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Marketplace Africa, April 01, 2016
presented by Zain Asher, 1983-; produced by Cable News Network (CNN); interview by Zain Asher, 1983-, in Marketplace Africa (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2016), 11 mins
IN FOCUS: SOUTH AFRICA STEEL INDUSTRY. Across South Africa, 75 steel companies have cut their capacities, with 7,000 jobs lost since 2015. According to those in the industry, this is due in part to the global glut in steel and also cheaper Chinese imports. CNN’s Eleni Giokos visits a shuttered steel plant outsid...
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presented by Zain Asher, 1983-; produced by Cable News Network (CNN); interview by Zain Asher, 1983-, in Marketplace Africa (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2016), 11 mins
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IN FOCUS: SOUTH AFRICA STEEL INDUSTRY. Across South Africa, 75 steel companies have cut their capacities, with 7,000 jobs lost since 2015. According to those in the industry, this is due in part to the global glut in steel and also cheaper Chinese imports. CNN’s Eleni Giokos visits a shuttered steel plant outside of Johannesburg to learn how these global pressures are testing the strength and durability of the South African steel industry. FACE...
IN FOCUS: SOUTH AFRICA STEEL INDUSTRY. Across South Africa, 75 steel companies have cut their capacities, with 7,000 jobs lost since 2015. According to those in the industry, this is due in part to the global glut in steel and also cheaper Chinese imports. CNN’s Eleni Giokos visits a shuttered steel plant outside of Johannesburg to learn how these global pressures are testing the strength and durability of the South African steel industry. FACE TIME: DAVID PICARD, REGIONAL MANAGER, AFRICA AND THE MIDDLE EAST, CATERPILLAR. Caterpillar Inc. is an American manufacturer of construction and industrial equipment. David Picard is Caterpillar’s regional manager for Africa and the Middle East. He sits down with Zain Asher to discuss infrastructure development on the continent and how his company tailors its equipment to the African market.
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Cable News Network (CNN)
Author / Creator
Zain Asher, 1983-, Eleni Giokos, fl. 2005
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Cable News Network (CNN)
Series
Marketplace Africa
Person Discussed
David Picard, fl. 2006
Topic / Theme
Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
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Marketplace Africa, April 08, 2016
presented by Zain Asher, 1983-; produced by Cable News Network (CNN); interview by Zain Asher, 1983-, in Marketplace Africa (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2016), 11 mins
IN FOCUS: ETHIOPIA AUTO INDUSTRY. Ethiopia is a country of about 97 million people and just 84,000 registered vehicles on the roads, according to the Ethiopian Transport Authority. While most of those cars are imported foreign brands, such as Toyota and Nissan, a number of cars are being assembled right in Ethiopi...
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presented by Zain Asher, 1983-; produced by Cable News Network (CNN); interview by Zain Asher, 1983-, in Marketplace Africa (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2016), 11 mins
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IN FOCUS: ETHIOPIA AUTO INDUSTRY. Ethiopia is a country of about 97 million people and just 84,000 registered vehicles on the roads, according to the Ethiopian Transport Authority. While most of those cars are imported foreign brands, such as Toyota and Nissan, a number of cars are being assembled right in Ethiopia. Lifan Group, a private Chinese enterprise, is one company assembling cars locally and minimizing the impact of Ethiopia’s import t...
IN FOCUS: ETHIOPIA AUTO INDUSTRY. Ethiopia is a country of about 97 million people and just 84,000 registered vehicles on the roads, according to the Ethiopian Transport Authority. While most of those cars are imported foreign brands, such as Toyota and Nissan, a number of cars are being assembled right in Ethiopia. Lifan Group, a private Chinese enterprise, is one company assembling cars locally and minimizing the impact of Ethiopia’s import taxes. The company says it’s able to sell the new cars at a lower cost. FACE TIME: JIM BENINTENDE, CEO, FORD MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA. Ford Motor Company is a multinational automaker, with headquarters near Detroit, Michigan. In Africa, Ford’s presence has traditionally been strongest in South Africa. Zain Asher sits down with Jim Benintende, the CEO of Ford’s operations in the Middle East and Africa, to discuss how he plans to increase Ford’s penetration on the continent and to create more jobs in Africa’s auto industry.
