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December 11, 2019

Remy Martin unveils Remy Producers Ng collaboration song featuring Phyno

Premium cognac, Remy Martin, has unveiled the highly anticipated Remy Producers Trilogy collaboration song and music video featuring ace rapper and singer Phyno. Following four months of stiff competition across different regions in Nigeria for the first-ever Remy Producers Trilogy, winners of the directors and producers’ categories, Director Singapore and Vergobeatzz have gone on to... Read More
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December 11, 2019

Maltina celebrates the optimistic Nigerian spirit, unveils 1,000 smiles across the country

Nigeria’s leading malt drink, Maltina has released 1,000 smiles captured during its tour across the country with the Maltina ‘1000 Smiles’ campaign. Launched in partnership with media entrepreneur and blogger, Noble Igwe, the campaign was relaunched in August 2019 with the ‘Happiness Team’ – which includes the Maltina brand team and celebrity blogger; Nobe Igwe... Read More
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December 11, 2019

Asa’s ‘Murder In the USA’ might rely on tropes to pass its message, but it is no less powerful for it

Before the release of the video for “Murder in the USA” the song carried an entirely different context from its visual interpretation. The first song on her fourth studio album, Lucid, Murder in the USA could easily pass for a simple love story soured by jealously, the video, however, pushes a much heavier conversation around violence... Read More
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December 11, 2019

The biggest Urban Fashion Show is happening in Lagos. Are you ready?

The third edition of the LAGOS URBAN FASHION SHOW would hold on the 14th of December 2019 at the Lekki Coliseum, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. The LUFS is Africa’s First Street Wear themed show and it gives a platform to Street Wear and Emerging Fashion Designers to showcase their collections to Retailers, Buyers, Fashion Enthusiast,... Read More
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Punch
December 11, 2019

Punch NG is standing up for freedom of expression by taking a stand for Nigerian media

  Editorial: Buhari’s lawlessness: Our standhttps://t.co/M2PqwfXHZL pic.twitter.com/5WmJYjILt0 — The Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) December 11, 2019 Today, the editorial board at the Punch news conglomerate made a big statement. It comes on the heels of a year of political impudence on the part of the Nigerian presidency and state governors. Acts of impudence that have specifically... Read More
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Sex Education
December 11, 2019

Special: Sex education is vital if we will stop the scourge of sexual violence

Shortly after I turned eight, my father threatened to shoot me. Now, my university-educated father was a pacifist; an upright accountant. But he had the temper tantrum of a stormy sea. Our household had the misfortune of experiencing his dark moods when a thirteen-year-old cousin fell pregnant for our fourteen-year-old neighbour. A cloud of gloom... Read More
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Financial Inclusion
December 11, 2019

Financial Services Innovators launches first Nigerian Industry Innovation Sandbox with backing from Flourish, EFInA, NIBSS, and CBN

The Financial Services Innovators (FSI), a community of fintech enthusiasts passionate about driving innovation in the financial services industry, announced today the launch of the Nigerian Industry Innovation Sandbox, at the sidelines of EFInA’s Financial Inclusion Conference in Lagos. The effort, which is supported by over N250 million naira in multi-year grants from Flourish and... Read More
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December 11, 2019

#YNaija2019Review: Kate Henshaw, Elvina Ibru, Swanky JKA… See the 10 best acting performances of the year

The performances that had us buzzing all year round. Hand them all their trophies. Saeed Funky Mallam – Mr President Saeed Funky Mallam in the lead role of the clueless titular character is surprisingly decent and his work would definitely have benefited from more purposeful writing. Playing a character that is a fictional mash-up of... Read More
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December 10, 2019

The YNaija Cover – 10th December

Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo state, has  condemned the manner in which operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) stormed the court to rearrest Omoyele Sowore on Friday. The DSS rearrested Sowore, convener of RevolutionNow Movement, at the federal high court in Abuja less than 24 hours after he was released following a detention... Read More
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December 10, 2019

TEDxYabaWomen is closing the year with bold and brilliant ideas from iconic Nigerian women

On Saturday, 14th December, TEDxYaba is holding its annual Women’s event to lead provoking conversations in line with the Global theme for TEDWomen: Bold + Beautiful. In celebration of extraordinary risk-takers, innovators and brilliant leaders, this edition of TEDxYabaWomen intends to set the pace for conversations by and about women in 2020 with tough truths... Read More
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December 10, 2019

‘Nigeria is not just your heritage, it is your legacy.’| Top talking points from @DebolaLagos’ #ThursdayTalksLagos chat

It is believed that ‘1 in every 3 Nigerians want to leave the country for foreign shores.’ To examine creative ways of stemming the disturbing trend, therefore, in lieu of the need for citizens to harness the power of their office, organisers of #ThursdayTalksLagos focused its November edition on Greener Pastures: “The Role of Citizens and... Read More
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December 10, 2019

