ID Africa Announces New Two-Day Format for 8th Edition of Nigerian Entertainment Conference

— Live concert, award show, workshops, satellite events, and more to feature in new format for NECLive holding on April 22, 2020   ID Africa, owners of theNETng and producers of Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) have announced a new format for the 8th edition of the long-running conference to be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. […]

MTN Nigeria ‘Turns It Up’ for Retailers with “Kiosk as a Service”

Leading Information and Communication Technology company, MTN Nigeria, is turning things up for over 2,000 retailers across the country with the “Kiosk as a Service” scheme.  “Kiosk as a Service” is a scheme that will empower over 2,000 retailers with an omnibus stall that will enable each retailer provide MTN’s bouquet of products and services […]

DStv Emerges as Preferred Pay TV Option for Nigerians During Festive Season

MultiChoice Nigeria’s DStv and GOtv platforms have emerged as Nigerians’ preferred Pay TV service providers for home entertainment during the festive season of November and December 2019, into January 2020. This was revealed in a newly published independent report which surveyed hundreds of Nigerians from various walks of life in 27 states across the country.  […]

VIACOMCBS Networks International Announces New Africa Executive Leadership Team As Alex Okosi Moves To A New Opportunity

Alex Okosi

ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) announced today that following the departure of VCNI veteran Alex Okosi, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of VCN Africa and BET International at the end of February 2020, Craig Paterson and Monde Twala will be named as co-General Managers of ViacomCBS Networks Africa.   “Alex has made an immeasurable impact on […]

MTN Foundation Donates to  Orphanages and Correctional Centres across Nigeria

The MTN Foundation has donated various items to orphanages and correctional centres in Nigeria. This is in furtherance of the Foundation’s effort to make life better for Nigerians at various levels. In Abuja, wife of former Head of State, Hon. Justice Fati Abubakar, who was present at the handover of items to Halal Children’s Home, commended […]

2020: MTN Nigeria Set To ‘Turn It Up’

  In line with growing conversations about the beginning of a new decade and resolutions, MTN Nigeria has launched a 360 thematic campaign themed ‘Turn it Up’ at the MTN Plaza Headquarters in Lagos. This move acts as a friendship pact between the brand and Nigerians, challenging them to look inward and channel their unique […]

The Coca-Cola Foundation Awards Grant to the Mental and Environmental Development Initiative for Children (MEDIC) ‘Towards a Recycling Scheme for Women and Youth Empowerment (RESWAYE)’ through the New World Program

To further express its commitment to empowering women, youth and building sustainable communities, The Coca-Cola Foundation, through the New World Program (NWP), has given a grant worth $100,000 to MEDIC towards implementing a Recycling Scheme for Women and Youth Empowerment (RESWAYE). In 2016, retired English sailor, Dame Ellen Patricia MacArthur, said that by the year 2050, there […]

$1.3 Billion Tax Claim: Nigeria’s Attorney General Withdraws Demand Against MTN

MTN Nigeria is pleased to report that its legal counsel has received a letter dated 8 January 2020 from the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (the AGF) formally withdrawing his demand for N242,244,452,215.97 and USD$1,283,610,357.86 alleged revenue indebtedness. The letter confirmed that following careful review and due consultation with relevant statutory agencies, […]

Taiwo Agboola Named CEO of 7even Interactive

Award-Winning Marketing and Creative Advertising Agency, 7even Interactive has announced the appointment of Taiwo Agboola as its Chief Executive Officer. Before his new appointment which takes effect January 1, 2020, Taiwo was the company’s Chief Operating Officer. As CEO, Taiwo will oversee the processes at 7even Interactive and drive the business to achieve and surpass […]

Nigerian Influencers Talk About Their Biggest Fears In New BHM Documentary

  We sat down with some of Nigeria’s most interesting influencers to talk about fear and courage. The stories that emerged - personal, relatable, and powerful - encouraged over 200,000 fans and consumers to share their own stories; leading to a national conversation about ‘uncaging’ fear. The campaign; a BHM initiative for the launch of the Tiger Beer brand […]