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AMVCA 10: Africa Magic Announces Nominees, Voting Now Open

As anticipation builds for the 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, organisers have announced the nominees for this year’s award categories. The nominee announcement aired on Sunday, 24th March 2024, on all Africa Magic channels, stirring excitement among fans across the continent. The prestigious awards ceremony, celebrating excellence in African film and […]

150 Y’ellopreneur Women to Receive N450 Million Equipment Grant

MTN Foundation’s Y’elloprenuer initiative kicks off in its second phase in style with a media parley at the MTN Plaza, Falomo on the 5th of March, 2023. The second phase of this initiative aims to train 1,000 women entrepreneurs across the country with equipment loan extended to 150.  The outstanding 150 female entrepreneurs with great […]

Sahihi Africa Productions Wins Prestigious Film Award at the NBA All-Star Weekend 2024

Jumping for Change: A Story of Passion, Culture, and Progress. Sahihi Africa Productions is thrilled to announce its triumphant win at the esteemed Film For Fans NBA Awards for the captivating short film “Jumping for Change.” This cinematic masterpiece, set against the backdrop of Kenya’s Suswa region, has not only captured hearts but has also […]

The Macallan Unveils The Reach, an 81-Year-Old Whisky Masterpiece in Nigeria

The Macallan has unveiled The Reach, an incomparable single malt whisky that reflects an extraordinary moment in time and exemplifies the enduring spirit that has been at the heart of the brand for 200 years in Nigeria. The event was held in Lagos on Friday, February 23, 2024.  Crafted in 1940 and notably the oldest […]

Cost of mobile phones is the biggest hindrance to digital inclusion in Nigeria – Karl Toriola

The Chief Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, highlighted a significant challenge hindering digital inclusion in the country – the high cost of mobile phones. He said this in an exclusive interview with Arise TV, on 27th January 2024.  The “Tech into the Future” interview hosted by Tomiwa Aladekomo and Ngozi Madueke-Dozie, discussed digital inclusion […]

Karl Toriola on Steering MTN Nigeria’s Growth and Digital Transformation

In a recent interview with Arise TV, Karl Toriola, the CEO of MTN Nigeria, shed light on the company’s performance and resilience in the face of economic challenges. Toriola acknowledged that 2023 was a challenging year for most companies in Nigeria, including MTN Nigeria, with the devaluation of the Naira impacting operating costs and dollar […]

NECLive Mourns the Passing of Visionary Creative, UcheUgo

Lagos, Nigeria, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 – The organisers of Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) mourn the passing of UcheUgo, brand consultant and multifaceted creative force in the industry. UcheUgo was a graphic designer, event designer, art director, and branding and communication specialist who was widely celebrated in his field. Apart from launching the U.U series, an […]

EWL To Convene Africa’s US$62.67m Entertainment Industry This December

Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL), the groundbreaking platform that unites the global entertainment industry in the heart of Lagos, is set to gather the brightest stars and industry leaders from across Africa’s booming US$62.67 million entertainment industry.    With its second edition scheduled for December 13 to 20, 2023, at the Livespot Entertarium in Lagos, organisers […]

Best International Titles To Watch on Showmax This November

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Choosing the best movies for a cosy night of fun can sometimes be tricky. From exciting horror series to insightful medical series, Showmax has made available an array of fine film collections this November.   To make your search easier, here are some of the incredible films coming to Showmax in November for your viewing […]

Oluwapelumi Yusuf Emerges Winner of the 2023 MoMo Hackathon

  The first edition of the MTN MoMo Hackathon in Nigeria has come to an end with Oluwapelumi Yusuf emerging as the winner. Yusuf won the grand prize of USD 5,000 for inventing Rova Pay which incorporates MoMo APIs with features that transcend payment processing.   Rova Pay offers customers the convenience of making transactions […]