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- 27 Dec 2015
Cc-Hub Discloses Plans for BBC News Labs 2016
‎BBC Connected Studio, the World Service and BBC News Labs are holding a collaborative ideas workshop in Lagos on 18 January 2016 in partnership with Co-Creation Hub. ‎ The aim of the event,…
- 25 Jun 2020
BBC World Service Partners MTN to Curb Spread of Fake News
BBC World Service has partnered with MTN Nigeria to deliver BBC News Minute bulletins which will be free of charge to subscribers of the MyMTN App in English, Hausa, Igbo, Pidgin and Yoruba. This is…
- 5 Jul 2013
BBC World News ‘Rendezvous with Badawi’ Showcases Africa
Africa is drawing the world’s attention like never before. President Obama has just made his second visit and the new Chinese President, Xi Jinping, toured Tanzania, South Africa and the…
- 11 Jun 2012
BBC Focuses On Africa
After its first broadcast to Africa more than 80 years ago, BBC has announced its first-ever dedicated daily TV news programme in English for African audiences. The new programme, BBC Focus on…
- 24 Feb 2019
BBC World Service English Launches New app for Low Cost News Access
BBC World Service English has launched a brand new app to help people access news and radio programmes in areas where mobile data is expensive or internet coverage is limited. Developed by BBC…
- 27 Jun 2012
Lerato Mbele to Present New BBC Radio Show for African Audiences
The BBC has announced today that it is to launch a new flagship radio programme Newsday on the BBC World Service aimed largely at the breakfast audience in Africa. Lerato Mbele, previously a star of…
- 6 Dec 2017
YouTube Rewind Trends: What was created, watched & Shared in 2017
By peter oluka YouTube has released its annual Rewind lists, showcasing the moments that captured the attention of Nigerians and YouTube users around the globe this year. The top 10 videos (excluding…
- 4 Feb 2013
ARISE NEWS Debuts with Solid African Footprint
ARISE NEWS, an international TV news operation will ‘soft launch’ today to join the likes of Aljazeera and BBC in providing 24-hour international TV news coverage. Operating from main news…
- 9 Dec 2016
BBC to Simulcast African Footballer of the Year Live on DStv
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Brit will simulcast the live announcement of African Footballer of the Year from BBC World News for the first time on Monday, 12 December 2016 at 6:30pm.‎…
- 28 Jun 2021
Jack Dorsey: Unpicking Twitter Boss's Passion for Nigeria
By Nduka Orjinmo - BBC News Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is no stranger to controversy but in Nigeria he has become embroiled in the battle between the country's tech-savvy youths and a ruling class that…
- 31 Jan 2013
StarTimes Unveils New M50 Mobile TV Phone
StarTimes, one of the leading pay digital TV providers in Nigeria, has unveiled StarTimes M50 Mobile TV Phone and the launch of its free door-to-door service, as part of the activities put in place…
- 4 Dec 2013
StarTimes Launches Android Mobile TV Phone
StarTimes, the only licensed Digital Terrestrial Television and multiple Award winners for best Digital Pay TV Provider in Nigeria is living to its Vision of providing every family with total…
- 18 Apr 2016
Over 20 NEW Channels to Launch on ‘DStv Now’
DStv Now, the online service that brings you all the shows you want to watch and when you want to watch them, has been made it even bigger and better with the addition of over 20 new channels. This…
- 17 Jul 2012
BBC Launches Olympics App for Smartphones
The BBC has launched a London 2012 Olympics app for Android and iOS smartphones. The app will provide up to 24 streams of live coverage, detailed schedule and results pages, and daily news stories.…
- 7 Feb 2015
Nigeria, Others Drive BBC.Com Users to 100m Mark
New figures* show that BBC.com, the BBC’s international website, has started 2015 on an all-time high. More than 101 million unique browsers used the website and news app globally during the…
- 20 May 2017
FG Paid Boko Haram Bombers 2m Euros, BBC Source
Federal government allegedly paid two million Euros to secure the release of the 82 Chibok girls, according to a news story posted by British Broadcasting Service (BBC) on its website last night.…
- 9 Jan 2019
Nigerian May Cause World War III with Fake News- Soyinka
Prof Wole Soyinka, noble laureate, said Wednesday, that World War III may be caused by Nigerian with fake news and called for efforts to curb it. Soyinka was speaking at a conference on fake…
- 20 Mar 2015
Elections Coverage: Foreign Journalists Claim FG Reluctant to Issue Visas
Nigeria’s general elections will be held next week, but scores of foreign journalists have yet to receive their entry visas to cover the March 28 contest that will determine who rules the West…
- 29 Nov 2018
StarTimes Launches New Brand “StarTimes ON” for OTT Business
Africa’s leading digital TV operator StarTimes launched a new brand for its OTT business, StarTimes ON, Africa's No.1 online video streaming service, dedicated to providing ultimate entertainment and…
- 5 Dec 2019
Emanuella, Aiyetoro and UEFA most watched on YouTube by Nigerians in 2019
YouTube has released YouTube Rewind, which celebrates the biggest moments on YouTube from 2019. The top trending videos in Nigeria for 2019 reflect the nation’s love of sport and entertainment. The…
- 15 Aug 2014
StarTimes’ StarSat Begins Operation
StarTimes has launched it new digital television service StarSat, a digital satellite TV brand, offering a multitude of channels available in simple package choices for subscribers. As Nigeria…
- 7 Feb 2015
More Winners Emerge In StarTimes Jolly Promo
Subscribers, who emerged winners in the second draw of the StarTimes Christmas promo were on Thursday presented with prizes at the StarTimes Iju Ishaga office, Lagos. Some of the winners, who…
- 7 Feb 2013
BBC Sport Launches Free International iPhone, iPod Touch App
BBC Sport has released a free mobile application for iPhone and iPod touch devices for international users. The customisable app provides football transfer news, along with live text coverage of many…
- 3 Nov 2008
DStv Covers the U.S Presidential Elections
Now, after more than 18 months of debates, speeches, primaries and political rallies, the U.S. presidential campaign trail culminates on November 4. CNN and BBC World will be right there to bring…
- 26 Mar 2015
DStv/GOtv Nigeria Election Updates Showing in Over 10 Channels
As Nigerians prepare to exercise their right to vote during the upcoming elections, MultiChoice assures its subscribers that they can stay connected to the election updates through over 10 local and…
- 16 Feb 2020
Angelina Jolie Partners With Microsoft to Launch Children’s News Show
Angelina Jolie is lending her star power to a new show that aims to inform children about what’s going on in the world, and provide the necessary facts for them to form their own opinions about…
- 31 Aug 2009
Skye Bank Sponsors BBC Africa Business Report
Skye Bank sponsors the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Africa Business Report, a show featuring the triumphs and challenges of business concerns in Africa. The monthly programme will capture…
- 16 Feb 2009
Weekend Sunrise Thrills Viewers on Channels TV
Weekend Sunrise, dripping with entertainment and information, is a highly interactive breakfast magazine programme, which provides information and enlightenment basically on top issues in local and…
- 15 Sept 2010
Nigeria, Africa’s Largest Online Audience --Idaresit
Abasiama Idaresit, managing director, Wild Fusion, a Lagos based digital media company has disclosed that Nigeria is the largest online audience on the African Continent and the 10th largest in the…
- 22 Jul 2016
Minister Visits BBC HQ, Seeks BBC/FRCN Partnership
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister of Information and Culture, has stressed the need for a robust partnership between the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and the Federal Radio Corporation of…