Nigerian joins Forbes technology council
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Nigerian joins Forbes technology council: Founder of CyberSafe Foundation, Confidence Staveley, has become the first Nigerian female to be inducted into the ...
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Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya plays for 60 hours in Times Square, breaking marathon record
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Quick Glance: Kenya Among Top 5 Wealthiest Countries in Africa
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- As per the 2024 Africa Wealth Report released by an international wealth advisory firm, Kenya holds the fourth position in terms of wealth ownership.
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