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Cable News Network (CNN)
Author / Creator
Zain Asher, 1983-
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Cable News Network (CNN)
Series
Marketplace Africa
Person Discussed
Jim Benintende, fl. 1993
Topic / Theme
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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Marketplace Africa, April 22, 2016
presented by Zain Asher, 1983-; produced by Cable News Network (CNN); interview by Nick Parker, fl. 1988, in Marketplace Africa (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2016), 11 mins
IN FOCUS: NIGERIA MUSIC INDUSTRY. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, Nigeria’s entertainment and media market is predicted to surpass $8 billion by 2019. This year, the South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas included a panel on the Nigerian music industry for the first time, a sure sign of the times fo...
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presented by Zain Asher, 1983-; produced by Cable News Network (CNN); interview by Nick Parker, fl. 1988, in Marketplace Africa (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2016), 11 mins
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IN FOCUS: NIGERIA MUSIC INDUSTRY. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, Nigeria’s entertainment and media market is predicted to surpass $8 billion by 2019. This year, the South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas included a panel on the Nigerian music industry for the first time, a sure sign of the times for the West African country. We spoke to industry insiders including the general manager of the newly formed Sony Music division of West...
IN FOCUS: NIGERIA MUSIC INDUSTRY. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, Nigeria’s entertainment and media market is predicted to surpass $8 billion by 2019. This year, the South by Southwest conference in Austin, Texas included a panel on the Nigerian music industry for the first time, a sure sign of the times for the West African country. We spoke to industry insiders including the general manager of the newly formed Sony Music division of West Africa. Hear what they think can be done to assure that Nigerian musicians and artists will generate revenue and recognition for years to come. FACE TIME: ALEX OKOSI, MANAGING DIRECTOR, VIACOM AFRICA. Viacom is the sixth largest broadcasting and cable company in the world. Its Africa subsidiary was founded in 2005, when Alex Okosi helped launch MTV Africa. Okosi is now the senior vice president and managing director of Viacom International Media Networks, Africa. CNN’s Nick Parker spoke to him about the growth of mobile broadband and plans to develop more localized content in Africa.
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Cable News Network (CNN)
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Nick Parker, fl. 1988, Zain Asher, 1983-
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Cable News Network (CNN)
Series
Marketplace Africa
Person Discussed
Alex Okosi, fl. 2005
Topic / Theme
Performing Arts Companies
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Marketplace Africa, April 29, 2016
presented by Zain Asher, 1983-; produced by Cable News Network (CNN); interview by Eleni Giokos, fl. 2005, in Marketplace Africa (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2016), 11 mins
IN FOCUS: ZIMBABWE CURRENCIES. The rand. The dollar. The yen. In Zimbabwe, these currencies all have one thing in common, they are a temporary solution to the country’s issue of hyperinflation. The system of using multiple currencies has led to a deflation rate of negative two to three percent. Eleni Giokos is i...
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presented by Zain Asher, 1983-; produced by Cable News Network (CNN); interview by Eleni Giokos, fl. 2005, in Marketplace Africa (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2016), 11 mins
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IN FOCUS: ZIMBABWE CURRENCIES. The rand. The dollar. The yen. In Zimbabwe, these currencies all have one thing in common, they are a temporary solution to the country’s issue of hyperinflation. The system of using multiple currencies has led to a deflation rate of negative two to three percent. Eleni Giokos is in Harare to see how both the private and public sector are affected by Zimbabwe’s currency situation. FACE TIME: ANN CAIRNS - PRESIDE...
IN FOCUS: ZIMBABWE CURRENCIES. The rand. The dollar. The yen. In Zimbabwe, these currencies all have one thing in common, they are a temporary solution to the country’s issue of hyperinflation. The system of using multiple currencies has led to a deflation rate of negative two to three percent. Eleni Giokos is in Harare to see how both the private and public sector are affected by Zimbabwe’s currency situation. FACE TIME: ANN CAIRNS - PRESIDENT OF INTERNATIONAL MARKETS, MASTERCARD With cash dying around the world, the use of alternative methods of payment are on the upswing. New technology offers many options for countries to advance towards a cashless society. Mastercard’s President of International Markets, Ann Cairns, talks about the challenges of implementing cashless systems in Africa.
