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TEMI OTEDOLA BECOMES NEW BAMBOO AMBASSADOR

Nigerian actress and influencer Temi Otedola has become an ambassador for Bamboo, a Nigerian startup that helps Africans make money. In a statement, Ambassador Otedola said she hoped to encourage young Nigerians to make independent investments and lead them to entrepreneurial success. She said the year began with her leading a number of global and regional investment opportunities with…
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Brands & PeopleEconomyMarkets

Kwara, Benue pays the most for cooking gas in December 2022

According to a recent report from the National Bureau of Statistics, residents of the states of Kwara and Benue paid the highest prices for cooking gas (LPG) in December 2022. The report adds that residents of Kwara state pay an average of N4,950 for a 5kg bottle, while residents of Benue pay an average of N11,000 for a refill of a 12.5kg bottle. The report also shows that the monthly average…
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AgricultureStartups

Releaf a technology startup Secures $3.3 million pre-series unveils new technologies

Releaf, a technology startup that empowers African manufacturers, has raised $3.3 million in a Pre-Series A fundraising round that was oversubscribed. Two new innovations will be introduced with the help of the new funding: SITE, a geographic mapping tool that determines the most advantageous placement of food processing assets, and Kraken II, a portable version of its award-winning palm nut…
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MarketsTravel & Tourism

The Radisson Hotel Group opens its first resort in Zambia.

The launch of the Radisson Blu Mosi-oa-Tunya Livingstone Resort in Zambia has been announced by the Radisson Hotel Group. The resort, which is tucked away on the Zambezi River’s banks, is the Group’s first safari lodge in both Africa and Zambia. The resort’s debut, according to a statement released by the owners on Friday, is an important step toward their objective of having 150…
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