dollars in retail space. Naturally, the real estate market in Africa is different than that […]

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Wednesday, July 13, 2016

From the Michael Chudi Ejekam Blog: 3 Simple Ways to Go Green

Michael Chudi Ejekam was part of the team that brought Heritage Place to fruition. As Nigeria’s first green certified commercial building, it has paved the way for other buildings and raised the standards for commercial development. The building, itself, is sleek and modern, very much befitting of the busy commercial district it serves in Lagos […]

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From the Michael Ejekam Blog: New Lagos Mall Opened

Michael Ejekam has been involved in the creation of several malls, including the Ikeja City Mall and the Jabi Lake Mall, as well as the Abuja and Accra Malls. These kinds of projects are always exciting, as they show that investors have faith in the economy and they bring jobs and growth to the area. […]

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Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Michael Chudi Ejekam Presentation Broll Retail Round Table 2016

Michael Chudi Ejekam delivered a presentation on the Broll event titled “Retail Industry: 10 Years from Now”. Michael’s presentation focuses on Nigeria’s retail development and is aptly named “The next generation of malls in Nigeria – the same? or Adapt?”. Check this slideshare for more information.   Michael Chu'di Ejekam Presentation Broll Retail Round Table […]

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Friday, July 1, 2016

Michael Chudi Ejekam Blog Presents: 5 Largest Retailers in Africa

As a thought leader in Africa’s retail revolution, Michael Chudi Ejekam constantly has eyes on how businesses throughout the region are doing. This enables him to keep a pulse on the industry and assess opportunities for growth, as well as offer advice to companies he consults, so that they may avoid the same pitfalls other […]

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Wednesday, June 29, 2016

This Container Brings Internet To People In Need, Refugees In Remote Areas

Here is an idea that really delivers. ZubaBox is a shipping container converted into a solar-powered internet cafĂ© or classroom for people in need living in remote areas — including refugee camps. SixZeroMedia/Computer Aid Inside the Lab The interior of the box can accommodate up to 11 individuals at a time and gives people in […]

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Michael Chudi Ejekam, Retail Developer, Extols Future of Pick N Pay in Nigeria

This article was originally distributed via SproutNews. SproutNews, WorldNow and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Expert retail developer, Michael Chudi Ejekam, praises the possibility of Pick N Pay and the future of the retail market in Nigeria and Sub Saharan Africa. New York, NY, United States – April 28, 2016 […]

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Michael Chudi Ejekam Comments on Resilience of Shoprite’s Earnings in Nigeria

Michael Chudi Ejekam, Expert Retail Developer, Comments on Shoprite’s strategy to be successful in Nigeria’s emerging market. New York, NY, United states – May 3, 2016 /PressCable/ — Michael Chudi Ejekam, a recognized authority in retail real estate investment, comments on the resilience of Shoprite’s Nigeria earnings despite foreign exchange controls and a sharp drop […]

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Michael Chudi Ejekam Shares Insights on $1Billion Longer-Life Private Equity

Michael Chudi Ejekam, commercial real estate expert shares his insights on the recent Wall Street Journal article on the Atlas Partners Longer-Life Private Equity Fund which raised one billion dollars. New York, NY, United States – May 26, 2016 /MarketersMedia/ — Michael Chudi Ejekam, an expert private equity investor, provides insight on the emergence of […]

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Michael Chudi Ejekam Educates Public About Retail Trend Via New YouTube Channel

Expert retail developer and popular speaker, Michael Chudi Ejekam, releases new YouTube channel to share valuable insights and trends regarding retail development in Nigeria and beyond. Ejekam plans to share videos highlighting various retail establishments. To learn more visit: http://ift.tt/1OwDZVM New York, NY, United States – June 9, 2016 /PressCable/ — Michael Chudi Ejekam, expert […]

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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Life After Boko Haram In 14 Stunning Photos

(CNN)Fati Abubakar knew something was wrong when a local preacher started to draw larger crowds with his outspoken rhetoric. The place was Maiduguri, the capital of Nigeria’s Borno State, and the man in question was Mohammed Yusuf, the late leader of Boko Haram. Eight years on and the militant Islamist cell has become the deadliest […]

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