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Business & Economics
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News story
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Cable News Network (CNN)
Author / Creator
Eleni Giokos, fl. 2005, Zain Asher, 1983-
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Cable News Network (CNN)
Series
Marketplace Africa
Person Discussed
Ann Cairns, 1958-
Topic / Theme
Monetary Authorities-Central Bank
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Marketplace Africa, August 5, 2016
presented by Zain Asher, 1983-; produced by Cable News Network (CNN); interview by Eleni Giokos, fl. 2005, in Marketplace Africa (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2016), 11 mins
IN FOCUS: RWANDA DRONE DELIVERY. In Rwanda, it can take doctors several hours to receive vital blood deliveries. Now, a U.S. tech company called Zipline is partnering with UPS to reduce the delivery time to a few minutes using drones. We visit Zipline's headquarters in California to see how the custom drones are b...
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presented by Zain Asher, 1983-; produced by Cable News Network (CNN); interview by Eleni Giokos, fl. 2005, in Marketplace Africa (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2016), 11 mins
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IN FOCUS: RWANDA DRONE DELIVERY. In Rwanda, it can take doctors several hours to receive vital blood deliveries. Now, a U.S. tech company called Zipline is partnering with UPS to reduce the delivery time to a few minutes using drones. We visit Zipline's headquarters in California to see how the custom drones are built and tested. FACE TIME: MARK SURMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MOZILLA FOUNDATION. Mozilla Foundation is the parent company behind the Fi...
IN FOCUS: RWANDA DRONE DELIVERY. In Rwanda, it can take doctors several hours to receive vital blood deliveries. Now, a U.S. tech company called Zipline is partnering with UPS to reduce the delivery time to a few minutes using drones. We visit Zipline's headquarters in California to see how the custom drones are built and tested. FACE TIME: MARK SURMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MOZILLA FOUNDATION. Mozilla Foundation is the parent company behind the Firefox browser - the third most used browser in the world. Eleni Giokos talks with the foundation's executive director - Mark Surman, about Firefox's dwindling market share and how mobile apps are growing the African tech sector.
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Business & Economics
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News story
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Cable News Network (CNN)
Author / Creator
Eleni Giokos, fl. 2005, Zain Asher, 1983-
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Cable News Network (CNN)
Series
Marketplace Africa
Person Discussed
Mark Surman, 1969-
Topic / Theme
Internet Publishing and Broadcasting and Web Search Portals, Couriers and Express Delivery Services
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Marketplace Africa, August 19, 2016
presented by Zain Asher, 1983-; produced by Cable News Network (CNN); interview by Eleni Giokos, fl. 2005, in Marketplace Africa (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2016), 11 mins
IN FOCUS: SAO TOME PALM OIL. São Tomé and Príncipe is now monetizing palm oil. It's a move that's supposed to be a boon to the economy, but some say it comes with many controversies. We speak with the parties involved about the implications of investing in the world's most widely used vegetable oil. FACE TIME:...
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presented by Zain Asher, 1983-; produced by Cable News Network (CNN); interview by Eleni Giokos, fl. 2005, in Marketplace Africa (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2016), 11 mins
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IN FOCUS: SAO TOME PALM OIL. São Tomé and Príncipe is now monetizing palm oil. It's a move that's supposed to be a boon to the economy, but some say it comes with many controversies. We speak with the parties involved about the implications of investing in the world's most widely used vegetable oil. FACE TIME: PAUL POLMAN, CEO, UNILEVER. Founded in 1929, Unilever is a consumer goods company selling nearly 400 brands globally. CNN's Eleni Gioko...
IN FOCUS: SAO TOME PALM OIL. São Tomé and Príncipe is now monetizing palm oil. It's a move that's supposed to be a boon to the economy, but some say it comes with many controversies. We speak with the parties involved about the implications of investing in the world's most widely used vegetable oil. FACE TIME: PAUL POLMAN, CEO, UNILEVER. Founded in 1929, Unilever is a consumer goods company selling nearly 400 brands globally. CNN's Eleni Giokos sits down with Paul Polman, the CEO of Unilever, to discuss how the brand deals with local competition and how the current economic climate in Africa is affecting the business.
