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The Ronaldo effect: Getting the right person (with the right story) to sell your brand

A 10% share rise following the mere announcement of the conclusion of a transfer deal bringing back a football star to the club where his success origin story can be…

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Announcing the winner of the first BBC World Service International Podcast Competition

The BBC World Service’s first International Podcast Competition has been won by 38-year-old development sector worker Namulanta Kombo from Kenya. Launched earlier this year, the competition was open to non-broadcast/podcast…

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“It just felt like there were a lot of external things in my body”- African media expert, Biola Alabi discusses dealing with infertility, multiple IVF treatments and divorce #WithChude

What does perfect even mean? This week on #WithChude, media expert, filmmaker and producer, Biola Alabi discussed dealing with infertility, multiple IVF treatments, divorce and walking away from a job…

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Gulder Ultimate Search is back and it has its work cut out

One of Nigeria's original and most beloved TV shows; The Gulder Ultimate Search is back. The announcement of the show's return sparked a wave of excitement online, owing to the…

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Radio Now launches ‘The Book I’m Reading’ with RMD

'Radio Now,' an audio content media company dedicated to providing factual, unbiased and Nigerian-focused programming, announces the launch of a brand new programme, The Book I’m Reading. The Book I’m…

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DaBaby alludes to cancellation on remake of Wizkid’s ‘Essence’ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 big stories you must have missed out on: WMO published its new report on weather-related disasters The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said…

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#BBNaija: Saskay and Cross are in denial about how they feel for each other

The love triangle between Saskay, Cross and Jaypaul was made public two weeks ago during the Sunday night live eviction show, where Ebuka revealed to everyone that Saskay had been…

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#YNaijaPowerList2021: Davido, Ola Brown, Tacha, Dare Adekoya, Tunde Ednut listed among most powerful young Nigerians

In a world as fast paced as the one we currently live in, ingenuity, hard work and talent are indispensable currencies that can keep anyone in pace with how quickly…

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#BBNaija: Tega gets a lot of heat over cheating conspiracies in her marriage

In this season of the Big Brother Naija show, Big Brother decided to include two married people in the game show, Niyi and Tega. Anyone familiar with the history of…

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Surprise! Nigerian teenagers are actual human beings with feelings

In a perfect world, the realisation – for that’s what it, not a discovery – that teenagers grapple with a lot of emotional upheaval in their lives won’t come as…

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MTV Base wins Marketing Edge ‘Outstanding Entertainment Company of the Decade’ Award

The home of Youth Culture and Entertainment, MTV Base, has been recognized as the Outstanding Entertainment platform of the Decade at the 8th Annual Awards of Excellence hosted by Nigeria’s…

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Johnson & Johnson’s HIV vaccine fails mid-stage study in Africa, Nigeria military contradicts advice to take up arms | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Three months after DR Congo volcano eruption, thousands seeking aid More than three months after the eruption of…

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#BBNaija: All the reasons why Michael’s ‘dislike’ for Angel is worth studying

The friendship in the Big Brother Naija house this season, has been either dynamic, erratic or short lived, as housemates can't seem to decide who they should be loyal to.…

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The biggest night in Hip Hop, the 2021 ‘BET Hip Hop awards’ returns to BET Africa this October

The 2021 ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ will air live on BET Africa  DSTV channel 129 and GOTv channel 21 #HIPHOPAWARDS Today BET announced that the 2021 “BET Hip Hop Awards”…

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‘Fix it on the Go’ with the DStv Self-Service options

Being in charge of what you watch and when to watch is a fantastic feeling. You also know what else is a fantastic feeling?  Being able to monitor how things…

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#BBNaija: “I kinda feel stupid” – Maria speaks on her relationship with White Money

This past Sunday, fans of the Big Brother Naija game show, were hit with one of the most shocking turn of events the season has to offer; the eviction of…

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What King of Boys has wrought goes beyond film | The art of subtle ad placement

It could be a toast to the story of the century being published, at last. A casual conversation about what is best fitting for the imminently elegant Nse Ikpe-Etim to drink while…

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Peak celebrates Nigeria Paralympians for new World Records set

It has been a milestone for our Unstoppable Nigerian Para-powerlifting team and today, we celebrate them for their resilience and wins in the ongoing TOKYO 2020 Paralympic games. They have…

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Young leaders and entrepreneurs take centre-stage at EkoYouth; hosted by Lagos State and EbonyLife Place

Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture hosted a youth conference, EkoYouth, with EbonyLife Place, to highlight the leadership qualities and entrepreneurial achievements of young people in Lagos. Organised…

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#BBNaija: Big Brother puts the housemates in a blender and this may be why

Tonight on the Big Brother Naija show, Big Brother decided to introduce a twist that would live up to the theme of this season: Shine ya Eyes. Instead of nominations…

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Ethiopia’s economy battered by Tigray war, IMF loan ‘important’ to its finances: Zambian finance minister | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Ethiopia's economy battered by Tigray war Ethiopia's 10-month war has come at a huge human cost, with thousands…

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Nigeria’s food delivery market overflows with potential, but there’s just one little issue that needs to be solved         

The Issue  Ordering food online has been made easy with mobile applications designed to do so. With a single tap on their mobile phones, customers can request meals from a…

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#BBNaija: “Queen beat Maria in the polls because she is more honest”

Last night, fans of the Big Brother Naija show were hit with the most surprising twist the show has provided so far. They were hit with the eviction of a…

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EKO Youth Hackathon Challenge

In a bid towards enhancing an enabling environment for Nigerians leveraging technology, winners have emerged from the Lagos State Government EKO Youth Hackathon Challenge. The grand finale, which held on…

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#BBNaija: Shocker as Maria is evicted alongside Sammie and JMK

It's the fifth week in the on going season of the Big Brother Naija show, and the show as scheduled is half way in. However, 70 percent of the housemates…

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#BBNaija: Here’s how Pere ‘apologised’ to White Money

The Big Brother Naija housemates, last night, had a blast during the Saturday night BBN party, and as you would expect it was partly thanks to the free flowing alcohol…

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Nigeria’s prevalence of violence can be linked to child beating. Here’s why

The culture in Nigeria with respect to corporal punishment – which is so commonplace you find it at home, in schools, in places of worship and ultimately wielded by the…

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OPEC+ expected to stick to output hike as oil prices bounce back, Algeria to cut gas supplies to Morocco | 5 Things That Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Gunmen release dozens of Nigerian students abducted in May Nigerian gunmen have freed the remaining pupils from more…

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#BBNaija: Liquorose is either becoming too bossy or the housemates are too much headache for anyone

The idea of being a leader, and the difficulty it poses is presumably common knowledge to all. Everyone at some point must have experienced either first hand, as a second…

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One million naira and lots of reward are up for grabs as Qtaby Online Talent Hunt Competition returns this September

The Qtaby Online Talent Hunt Competition which is a platform that creates opportunities and visibility for budding talents, helping them channel their creative energy positively while grooming them and helping…

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