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October 22, 2015

Fashola commends SkillUp Academy on youth development

In a bid to inspire technical education among the Nigerian Youth of today, SkillUp TVET Limited, an Industry-Backed Technical Skills Competency Development solution firm recently held a graduation ceremony for its students at an event which took place at the LCCI Conference and Exhibition Center, Ikeja, Lagos. The graduation ceremony themed: Beyond Skills Training: Innovation... Read More

October 22, 2015

Lagos cocktail week returns in spectacular fashion

The Lagos Cocktail Week (LCW) is here again! The festival, first introduced in 2014 by cocktail enthusiast Lara Rawa, CEO of Eventi Cocktails was created to showcase the best of Lagos Cocktail Culture, with close similarity to cocktail weeks that hold in major cities around the world. The weeklong event aims at providing individuals, businesses,... Read More

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October 22, 2015

Visa collaborates with Interswitch for ‘The Quickteller experience’

Global payment technology giant Visa and Africa’s leading digital payment and e commerce provider Interswitch have come together to announce a partnership that sees visa cardholders being able to perform business transactions through Interswitch’s multichannel payment platform; Quickteller. Speaking at the media briefing session which held at the prestigious Lily gate hotel Lekki on Thursday... Read More

October 21, 2015

Applications are now open for OAU’s eLearning Programme

The Obafemi Awolowo University Centre for Distance Learning (OAUCDL) has announced that sale of forms for its eLearning programmes are now open. Programmes available are Bachelor in Nursing Science, Bachelor of Science in Economics and Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Students in the eLearning programme have all their lectures and handouts stored on a tablet... Read More

October 21, 2015

Offline and Silent: New report shines light on reality of women’s internet usage in Nigeria

Women suffer disproportionately from this digital divide – in this survey of over 700 women in Lagos, Nigeria, it was found that while 66% of men had accessed the Internet in the previous six months, only 36% of women had. New research by the Web Foundation, established by Web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee, in partnership... Read More

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October 21, 2015

Lagos International Poetry Festival hosts a unique concert

Forgive the cliché. But it is true. All roads lead to the Muson Center and Freedom Park on the 30th of Oct and the 31st, as the Lagos International Poetry Festival hosts a one of a kind two day concert tagged: Borderless Words: The Concert. Borderless Words will featuring some of the best spoken word... Read More

International Poetry, Lagos festival, Muson center

October 21, 2015

Sprite Triple Slam 2015 takes Nigerian universities by storm

‘Untameable excitement’, ‘mind blowing performances’ and ‘endless creativity’ are a few expressionsthat describe the Sprite Triple Slam (STS) activation since it resumed in August2015. With students turning up in the thousands to show their raw basketball, music and dance skills, it has been a fusion of great slam dunks, unique punch lines and hot dance... Read More

Nigerian universities, SPRITE

October 20, 2015

British Council showcases disabled, non-disabled dancers at Dis Fix project (PHOTOS)

As part of UK/Nigeria 2015–16, the British Council, over the weekend brought together disabled and non-disabled artists for a dance showcase, part of the ‘Dis Fix’project, at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island. The performances which was held on the 16 and 17 of October, was the culmination of several months of collaboration between three dance... Read More

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October 20, 2015

Again, Springfield bebunks Sahara Reporters story linking CEO, Okyere to corruption

Oil and Gas company, Springfield Ashburton Limited has again debunked reports circulating in the media, particularly controversial website, Sahara Reporters, linking its MD/CEO, Mr. Kevin Okyere, to corruption in Nigeria’s oil sector under former Petroleum Minister, Mrs. Deziani Alison-Madueke. In a rejoinder to online publication Sahara Reporters’ story of 14th October 2015 titled “Ghanaian Oil... Read More

October 19, 2015

Insurance: Don’t forget the parachute!