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Business & Economics
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Cable News Network (CNN)
Author / Creator
Eleni Giokos, fl. 2005, Zain Asher, 1983-
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Cable News Network (CNN)
Series
Marketplace Africa
Person Discussed
Paul Polman, 1956-
Topic / Theme
Manufacturing, Oilseed and Grain Farming
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Marketplace Africa, August 26, 2016
presented by Zain Asher, 1983-; produced by Cable News Network (CNN); interview by Eleni Giokos, fl. 2005, in Marketplace Africa (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2016), 10 mins
IN FOCUS: CAPE VERDE FISH INDUSTRY. In Cape Verde, the fish processing plant, OJFP, is turning waste into fishmeal. It was founded in 2007, and the owner says it's a way to protect the ocean, while generating nearly one million dollars, each year. But OJFP says it faces international competition. We take a close l...
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presented by Zain Asher, 1983-; produced by Cable News Network (CNN); interview by Eleni Giokos, fl. 2005, in Marketplace Africa (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2016), 10 mins
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IN FOCUS: CAPE VERDE FISH INDUSTRY. In Cape Verde, the fish processing plant, OJFP, is turning waste into fishmeal. It was founded in 2007, and the owner says it's a way to protect the ocean, while generating nearly one million dollars, each year. But OJFP says it faces international competition. We take a close look at the country's fish industry. FACE TIME: BILL GATES, CO-FOUNDER, BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION. The Bill and Melinda Gates F...
IN FOCUS: CAPE VERDE FISH INDUSTRY. In Cape Verde, the fish processing plant, OJFP, is turning waste into fishmeal. It was founded in 2007, and the owner says it's a way to protect the ocean, while generating nearly one million dollars, each year. But OJFP says it faces international competition. We take a close look at the country's fish industry. FACE TIME: BILL GATES, CO-FOUNDER, BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation aims to reduce poverty, enhance healthcare and expand education and technology access, globally. CNN's Eleni Giokos sits down with Bill Gates to discuss the foundation's goals, including their campaign to provide 100,000 chickens to help poor families in Africa.
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Business & Economics
Content Type
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Cable News Network (CNN)
Author / Creator
Eleni Giokos, fl. 2005, Zain Asher, 1983-
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Cable News Network (CNN)
Series
Marketplace Africa
Person Discussed
Bill Gates, 1955-
Topic / Theme
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, Grantmaking and Giving Services
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Marketplace Africa, December 2, 2016
presented by Zain Asher, 1983-; produced by Cable News Network (CNN); interview by Eleni Giokos, fl. 2005, in Marketplace Africa (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2016), 11 mins
IN FOCUS: MARRIOTT IN RWANDA. In October, Marriott opened its first hotel in Rwanda. This is a sign of the country's progress and growth in the hospitality industry. We take a look at the steps Rwanda has taken to attract big names in the hotel sector. FACE TIME: ARNE SORENSON, CEO, MARRIOTT. Marriott Internati...
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presented by Zain Asher, 1983-; produced by Cable News Network (CNN); interview by Eleni Giokos, fl. 2005, in Marketplace Africa (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2016), 11 mins
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IN FOCUS: MARRIOTT IN RWANDA. In October, Marriott opened its first hotel in Rwanda. This is a sign of the country's progress and growth in the hospitality industry. We take a look at the steps Rwanda has taken to attract big names in the hotel sector. FACE TIME: ARNE SORENSON, CEO, MARRIOTT. Marriott International, Inc started in 1927 as an A&W root beer stand in Washington, D.C. Now the lodging company has more than 5,700 properties in over...
IN FOCUS: MARRIOTT IN RWANDA. In October, Marriott opened its first hotel in Rwanda. This is a sign of the country's progress and growth in the hospitality industry. We take a look at the steps Rwanda has taken to attract big names in the hotel sector. FACE TIME: ARNE SORENSON, CEO, MARRIOTT. Marriott International, Inc started in 1927 as an A&W root beer stand in Washington, D.C. Now the lodging company has more than 5,700 properties in over 110 countries. CNN's Eleni Giokos talks with Arne Sorenson, the CEO of Marriott, about why they are investing in Africa and expanding across the continent despite the competitive environment.
