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- 10 Sept 2013
Jumia, iROKO TV Partner for Online Nollywood DVD Sale
Jumia, Africa Internet Holding’s number one online ecommerce site has partnered with iROKO TV, making it possible for Nigerians to purchase movies online. iROKO TV earlier announced their expansion…
- 19 Oct 2021
Iroko TV to Shop for $150m Capital from LSE
IROKO TV, film-streaming service, is currently planning to raise $150 million fresh capital from the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The film streaming service TV is also seeking to list on the LSE’s…
- 4 Sept 2020
Lagos Defies Court Order, Slams 5% Tax on Netflix, Iroko TV, Others
Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board (LSFVB), the LSFVCB has written letters to several platforms, including Netflix and Iroko TV demanding the payment of five per cent tax. This is despite a…
- 7 Sept 2020
Broadcast Code: NBC Should Clear Ambiguity, Iroko TV Boss
Jason Njoku, chief executive officer, IrokoTV, has called on the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to clear ambiguities in the new National Broadcasting Code by holding a broader stakeholder…
- 13 Apr 2015
IROKOtv, StarTimes Ink Exclusive Channel Deal
IROKOtv and StarTimes will today sign an exclusive deal at MIPTV, France,, for two brand new linear TV channels, IROKO Play and IROKO Plus, on the leading African pay TV platform. Available across 14…
- 20 Apr 2015
Startimes Introduces New Channels to Boost Digital TV Access
StarTimes has introduced additional channels to its television bouquet, designed to further enrich its content, and enhance access for the delight of television viewers. This was highlighted when the…
- 16 Jul 2019
French Media Giant Acquires Nigeria’s ROK Studios
Canal+ Group, French media giant, has acquired Nigerian production studio, ROK film studios from VOD company IROKO TV, as part of the French company’s plan to strengthen its position in Africa's…
- 11 Feb 2021
iROKOtv to be Listed on London Stock Exchange
IROKO TV, film-streaming service, is seeking to be listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) Alternative Investment Market within the next year, according to Jason Njoku, CEO of the company. Jason…
- 14 Apr 2022
Fintech Leaders React to Flutterwave Allegations
Flutterwave, one of Africa’s largest unicorns, has been under fire on social media since allegations of insider trading, sexual harassment and perjury hit the Nigerian payment infrastructure…
- 27 Nov 2013
Ibaka TV set to Launch Nigeria’s first Plug & Play Internet TV
Nigeria’s online television channel, Ibaka TV has expressed its readiness to debut plug and play internet TV in Nigeria. In an exclusive chat, Ola Ajibola, the company’s head of creative and digital…
- 30 Sept 2020
Netflix Moves Against Showmax with Cheaper Mobile only Subscription
Netflix Inc, American Technology and Media service giant, has concluded plans to introduce cheaper, mobile-only subscription in Nigeria and the rest of Africa in order to strengthen its presence in…
- 15 Jan 2016
Why Nigerians Should be Excited about Netflix
On January 6th, Netflix announced that its service can now be accessed in 130 countries except China. This expansion has long been expected by movie lovers as its service was restricted to the United…
- 19 May 2016
Rise Networks Founder to Speak, Mentor Innovators at Oxford Africa Conf
Toyosi Akerele – Ogunsiji, multi-dimensional Social Entrepreneur & Founder of Rise Networks, will at the weekend engage academics, thought leaders and students in a discussion on “Business and…
- 26 Sept 2015
Jack, NITDA DG @DemoAfrica2015 Lauds Techpreneurs
Peter Jack, director-general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) said that Agency is delighted by the resilience of African technology entrepreneurs (techpreneurs) to support…
- 30 Aug 2016
FG Flags off Google Digital Training for Youth
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday expressed optimistic that Nigeria can overtake India in the market for technology and innovation talent. He made the remark during flag-off ceremony of Google…
