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February 9, 2021

On NIN registration, our consumer panel overwhelmingly scores the government low

With millions of Nigerians thrown into a state of panic and thronging The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) centres following the Federal Government’s directive to block all unregistered mobile telephone lines, experts have projected a further extension of the National Identity Number (NIN) registration deadline beyond April. Plagued with operational challenges, the registration exercise which... Read More
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February 8, 2021

Politics Today, Sunrise Daily and Politicscope…Here are the top 10 political programmes on Nigerian television | From the Masterlist

Albert Einstein rightly quipped that “Politics is more difficult than physics”. The concept and its nuances can be challenging to understand, comprehend and digest. Thankfully, there are individuals and programmes dedicated to breaking down political developments and communicating them in digestible pieces. Here are some of the top political programmes on Nigerian television. Sunrise Daily:... Read More
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February 5, 2021

Victor Asemota, Etop Ikpe and Iyinoluwa Samuel Aboyeji… Here are the 10 notable Nigerian business influencers | From The Masterlist

Business, money and entrepreneurship can be dicey concepts- challenging to understand and hard to navigate. Fortunately, in this age of the internet, personalities have risen and taken it upon themselves to share their experiences, accessible nuggets and invaluable lessons on the commerce world. These voices have successfully garnered large followings because of the rich business... Read More
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February 3, 2021

Odion Jude Ighalo, Usman Kamaru and Divine Oduduru… See the top 10 Nigerian macro sports influencers | From The Masterlist

One of the key metrics in deciding an influencer a brand works with is their engagement and ability to affect narratives in the industry. Some Nigerian personalities have made a name for themselves as sporting greats and positioned themselves as influencers in the sporting world. These are the people that attract brands and brand sponsorships.... Read More
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February 2, 2021

Adeola Azeez, former chairperson of WIMBIZ, discusses major life lessons, and more #WithChude

As she turns 60 and formally retires from her role as deputy managing director of German multinational, Deutsche Bank Nigeria and chairperson of non-profit entrepreneurial network, Women in Business (WIMBIZ), seasoned business leader and financial operations specialist, Adeola Azeez shares many years worth of profound life lessons and wise counsel for the next generation of... Read More
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February 1, 2021

Deola Sagoe, Kenneth Ize and Mariam Afolabi… Here are the top 10 fashion designers to look out for this year

Nigeria is filled to the brim and spilling over with magnificent creatives, particularly fashion creatives. Nigerian fashion designers have not only made the country a fashion powerhouse within Africa but on an international scale as well.  Here are some of the top designers to look out for in 2021, who are currently shaping the world... Read More
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January 29, 2021

Eye Catcher Billboard (Adeniji Adele), LED Billboard (Maryland) and Portrait Billboard (Lagos Abeokuta Expressway)… Here are the top 10 prime billboard locations in Lagos

What good is a wink if it’s done in the dark? So also, what good is an advertisement if barely anyone sees it? This is why a marketer must choose an effective site to place an advert to ensure tons of people get to see it. Here are some of the prime locations to have... Read More
CifromRED
January 27, 2021

Singer-songwriter, Cobhams Asuquo on growing up blind, and surpassing the odds in the music industry

Singer-songwriter and superstar producer, Cobhams Asuquo has always been the perfect example of grit, hope, and passion. On this week’s episode of #WithChude, he didn’t fail to bring an overabundance of inspiration as he walked us through his ordeal of growing up blind in Nigeria and the power of ignorance on the way to fulfilling... Read More
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January 27, 2021

#WithChude: Actress, Dakore Egbuson-Akande speaks on motherhood and post-natal depression

Amongst many profoundly emotional episodes of #WithChude, this week’s conversation with multi-brand ambassador and award-winning actress, Dakore Egbuson-Akande on her struggle with postnatal depression, battle for her mental health and the road to recovery, was particularly striking. Speaking on how her seemingly perfect life and the recent transition to motherhood deteriorated into postpartum depression, Dakore... Read More
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Plaqad
January 22, 2021

Nigerian startup introduces the world’s first-ever end-to-end Marketplace and Analytics Platform

The world’s first-ever all-in-one analytics and online talent marketplace platform, Plaqad.com, is being launched in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub.  “Plaqad, a contorted way of spelling the word “placard,” is a protest against the norm, the traditional forms of communication that disenfranchise brands and people from effectively making their voices heard because of budget, location or size,”... Read More
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January 4, 2021

