#Nigeria IS #AfricaRising – @NOIweala

Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, I bring you greetings from Nigeria and particularly from our President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, who was quite delighted when I informed him of my invitation by the Atlantic Council to speak on Nigeria. As I understand, this is the first of a series of talks on “New Africa”, in partnership... Read More

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October 10, 2014

Wow! D’banj becomes African ambassador for Apple/Beats By Dre

by Kolapo Olapoju Nigerian superstar, Dapo Oyebanjo, better known as D’banj, has been announced as the African brand ambasaador for headphones and speakers product line, Apple/Beats By Dre. The news was disemminated through the Twitter handle of ‘Beats By Dre’, welcoming D’banj to the family. “Our boy @iamdbanj in his custom #StudioWireless. Welcome to... Read More

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October 9, 2014

Richest lifestyle removes GEJ’s name from ‘Richest African Presidents’ list

by Kolapo Olapoju Following the demand by the Presidency that President Goodluck Jonathan’s name be removed from the list of “Africa’s Richest Presidents 2014”, the website, RichestLifestyle.com, has done the needful The article, which was published on 6 September, no longer has President Jonathan’s entry in it any more. The entry for 6th position now... Read More

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October 9, 2014

RED is hiring: Change the world now

by Jewel Stephen ORGANISATION OVERVIEW Red Media Africa is a leading media content and Communication Company based in Lagos and London and operates across Africa with a focus on an evolving generation across the continent. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE A Business Development Associate works along with the marketing team to increase the sales opportunities that will... Read More

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October 8, 2014

#Ghana demands recapitalisation of Nigerian owned MSMEs

by Tunji Andrews The Ghanaian Ministry of Trade and Industry has once again moved to force foreign owned medium, small and medium scale enterprises to recapitalise their asset base of face eviction. The move championed by the Ghana Investment Promotion Council (GIPC), GIPC is seeking to review foreign investment laws in the country ranging from... Read More

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October 8, 2014

@Lanre_Olagunju: How to tackle the unemployment challenge in Africa

by Lanre Olagunju Of all the numerous challenges posing a threat to Africa’s prosperity and well-being, unemployment occupies the lion share. Whether this challenge is causing African leaders sleepless night is something I am not so certain about. The challenge of unemployment is multi-faceted; in the sense that it’s one challenge that champions a couple... Read More

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October 7, 2014

MTV Base reacts to controversy over ‘Best Naija Tracks’ list

by Isi Esene International music channel, MTV Base has reacted to the debate brewing on social media over the programme aired on Independence Day titled, ‘The Best Naija Songs Ever on MTV Base.’ According to Alex Okosi, the Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa, the list of artistes and songs featured... Read More

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October 6, 2014

Endowed Ghanaian actress, Joselyn Dumas is in love with Genevieve Nnaji

by Damilola Jagun Ghanaian actress and talk-show host, Joselyn Dumas says she ‘absolutely loves’ her Nigerian colleague, Genevieve Nnaji. In a recent interview, the endowed actress, who is the face of Range Rover E-vogue in her country, gushed about her delight to be on the same platform as Nnaji, who is the ambassador for the brand... Read More

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October 6, 2014

@Hembuts: Of names, missing the point and African proverbs

by Hemenseter Butu After the death of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua in 2010, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan completed his hat-trick of political ascensions. Since then, the chances that a child born to Nigerian parents will be named Goodluck have become higher than they were just a few years before. This depicted the height of a... Read More

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October 5, 2014

“@NOIweala is my mentor“: Leading Ladies Africa speaks to @ojomaochai , Director Arts, British Council Nigeria

by Francesca Uriri As the Director Arts, of British Council Nigeria, Ojoma is charged with the responsibility of expanding the reach and growth of the creative industries in Nigeria. She talks about the evident gains from the creative sector, her passion for the arts, and why mastery of self and hard work are important elements... Read More

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October 5, 2014

WMD 2014: Mortein Concludes Anti Malaria Campaign in Nigeria, Reaches 50,000 Mothers

by Jewel Stephen Leading insecticide brand from the stable of Reckitt Benckiser, Mortein has successfully concluded its post-2014 World Malaria Day Anti Malaria Campaign in Nigeria during which over 250 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and 100 communities were visited while around 50,000 pregnant mothers were reached in the course of the month-long campaign. The... Read More

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September 26, 2014

#DigitalJobs: @pinigeria and Rockefeller foundation to launch online work campaign in Nigeria

by Damilola Jagun #DigitalJobs, a joint social empowerment project of Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN) and the Rockefeller Foundation, will launch at PIN’s new headquarters on October 2, 2014. The project, which is part of Rockefeller’s efforts to impact 1 million lives in 6 African countries, will involve a campaign to introduce the benefits of online... Read More

