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African Business Chamber (AfBC) is conducting an annual research and survey to better understand the economic environment and contribution of African businesses and diaspora professionals in the UK, as well as critical issues and challenges to development, potential solutions, and support requirements.

To take part, please complete the survey https://forms.gle/D8KTvhHZhRKBKVkc8

Save the Date.

UK - Nigeria Trade and Investment Forum 2025 and Trade Mission
10 - 14 February 2025, London, Birmingham and Manchester

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/951874190327?aff=oddtdtcreator

African Business Chamber (AfBC) is delighted to invite you to attend East Africa Association (EAA) Annual lecture & networking Drinks on
Hedging on Africa's competitiveness to unlock, mobilise global capital to scale FDI flows.

Event Details: Wednesday 9th October 2024
Time: 3 PM - 7 PM (BST)
Venue: The Royal Overseas League - St James Street, 6 Park Place. London

Find more and register https://forms.office.com/e/RPT6cLvxDC

Join AfBC Yorkshire African Network of business leaders and entrepreneurs.

AfBC Yorkshire - African Business Network (YAfBN) and The Forum is a business-led initiative aimed at empowering African diaspora businesses and engagement; increasing regional economic ties, commercial connectivity, trade relations, investment, innovation, knowledge transfer and strengthening cultural with Africa.

Join to get involved in the conversations, start and grow your business, enhance entrepreneurial and leadership skills, gain access to funding and procurement opportunities, accelerate export and import to Africa, and influence regional policies and strategi

Find more, signup to be a member and get involved https://african-chamber.com/afbc-yorkshire-network

REMINDER

Register to join AfBC - on Friday 04 October 2024 between 18: 00 - 21:00 BST in Birmingham to connect with like minded business leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs, learn new markets, business and investment opportunities, gain advice and support to grow your business.

Park Regis Hotel Birmingham, 160 Broad St, Birmingham B15 1DT

This networking meetup event is designed to keep you informed and stay abreast of the latest market news and updates. Join to network and build new relationships. It will also be an opportunity for participants to chat to one another regarding issues that are currently affecting their business.

Register Now

AfBC African Business Networking - Birmingham Helping businesses and professionals establish new relationships; Connecting businesses with opportunities and contacts for growth

REMINDER

Register to join AfBC - on Friday 04 October 2024 between 18: 00 - 21:00 BST in Birmingham to connect with like minded business leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs, learn new markets, business and investment opportunities, gain advice and support to grow your business.

This networking meetup event is designed to keep you informed and stay abreast of the latest market news and updates. Join to network and build new relationships. It will also be an opportunity for participants to chat to one another regarding issues that are currently affecting their business.

Register Now https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/922317003987?aff=oddtdtcreator

How British-Nigerians quietly made their way to the top
A story of modern migration has had extraordinary results
https://www.economist.com/britain/2024/10/02/how-british-nigerians-quietly-made-their-way-to-the-top

Opportunities in the Commonwealth for West Yorkshire This event will bring together experts from India, Canada, Pakistan, and Nigeria to reflect on the outcomes of CHOGM 2024.

AfBC Africa Business Forum 2025 - Leeds Accelerating economic relations, trade and investment; Driving growth, diaspora engagement, innovation, entrepreneurship and partnerships

Black In Business 2024: An initiative to elevate and grow Black Owned Businesses in the UK.

Applications are now open, with a closing date of Tuesday 29th October.

Supporting Black-owned businesses Find out what we’re doing to support Black owned businesses and browse from a wealth of resources that directly support the Black business community.

Delighted to be a speaker at the forthcoming Trade & Investment Opportunities in the Commonwealth for West Yorkshire.

Find more and register at

Opportunities in the Commonwealth for West Yorkshire This event will bring together experts from India, Canada, Pakistan, and Nigeria to reflect on the outcomes of CHOGM 2024.

Register to join upcoming West Yorkshire Regional Ecosystem Showpiece

West Yorkshire Regional Ecosystem Showpiece Designed to showcase the current & future regional highlights and the incredible opportunities over the next 5 to 10 years

Funding for ambitious UK businesses
Turbocharge growth with loans, equity finance, & grants

Swoop Funding | Business finance & savings marketplace Quick access to business finance. Get matched with tailored funding across loans, equity finance, & grants, & cut business costs in one fell swoop.

Leeds Digital Festival 2024
16 – 27 September 2024
Leeds

Leeds Digital Festival 2024 Please note that this event is not organised or run by techUK. techUK is providing this information for those who may be interested.

AI: Opportunities and Challenges for the Yorkshire Economy

AI: Opportunities and Challenges for the Yorkshire Economy We kindly ask all our members and visitors to familiarise themselves with our Code of Practice before attending techUK events and meetings. Click below for more details.

Leeds’ economic growth set to outpace rest of region - EY https://www.insidermedia.com/news/yorkshire/leeds-economic-growth-set-to-outpace-rest-of-region-ey

Leeds is the UK’s fastest growing city and is the main driver of a city region with a £64.6 billion economy, a combined population of 3 million and a workforce of 1.37 million.

