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Emilia Asim-Ita, founder of A’Lime Media and co-founder of The Future Awards Africa, passes on
It is with great sadness that we receive the news of the death of Emilia Asim-Ita, the chief executive of A’Lime Media. She passed on after a brief illness in…
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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…
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#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…
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Nigeria’s Sparkle signs with payment experts, Network International for virtual and physical payment cards
Sparkle, a mobile-first digital ecosystem providing financial, lifestyle and business support services to Nigerians across the globe, has partnered with Network International, the leading enabler of digital commerce across Africa…
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Glo propels growth in telecoms sector in Q3, 2020
Data grandmasters, Globacom, drove the growth in Nigeria’s telecommunications industry in the third quarter of 2020, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The data showed…
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From rock bottom to CEO, Yinka Obebe bares it all on #WithChude
“The day I left the company, I left with nothing but a backpack” – CEO of Pop Central TV, Yinka Obebe tells #WithChude On this week’s episode of #WithChude, CEO…
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Stanbic IBTC reiterates commitment to the growth of Education in Nigeria
To commemorate the 2021 International Day of Education, Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC reaffirmed its commitment to providing support and ensuring accessible education to the Nigerian child. The United Nations (UN)…
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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…
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Gospel star Prospa Ochimana reveals how he produced some of his best work on credit
Rising gospel star, Prospa Ochimana, who gained national eminence with the release of his single ‘Ekwueme’, disclosed to host of #WithChude and founder of Joy, Inc., Chude Jideonwo, that he…
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BBC World Service announces new daily podcast for Africa; launches podcast competition in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa
The BBC World Service has announced a brand new daily news podcast for Africa, more episodes of The Comb podcast, and launched a new podcast competition open to residents in…
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The Worship Playlist: “I lost a baby last year,” Gospel Artist Nosa reveals on #WithChude
In a three-week conversation series titled The Worship Playlist, host of #WithChude and founder of human flourishing company Joy, Inc., Chude Jideonwo, unveiled the vulnerable side of some of the…
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TV Host Biodun Laaro, Co-Founder Farm Crowdy, and other brilliant creatives revisit 2020 on the closing edition of The Hustle #WithChude Special
One of Nigeria's most talked-about shows of 2020, #WithChude, closes the year with a big send-off featuring a special end of year edition of The Hustle - a TV special…
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Actress, Chinonso Arubayi, reveals how social expectation drove her into depression following her husband’s death
"Society's attitude towards widows is harmful to women," Actress, Chinonso Arubayi. In this week’s episode of #WithChude, actress and TV Host, Chinonso Arubayi opened up to host and co-founder of…
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Fuji music just got the attention it rightly deserves with Fuji: A Opera
by Toluwalope Omoyeni It was the juxtaposition of two unrelated elements – Fuji and opera – that caught not just my eye but all my senses. As a millennial who…
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#TheWorshipPlaylist: “Wizkid celebrates Fuji culture in his music, keeping the genre alive” – Gospel artiste, Mike Abdul
On this week’s episode of #TheWorshipPlaylist, veteran Fuji gospel artiste, Mike Abdul opens up to host of #TheWorshipPlaylist and founder of Joy, Inc. Chude Jideonwo on how he has maintained…
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“I have to smile through every performance while secretly crying myself to sleep” – Comedian, Chioma ‘Chigul’ Omeruah tells #WithChude
On this week’s episode of #WithChude, comedian, singer and actress, Chioma ‘Chigul’ Omeruah opens up to host and founder of Joy Inc., Chude Jideonwo, about her long battle with depression…
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University of Sussex to hold seminar on in Data Science or Artificial Intelligence
University of Sussex, UK’s leading research institutions will tomorrow, Monday, 14th December, 2020 hold a seminar titled ‘Launching your career in Data Science or Artificial Intelligence.’ The webinar which will…
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Òlòtūré, Money Heist, Love Is Blind – What Nigerians watched on Netflix in 2020
It's been a tumultuous year, filled with uncertainty, social distancing, lockdowns and travel restrictions with Nigerians finding ways to escape, travel and connect to the real world. And What We…
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All the looks from Arise Fashion Week Day 1
Arise Fashion Week has returned but not without some noteworthy changes. The continent's most prominent fashion show has had to adapt amid the coronavirus pandemic by going virtual and streaming…
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UNDP and FCTA launch Unconditional Cash Transfer Project for vulnerable households, MSMEs and informal businesses in Abuja
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has launched an Unconditional Cash Transfer project targeting the poor and vulnerable in the FCT, with a specific focus on women and youth. With a total contribution of N264,499,200 million (equivalent to US $694,679.43), the…
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Oluwatobiloba Ajayi emerges winner of The Nigeria Prize for Difference and Diversity 2020
The Nigeria Prize for Difference and Diversity has announced Oluwatobiloba Ajayi as winner of the maiden edition of the N1million Prize. The announcement was made on December 10, 2020, to…
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#AriseFashionWeek2020 puts its weight behind new talent
In 2020, the Coronavirus pandemic provided a real world simulation to test the many anxieties that have plagued the global fashion industry over the last decade. A sudden, rapidly spreading…
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“As a person living with HIV, I am treated worse than a criminal” – TV presenter, producer, and Activist, Mary Ero tells #WithChude
On this week’s episode of #WithChude, TV presenter, producer, and activist, Mary Ero, opens up to host and founder of Joy Inc., Chude Jideonwo, about the unfair treatment she gets…
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#SaturdaySpecial: Why we love Kita and the Dusty Red Road; Dada Ade and the Good Hair Fairy by Vennessa Scholtz
The covers: Dada Ade and the Good Hair Fairy cover is bright and beautiful. A blend of pastel colours, it begs to be looked at. And when you do look…
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“Children are dying and being molested. People need to spend their lives in jail, and you’ll see, this culture will disappear.” – Mr James Ibor on Public Eye
On Sunday, November 29, 2020, Funmi Iyanda had a conversation about sex slavery in the Keyi community of Cross River State with The Project Director Vision Spring Initiatives, Mrs Ngozi…
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“There is dignity in being a sex worker” – Commercial Sex Worker, Gift tells #WithChude
On this week's episode of #WithChude, commercial sex worker, Gift, opens up to host and founder of Joy Inc., Chude Jideonwo, about her hurtful past which led her into the…
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“There is nothing in the present political system that young people can learn from” | Panelists discuss at The Diversity Summit 2020
On Saturday, The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), held its first-ever TV and digital edition of The Diversity Summit, incorporating a series of panel discussions covering a number of topics inclusion,…
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“Woman on a mission to disrupt the energy sector”, Ogutu Okudo emerges winner of the coveted Young Person of the Year Prize at The Future Awards Africa 2020
Seven extraordinary individuals including innovators, activists and entrepreneurs from across Africa were shortlisted for The Future Awards Africa 2020 Young Person of the Year prize. This year, the awards received…
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#SaturdaySpecial: ‘An alchemy of personal family story and untouchable myth’ | The Death of Vivek Oji
The Death of Vivek Oji is Akwaeke Emezi’s latest novel whose excerpt, courtesy of YNaija and Farafinabooks, we’re happy to share with you. The Death of Vivek Oji is mainly…
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LBS announces Chris Ogbechie as new Dean as Enase Okonedo moves to Pan-Atlantic University
Lagos Business School has announced the appointment of Professor of Strategic Management, Chris Ogbechie, as its new Dean. The appointment made by the Governing council of Pan-Atlantic University was announced…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy