I used to think the world was experiencing a leadership crisis. From Abuja to London and Washington, I’d shake my head and think ‘why are we allowing the worst amongst us to lead, yet we complain of poor performance?’. What I’ve since found out, through my little understanding of how we got to where we […]
It is official, Nigeria’s largest virtual anti-drugs conversation is going to be over the top and we are looking at our clocks! Now, we know where and when this weekend’s drama will begin. Who’s ready with their phones? What’s the full gist? MTN Nigeria has partnered with premium entertainment channel, MTV Base Africa; number one […]
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ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) today announced that Monde Twala, Senior Vice President of ViacomCBS Networks Africa, Editorial and General Manager, has also been appointed Peer Lead for BET International. Twala will work closely with Kerry Taylor, Executive Vice President of VCNI’s Entertainment & Youth brands, and the larger international division to guide editorial direction and […]
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CEO and Chief Creative Officer of leading advertising agency, X3M Ideas, Steve Babaeko, announced on Thursday his intention to run for president of the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN) with a revolutionary manifesto hinged on world class positioning and women empowerment. Babaeko, who is currently the Vice President of the Association, confirmed his […]
MTN Nigeria is partnering with music channel, MTV Base; Netng; Business Day and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), to host a no-holds-barred virtual conversation about substance abuse among Nigerian youths. The virtual event tagged the Drug Convos holds on Friday, June 26, 2020, to commemorate the International Day Against Drug Abuse and […]
Telecoms company, MTN Nigeria Plc has partnered with Lagos State Government and Softcom; a tech company dedicated to connecting people and business through meaningful innovation to launch a new initiative – HelpNow, to support Lagos residents in need due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic via a platform set up to pair donors with […]
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“In this Together” – The Coca-Cola System and The Coca-Cola Foundation commit approximately USD 17m across Africa in response to COVID-19
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Helping those most vulnerable, preventing the spread of the virus and contributing to the recovery of local economies Across Africa and in partnership with NGOs, Coca-Cola in Africa, and its bottling partners (the “Coca-Cola System”) and The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF), have been deploying a range of resources, including capabilities, funds and products […]
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It has been over three months since Nigeria confirmed its first COVID-19 case. In the battle against a crisis such as this, a number of essential services are required. While health workers are easily recognised as essential services, there are other essential service providers who are easily ignored. On the list of overlooked essential service […]
You have seen it many times in movies and TV series – an actor snorts a line of ‘coke’, their eyes roll to the back of the head and they are out cold – dead. Sadly, even some of us have seen it happen! The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), reports that for […]
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DStv has emerged one of the most admired brands in Africa. The MultiChoice-owned video entertainment brand joins a number of other globally revered brands on Brand Africa’s list of top 100 most admired brands in Africa. This was revealed in a virtual event co-hosted by Brand Africa, represented by the Founder and Chairman, Thebe Ikalafeng, […]