- 14 Sept 2017
Jessica Hope Advises Nigerian Startups ‘Focus On One Thing You’re Good At’
The Nigerian tech ecosystem is getting more interesting by the day, with local and international tech experts, exploring ways of staying relevant in the industry. I recently came across Jessica Hope,…
- 1 Sept 2015
Microsoft Promotes Africa’s Innovators through DEMO Africa 2015
Microsoft, under the 4Afrika Initiative, has confirmed its support for the upcoming DEMO Africa event in Lagos, Nigeria. This is the fourth time that the software giant has pledged support to the…
- 14 Aug 2015
Ampion Venture Bus West Africa Winner to Pitch at DEMO Africa 2015
The winner of Ampion West African Venture bus challenge would pitch at the DEMO Africa 2015 edition, having previously partnered with DEMO Africa in 2014. The Ampion bus will move across West Africa…
- 22 Jul 2015
DEMO Africa Names Top 30 Tech Participating Start-ups
DEMO Africa on Tuesday released a list of the thirty technology start-ups from across Africa that will pitch at the 2015 edition of the DEMO Africa event. Last year’s giant, Nigeria, tops the list…
- 3 Mar 2015
Carmudi MD, Others Make 100 Technology Change-Makers in Nigeria
Christian Keller, managing director, Carmudi Nigeria and other guests highlighted the importance of mobile application to small businesses during Social Media Week Lagos, held last week. This year’s…
- 26 May 2017
Is Content Really King?
The increase in adoption OTT players have gained and the consequent dilemma it’s wrapping around operators who now have to grapple with the concern of who owns and influences the consumer. This also…
- 13 Oct 2016
Nuvu: Ericsson Signs Major Content Deals
Ericsson on Thursday announced the signing of deals with leading content distributors for its subscription video on demand (VOD) service, Nuvu. Through the deals, Ericsson has acquired more than…
- 13 Sept 2014
Top Business Minds Confirm DEMO Africa 2014 Attendance
A sneak preview into DEMO-Africa’s list of expected guests has revealed the names of some of the most influential business and technology personalities. The list features Mr. Tony Elumelu, chairman…
- 10 May 2020
COVID-19: IROKO Places 28% of Nigerian Staff on Unpaid Leave
IROKO, Nigerian video-on-demand (VoD) company has placed 28 percent of its team members on unpaid leave as it aims to minimise losses during the COVID-19 crisis. According to disrupt-africa.com…
- 28 Nov 2013
Panasonic Launches iROKOtv Smart VIERA App
Panasonic, a Japanese multinational electronics corporation based in Kadoma, Osaka, Japan with established present in Nigeria has launched an app dedicated to iROKOtv. iROKOtv is a web platform that…
- 14 Aug 2016
Funke Akindele Bonds with Irokoworld Fans on StarTimes
Popular movie actress and iROKOWORLD TV ambassador, Funke Akindele aka Jenifa just concluded a 3-day tour across StarTimes business offices in Lagos where she met with scores of teeming fans and…
- 6 Apr 2017
Minister Commends Nigerian TV, Film Content Producers
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister of Information and Culture, on Wednesday hailed Nigerian TV and film content producers for their impressive work in deepening the industry, but challenged them to do…
- 20 Oct 2016
ROK Studio to Launch Series on DStv Channel 168
ROK, the award-winning Nigerian film studio and entertainment brand, will launch across Africa on the DStv platform on 1 November 2016. The Lagos-based film studio, renowned for its original TV…
- 3 Dec 2017
StarTimes Slashes Prices of Antenna, Decoder
StarTimes Pay TV company, has announced a price reduction on its Digital terrestrial television DTT Antenna and Standard definition, SD decoder respectively. Speaking on the price reduction,…
- 9 Mar 2016
iROKOPlus Rebrands as irokoWorld on StarTimes, Unveils Funke As Ambassador
As part of plans to reposition for ever improved Nollywood entertainment for subscribers, premium Nollywood television channel on StarTimes Pay TV, irokoPlus has been officially relaunched as…