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Levi Roots' appearance on BBC's Dragon's Den
Keith Valentine Graham Bilal Musa, better known as Levi Roots appeared on BBC's Dragon Den seeking an investment of £50,000 in return for a 20% equity stake in Reggae Reggae Sauce - a jerk barbecue sauce.
Monzo Bank set to dial into telecoms with mobile phone service
The United Kingdom’s pioneering digital bank - Monzo is set to disrupt another major industry with plans to launch its own mobile phone service. The move marks a significant strategic shift as it seeks to deepen its relationship with its customers
Equiom appoints Head of Middle East
Equiom - a leading provider of private client, family office, and corporate services, has appointed Jonathan Wheeler as Head of Middle East. In this role, Jonathan will lead the strategic direction and operations across Equiom’s Middle East
Diaspora investment Summit holds on October 5
The Nigerian Diaspora Direct Investment Summit 2023 holds in London on Thursday 5th October 2023. The theme for this year’s summit is: Renew Nigeria, Renew Africa 2023. The summit marks ten years of mobilising investments into Nigeria and Africa
MSDUK celebrates 16 years of championing Supplier Diversity
Minority Supplier Development UK (MSDUK) celebrates its 16th year of championing Supplier Diversity with a Conference and Awards. The Conference will kick off on 7th September in Luton Hoo with the International Day, then move to QEII in London
UK backs AfCFTA
United Kingdom has announced a new programme to support the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) trading bloc.
Helen Grant appointed as the Prime Minister’s UK Trade Envoy to Nigeria
British Prime Minister - Boris Johnson has appointed the Member of Parliament (MP) representing Maidstone and The Weald - Helen Grant, as his Trade Envoy to Nigeria.
Investment company launches £50,000 in-kind Apprentice scheme
In a quest to help Millennials and young people in particular to start and grow businesses, London-based private investment company S J Global Investments has launched an intensive business support package where one 18 - 30-year-old will win £50,000
FTSE 100 firms urged to make ethnic minority businesses matter
When it comes to addressing the socio-economic issues raised by the Black Lives Matter movement, non-profit organisation - Minority Supplier Development UK (MSDUK) has a good head start.
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Pitching an African Town in London
African Town, the brain child of Chief Uzo Owunne Chairman of INGO, started in July 2019 as a concept pitched at the 7th African Ambassadors And Diaspora Interactive Forum (AAIF) event by seasoned gurus, Mark Higham and Yemisi Mokuolu in translating
AfDB bids farewell to Charles Boamah
“Twenty-three years is not a trivial number of years to spend in an institution. You’ve been a pillar of this institution. You’ve done very well.” It is with those words that the Executive Director for Nigeria and São Tomé and Príncipe, Bright Okogu,
Deals worth billions signed at UK-Africa Investment Summit
As the United Kingdom (UK) seeks to boost trade in view of its imminent exit from the European Union, it has emphasised its aim to be Africa's partner of choice for trade and investment.
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Positive vibes greet Pacesetters Business Expo
Pacesetters Business Expo (PSBEXPO) is the brainchild of Mrs. Titilayo Odunaiya. The Expo is an annual event bringing together start-up ventures, small businesses and entrepreneurs from different groups. Through participating at the event, small
African leaders share their vision for an integrated continent
Leaders from four African countries - Equatorial Guinea, Democratic Republic of Congo, eSwatini and Lesotho, have shared their vision for an integrated and borderless Africa that would foster economic growth and development.
Mavis Amankwah’s Business Spotlight & Speed Networking Meet Up
Mavis Amankwah warmly invites you to the Rich Visions, BE Mogul and Women Like Me Promote My Biz Business spotlight and speed networking meet up taking place on Thursday 21st February 2019 at the Holiday Inn Express London – Limehouse from 6pm
Have you registered to attend the Nigeria British Economic Summit?
The inaugural edition of the Nigerian-British Economic Summit takes place on Friday 30th November 2018 at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London. The Summit is expected to primarily review the strength and role of the Nigerian Sub-Economy in the United
Ethnic diversity within UK's business society celebrated
It was a glittering celebration of ethnic diversity within business, as MSDUK – UK’s leading minority supplier development organisation awarded those who have helped make UK’s business society more diverse and welcoming.
UK announces over £300m worth of deals with Africa
British Prime Minister - Theresa May and International Trade Minister - George Hollingbery led a 29-strong business delegation on their visit to South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya recently to promote economic ties with Africa.
Offshore tax evaders face imprisonment and enormous fines
UK taxpayers who fail to disclose offshore income or gains, either by failing to notify HMRC of their chargeability to UK tax, failing to deliver a tax return or by submission of an incorrect tax return will face imprisonment and swinging penalties,
13% of New Enterprise Allowance beneficiaries were BME
Latest figures from United Kingdom’s Department for Works and Pensions (DWP) show that over 111,000 businesses have been launched with New Enterprise Allowance (NEA) support since 2011, and that 13% of the entrepreneurs were from a black and minority
UK wants Africa as trading partner of choice
United Kingdom's Minister for Trade Policy, Greg Hands, has set out his vision for a positive UK-Africa trading relationship.
Earn a £50 cashback with Aqua Card
This Black Friday weekend, we can both earn a £50 cashback if you apply and are accepted for an Aqua Card.
Who wants to be an entrepreneur?
