May 03, 2017
Nigeria: "When You Train a Woman, You Train a Generation"
The GE Reports Africa blog is running a series known as “Women in Technology” which profiles GE SSA’s unsung female heroes, highlighting their contribution at GE. Read more »
April 13, 2017
Nigeria: GE Nigeria Wins Coveted Best Company to Work for Title
For the last three years, employment specialist website Jobberman has provided a comprehensive list of companies that excel in employee satisfaction across Nigeria.… Read more »
April 03, 2017
Nigeria: Transcorp Commissioning of GE Unit is Evidence of their Mission to Light Up Nigeria
Skills development is of utmost importance in developing countries where workforces are eager for opportunities to acquire new talents. While investments are undoubtedly important… Read more »
March 10, 2017
Nigeria: GE's Diverse Development Initiatives Help Shape Nigerian Lives
For more than 40 years, GE has been expanding its footprint in Nigeria and during this time, its businesses have made a significant impact in a number of key sectors including… Read more »
March 07, 2017
Nigeria: GE Partners with The Tony Elumelu Foundation on Lagos Garage
GE, TEF committed to skills development and growth of Nigerian entrepreneurs GE to offer an advanced manufacturing training program at Lagos Garage for up to 25 Tony Elumelu… Read more »
February 17, 2017
Nigeria: Hard Work And Perseverance Paid Off For This GE Go-Getter Who Was Determined To Succeed
The GE Reports Africa blog has launched a new series known as “A Day in the Life Of” which profiles GE SSA’s unsung heroes, highlighting their contribution at GE. Read more »
February 16, 2017
Nigeria: Apply for the 2017 Spring GE Lagos Garage
This program is designed for hardware entrepreneurs that have an existing product or idea and want to learn how to manufacture it or components of it in Nigeria using 3D printers,… Read more »
Nigeria: GE Affirms Its Commitment To Nigeria And Africa With Ongoing Investments
Multinational companies often talk about investing in Africa and expanding their footprint here, but few of them actually follow through on their promises to make significant… Read more »
January 13, 2017
Nigeria: GE Nigeria Volunteers' Innovative Recycling Competition Rewarded School Learners with Laptops
Since 2005, GE Volunteers (GEV) has spent more than 12-million hours with external organisations on 52,000 volunteer projects across 61 countries, all for the greater… Read more »
December 24, 2016
Nigeria: Finding The Next Mark Zuckerberg Is Hard Enough, But What About In Nigeria?
In cultures that equate success with higher education, how can you foster wider entrepreneurship? Mary Olushoga, AWP Network founder, describes how a business plan competition… Read more »
December 08, 2016
Nigeria: Be Curious, Be Diligent, Be Good At What You Do And You'll Be Successful, Says GE SVP Shane Fitzsimons
The business world can be a daunting place, even for seasoned executives who have a wealth of experience because the professional sphere is constantly in flux, but there a few… Read more »
November 25, 2016
Nigeria: GE's First Permanent 'Garage' in Lagos Supports Innovation and Much-Needed SME Development
Never before in history has innovation offered promise of so much to so many in so short a time," said multi-billionaire Microsoft co-founder, CEO and author Bill Gates. In… Read more »
November 23, 2016
Nigeria: GE Launches 'Garages' Advanced Manufacturing Program in Lagos, Nigeria
Co-located with the GE Lagos offices in Victoria Island, the Lagos Garage will offer a year-round series of skills training programs focused on building the next generation of… Read more »
November 18, 2016
Ghana: GE Africa Celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Innovative Campaigns
Although breast cancer is thought primarily to affect developed countries, almost 50% of breast cancer cases and 58% of deaths occur in less developed countries… Read more »
November 04, 2016
Nigeria: GE Records Localisation Landmark With Major Gas Turbine Repair In Nigeria
Africa’s largest cement plant in Obajana, north central Nigeria, owned by the Dangote Group, produces up to 30, 000 tons of cement daily. It will now record a major… Read more »
July 28, 2016
Nigeria: In Nigeria, Every Little Effort Goes a Long Way
In the time it will take you to read this post, it is estimated that two children would have died in Nigeria. In many of these cases, poor access to adequate healthcare is the main… Read more »
June 24, 2016
Africa: GE Invests R500 Million to Innovate in Africa for Africa
Today GE, one of the world's biggest digital industrial companies, officially opened its R500 million 2,700m2 facility, the GE Africa Innovation Centre in Johannesburg South… Read more »
June 22, 2016
Nigeria: In Nigeria, Girls Get Coding With GE
GE recently welcomed 30 high school girls to its office in Lagos, Nigeria, for the fourth annual Girls in Technology Day, on 19 May. This event is designed to show women and girls… Read more »
May 21, 2016
Nigeria: Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Inaugurates Large Corporation Group to Boost Manufacturing in Nigeria
The event was sponsored by global digital industrial technology company – General Electric (GE) Read more »
April 07, 2016
Nigeria: GE Named a Strategic Investor by Nigeria's President Buhari
Economic development is a priority for most countries, but achieving it frequently requires sustained engagement from both private and public sectors. Recently, GE was named a… Read more »
March 17, 2016
Nigeria: GE Brings Solar Power to Nigerian Noodle Company
GE Collaborating with Tolaram Group to Provide Solar/Diesel Hybrid Power for Local Noodle Factory Project will Reduce Diesel Fuel & Emissions by 18 Percent First Installation… Read more »
Nigeria: In Nigeria, Small-Scale Solar Plants Are Letting The Sunshine In
Innovative technology links three solar power projects that GE is undertaking in Nigeria for the Tolaram Group. Until recently, small-scale rooftop solar projects have been… Read more »
March 07, 2016
Nigeria: GE Partners with USAID and Ministry of Health to Launch Antenatal Care Program for 2 Million Expectant Nigerian Mothers
Initiative will deliver 100,000 hours of training and support task-shifting for at least 1,300 midwives and antenatal primary health caregivers across at least 6 states covering… Read more »
December 21, 2015
Nigeria: US Ambassador to Nigeria Commends GE's Investment Plans for Nigeria
Says Nigeria is conducive for Foreign Direct Investment Read more »
July 28, 2015
Nigeria: American Business Council Elects GE's Lazarus Angbazo as President
Lazarus Angbazo, the President and CEO of GE Nigeria has been unanimously elected President of the American Business Council (ABC) in Nigeria. Read more »