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- 6 Jun 2022
Meet the 20 Participants Selected for the Maiden Cohort of Pan-Atlantic University & MTN Media Innovation Programme
The School of Media and Communication (SMC), Pan-Atlantic University has announced the 22 media practitioners selected for the first edition of the MTN Media Innovation Programme. Group Photograph of…
- 18 Dec 2025
MTN Graduates 20 Fellows, Expands Media Innovation Programme
MTN Nigeria, in partnership with Pan-Atlantic University (PAU), marked a significant milestone in advancing Africa’s media landscape with the graduation of 20 Fellows from the MTN Media Innovation…
- 25 Sept 2025
MTN Media Innovation Programme Fellows Chart the Future of African Media in South Africa
MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) Fellows, Cohort 4 have just concluded a week-long study trip to South Africa, exploring how media, diplomacy, and innovation intersect in shaping Africa’s…
- 26 May 2025
MTN Nigeria, Pan-Atlantic University Kick Off Fourth Cohort of Media Innovation Programme
MTN Nigeria, in partnership with the School of Media and Communication, Pan Atlantic University, has announced the fourth cohort of the Media Innovation Programme (MIP), welcoming 20 outstanding…
- 11 Oct 2013
Etisalat Unveils Panel for Pan-African Prize for Innovation
Etisalat, Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company, recently unveiled the judging panel for the second edition of its ‘Pan-African Prize for Innovation at a private dinner reception held…
- 24 Apr 2025
ALX Nigeria Launches 2025 Ventures Incubator, Premieres Pan-African “Do Hard Things” Finale
ALX Nigeria is once again proving that when African talent meets the right opportunity, magic happens. In a celebration of innovation, grit, and ambition, ALX officially launched its 2025 Ventures…
- 20 Jun 2018
Kwesé Poised to Change African Narrative Through Innovative Content
Econet Media's Pan-African broadcast network, Kwesé, is establishing new ways of delivering broadcasting services in a manner that will transform and change the African narrative. Mr. Zachary…
- 5 Aug 2026
Extremist Groups Are Using Social Media to Recruit African Youth, New Report Warns
Pan-African digital rights organisation Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has warned that violent extremist groups are increasingly exploiting digital platforms to recruit, radicalise and manipulate young…
- 17 Sept 2022
MTN-MIP Fellows Begin Study-Trip to University of Witwatersrand, South Africa
After four months of intensive training at the School of Media and Communications (SMC) and Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University (PAU), the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) Fellows have…
- 12 Nov 2018
Kwese iflix Leads Digital Entertainment Revolution in Africa
Econet Media’s Pan-African broadcast network, Kwesé, has announced that it will grant loyal Kwesé TV subscribers complimentary access to Kwesé iflix for 12 months, aimed towards rewarding its loyal…
- 27 Feb 2023
MultiChoice Africa Accelerator Programme set to boost prosperity of African SMME
At a time when unemployment challenges and economic instability are high, small and medium-sized businesses (SMMEs) are proving to be the engines of economic growth and job creation throughout the…
- 26 Jan 2016
EchoVC Tips Innovation Fund as Disruptive Strategy For Job Creation
EchoVC Pan-African Investments Nigeria Limited, has advocated for the Federal Government to consider injecting more innovation funds in the ICT‎ as catalysts for job creation, economic recovery…
- 24 May 2022
Collab to Launch 5G Mokki Tech Spaces in Africa
The recently launched Boris Bison Youth Empowerment Business Incubator (‘BB Incubator’) in Douala, Cameroon, together with pan-African video game publishing company Ludique Works and Finnish tech…
- 10 May 2026
PIN Records 3.07Bn Media Reach, Expands Digital Rights Impact Across Africa in 2025
Paradigm Initiative (PIN), a pan-African organisation focused on digital rights and inclusion, has released its 2025 Annual Impact Report, highlighting major achievements across Africa and other…
- 23 Jan 2023
Akintunde-Johnson Calls for Better Data Storytelling in PR and Communications Practice in PRCA Report
Iretomiwa Akintunde-Johnson, Lead PR & Communications Adviser at ID Africa - a pan-African communications advisory firm - has called on public relations professionals to improve their data…
- 19 Jun 2024
Newmark Group Scoops Two Awards @ SABRE Awards 2024
Newmark Group, a Pan-African strategic communications and brand positioning firm, has secured two prestigious awards at the 2024 SABRE Awards ceremony, held recently in Côte d’Ivoire. The accolades…
- 9 May 2025
MTN Group Strengthens Nigeria-South Africa Economic Ties Amid Africa’s Transformation
As Africa stands at the point of a profound transformation, the imperative for greater intra-continental cooperation has never been clearer. The path to shared prosperity depends not on the progress…
- 11 May 2025
MTN Commits $10Bn to Nigeria’s Digital Infrastructure
MTN has said since 2001, it has committed over $10 billion into deepening Nigeria’s digital infrastructure, enhancing widespread connectivity and financial inclusion. Despite economic headwinds, the…
- Telecom4 Sept 2026
Africa’s Next Chapter: Allison Worldwide, BHM to Host 2026 Africa Breakfast Conversations at UNGA81
As U.S.–Africa trade and investment relations evolve, Allison Worldwide, a global integrated marketing and communications agency, and BHM, a leading African media and communications company, have announced their fourth UNGA event and the latest edition of the Africa Breakfast Conversations (ABC), a high-level, invite-only gathering taking place during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) in New York City.
- 27 Sept 2019
Nigeria's CcHUB Acquires iHub of Kenya
Co-creation Hub (CcHUB), the leading technology innovation centre in Nigeria, has acquired Kenya’s iHub for an undisclosed fee. The deal will see iHub’s team become part of CcHUB’s wider central…
- 24 Aug 2020
Ecobank Group Announces 2020 Winners of Fintech Challenge
Ecobank Group has announced the winners of its Ecobank Fintech Challenge after an exciting virtual event streamed live from Accra Ghana. Nokwary, Ukheshe and Growth Factor wowed the jury to…
- 9 Mar 2017
Kwesé TV Brings ESPN Back to Africa, Launches Exclusive New Sports Channel
Econet Media’s Kwesé Sports and ESPN on Wednesday launched the exclusive ESPN channel on the Kwesé TV bouquet. The collaboration with Africa’s emerging home of premium sports marks the much…
- 19 Jan 2021
UBA’s LEO: Celebrating 3 Years of Revolutionised Banking Services
Technology has been a veritable gift to mankind, and over the years, it has been responsible for creating amazingly useful resources which put all the information individuals need at their…
- 12 Sept 2024
Four Nigerian Start-ups Selected for NBA Africa Startup Accelerator’ Demo Day
NBA Africa has unveiled the list of ten startup companies from seven African countries selected for the Demo Day at the NBA headquarters in New York City on Wednesday, Sept. 25 as part of…