MoMo PSB Partners MTN Foundation to Educate Female Entrepreneurs

MoMo PSB on Friday, May 19, 2023 organized a forum in partnership with MTN Foundation’s Y’ellopreneurs, at the Lagos Continental hotel Lagos. The forum had female business owners, MoMo agents and industry experts in attendance. It also included a fireside chat with MTN Foundation Executive Secretary, Odunayo Sanya, Group Chief Operating Officer RedSlate Group, Nkiru […]

MTN Foundation Announces 2023 Annual Scholarship for Undergraduates

The MTN Foundation has officially announced a call for applications for its annual undergraduate scholarship award. The award seeks to recognise and reward high-performing students in Nigerian public tertiary institutions. It targets two categories of students – undergraduates in Science and Technology-related courses and blind students in any field of study. According to Odunayo Sanya, […]

X3M Ideas Emerges as Biggest Winner at Pitcher Awards 2023, Winning 18 Awards Including Three Grand Prix

Team X3M at the Pitcher Awards

X3M Ideas, a creative advertising powerhouse, has emerged as the biggest winner at the Pitcher Awards 2023. With an impressive 19 of its 21 entries shortlisted, the agency won a total of 18 awards, including three Grand Prix and five Gold awards. The award ceremony, which took place on May 20th at the Muson Centre […]

Lere Awokoya to Drive Growth and Customer Engagement as Jumia Nigeria’s Chief Marketing Officer

Lere Awokoya, CMO Jumia Nigeria

Lere Awokoya, an experienced marketing expert, has been promoted to the position of Chief Marketing Officer at Jumia. Previously, Lere served as Head of Brand for the leading e-commerce platform, where he was responsible for the company’s brand strategy and execution.   In his new role, Lere will oversee all marketing activities across Jumia’s portfolio […]

ICYMI: Here’s The Full List Of Winners At The 2023 AMVCAs

The 2023 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) took place on May 20th, 2023. Held at the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites, the event celebrated the outstanding achievements and contributions of talented stars in the African film industry. With media presenter Ik Osakioduwa and South African celebrity and model, Zozibini Tunzi as […]

MoMo PSB to Invest in Financial Education, Mobile Financing, to Drive Financial Inclusion

The CEO of MoMo PSB, Eli Hini says that the mobile money operator will invest in financial education, mobile device financing and other financial solutions, to bridge the financial inclusion gap in Nigeria. He said this at the MoMo Stakeholder Forum, held to commemorate the first anniversary of the Payment Service Bank in Nigeria. The […]

Steve Ayorinde Launches Book Celebrating New Nigerian Cinema Tomorrow

Renowned Nigerian journalist, film critic, television host and former Commissioner for Tourism Arts & Culture in Lagos State, Mr Steve Ayorinde, is set to unveil his latest masterpiece, a book that celebrates the landmark achievements and outstanding practitioners in the Nigerian film industry, at an exclusive launch event in Lagos on Thursday, May 18, 2023. […]

Honeywell Group’s CFO, Kemi Adeoye, Appointed as Ikeja Hotels Plc Non-Executive Director

On Friday, May 12, 2023, leading Nigerian investment holding company, Honeywell Group (HGL) announced the appointment of Kemi Adeoye, its Chief Financial Officer, to the Board of Ikeja Hotel Plc as a non-executive director. Notice of the appointment was given to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and the appointment is due to be ratified by […]

Study Shows Over 47% of Africans in the UK Feel Worse Off Due to Cost of Living Crisis

Over 47% of African immigrants in the United Kingdom (UK) feel worse off than they did a year ago, according to a new report about the impact the cost of living crisis is having on the group.  Job security is the top financial concern for the African diaspora community in the UK, followed by paying […]

Companies That Fail on Corporate Governance are Viewed as High-Risk Investment Option, Yewande Giwa Says

The Head, Governance and Sustainability, Honeywell Group, Mrs. Yewande Giwa, who is responsible for implementing and managing the governance framework for the group, in a recent interview spoke on the implications of corporate governance on companies. See excerpts of the interview with Dike Onwuamaeze of Thisday below: What is your view about the state of […]