Brands & People

Tony Elumelu Foundation Unveils 3,200 Entrepreneurs Selected for 2026 Programme

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March 24, 2026
The Tony Elumelu Foundation has officially unveiled 3,200 entrepreneurs selected for its 2026 Entrepreneurship Programme, marking a significant expansion of one of Africa’s most influential private sector driven initiatives. The announcement, made during the unveiling of the first cohort in Abuja, reinforces the Foundation’s commitment to empowering young Africans to build businesses, create…
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BankingTechnology

Africa Leads the Global Mobile Money Revolution with $1.1 Trillion in Transactions

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April 24, 2025
Africa has solidified its position as the world leader in mobile money adoption, boasting an impressive 1.1 billion mobile money accounts and facilitating $1.1 trillion in transactions annually. This milestone highlights the continent’s innovation in leveraging mobile technology to drive financial inclusion and economic growth. The remarkable growth of mobile money in Africa is fueled by the…
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Startups

Termii Exceeds 1 Billion Customer Transactions Across SMS, Voice, and WhatsApp

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July 6, 2024
Termii, a leading communication platform in Africa, proudly announces a series of remarkable achievements that highlight its position as a frontrunner in the industry. Termii has achieved unprecedented success under the leadership of its CEO, Emmanuel Gbolade, processing over 1 billion customer transactions (SMS, Voice and WhatsApp). Additionally, Termii has facilitated wallet transactions…
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Entertainment

FIFA initiates disciplinary actions against Rubiales due to the kissing incident.

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August 24, 2023
FIFA initiated disciplinary proceedings against Luis Rubiales on Thursday after the Spanish Football Federation president kissed Spain star Jenni Hermoso on the lips following the Women’s World Cup final last weekend. In response to the incident, FIFA’s disciplinary committee informed Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Association, that they were commencing…
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