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September 26, 2014

The Life House brings 4th edition of Lights, Camera, Africa!!! Film Festival

by Isi Esene The fourth edition of The Life House’s Lights, Camera, Africa!!! Film Festival will run from Friday, September 26 to Nigeria’s Independence Day, October 1 celebrating the nation’s 54th anniversary in a venue steeped in history, the Federal Palace Hotel. On Oct. 1, 1960, British dignitaries and Nigeria’s first Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa... Read More

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September 25, 2014

Ebola gets a special envoy: United Nations’ boss appoints David Nabarro

by Kolapo Olapoju Ban Ki-Moon, the United Nation’s Secretary General has appointed David Nabarro as the Special Envoy for Ebola, and Anthony Banbury as the Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Missions for Ebola response (UNMEER). The double appointment comes on the heels of the unanimous adoption of Security Council resolution 2177 (2014)... Read More

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September 24, 2014

It won’t stop! Ebola cases in Africa could be 1.4million by 2015

by Mayowa Aboah Although Nigeria may have succeeded in halting the threat of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), the spread of the disease in other places is still on the rise. The U.S. Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has predicted that Liberia and Sierra Leone could have 1.4 million Ebola cases by January... Read More

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September 23, 2014

South Africa may sue T.B. Joshua over collapsed hotel building

by Kolapo Olapoju As a result of the collapsed hotel building in his church premises on 12 September, Prophet T.B. Joshua, the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, could possibly be sued for the death of 84 South Africans in the tragedy. A South African opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, has declared its... Read More

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September 21, 2014

“No one is talking HIV anymore! No one is using condoms anymore” – on #WeekendGroove with Damilola Jagun

by Damilola Jagun “The conversation has subsided and the world hasn’t stopped.” “The usage has decreased significantly and we are all having jolly steady sexual intercourse. “ HIV and Condoms respectively! HIV – Human immunodeficiency virus. A deadly virus which is passed on through blood and some bodily fluids, during unprotected sex, from mother to... Read More

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September 20, 2014

The Future Africa Awards 2014: Nominees interview series – Samir Ibrahim and Charles Nichols (TFAA Prize in Agriculture)

by Kolapo Olapoju Earning a nomination in 2014’s ‘The Future Africa Awards Prize in Agriculture’, are two bright individuals, Charles Nichols, whose technical genius and Samir Ibrahim’s finance and international business expertise brought about the agricultural innovation of ‘AgroSolar Irrigation Kit’, an affordable piece of technology, which has been impactful to the lives of... Read More

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September 20, 2014

“Only you can stop yourself…” : Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Ebi Atawodi

by Francesca Uriri Very seldom is a person able to have informed opinions on arts, science, culture, technology and marketing all at once, but Ebi Atawodi does; and manages to make it look effortless. She talks about standing out, being innovative, expanding horizons, and the absolutely essential need to travel. Ebi Atawodi is the Chief... Read More

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September 18, 2014

Nigeria’s foreign policy shows that even a giant can’t go too far

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Last week, Liberian president Ellen Sirleaf wrote to US President Barack Obama to implore the US to help Liberia fight Ebola. She told Obama in the letter, “Without more direct help from your government, we will lose this battle against Ebola.” It’s been about nine months since Ebola broke out in West... Read More

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September 17, 2014

“They tried to induce me” || Zambian minister accuses Dangote Cement of bribery

by Kolapo Olapoju A Zambian labour minister, Fackson Shamenda, has accused an executive at the country’s station of Dangote Cement of attempting to bribe him. During a recent tour of the plant in Ndola, 300km north of the capital, Lusaka, Shamenda said a Nigerian executive at the Zambian unit tried to bribe him at a... Read More

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September 17, 2014

#TheYNaijaInterview: Africa is the new China – Billionaire businessman, Ashish J.Thakkar

by Wilfred Okiche Listed by Forbes magazine as Africa’s youngest billionaire, Ashish Thakkar, 33, sits atop the Mara group, a viable business entity with interests in real estate, IT, manufacturing, and a personal net worth of 2.2billion Rand (260 million USD). Not bad for a young man who as a child, found himself displaced from... Read More

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September 11, 2014

“I’m a fan, but he doesn’t like me” || Davido talks about Wizkid to Olisa Adibua

by Kolapo Olapoju From all indications, the brewing rivalry between two of Nigeria’s best talents, Davido and Wizkid, shows no sign of abating anytime soon. Davido initially told Sahara reporters that he had no issue with Wizkid, but now, he has told Olisa Adibua that he feels the ‘Jaiye Jaiye’ singer doesn’t like him. After... Read More

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September 8, 2014

Warning! This Ebola movie will make you laugh hard… till you cry (WATCH)

by Akan Ido Nollywood will try but we can assure you that even the Nigerian movie industry will find it hard to beat this Ghanaian Ebola ‘movie’ in sheer tackiness and outright stupidity. Okay, let’s punish you with what we imagine is the storyline – a Ghanaian herbalist finds the long sought cure for the... Read More

