Kwesé Iflix Partners With Airtel to Launch World-Class Mobile Video Service in Nigeria

Kwesé iflix, a joint venture between Econet Media, Africa’s leading pan-regional media company and iflix, the leading entertainment service for emerging markets, has announced the launch of its premier digital entertainment platform in Nigeria, in partnership with industry leader Airtel.

Decade Old Story Wins GTBank’s Dusty Manuscript Contest

A manuscript written almost ten years ago has been selected as the winner of the Dusty Manuscript Contest; a Prize organized for budding Nigerian writers. Written by Kukogho Iruesiri Samson, the winning manuscript, titled Devil's Pawn clinched the top prize ahead of The Orchid Protocol by Onoche Emeka Onyekwena and The Other Side of Truth by Nneoma Anieto, which came first and second runner-up respectively.

Ogun, Rivers Top Qualifiers’ Chart For 2018 Cowbellpedia Exam Results

With 15 candidates in the second stage, Ogun State excelled in the 2018 Cowbellpedia Qualifying Examination conducted by the National Examination Council (NECO). Following closely was Rivers State with 10 candidates while Osun State and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja had five candidates each

African Energy Forum: Hogan Lovells launches in-depth review of African renewable energy

Global law firm Hogan Lovells today published a new report, “Africa and Renewables: Wholesale Change or Short term surge?” which launches at the African Energy Forum in Mauritius.

Compiled with input from the firm’s partners and many of its clients, spanning infrastructure, energy, finance, and private equity, the report highlights the challenges posed by producing and accessing renewable energy in Africa, and how these can be overcome to achieve potential and scale.

Entry Guidelines, Deadline For 2018 Maltina Teacher of the Year Announced

The search for the 2018 Maltina Teacher of the Year has kicked off with a call on teachers across the country to avail themselves of the opportunity presented by the initiative.

L-R: Mr Felix Udochukwu Ariguzo, 2017 Maltina Teacher of the Year; Mr. Kufre Ekanem, Corporate Affairs Adviser, Nigerian Breweries Plc and  Dr. Saadatu Saidu, Permanent Secretary, Kano State Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation at the flag-off of 2018 Maltina Teacher of the Year in Lagos recently.

Corporate Affairs Adviser of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Kufre Ekanem explained that entries for the 2018 Maltina Teacher of the Year which opened on Friday, May 25, 2018 will close on July 2, 2018.

2018 World Choir Games Set to hold in July in South Africa

Sun International, premium luxury hotels and resorts brand has partnered the City of Tshwane to create awesome travel experiences for West Africa travellers to the forthcoming World Choir Games scheduled to take place in the City of Tshwane from 4th to 14th July this year.

Africa's economic growth on the rise, despite debt increase

The report, commissioned by ICAEW and produced by partner and forecaster Oxford Economics, provides a snapshot of the region's economic performance. The regions include: East Africa, Southern Africa, Central and West Africa and Franc Zone.

According to the report; East Africa's GDP growth is mainly thanks to Ethiopia whose real GDP growth of 8.1%, is forecast to result from continued public investment. The same kind of capital spending in Egypt, made possible by compliance with reforms proposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will boost growth to 5.0%, making this the key driver behind the 3.9% growth in North Africa's GDP this year.

EFInA Highlights Significant Fintech Opportunities in Nigeria

Extending conversation on the promotion of financial inclusion in Nigeria, Enhancing Financial Innovation and Access (EFInA) a financial development organization funded by DFID and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation recently organized a FinTech Breakfast forum in Lagos.

L-R: Oladimeji Taiwo; the special assistant to Chairman of Nigerian Electronic Fraud Forum at CBN, Hamad Kamal; Head of Trade and Investment  Uk Trade, Topsy Kola-Oyeneyin; Associate Principal, Mckinsey & Company, Segun Akerele; EFInA Board Chairman and Tunde Kehinde; Co-founder; Lidya, Ernest Obi; Flutterwave and Funmi Adesida; EFInA COO at the EFInA Inaugural FinTech Breakfast Forum in Lagos. 

Through its Innovation Fund, EFInA targets the economically deprived population.Launched in 2009, the fund shares risks with Financial Service Providers (FSPs) by providing grant subsidies through the Technical Assistance Grant and the Innovation Grant tothe amountof $250,000 and $2,000,000 respectively. The focus areas include agent networks, electronic payment, financial inclusive products and services especially across Northern Nigeria, women and financial literacy projects.

Moroni becomes the new destination of Turkish Airlines in Africa

Turkish Airlines, flying to the most countries in the world, has added Moroni, the biggest city and the capital of Comoros Union, to its network.  Moroni flights will be operated three times per week and it will be in connection with Seychelles flights.

MIPAD Unveils Media & Culture Class of 2018 Finalists

The executive team, honorees and partners of the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD), will unveil the 3rd category (Media & Culture) of the MIPAD global 100 Class of 2018 on June 23rd, recognising excellence in people of African descent from over 50 countries worldwide.

Airtel Restores Hope for Family of Five in Second Episode of ATL 4

The second episode of Airtel Touching Lives (ATL) Season 4, which aired last Sunday, June 17, documented how Airtel literally touched the lives of the Olanrewaju Komolafe family; a family of five, battling with a streak of unending tragedies.

Summer Travelers on Emirates to Enjoy Complimentary Ice Cream

Are you travelling from or through Dubai this summer? If yes, then you can now enjoy a refreshing Emirates' complimentary ice cream at Dubai International Airport. Ice cream cups will be given out at the Terminal 3 departure and transit areas from 15 June to 31 August for customers travelling from or through Dubai.

FIFA signs first African sponsor for 2018 World Cup

Egyptian government have filled the first of four African slots in FIFA's program for third-tier commercial deals with "Egypt - Experience & Invest" deal, just few hours to the kick-off of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Tourism Minister, Rania Al-Mashat and-Minister of Investment & International Cooperation, Sahar Nasr during the announcement of the sponsorship deal 

The North African country is now an official regional supporter of the game which begins today Thursday, June 14, 2018.

Fifa likely to beat profit target with Russia World Cup

The 2018 World Cup has cost Russia billions of dollars to stage and will make Fifa, football's world governing body, hundreds of millions in profit.

Aiteo Sponsors Hit Theme Song for Nigeria’s 2018 World Cup Campaign

...Pledge to donate $50,000 to the team ‘for every unreturned goal’ scored at the Mundial

Aiteo Group, the Official Optimum Partner of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), last Saturday premiered to industry applause, an official theme song to mentally boost the Super Eagles of Nigeria to go for glory at the Russia 2018 World Cup. This is also as they pledged to donate $50,000 to the team ‘for every unreturned goal’ scored at the Mundial.