Over the next ten years, the economy is forecast to grow by 21% with financial and business services set to generate over half of GVA growth over that period.
https://www.leeds.gov.uk/leeds-economyhttps://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/media/8173/welcome-to-leeds-city-region-march-2022.pdf

Companies House and the Competition and Markets Authority are hosting a live webinar on starting and growing a company with confidence.

The webinar starts at 10:30am on Tuesday 1 October and will cover:
- changes to UK company law
- competition rules
- how understanding directors' responsibilities can help you grow your business

Book your place on the webinar ⬇️
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/311179824074924126?source=CH+Social

Wolverhampton Business Week continues with more insightful events

Wolverhampton Business Week continues with more insightful events Businesses still have time to get involved in gaining invaluable insights as part of Wolverhampton Business Week, which runs until Friday.

My journey into studying Business as an adult learner - Bradford Life Blog - University of Bradford Naomi is studying BSc International Business and Management. She discusses her route to university as an adult learner and dreams for the future.

Leeds Beckett University (LBU) has launched its new Africa Research Initiative (ARI). The aim of the ARI is to develop an African research cluster to research contemporary issues on the continent by partnering with African Universities, Research institutes, States and non-governmental organisations.

New initiative at Leeds Beckett to explore the current challenges in Africa | Leeds Beckett University Leeds Beckett University (LBU) has launched its new Africa Research Initiative (ARI).

SAVE THE DATE

Join us for the Inaugural African Business Chamber (AfBC) Africa Business Forum 2025 in Leeds on Thursday 30 January 2025 at 13:00 - 17:00 GMT. to learn and hear from our industry experts, leaders, investors and businesses.

Theme: Re-defining and empowering black and African businesses and professionals to thrive in Yorkshire economy; Accelerating Yorkshire (UK) - Africa economic relations, partnerships, trade, diaspora engagement, innovation, business growth and entrepreneurship

The Forum will bring together business leaders, Government officials, investors, entrepreneurs, diasporas, experts, policymakers, academia and professionals from across the UK to deliberate and showcase economic growth opportunities in Africa for both local, regional and internationals businesses and investors.

Join our discussion to learn from our speakers and connect with like minded investors, businesses, leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs.

Register to attend at

AfBC Africa Business Forum 2025 - Leeds Accelerating economic relations, trade and investment; Driving growth, diaspora engagement, innovation, entrepreneurship and partnerships

Nigeria Becomes First Country To Ban Foreign Models in Advertisments https://www.yahoo.com/news/nigeria-becomes-first-country-legally-121500157.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAKreWEN1IHWYJ5b8UmdaadthF6Zc55G69Rj3IH2PjVhT3CUKzJMRRQSPWcd9yRjJJldkyM-cO5eNfhbZK8TnXuDdOWts3-gnCualJ_nfGJ0wMB-tmkIMdnAJCQt6dXiLeyF5cXFHjaJoBhMv-lS2KJi-A658ufDel_K-QD4Fk8IJ

Nigeria Becomes First Country To Legally Ban White Talent From Ad Campaigns As of October 1st all advertisements and marketing communications in Nigeria must only use talent that is native to Nigeria, as stated by the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria.

Are you an ambitious energy access business looking to broaden your reach to international markets, with an interest in collaborating with Nigeria?

The Innovate UK Energy Catalyst International Brokerage visit to Nigeria 2022, delivered in partnership with Innovate UK EDGE, is open for applications, with a focus on Energy Access.

📽️ Applicant briefing: 6th Sep 2022 | 11am BST
http://ow.ly/UEE250Kr1VX

⚠️ Closing date for applications: 25th Sep 2022
Apply here: http://ow.ly/rhuh50Kr1VV

Energy access applications can include, but are not limited to:

✅ Next generation solar technologies and business models
✅ Smart green grids, including mini and main grid related technologies
✅ Energy storage, including batteries and mechanical storage
✅ Low carbon hydrogen
✅ Modern cooking
✅ Low energy inclusive appliances
✅ Sustainable cooling
✅ Objective is to leave no one behind, specifically technologies and business models

Energy Catalyst (an Innovate UK programme)

Register to join upcoming Institute of Directors (IoD) Africa SIG Webinar on Africa's infrastructure, challenges and opportunities

https://www.iod.com/events/iod_africas_infrastructure_challenges_and_opportunities386299505/?utm_campaign=2483750_Improving%20governance%20through%20stakeholder%20dialogue&utm_medium=email&utm_source=IoD%20Regions%20and%20branches&dm_i=3R54,1H8H2,70B4W1,5FMVE,1

IoD Africa SIG - Africa's infrastructure, challenges and opportunities Discover the IoD Africa SIG - Africa's infrastructure, challenges and opportunities business event, hosted by the Institute of Directors on the 6 Sep 2022. Become an IoD member today!