Category Archives: News

NET Shop Announces N3 Million Earnings In First Six Months Of Operations

Six months after its first commercial sale, e-commerce and event ticketing platform NETSHOP says it earned N3 million ($6,000) in revenue, sold over 350 items, reached about a million people and listed over 20 products on its website. At a time when media companies are being forced to rethink their business models, NETSHOP is one […]

The Transformative Story of a Little Lagos based PR Agency

On 7 November 2006, a wiry man with a random Microbiology degree, scant financial security but a surfeit of dreams decided to merge his strengths as an entertainment journalist with his wide network of contacts –to deliver PR services for the same artistes and creatives he had reported about, and socialized with. At the time, […]

BUSINESSES SEE A SIGNIFICANT RISE IN FRAUD AND RISK INCIDENTS IN 2016

 82% of executives surveyed worldwide experienced a fraud incident in the past year compared to 75% in 2015, according to the Kroll Annual Global Fraud and Risk Report 85% of executives reported at least one cyber incident and over two-thirds reported security incidents Current and former employees were the most common perpetrators Fraud, cyber, and […]

It’s time for Africa: Get ready for #NECLive5

In 2016, Nollywood movies surpassed Hollywood and Bollywood in cinema earnings and share of customer engagement, in Nigeria. Nigerian music finally went global, riding on the back of our peculiar pop music, and nomadic musicians like Wizkid. The world’s attention has understandably shifted here, with funders, labels, producers, and awards looking to now play big […]

Artists, Students Warm Up To Eko Art Expo …As Lagos Names Curators

The first Rasheed Gbadamosi Eko Art Expo which opens on Friday, January 27, 2017 at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island is gathering momentum as gallery owners, artists and art students all over Lagos submit artworks and warm up to the three-day exhibition being organized by Lagos State government in collaboration with some […]

Governor Ambode Joins Millions Of Lagosians To Usher In The New Year

The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, joined millions of Lagosians across the state, in the biggest crossover event of 2016 in Nigeria. Mr. Ambode who attended the New Year’s Eve countdown at the Bar Beach, Victoria Island location of One Lagos Fiesta, for the grand finale of the 8-day event, stated that […]

Photos: King Sunny Ade, Olamide, Mi, Falz, Tiwa Savage, Others Shine At One Lagos Fiesta

The One Lagos Fiesta, which kicked off on Christmas eve, December 24, 2016, came to an end on January 1st 2017 in an unrivalled celebration of music, arts, culture and the people of Lagos State.   The finale which held simultaneously in 5 locations across the state, saw the Executive Governor of Lagos State, make […]

18-Year-Old Orphan Emerges Winner Of Lagos Got Talent Competition

18-year-old, Ojo Ogunlaja AKA Mr. Gula , a 100 Level student of Sociology from the Lagos State University, has emerged winner of the first edition of Lagos Got Talent competition. Ojo, who represented Epe zone alongside 11-year-old, Opeyemi Ishola, another rapper, beat other finalists who had earlier emerged from zonal auditions which originally produced 250 […]

First Photos From One Lagos Fiesta: Oba of Lagos, MI, DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Lambo, IK Osakioduwa, Gbenga Adeyinka, Olisa Adibua and More!

The biggest crossover event in Nigeria has gotten off to a fantastic start in 5 major locations across Lagos – Epe, Ikorodu, Badagry, Agege, and VI. The 8-day event which kicked off on Christmas eve has celebrities like Ik Osakioduwa, DJ Lambo,  GT Da Guitarman, and dignitaries like the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, and […]

Watch Juju Legend, Ebenezer Obey’s Performance at One Lagos Fiesta 2016

As far back as most Nigerians can remember, Ebenezer Obey has been dishing out memorable Juju tunes. In fact for many, his music is the ultimate trigger for several pleasant childhood memories of happy parents and house parties. This was reason for the excitement seen in the crowd when the living legend stepped on stage […]