Forbes.com just recently published a list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women.Making the cut are two African women, Nigeria’s Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and South Africa’s Nonkululeko Nyembezi-Heita, CEO at ArcelorMittal South Africa. Non-Africans include US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at number two (2) and First Lady Michelle Obama at number eight (8). …
Examining Nigeria's Fashion Trends
Today, many young Nigerians are increasingly involved in fashion design, specifically fashion design made with local fabrics/materials. Indeed, the atmosphere is charged to the maximum and even the older generation appear happy to see young people who are so willing to embrace their cultural heritage, culture and traditional systems. However, even though fashion is increasing …
Ladybrille Entrepreneurs: Should You Launch in Emerging Markets First?
“Startups usually launch their products first in wealthy countries. Launching first in an emerging market is seen as a nonstarter because of commercial, regulatory, and political risks. This is starting to change: Pricewaterhousecoopers recently reported that faster approvals overseas are encouraging startups to enter the U.S. market last in some cases. Consider Diagnostics for All, …
What Changing Social Media Usage Means for Marketers
As we continue with our Bloggers’ Edition, check out the latest finding on Social Media use and its application to marketers. Bloggers should take note. “The number of Facebook users in the US will increase 13.4% this year, eMarketer estimates, after 38.6% growth in 2010 and a whopping 90.3% rise the year before. The rate …
Afrobeats Festival Press Conference, August 27tth, 2011
The largest Afrocentric music festival takes place this weekend in London and London has been buzzing non-stop this week. If you are a member of the press or music/entertainment blogger in the UK, below are details for the upcoming INVITE ONLY press conference. To RSVP, contact the organizers below: Press conference for The Afrobeats Festival …
World Bank Forecasts Double Digit Growth for Nigeria
“The World Bank has predicted that the Nigerian economy will grow at a double digit rate this year and beyond with the country’s new focus on investment. The World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mr Onno Ruhl, stated this during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Trade and Investment, Mr Olusegun Aganga, in Abuja. …