Category Archives: Events

BHM’s Ayeni Adekunle To Address Nigeria-South Africa Chamber Of Commerce August Assembly Tomorrow

The Founder and CEO of BlackHouse Media (BHM), Ayeni Adekunle, is set to join a distinguished panel of C-suite executives at the August 2026 Breakfast Forum of the Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce (NSACC). Scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the Eko Hotel & Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos, the high-level gathering will focus […]

Keynote Address Delivered By Deputy Governor of Lagos State At The Nigeria–South Africa Economic Diplomacy Roundtable Hosted by MTN Nigeria

It is my pleasure to welcome you all to Lagos — the heartbeat of West Africa’s economy and the home of innovation, resilience, and enterprise. I warmly welcome our friends and partners from the Republic of South Africa to this strategic conversation on strengthening our shared economic destiny. This roundtable is not just another diplomatic […]

Full Speech Of Deputy Minister, DIRCO (South Africa) At The Nigeria-South Africa Economic Diplomacy Roundtable Hosted By MTN Nigeria

His Excellency, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat; Deputy Governor of Lagos State Government Mr Karl Toriola, Chief Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria; Dr Ije Jidenma, Chairperson of the Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce (NSACC); Dignitaries and Representatives from Government and the Business Community; Members of the Media; Good afternoon, Ladies and gentlemen.   The 11th Session of […]

The most important day in African Entertainment is here, and you are invited

Registration has now opened for NECLive 2025, West Africa’s premier entertainment conference. Mark your calendars for: Friday, November 28 2025, at Landmark Event Centre in Lagos.  African entertainment is having its main character moment. Nigerian artists are headlining major festivals, our films are trending globally, and Afrobeats is the world’s soundtrack. But while the vibes […]

NECLive 2025 Brings Africa’s Top Entertainers To Lagos On November 28, Aiming To Turn Creativity Into Economic Power

NECLive, West Africa’s largest creative industry conference, returns to Lagos on Friday, November 28 2025, at Landmark Event Centre. African entertainment is taking over the world—from Nigerian artists selling out iconic venues worldwide to Nollywood productions breaking streaming records. But how do we turn this cultural domination into lasting economic power? Award-winning musicians, record-breaking filmmakers, […]

BHM Announces Second Edition Of “Africa Breakfast Convos” at UNGA80 In Partnership With Allison & The King’s Trust

BHM is proud to announce its collaboration with Allison, a global integrated marketing and communications agency, and The King’s Trust, on the second edition of the exclusive Africa Breakfast Conversations. This event will take place on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York City.  The “Africa Breakfast Convos” will […]

A statement by Ayeni Adekunle, NECLive convener

Today we announce plans for this year’s edition of NECLive which will hold on November 28, 2025 at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos Nigeria, and other venues across the country and the rest of the world.  We founded NECLive over a decade ago because we were troubled and bothered about the issues plaguing the […]

MTN Nigeria and 9Mobile Sign Nigeria’s First Ever National Roaming Agreement

In a significant development set to reshape Nigeria’s telecommunications landscape, MTN Nigeria and 9Mobile have officially signed a National Roaming Agreement. This pioneering partnership, the first of its kind in Nigeria, will enable 9Mobile subscribers to seamlessly access and benefit from MTN Nigeria’s network infrastructure across the country. The rollout of this agreement is slated […]

MIT Students Visit MTN Nigeria: How One Of Africa’s largest Tech Companies Is Influencing Africa’s Digital Economy

Recently, MBA Students of the Sloan Business School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) visited MTN Nigeria’s office in Ikoyi, Lagos, for an interactive session on digital innovation and transformation. The visit, a part of an academic exploration, provided the students with an opportunity to engage with executives within the ecosystem of the leading tech company […]

How FMN Is Helping SMEs in the Agric Sector Scale their Businesses Through the FMN Prize for Innovation (FMN PFI)

Globally, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) encounter unprecedented changes due to market volatility that limit their growth potential despite emerging innovative solutions and demand.  Recognizing this gap, Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) established the Prize for Innovation (PFI) as a comprehensive program designed to identify, support, and scale promising agribusinesses and build sustainable food systems. […]