Let’s talk Insurance. Essentially, insurance is designed to protect your interests from uncertain events. When you insure something, what you are really doing is paying money to somebody else so that that person bears the risk of loss of the item you have insured. It is our parachute to safety in times of trouble. You... Read More

CEO/founder of Interswitch Limited, Mr. Mitchel Elegbe CEO Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, Mrs. Sola David-Borha International Rocket Scientist, Siyabulela Xusa CEO, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Yinka Sanni

October 19, 2015

Africa’s development resonates at 2nd Stanbic IBTC Business Leadership Series

Transforming Africa-made solutions to meet its developmental aspirations has become imperative if the continent hopes to actualize its economic potential, experts have said. Rising from the second Stanbic IBTC Business Leadership Series, participants expressed their support to build a new cadre of business and entrepreneurship leadership to trigger the continent’s renaissance. The event, which had... Read More

October 16, 2015

Why CPC raided MultiChoice head office on Thursday

Officials of the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) on Thursday afternoon raided the head office the premier pay-TV service provider, MultiChoice Nigeria, in Lagos. The CPC officials, who went with a warrant, were accompanied by policemen and journalists when they arrived at the company’s office at about 1pm. The raid saw CPC officials leaving with laptop... Read More

October 15, 2015

Dettol strengthens hygiene practices as celebrities join in commemoration of Global Handwashing Day 2015

Handwashing might not be recognized by Nigerians as an important factor for overall health and hygiene but the leading global anti-germ brand, Dettol, from the stables of RB aims to ensure that handwashing is instilled as a behaviour among Nigerians by intensifying its ”Give Life A Hand” to commemorate the Global Handwashing Day. In furtherance... Read More

October 14, 2015

British Peer, US Consular General, Liberian Consular others to speak at GLEEHD Women Summit

British Baroness Flather and US Consular General Dehab Ghebreab are among the over 35 A-List women lined up for the GLEEHD 2nd Annual Women in Business and Leadership Summit coming up in Lagos from the 15th – 17th October 2015. This year’s Summit, themed – Building Greatness – celebrates strides already made by women in... Read More

October 14, 2015

Etisalat Nigeria mentors students in 13th edition of career counselling

As part of its commitment to give back to the society, Nigeria’s youth centric telecommunications network, Etisalat in partnership with the Lagos Empowerment & Research Network (LEARN) held a career counselling programme for selected public school students in Lagos on Thursday, October 8th, 2015, in order to put the students on the right career path... Read More

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October 12, 2015

Disabled and non-disabled Nigerian, British artists to perform at ‘Dis Fix’ dance event

As part of UK/Nigeria 2015–16, the British Council has brought together disabled and non-disabled artists for Dis Fix, a ground-breaking dance performance at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island. Led by popular British dance company Candoco and Nigerian choreographer Qudus Onikeku, the performances on the 16 and 17 of October are free to the public. At... Read More

October 9, 2015

Ezekwesili, Onyeka Onwenu, Ajayi-Lycett, Opral Benson to empower women at GLEEHD Summit

Former Minister of Education Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, Actress Mrs Taiwo Ajayi Lycett, Onyeka Onwenu and the Yeye Oge of Lagos Chief Mrs Opral Benson are amongst the over 30 A-List speakers lined up for the GLEEHD Women in Business and Leadership Summit coming up from the 15th – 17th October 2015 at the Incubators. The... Read More

October 9, 2015

Dele Momodu wins 9jaMentors award 2015

Oct 2nd 2015 was a remarkable day as Chief Dele Momodu became the 1st recipient of 9jaMentors Awards for his outstanding and unquestionable role toward empowering the Nigerian Youth.A role that has spanned over a decade and still counting. In this yearly conference tagged: 9jaMentors conference and award held at Yusuf Grillo hall-Art Complex,Yabatech. Chief... Read More

October 9, 2015

Toni Kan signs endorsement deal with Samsung

Toni Kan, poet, writer and co-founder of popular website www.sabinews.com has signed an endorsement deal with Samsung Electronics West Africa to promote their newly launched Samsung Galaxy Note 5. The former editor of Hints magazine, author of the critically acclaimed Nights of the Creaking Bed, PR executive, blogger and teacher was formally introduced at an... Read More

October 8, 2015

Mega Monday Madness Sale: Get ready for 4 hours of the ultimate shopping frenzy

Are you tired of waiting for the next black Friday sales? If you are then there is some great news for you. Nigeria’s largest online store, Konga.com has just announced that it would be holding the biggest sale of the year till date on Monday the 12th of October, 2015. The sale which has been... Read More