Alternate Sound Live 4.0 ushered in Detty December in Lagos in grand style

Africa’s independent Premium band  ‘ALTERNATE SOUND’, held its 4th edition ‘Sold Out’ concert, on Thursday 5th of December, 2019 live at the Terra Kulture, Lagos Nigeria.  The band was set-up in 2015 by the eminent Nigerian Music Producer ‘Gospel Obi’ A.K.A Gospelondebeatz (Keyboard) and teamed by ‘Orowo Ubiene’ A.K.A DJ Rombee (Turntable), ‘Kenneth Ugueji’ A.K.A... Read More
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December 10, 2019

We can blame the government for many things, but rail line vandalism isn’t one of them

For the average Nigerian, trains still aren’t a viable alternative transportation options. Our rail lines are still terrible, and the few places where we have seen progress have been driven by political motivations rather than economic projections. As such the rail system in the country has remained largely cosmetic and unable to meet the country’s... Read More
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December 9, 2019

Huawei releases the HUAWEI Y9s: Get more enjoyment from mobile photography with A 48MP AI triple camera

Today, Huawei officially launches the HUAWEI Y9s, a new entry-level smartphone for the second half of 2019. To meet consumers’ diverse demands, the HUAWEI Y9s launches with impressive features including a pop-up camera and a 6.59-inch FullView Display, giving the user a truly borderless viewing experience. Crafted with flagship-level quality, HUAWEI Y9s uses stylish colours... Read More
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December 9, 2019

Burna Boy to headline 2019 edition of “The Unofficial Christmas Party” themed ‘Future Perfect’

The biggest corporate-social event of the year, “The Unofficial Christmas Party” is set to hold on Thursday, 12th of December, 2019 at Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos with the theme, ‘Future Perfect’. The Unofficial Christmas Party 2019 will see Grammy-nominated artist, Burna Boy headlining the event alongside comedian Bovi, popular hype... Read More
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December 9, 2019

Access Bank named Most Outstanding Company in Sustainability in Africa for the 3rd consecutive time

Nigeria’s leading retail bank, Access Bank, has cemented its position as the leader in Sustainability in Nigeria, winning its third consecutive ‘Most Outstanding Company in Sustainability in Africa’ award at the SERAS CSR Awards Africa. The Bank was recognized for its stellar efforts in promoting sustainability in its business operations and contributing to positive development... Read More
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December 9, 2019

Media Queens, Simi Drey and Faith History to host ‘Her Network Woman of the Year Awards’

Media Queens, Simi Drey and Faith History will be hosting the 3rd Annual Her Network Woman of the Year Awards at the Lagos Oriental Hotel on Sunday, 15th December 2019. Simi Drey, who was host last year at the Her Network Woman of the Year Awards, will be returning this year and Faith History will be joining her.... Read More
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December 9, 2019

Lagos is ready to party at ‘Teni Live in Concert’ and we are here for the ‘Billionaire Experience’

It’s time for the billionaire experience with Teni live in concert! Get ready, this ship just sailed with a mind-blowing and electrifying experience for all on board. Teniola Apata popularly called Teni the Entertainer, Teni Makanaki, one of Nigeria’s finest female artistes will be live in concert on Monday, 16th December at the Eko Convention... Read More
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December 9, 2019

Maltina celebrates the optimistic Nigerian spirit, unveils 1,000 smiles across the country

Nigeria’s leading malt drink, Maltina has released 1,000 smiles captured during its tour across the country with the Maltina ‘1000 Smiles’ campaign. Launched in partnership with media entrepreneur and blogger, Noble Igwe, the campaign was relaunched in August 2019 with the ‘Happiness Team’ – which includes the Maltina brand team and celebrity blogger; Nobe Igwe... Read More
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December 9, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Ekiti First Lady Bisi Fayemi tells FG to declare state of emergency on sexual violence

Ekiti state first lady, Bisi Fayemi, has asked the Federal government to declare a state of emergency on sexual violence in Nigeria. She made the appeal at the 20th anniversary of Project Alert on Violence Against Women in Lagos. Mrs Fayemi said the declaration would bring about the political will to fight the scourge and... Read More
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December 8, 2019

The quiet, devastating power of Akin Omotoso’s The Ghost and the House of Truth

On a quiet evening in Lagos, a girl walks home alone. The neighborhood is safe enough, the people are familiar. She isn’t the only nine-year old to be out unaccompanied. But somehow, she is the one who doesn’t return. Her mother, Bola Ogun (Susan Wokoma) who works as a grief counsellor goes to the police... Read More
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