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Three Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs Launch Nexora Proxy

Nexora Proxy seeks to make discovering service providers easier while helping skilled professionals and small businesses improve their visibility among potential customers. Nexora Proxy — Every trade. One tap away.

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17 Professional Certifications to Boost Your CV in 2026

If you want to switch careers, get promoted, or land your first job in Nigeria and abroad, these 17 professional certifications can make your CV stand out in less than 6 months, 100% without going back to university.

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AfriWallStreet — The Business Network for Africa

Discover AfriWallStreet, a digital business ecosystem connecting African professionals, entrepreneurs, and businesses through networking, e-commerce, digital media, learning, and opportunities.

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Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Reopen 2027 Diversity Visa Lottery by Nov 1 2026

A United States federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to reopen registration for the 2027 Diversity Visa (DV) lottery by November 1, 2026, following delays in the annual application process.

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US Climate Fintech Nithio Launches $150 Million Debt Fund for Africa E-Mobility

Nithio, the US-based climate fintech that built its business scoring credit risk in Africa’s off-grid solar market, has launched a $150 million senior secured debt fund aimed squarely at the continent’s commercial electric mobility sector.

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi Calls Emergency Parliament Session to Authorize Egyptian Army to Defend Saudi Arabia, Gulf States

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has called for an emergency session of parliament to authorize the armed forces to protect and support Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states if requested.

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Cult.fit IPO Gets SEBI Approval; Fitness Platform Cleared for Public Listing

Fitness and lifestyle platform Cult.fit has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its proposed initial public offering (IPO).

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B2B Manufacturing Startup CapGrid Raises Rs 46.28 Crore in a Pre-Series B Funding

B2B manufacturing startup CapGrid has raised Rs 46.28 crore, or $4.87 million, in a pre-Series B funding round led by new investor Hero Enterprise Partner Ventures, with participation from existing investors

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CFA Institute and Financial Services Institute Collaborate to Facilitate Access to CFA Institute Learning Programmes in Mauritius

The partnership will make participating in the introductory and specialised programmes from CFA Institute more accessible, helping individuals and employers invest in continued learning and professional development

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Junior Achievement (JA) Africa Launches CyberSmart

A free, bilingual digital safety course equips young people with practical habits to protect their money, data, and future careers as mobile money scams and AI-driven phishing surge across the continent

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Kenya's Solarise Africa Secures EUR1 Million in Grant Funding

Kenyan energy leasing company Solarise Africa has been awarded EUR1 million (US$1.12 million) in grant funding from the Energy and Environment Partnership Trust Fund (EEP Africa) to take its solar leasing model into Uganda and Zambia.

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Bluesky Plans to Introduce Payments

Bluesky plans to introduce payments in the coming months, a first step in its strategy to make money without relying on advertising. CEO Toni Schneider and COO Rose Wang outlined the plans Thursday at TechCrunch Disrupt,

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