October 8, 2015

@StanbicIBTC holds the 2nd Business Leadership Series #BLS2015

The stage is set for the second edition of the Stanbic IBTC Business Leadership Series, an annual forum designed to help create deeper connections and build a new cadre of leadership among people and businesses in Nigeria. The event, with the theme Digitizing Your Business for Sustainability, is slated for the Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island,... Read More

October 7, 2015

OLX hosts top performing car dealers to mark 3rd anniversary

Nigeria’s number one online classified, OLX, hosted top performing car dealers on its platform, in celebration of three years of successful operation in Nigeria. Speaking to the media at the anniversary celebration which was held at the Rooftop Restaurant, Victoria Island, Lagos, the Country Manager, OLX, Lola Masha reaffirmed OLX’s commitment to continuous innovation and... Read More

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October 7, 2015

CSR Children, Ford Foundation hold Business Leaders Forum

Business Leaders will gather on October 7, 2015 for the 3rd Annual Chief Executive Officers Forum which is being held by CSR Children – leading advocates in the field of corporate social responsibility and child rights, in collaboration with Ford Foundation. This year’s theme is: Private Sector Solutions For Youth Unemployment in line with Goal... Read More

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October 6, 2015

Oby Ezekwesili, Timi Dakolo, Monalisa Chinda others attend ‘Captive’ premiere at House on the Rock

Metropolitan Church, House on the Rock collaborated with the United States Embassy in Nigeria to screen for the first time in Nigeria, the highly anticipated Hollywood movie, Captive at The Rock Cathedral, Lagos on Thursday October 1, 2015. The star-studded event had in attendance top government officials, traditional rulers, industry captains and celebrities from the media, music... Read More

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October 6, 2015

British Council UK/Nigeria 2015—16 season to host ‘Creative Hustle’ event on performing arts

The British Council UK/Nigeria 2015—16 season, will be holding an event on performing arts on Thursday, October 8. The event tagged; ‘Creative Hustle’ is designed to help youth on how to setup, run or work in an arts organistaion. The event, which will be held at Cinema Hall 1, National Theatre, Iganmu, will see 3 dance... Read More

October 6, 2015

The 1st AfricaBeta event: An exposition of the business potential of messaging and chat apps in Africa

The first AfricaBeta event where technology experts and startups discussed the ideas shaping the future of mobile in Africa held on the 3rd of October. It was organized by TechCabal and powered by WeChat. The invite-only event was tagged Chat 3.0, and there, speakers and participants discussed chat applications, messaging and how those are increasingly... Read More

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October 2, 2015

Africabeta is tomorrow!

The inaugural edition of AfricaBeta, hosted by TechCabal in partnership with WeChat, is finally here. The event is scheduled to hold tomorrow on the 3rd of October, 2015 in Lagos, Nigeria. AfricaBeta is a conference that will showcase the companies and individuals that are pushing the frontier, influencing how Africans experience a life in which... Read More

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October 1, 2015

A revolution in entertainment reward system

Eliworld International Limited, an event activation and marketing company is set to host the first of her kind in this continent THE BEATZ AWARDSTMat The Shell Hall, Muson Center, Onikan, Lagos Island, 17thDecember, 2015. THE BEATZ AWARDSTM is fashioned to honor the hottest recording professionals and business executives in Nigeria who are responsible for the... Read More

September 30, 2015

Lanre Olusola, Ramsey Nouah, Tiwa Savage, others Join Omojuwa in a chat on #NigeriaOnPurpose

House On The Rock, on Thursday the 1st of October in partnership with the United States Consulate General, Lagos will premiere for the first time in Nigeria, Hollywood crime-drama thriller, Captive. The Premiere will draw an audience across all tiers of the nation from Royal Fathers, A-List Celebs, Political & Industry Leaders, Clergy from all over... Read More

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September 30, 2015

Dele Momodu, Chude Jideonwo, others to speak at 9jaMentors Conference

9jaMentors Conference is set to hold on October 2, at Yusuf Grill Hall, Art Complex Yaba College, in Lagos. The theme of this year’s conference is “The 21st Century Nigerian Youth (The Past,the Present and the Future)”. The speakers line up are as following: • Dele Momodu,CEO-Ovational Int’l • Chude Jideonwo,Co-founder,The Future Award • Ara... Read More

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