1 December – Cancer Black Care Dinner Dance, London

Black tie ball at the 5 star Wyndham Hotel in London's Chelsea Harbour. Our nominated charity, Cancer Black Care www.cancerblackcare.org, will receive a donation from this year's black tie ball. Contact: 07950 397767 dbbusiness1@aol.com

1 December – 7th Annual Nigerian Achievers Awards, London

The Nigeria Achievers Awards Institute presents the 7th annual awards for Nigerian achievers. Email: info@naai.co.uk

1-2 December – The Fair Trade Fair, London

With an amazing array of the world’s finest crafts and a huge variety of gifts, all fairly traded, this is the largest Fair Trade Fair in the UK. www.fairtradefair.org

2 December – 1st International Conference on Mineral Resources, Algeria

This international conference and exhibition will be attended by some of the most influential professionals in the Algerian mineral resources sector. So if this market is part of your present or future business plans, make sure that you’ll be there too.

4 December – CIPD Managing Change at Work Conference, London

Whether you are an HR practitioner, learning and development professional, business psychologist or senior manager, this conference will help you identify and tackle the key challenges of organisational change. www.cipd.co.uk/change

5-7 November - The EMRC Africa Finance & Investment Forum 2007, Lisbon

The Forum will take place jointly with the EU-Africa Business Summit on 5-7 December in Lisbon. The event provides a unique platform to present projects and investment possibilities in Africa. For more information: www.emrc.be

6 December - A Christmas Convention with ITOL, London

16 terrific speakers (Peter Honey, Andrew Mayo etc.) a wide choice of seminars and workshops, gourmet lunch and all taking place in the magnificent surroundings of the prestigious British Library.www.itol.org

6 December – Development and Foreign Policy: The Case of Ethiopia, London

The intersection between development and foreign policy has become increasingly complex in recent years. At this ODI event, the UK Ambassador to Ethiopia, H.E. Robert Dewar and the Head of DFID Ethiopia, Paul Ackroyd, will examine how this intersection is playing out in the specific case of Ethiopia. To register: http://apps.odi.org.uk/events

7 December – Fostering and Adoption in Hackney Open Evening, London

Come along to our Information Evening and learn more about Fostering and Adoption in Hackney and how you could make a difference to a child or young person’s life. For information: 08000 730 418 or www.hackneykids.org.uk

8 December – GHARWEG, Reflections of Development Processes in Venezuela and Ghana, London

This is a panel discussion on the economic development processes of Ghana and Venezuela. Speakers will shed light on how the two governments are engaged in the development process and which model will ensure that by the year 2015, Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) set up by the United Nations, will be met. To book a place on the seminar call 0207- 620 1430 or email gharweg@aol.com

8-9 December - Kamit Maatket, London

A two-day extravaganza. Indulge in shopping and culture at the UK’s premier African Market. Don’t miss ‘Entrepreneurship in Action’ Workshops, Qi Gong Master classes, Edutainment, Children's Workshops and Fashion Shows. Entrance is free. Paddington Arts Centre, 32 Woodfield Road, London W9 2BE.

12-15 December - Jobs in Nigeria Exhibition (JINE), Lagos, Nigeria

We are expecting over 25 Nigerian Companies and Multinationals. Send your updated CV to jinenigeria@nigeriajobsonline.com or visit www.nigeriajobsonline.com/jine.php for more information.