Chude Jideonwo: Why DJ Switch is the Culture Icon of 2020

I cannot forget that evening in October when a dear friend rushed into the room to show me the video of DJ Switch (Obianuju Catherine Udeh) who had turned on her phone camera to broadcast live – as she and others worked to remove a bullet from the leg of a man who had been... Read More
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December 30, 2020

Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) is Y! Africa Person of the Year 2020

The editorial board of Y! Africa is pleased to announce Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, as its pick for Person of the Year 2020. Chosen by a consensus of Y! Africa editors, Bobi Wine emerged overall winner amongst Fadji Zaouna Maïna, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Amadou Sall, Akinwunmi Adesina, President R. Wavel Ramkalawan, Elsa Majimbo, Winnie Byanyima, Tidjane Thiam and Kumi... Read More
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December 30, 2020

‘The #EndSARS Protesters’ is YNaija Person of the Year 2020

The editorial board of Y! (TV and Online) is pleased to announce the #EndSARS Protesters comprising all campaigners, promoters, online as well as offline protesters, as its pick for Person of the Year 2020. Chosen by a consensus of YNaija editors, #EndSARS Protesters emerged overall winner amongst Ezra Olubi and Shola Akinlade, H.E. Seyi Makinde, Dr. Sam... Read More
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December 23, 2020

Kola Oyeneyin profiles Sam Adeyemi | #YNaijaPOTY2020 Nominee

Sam Adeyemi, 53 What would Jesus do? We speak of shaking tables more freely today than at any other time. Some applaud “table shakers,” while others attack them. Whatever you think of them, especially in our Christian faith, at least they seem to be direct descenders of the father of our faith. Because, over 2,000... Read More
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December 22, 2020

Victor Oladokun profiles Akinwunmi Adesina | Banker of Africa and #YNaijaPOTY2020 Nominee

What a year Akinwunmi Adesina has had. At the beginning of the year, it seemed that he had everything going for him. On account of his sterling leadership as President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Adesina was expected to be elected, unopposed for a second five-year term. The 60-year-old banker was going into the elections... Read More
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December 21, 2020

Ifreke Inyang profiles Israel Adesanya; the Last Stylebender | Nominee for #YNaijaPOTY2020

One of the simple pleasures of being Nigerian is watching your compatriots excel in their chosen fields. Naija to the world is a cute expression that takes on greater significance whenever a Nigerian or someone of Nigerian origin is making huge exploits on a global stage. It is all well to root for a compatriot,... Read More
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October 12, 2020

Fresh off #EndSARS protest, Toke Makinwa unveiled as host for The Future Awards Africa 2020; themed ‘The Age of Revolution’

For its first ever TV and Virtual event, The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has announced on-air personality and one of Africa’s biggest social influencers, Toke Makinwa as host for the 2020 edition of TFAA in a cross-platform online exclusive event. It is also the 15th year anniversary of the awards. Makinwa along with a co-host... Read More
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Witches
August 17, 2020

‘Witches’ might be a misleading title, but the drama on Yemisi Wada’s new show is real

There haven’t been that many web and television shows written and shot by Nigerians that portray women as complex, layered individuals capable of carrying a series as show lead. With the exception of Skinny Girl In Transit, which did a good job of basing the show around a woman then ruined it by ensuring that the show... Read More
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Regina Daniels
August 5, 2020

Regina Daniels is monetising our collective curiosity about her life with ‘Our Circle’

There aren’t that many Nigerian celebrities who are able to capture the collective curiosity of the Nigerian consumer audience. For a while Linda Ikeji had millions of fans waiting on her every Instagram post, Toke Makinwa strategic teases us closer with carefully curated visual projects while keeping any real details of her life away from... Read More
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July 21, 2020

Cynthia Erivo and Michaela Coel confirmed to headline in the BBC’s first virtual Creative Diversity Xperience

June Sarpong, the BBC’s Director of Creative Diversity, has announced that CDX will take place on 28 – 29 July. The two-day, new virtual offering like no other in this space from the BBC will showcase the vibrancy, innovation and leadership of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic talent in the creative industry. CDX is a... Read More
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