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 […]
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Lere Awokoya to Drive Growth and Customer Engagement as Jumia Nigeria’s Chief Marketing Officer
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May
May
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 […]
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May
May
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 […]
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MoMo PSB to Invest in Financial Education, Mobile Financing, to Drive Financial Inclusion
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May
May
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 […]
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. […]
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Honeywell Group’s CFO, Kemi Adeoye, Appointed as Ikeja Hotels Plc Non-Executive Director
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May
May
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 […]
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Study Shows Over 47% of Africans in the UK Feel Worse Off Due to Cost of Living Crisis
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May
May
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 […]
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Companies That Fail on Corporate Governance are Viewed as High-Risk Investment Option, Yewande Giwa Says
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May
May
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 […]
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– Unveils new global platform for Africa’s creative and entertainment industry – Invite-only membership foundation to launch – Over 100 events in multiple cities across Africa, Europe, and America Organisers of NECLive, West Africa’s largest annual gathering of creative industry professionals, have announced the conception and introduction of a new multi-venue, global format […]
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Malaria is one of the most prevalent human infections worldwide. World Health Organisation (WHO) reveals that nearly half of the world’s population is at risk of malaria. The disease is mostly spread through the bites from female anopheles mosquitoes, blood transfusion and contaminated needles. Although preventable and curable, it can be termed a life-threatening disease. […]