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African Entrepreneurship

We Are A Nation That Is Over-Certified But Under-Skilled ~ Esther Armah

Esteemed journalist and media personality Esther Armah has shared powerful insights into African entrepreneurship, drawing from her teaching experience in Adabraka, Accra. While teaching journalism in Ghana, Armah encountered a recurring mindset among her students: a tendency to overlook the…

Published by ttybrandafrica
June 13, 2025

News

China Expands Zero-Tariff Access to 53 African Nations

In a major policy shift aimed at strengthening China-Africa trade relations, the Chinese government has announced a sweeping plan to eliminate tariffs on imports from 53 African countries that maintain formal diplomatic relations with Beijing. The move, which excludes Eswatini,…

Published by ttybrandafrica
June 12, 2025

News

Aliko Dangote Retires as Dangote Sugar Chairman After 20 Years: Arnold Ekpe Takes Over

After nearly two decades of steering one of Nigeria’s most prominent sugar companies, Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, is officially stepping down as Chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc. His retirement, which takes effect on June 16, 2025, marks the…

Published by ttybrandafrica
June 12, 2025

Business

Ghana’s Cedi Is Now The World’s Strongest Currency, Gaining 42% Against The Dollar In 2025

Ghana’s currency, the cedi, has taken the global financial stage by surprise in 2025, emerging as the best-performing currency in the world. Since the beginning of the year, the cedi has gained close to 42% against the US dollar, a…

Published by ttybrandafrica
June 12, 2025

News

Africa’s Tourism Industry to Create Over 80 Million Jobs in the Next Decade~ CBAAC

Africa’s tourism industry is set for exponential growth, with projections indicating the creation of over 80 million new jobs within the next ten years, according to the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC). This projection was announced…

Published by ttybrandafrica
June 11, 2025

Industry News

Africa to Asia in 30 Minutes: Egypt, Saudi Arabia Set to Launch Red Sea Bridge Project

In a step toward deepening regional cooperation, Egypt and Saudi Arabia have unveiled plans to construct a monumental bridge across the Red Sea, connecting Africa and Asia. Estimated at $4 billion, the 32-kilometre structure dubbed the Moses Bridge will link Sharm El-Sheikh…

Published by ttybrandafrica
June 11, 2025

News

South Africa Secures $1.5 Billion World Bank Loan to Tackle Power Crisis and Transport Challenges

South Africa has secured a $1.5 billion loan from the World Bank equivalent to around R26 billion to support urgent upgrades in its energy and transport infrastructure. The funding is expected to play a crucial role in strengthening the country’s…

Published by ttybrandafrica
June 10, 2025

Creatives

Ayra Starr Wins Best International Act at the 2025 BET Awards, Her First Ever BET Win

Afrobeats star Ayra Starr has officially earned her first BET Award, taking home the trophy for Best International Act at the 2025 BET Awards. This year’s BET Awards highlighted and celebrated global Black excellence, with Ayra Starr standing tall among nominees from across the diaspora.…

Published by ttybrandafrica
June 10, 2025

News

Nigeria Targets 10% GDP Contribution from Creative Industry by 2030 – Minister Hannatu Musawa

The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, represented Nigeria at the Global Citizen NOW Summit in New York, where she co-chaired and addressed global leaders, industry stakeholders, and investors on Nigeria’s bold ambitions…

Published by ttybrandafrica
June 10, 2025

News

Why Nigeria Must Fix Power First to Compete in Global Tech

The Acting Director-General of the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC), Ms. Wofai Samuel, has emphasized that Nigeria’s technology ecosystem cannot reach its full potential without a dependable electricity supply. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),…

Published by ttybrandafrica
June 9, 2025