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September 4, 2014

Asa to hold October concert in London [DETAILS]

by Damilola Jagun A week after releasing her critically acclaimed third studio album, Nigerian singer, Asa, has revealed plans to hold a concert for her fans in London. The concert is scheduled to hold on Thursday, 2 October, at the Union Chapel in Islington, London, United Kingdom. Reports indicate that the London concert is among... Read More

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September 3, 2014

Maxwell Fabilola: Why African culture is superior to Western Culture (Y! Culture)

by Maxwell Fabilola Having read and researched about culture and its development (particularly our languages) for years now, I have come to the conclusion that people have no idea the abyss we are staring into or the nature of the world we are leaving for our children to endure and most people don’t seem to... Read More

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September 3, 2014

Goof of life: Business Insider calls ‘DJ Xclusive’ the son of Folorunsho Alakija

by Jewel Stephen Business Insider can be forgiven for thinking DJ Xclusive is the son of Africa’s richest woman, Folorunsho Alakija. After all, they share the same surname, and some Nigerian media platforms made the same error very recently. The United States business and technology news website compiled a list of the ‘world’s hottest billionaire... Read More

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September 3, 2014

“I was very lucky”: British Ebola patient beats virus, discharged from hospital

by Isi Esene William Pooley, the first British person to contract the deadly Ebola Virus in West Africa has been discharged from hospital after making a full recovery. The 29-year-old volunteer was stationed in Sierra Leone, one of the most affected countries on the continent, when he contracted the disease. He is, however, not sure... Read More

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August 30, 2014

“I want to be remembered for being a light“: Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Gogo Majin

by Fransesca Uriri Musical, creative, and gifted, Gogo Majin talks about her passion for music, fashion and the continuous commitment to being the best version of herself. Original and authentic, she is the Leading Lady for the week. Be Inspired! For those who may not know you, who is Gogo Majin? I am Nigerian.... Read More

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August 29, 2014

Fresh release: P-square and T.I in ‘Ejeajo’ video (WATCH)

by Kolapo Olapoju P-square is back, and they are pulling no punches! The duo, who are one of Africa’s biggest groups has in the past featured American stars like Rick Ross and Akon. P-square have now gone a step further, featuring rapper, T.I in one of the singles of the upcoming 6th album. The video for... Read More

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#Nigeria IS #AfricaRising – @NOIweala

Wow! D’banj becomes African ambassador for Apple/Beats By Dre

Richest lifestyle removes GEJ’s name from ‘Richest African Presidents’ list

RED is hiring: Change the world now

#Ghana demands recapitalisation of Nigerian owned MSMEs

@Lanre_Olagunju: How to tackle the unemployment challenge in Africa

MTV Base reacts to controversy over ‘Best Naija Tracks’ list

Endowed Ghanaian actress, Joselyn Dumas is in love with Genevieve Nnaji

@Hembuts: Of names, missing the point and African proverbs

“@NOIweala is my mentor“: Leading Ladies Africa speaks to @ojomaochai , Director Arts, British Council Nigeria

WMD 2014: Mortein Concludes Anti Malaria Campaign in Nigeria, Reaches 50,000 Mothers

#DigitalJobs: @pinigeria and Rockefeller foundation to launch online work campaign in Nigeria

The Life House brings 4th edition of Lights, Camera, Africa!!! Film Festival

Ebola gets a special envoy: United Nations’ boss appoints David Nabarro

It won’t stop! Ebola cases in Africa could be 1.4million by 2015

South Africa may sue T.B. Joshua over collapsed hotel building

“No one is talking HIV anymore! No one is using condoms anymore” – on #WeekendGroove with Damilola Jagun

The Future Africa Awards 2014: Nominees interview series – Samir Ibrahim and Charles Nichols (TFAA Prize in Agriculture)

“Only you can stop yourself…” : Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Ebi Atawodi

Nigeria’s foreign policy shows that even a giant can’t go too far

“They tried to induce me” || Zambian minister accuses Dangote Cement of bribery

#TheYNaijaInterview: Africa is the new China – Billionaire businessman, Ashish J.Thakkar

“I’m a fan, but he doesn’t like me” || Davido talks about Wizkid to Olisa Adibua

Warning! This Ebola movie will make you laugh hard… till you cry (WATCH)

Asa to hold October concert in London [DETAILS]

Maxwell Fabilola: Why African culture is superior to Western Culture (Y! Culture)

Goof of life: Business Insider calls ‘DJ Xclusive’ the son of Folorunsho Alakija

“I was very lucky”: British Ebola patient beats virus, discharged from hospital

“I want to be remembered for being a light“: Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Gogo Majin

Fresh release: P-square and T.I in ‘Ejeajo’ video (WATCH)

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