A life-transforming event to give budding entrepreneurs the opportunity to learn from the best minds in the industry takes place in London on Saturday October 14, 2017. Tagged: 'Who Wants To Be An Entrepreneur?', the event acknowledges that "it takes
UK exports more than £300 million worth of holiday goods
An example of this success story is Òkun - an award-winning African print inspired beachwear brand. Launched in London in 2013 by British/Nigerian Creative Director - Bola Marquis, Òkun has a growing fanbase in the UK, Japan, France, Italy Nigeria,
How to Network like a Superstar!
We give you the skinny on networking. Love it or hate it, it’s a great way to grow your business and it costs very little. You can network online or by physically attending events.
Nigerian Diaspora summit holds July 13-15
The Fourth Nigerian Direct Diaspora Investment Summit (NDDIS) takes place in London from Thursday 13 July to Saturday 15 July 2017. NDDIS Chairman - Chief Bimbo Roberts Folayan noted that "the Summit focuses on developing the Nigerian government's
$250,000 for Diaspora businesses that can solve Africa’s challenges
Co-creation Hub (CcHUB), the leading social innovation centre in Nigeria, has launched the ‘CcHub Diaspora Challenge’, an international project that will engage entrepreneurs, innovators and scientists from African communities in the UK and source
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Introducing Oakam's new Lift Loan
Introducing Oakam's new Lift Loan - Apply for £1000 - £5000 online, in store or 0333 222 6011 and quote lift15.
Murder of gay South African imam Muhsin Hendricks reignites queer Muslim debate
Dubbed the “world’s first openly gay Imam”, South African religious leader Muhsin Hendricks was gunned down on 15 February 2025 in an attack that many believe was targeted. Tributes have poured in across the world, but so have online comments that
Taiwo Akpabio and Kehinde Bogunjoko celebrate 60 years
Twin sisters - Arch. (Mrs) Taiwo Mojisola Akpabio and Dr (Mrs) Kehinde Gbemisola Bogunjoko celebrated their 60th Birthday Anniversary in Miami, Florida recently.
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Unlocking the Weight Loss equation - “Calories In vs. Calories Out”
The core idea is Energy Balance: consuming fewer calories than you burn leads to weight loss. This simple equation - balancing the energy you consume with the energy you burn - is the crux of sustainable weight management.
Trumpet is 30 Years fresh!
We are happy to announce formally - that Trumpet Newspaper is 30 years fresh! This milestone reminds us that Trumpet is the longest-surviving and far-reaching media organisation targeting UK's Diaspora African community.
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Attacks on people with albinism in Tanzania: African court holds government responsible – why it matters
People with albinism face widespread discrimination in many sub-Saharan African countries. In Tanzania, this minority has been subjected to extreme forms of violence. The government’s failure to protect their rights prompted the filing of a case
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African Union’s new chair has a long list of tough tasks – what it will take to get them done
Following seven rounds of balloting, 60-year-old diplomat Mahmoud Ali Youssouf was elected the sixth chair of the African Union Commission in February 2025. Politics professor Ulf Engel, who is the editor of the Yearbook on the African Union,
Family of dad shot dead appeals for witnesses
The family of an innocent man who was fatally shot outside a birthday party have appealed for the public’s help to get justice. Hanif Redwood, a 32-year-old father of two, was attacked in Linton Road, Barking in the early hours of Sunday, 13 October.
Murder of gay South African imam Muhsin Hendricks reignites queer Muslim debate
Dubbed the “world’s first openly gay Imam”, South African religious leader Muhsin Hendricks was gunned down on 15 February 2025 in an attack that many believe was targeted. Tributes have poured in across the world, but so have online comments that
Taiwo Akpabio and Kehinde Bogunjoko celebrate 60 years
Twin sisters - Arch. (Mrs) Taiwo Mojisola Akpabio and Dr (Mrs) Kehinde Gbemisola Bogunjoko celebrated their 60th Birthday Anniversary in Miami, Florida recently.
Young middle-class Nigerians are desperate to leave the country: insights into why
Since the 1980s, migration has been a part of the Nigerian middle-class psyche, catalysed by the usual suspects: high unemployment, security concerns, infrastructure gaps, and poor governance. Migrants tends to be middle-class since one needs
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How the Mandela myth helped win the battle for democracy in South Africa
To begin with, Winnie and Nelson mythologised themselves. Both intuitively understood that their greatest talent lay in public performance. Not just any public performance, but the sort that is exemplary, that embodies a collective spirit, a set of
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Chief Femi Fani-Kayode (FFK) in a Zoom rage, calls Journalist 'Femi Okutubo stupid!
Nigerian politician and lawyer - Chief Femi Fani-Kayode stormed out of a Zoom Conversation organised by BEN Television London after calling Publisher of Trumpet Media Group - 'Femi Okutubo, stupid!
Dr Titus Odedun speaks about his GAB Award
Nana Ofori-Atta Oguntola interviews former Surgery tutor and examiner - Dr Titus Odedun on his recent Award from the Gathering of Africa's Best. Titus Odedun bagged a Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Award for outstanding contributions to the
Why Nigeria must celebrate - Dr Dalhatu Sarki Tafida, Nigeria High Commissioner to the UK
Nigeria High Commissioner to the Court of St. James' - Dr. Dalhatu Sarki Tafida OFR, CFR speaks to Trumpet TV about the giant strides being taken at the Mission, efforts to combat corruption at the Mission, why Nigeria must celebrate, and more.
You can't compare Nigeria with the UK - Dr Dalhatu Sarki Tafida
Nigeria High Commissioner to the Court of St. James' - Dr. Dalhatu Sarki Tafida OFR, CFR tells Trumpet TV that you can not compare Nigeria with the United Kingdom.
