Category Archives: News

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 […]

ID Africa and BHM Announce 2025 Edition of NECLive

…West Africa’s premier entertainment conference to hold at Landmark in Lagos, plus other international venues to be announced. BHM and ID Africa, organisers of NECLive, West Africa’s largest annual gathering of creative industry professionals, have announced the return of the flagship conference for 28-30 November 2025. The newly introduced multi-venue global format of the 13 […]

Global PR Community Gears Up for World PR Day 2025

The global public relations and communications community is set to mark World PR Day 2025 on July 16, continuing a tradition that has grown exponentially since its inception in 2020. This annual event unites PR professionals, agencies, associations, and thought leaders from over 65 countries across six continents, celebrating the vital role of public relations […]

X3M Ideas Forges Alliance with IKIGAI 360, Expanding Footprint Across Africa and Europe

X3M Ideas, a prominent pan-African marketing communications agency, has announced a strategic partnership with IKIGAI 360, a creative agency with established operations in Mozambique and a burgeoning presence in Portugal. The alliance signals a concerted effort to deepen service capabilities across the African continent and into key European markets, aiming to enhance cultural intelligence, creative […]

How MTN Nigeria Staff Spent Over 3,947 Volunteer Hours Giving Back to the Community this June

The Y’ello Care 2025 initiative, an MTN staff volunteer programme which concluded on June 21, has delivered impact, reaching thousands of direct beneficiaries and millions of indirect beneficiaries in Nigeria. This year’s program, focused on ‘Connecting at the Roots,’ has set new benchmarks for community engagement and digital transformation across the nation.   In just […]

MTN Nigeria’s Y’ello Care Initiative Reaches Over 8,000 Nigerians in 3 Weeks

In a nation where the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector contributed a 19.78% to Nigeria’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Q2 2024, the recently concluded Y’ello Care initiative, which ran from June 1 to June 21 2025, has demonstrated how digital tools can transform lives at the grassroots level.    This year’s program, […]

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 […]

Elma Mbadiwe, Uzoamaka Onuoha, Tunbosun Aiyedehin, Ejike Asiegbu, Somadina Anyama, Others Star In Africa Magic’s New Original Series

Africa Magic, the leading provider of African entertainment, is captivating audiences with a fresh slate of original series, further solidifying MultiChoice’s unwavering commitment to investing in local content. This comes at a crucial time when global streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon Prime have reportedly scaled back their investments and commitments within the Nollywood industry. […]

Uzor Arukwe, IK Ogbonna, Michael Ejoor in a Battle to Win the Hearts of Female Fans in All New Movies This Week

Nollywood’s leading men are turning up the heat this week as Uzor Arukwe, IK Ogbonna, and Michael Ejoor headline a fresh lineup of films, each vying for the affection of their ever-growing fanbases. Riding the wave of celebrity crush culture that surrounds Nigeria’s most charismatic stars, these actors are set to captivate audiences in a […]

Mercy Aigbe, Wumi Toriola, and Remi Surutu Face Off for the Big Screen This Week

Three of Yoruba cinema’s most dynamic actresses, Mercy Aigbe, Wumi Toriola, and Yemi Surutu, headline a slate of new films premiering this week, each bringing their distinctive talent and on-screen charisma to fresh stories that promise to captivate audiences. Mercy Aigbe stands as one of Nollywood’s most influential and versatile figures. Renowned for her powerful […]