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Business & Economics
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Cable News Network (CNN)
Author / Creator
Eleni Giokos, fl. 2005, Zain Asher, 1983-
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Cable News Network (CNN)
Series
Marketplace Africa
Person Discussed
Arne Sorenson, 1959-
Topic / Theme
Traveler Accommodation
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Marketplace Africa, December 9, 2016
presented by Zain Asher, 1983-; produced by Cable News Network (CNN); interview by Eleni Giokos, fl. 2005, in Marketplace Africa (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2016), 11 mins
IN FOCUS: BMW IN SOUTH AFRICA. BMW is constructing a new plant just outside of Pretoria, South Africa that will soon build the next generation BMW X3 SUVs. It will be the car maker's second plant in the country. Eleni Giokos takes a look at BMW's long history in South Africa and reports on the strength of the coun...
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presented by Zain Asher, 1983-; produced by Cable News Network (CNN); interview by Eleni Giokos, fl. 2005, in Marketplace Africa (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2016), 11 mins
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IN FOCUS: BMW IN SOUTH AFRICA. BMW is constructing a new plant just outside of Pretoria, South Africa that will soon build the next generation BMW X3 SUVs. It will be the car maker's second plant in the country. Eleni Giokos takes a look at BMW's long history in South Africa and reports on the strength of the country's automotive sector. FACE TIME: COSMAS MADUKA, CEO, COSCHARIS GROUP. Cosmas Maduka stopped going to school at the age of 6, but thr...
IN FOCUS: BMW IN SOUTH AFRICA. BMW is constructing a new plant just outside of Pretoria, South Africa that will soon build the next generation BMW X3 SUVs. It will be the car maker's second plant in the country. Eleni Giokos takes a look at BMW's long history in South Africa and reports on the strength of the country's automotive sector. FACE TIME: COSMAS MADUKA, CEO, COSCHARIS GROUP. Cosmas Maduka stopped going to school at the age of 6, but through apprenticeship he gained enough knowledge to start his own auto parts business in Nigeria. Today his company, the Coscharis Group, is a conglomerate that includes businesses ranging from agriculture to vehicle assembly. Zain Asher talks with the CEO of Coscharis Group about his story and the current state of the automobile industry in Nigeria.
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Business & Economics
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Cable News Network (CNN)
Author / Creator
Eleni Giokos, fl. 2005, Zain Asher, 1983-
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Cable News Network (CNN)
Series
Marketplace Africa
Person Discussed
Cosmas Maduka, 1958-
Topic / Theme
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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Marketplace Africa, December 23, 2016
presented by Zain Asher, 1983-; produced by Cable News Network (CNN); interview by Zain Asher, 1983-, in Marketplace Africa (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2016), 11 mins
IN FOCUS: LIVING IN LAGOS. With more than 180 million people, Nigeria is Africa's most populous country. It also has one of the largest and probably most complex economies. CNN's Eleni Giokos is in Lagos to give us a sense of what it's like to live at Nigeria's various economic levels. FACE TIME: IBUKUN AWOSIKA, C...
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presented by Zain Asher, 1983-; produced by Cable News Network (CNN); interview by Zain Asher, 1983-, in Marketplace Africa (Atlanta, GA: Cable News Network (CNN), 2016), 11 mins
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IN FOCUS: LIVING IN LAGOS. With more than 180 million people, Nigeria is Africa's most populous country. It also has one of the largest and probably most complex economies. CNN's Eleni Giokos is in Lagos to give us a sense of what it's like to live at Nigeria's various economic levels. FACE TIME: IBUKUN AWOSIKA, CHAIRMAN, FIRST BANK OF NIGERIA. PLC Ibukun Awosika started her first business before the age of 26. In January 2016, she became the fir...
IN FOCUS: LIVING IN LAGOS. With more than 180 million people, Nigeria is Africa's most populous country. It also has one of the largest and probably most complex economies. CNN's Eleni Giokos is in Lagos to give us a sense of what it's like to live at Nigeria's various economic levels. FACE TIME: IBUKUN AWOSIKA, CHAIRMAN, FIRST BANK OF NIGERIA. PLC Ibukun Awosika started her first business before the age of 26. In January 2016, she became the first female chairman of one of Nigeria's largest financial institutions - First Bank of Nigeria PLC. CNN's Zain Asher talks with her about breaking that glass ceiling without much of a background in banking.
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Business & Economics
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Cable News Network (CNN)
Author / Creator
Zain Asher, 1983-
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Cable News Network (CNN)
Series
Marketplace Africa
Person Discussed
Ibukun Awosika, 1962-
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