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 […]
Category Archives: Events
Events, MTN
Full Speech Of Deputy Minister, DIRCO (South Africa) At The Nigeria-South Africa Economic Diplomacy Roundtable Hosted By MTN Nigeria
23
Oct
Oct
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 […]
Entertainment, Events, NECLive
The most important day in African Entertainment is here, and you are invited
22
Oct
Oct
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 […]
Entertainment, Events, NECLive
NECLive 2025 Brings Africa’s Top Entertainers To Lagos On November 28, Aiming To Turn Creativity Into Economic Power
21
Oct
Oct
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, […]
business, Events
BHM Announces Second Edition Of “Africa Breakfast Convos” at UNGA80 In Partnership With Allison & The King’s Trust
26
Aug
Aug
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 […]
14
Jul
Jul
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 […]
business, Events, MTN, News
MTN Nigeria and 9Mobile Sign Nigeria’s First Ever National Roaming Agreement
04
Jul
Jul
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 […]
Events, MTN
MIT Students Visit MTN Nigeria: How One Of Africa’s largest Tech Companies Is Influencing Africa’s Digital Economy
15
Apr
Apr
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 […]
Events
How FMN Is Helping SMEs in the Agric Sector Scale their Businesses Through the FMN Prize for Innovation (FMN PFI)
08
Apr
Apr
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. […]
Entertainment, Events
Bata la Disemba: Heineken’s End-Of-Year Carnival Celebrates Music, Culture, and Community in Dar es Salaam
10
Dec
Dec
The highly anticipated Bata la Disemba carnival, held from December 6–8, 2024, at the Leaders Club Grounds, has successfully concluded with an unforgettable celebration of music, culture, and community. The event organised by Heineken Beverages International in partnership with the city of Dar es Salaam brought together over 5,000 attendees for three days of electrifying […]