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The Small Business Export Network

SMALL BUSINESS EXPORT NETWORK (SBEN), a collaboration between The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and the Gidigba Social Network Services.  Is Nigeria's first ever and only online network of small business exporters who deal with tangible non-oil products and are willing to explore global market opportunities with business. (more…)

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Ventures Africa’s 2016 List of African Innovators To Watch

Our 2016 list showcases African innovators who are bridging the inclusivity gap in the African innovation space and advancing the continent. The 2016 edition of the African Innovators to Watch recognizes 42 individuals and teams of innovators in the fields of arts, fashion, music, agriculture, business, science, technology, health, television and movies, education, law, and comedy who are committed to improving their communities and countries, thereby advancing the status of the African continent on a global scale with their innovations. (more…)

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Angelina Jolie slams Donald Trump’s stance on religious freedom and immigration

Hollywood actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie-Pitt spoke out against the presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump's comments about Muslims and refugees.  Representing the UN High Commissioner for Refugees at an event held by the BBC on Monday, the 40-year-old was asked about the New York real estate tycoon - who has called for the ban of migration of Muslim immigrants into the US. She expressed her disapproval saying:   (more…)