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- 17 Jul 2026
FG Moves to Crack Down on Crypto Fraud with Virtual Assets Executive Order
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, introducing a coordinated framework to regulate Nigeria’s fast-growing virtual assets sector,…
- 1 Feb 2023
Wakanow Appoints Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi as New Group VP, Marketing
Wakanow, Africa's leading travel tech company, has announced media executive, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, a former broadcaster and media executive, as its new Group Vice President, Marketing. Effective…
- 7 Jun 2010
Sam Rogers Named CNN Multichoice African Journalist 2010
Sam Rogers, from South Africa, has been awarded the top prize at this year’s CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2010 Awards Ceremony. Sam Rogers, Executive Producer of Factuals –…
- 17 Aug 2020
AFRIMA Seeks Covid-19 Palliatives for African artistes, Culture Industry Stakeholders
International Congress of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has lent its voice to the advocacy for COVID-19 palliative measures for artistes and other practitioners in the music, culture and…
- 5 May 2023
AFRIMA Demands Justice For Slain AKA; Urges Governments In Africa To Protect Music Stars
The International Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), has implored governments of African countries to arrest the growing cases of violent deaths against music stars on the continent…
- 18 Jun 2017
Experts Seek Act to Back EO on Indigenous IT Services
Software developers have asked the federal government to back the presidential executive order (EO) on patronage of indigenous information technology services by government agencies with an Act of…
- 19 May 2017
FG’s New Order Guarantees 40% Local Content in Public Procurement
Nigeria’s Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has signed an Executive Order (EO) to support local content in public procurement by the Federal Government. Based on the New Order, all…
- 20 Mar 2018
Minister Inaugurates Technology Orientation Centre In FCT
Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, the Minister of Science and Technology, says science and technology is the key that will enable Nigerians to become the true masters of their own destinies. Onu said this on Tuesday…
- 13 Sept 2019
Falz, Sarkodie & Nasty C Make History As First African Nominees At BET Hip Hop Awards 2019
BET International has announced the launch of a new category to honour artists from around the world during the BET “Hip Hop Awards” 2019. Artists from Africa, Europe and Canada will compete for the…
- 23 Mar 2023
Newmark Group becomes member of PRGN
Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) has granted The Newmark Group, a Pan African Public Relations and Communications agency, full membership in order to improve its capabilities to serve customers…
- 29 Sept 2016
Ben 10 Makes African Debut Next Month on Cartoon Network Ahead of U.S
The quirky team behind the new revitalised Ben 10 phenomenon finally reveal what viewers can expect to see on DStv, channel 301 this October. This October, on the 10th, Africa can look forward to…
- 11 Dec 2023
NCC leads stakeholders to 2023 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue
Telecommunications regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is leading the industry in mopping up support for the 2023 edition of the ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue scheduled at the…
- 2 Feb 2016
Elumelu Urges US Congress to Pass the Electrify Africa Act
Tony Elumelu, chairman, Heirs Holdings and Founder Tony Elumelu Foundation has called on the United States Congress to pass the ‘Electrify Africa Act’ stating that the passage in to law would make a…
- 14 May 2012
Nigerian Software Now Globally Acceptable
The lingering issue of Nigerian software are not of quality has, ostensibly, been laid to rest, thanks to the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON), that recently bagged…
- 1 Jun 2021
BHM Celebrates Nigerian Advertising Icon Steve Babaeko @ 50
BlackHouse Media (BHM), has congratulated Steve Babaeko, founder and CEO of X3M Group, on the occasion of his 50th birthday. Steve Babaeko, Founder and CEO of X3M Group A world-renowned expert on…
- 26 Feb 2018
MTV Shuga Season 6 Launches in Africa with Lagos Premiere
MTV Shuga a multi-award winning drama has premiered its Season 6, tagged “MTV Shuga Naija” at FilmHouse IMAX Cinema, Lekki, featuring a stellar cast and a powerful story. Season 6 promises…
- 13 Dec 2017
BET to Broadcast 2017 MOBO Awards Highlights in Africa
BET has announced that they will air a one-hour highlights show of the prestigious 22nd annual MOBO Awards. The world-renowned awards show celebrating the best in urban music, will broadcast…
- 9 Dec 2021
NCC Shines @2021 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue, Bags Telecom E-Waste Regulator Award
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has bagged the 2021 ITREALMS Telecom E-Waste Regulator Award. From left: Publisher/Editor Newsmart, Ms. Rose Moses; President, Guild of Corporate Online…
- 28 Oct 2013
Na’Abba, Others Make Ministerial List
President Goodluck Jonathan is set to send fresh list of ministerial nominees to the Senate for screening and clearance. The nominees are to fill the 10 vacant slots in the 42-member Federal…
- 23 Jun 2025
Mastercard Drops Afrobeat and Amapiano Anthems to Power Youth Culture Across Africa
Mastercard amplifies its iconic sonic brand across Africa with the launch of two localized sonic anthems, “Wami" in the Afrobeat genre and "Amazwe" in the Amapiano genre. Featuring Nigerian star,…
- 1 Mar 2021
FG Directs FIRS to Remit NASENI Statutory Cash to Boost Technology
The Presidency has directed the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), to remit the statutory deductions accruable to the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). This is…
- 16 May 2024
President Bola Tinubu Commissions Seplat Energy’s ANOH Gas Processing Plant
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the Seplat Energy ANOH Gas Processing Plant, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria's energy…
- 19 Jun 2015
Fresh Crisis in APC over Key Posts in Senate
The sharing of principal offices in the Senate appears to be creating a fresh crisis in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to the Punch, the principal offices are the Senate…
- 10 Nov 2009
CNN, MultiChoice Launch African Journalist Awards 2010
CNN International and MultiChoice this week officially launched the CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2010 Awards, which winners will be announced at a gala ceremony to be held in Kampala, Uganda in…
- 28 Jan 2020
MTN Group @ Visit to Buhari Pledges Additional $1.6Bn to Nigerian Operations
MTN Group said it will commit the sum of $1.6 billion from its operations in Nigeria to strengthen its network and systems in the country. Mr Mcebisi Jonas, chairman, MTN Group, stated this after he…
- 26 Feb 2013
Bell Helicopter’s 429 Certification Gets NCAA Validation
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has validated the Bell 429 of Bell Helicopter for operation in Nigeria and endorsed the Bell 429 gross weight increase to 3402 kg (7,500 lbs.). Nigeria is the…
- 15 Jul 2019
Dr. Oyedokun, Nigerian Appointed Chair GFVC Federation of Africa
Dr. Oyedokun Ayodeji Oyewole, a Nigerian, has been appointed as Chairperson for Global Fashion Value Chain (GFVC) Federation of Africa and will preside over all African countries working groups.…
- 5 Dec 2023
AT&T Selects Ericsson over Nokia for $14B Open RAN Contract
AT&T has awarded a five-year contract to Ericsson, involving an investment of nearly $14bn to expedite the commercial scale deployment of an open radio access network (Open RAN) in the US.…
- 9 Apr 2024
Nigeria to Get Oil-Backed $1Bn Afreximbank Loan in May
Nigeria is set to receive $1.05 billion from a syndicated loan backed by oil by the end of May to help revive its economy and boost the supply of hard currency on the local foreign exchange market.…
- 27 Aug 2025
Imo State Hosts ESPN Star Chiney Ogwumike, Unveils Foundation for Girls in Sports
The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, on Monday, warmly received Imo-born American basketball player and ESPN host, Chiney Ogwumike, who visited the State to launch her foundation dedicated…