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Thursday, 6 May 2021

Animation films are the stars of the 8th edition of the NollywoodWeek film festival

The 8th edition of the NollywoodWeek film festival which will be launched online from May 6th to 9th is showcasing a record number of entries in the animation category. This year, NollywoodWeek, one of the leading forums for the discovery and distribution of high-quality productions from Nigeria has expanded to receive films from other African countries as well as the African Diaspora. Animation has made a stellar entrance into the festival according to festival director Nadira Shakur.

Mastercard New Payments Index: Consumer Appetite for Digital Payments Takes Off in Nigeria

...78% of consumers in Nigeria say digital payments methods help them save money

As the world went into pandemic lockdown in 2020, consumers shifted their spending habits to embrace contactless tap-and-go payments and online shopping. As stores closed and social distancing took hold, retailers worldwide moved their businesses online, embraced e-commerce and explored the potential of new ways to pay. More than a year later, research from Mastercard shows that the adoption of new payment technologies is rising, and consumer appetite for new, fast and flexible digital experiences continues to grow.

BON Hotels: Success Story of Hospitality Business Amidst COVID-19

Nigeria’s leading stakeholder in the hospitality business, the management of BON Hotels are obviously not resting on their oars to remodel, re-strategize, and expand their reach for efficiency and ultimately to meet the demands and satisfaction of their customers despite the worst hit of the deadly covid-19 pandemic which took a heavy toll on every aspect of human endeavours across the globe.

BIC, a world leader in Stationery, Lighters and Shavers, announced the launch of its continent-wide Art competition. The Stationery giant is searching for talented ball pen artists to submit their exceptional artwork for an opportunity to be named the Art Master of the Middle East and Africa.

Following the elevation of the Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, Mr Olusegun Ogunsanya to the position of CEO, Airtel Africa Plc; the telecom giant has the appointment of Mr C. Surendran to fill the role of the outgoing MD/CEO in Nigeria with effect from August 1, 2021.

An analysis of global electricity revealed that wind and solar showed resilient growth in 2020 despite the pandemic, forcing a record fall in global coal power. The Global Electricity Review published by energy think tank Ember analysed electricity data from every country in the world to give the first accurate view of the global electricity transition in 2020.

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit will launch in May Bybit Cloud Mining, a mining-as-a-service (MaaS) product that gives users instant access to ether (ETH) mining from as little as $100.

Facebook has invited community leaders from Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya to apply for the 2021 Facebook Community Accelerator Program — a program that offers participants training, mentorship and up to $50,000 USD in funds to invest in an initiative that extends their community’s positive impact.

Last year Twitter introduced Spaces: live audio conversations on Twitter. Since then, the tech giant has been building and testing with a limited group and have found that hearing people’s voices bring conversations on Twitter to life in a completely new way.

Okonjo-Iweala announces appointment of four Deputy DG for WTO

The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has announced the appointment of four new deputy director-general for the international trade organization.

African Energy Downstream Committee to drive African competitiveness, jobs, local content

...Downstream Specialist Philippe Cohen to Join Advisory Board

Further, Swiss-based downstream expert Philippe Cohen has joined the African Energy Chamber’s Advisory Board. Philippe will be mentoring and supporting the work of the African Energy Chamber by spearheading the newly established Downstream Committee.

It's a good thing Domino’s didn't follow the old saying, "if you love something, let it go", No! They heard the people and have re-introduced our beloved Pan Pizza as the DEEPER DEEP PAN PIZZA. Softer, fluffier, and thicker! The REAL taste of Pan!

Verizon Communications said on Monday it has agreed to sell its media assets, that includes Yahoo and AOL, to Apollo Global Management Inc for $5 billion, as it channels its focus on 5G. Under the terms of the deal, Verizon will receive $4.25 billion in cash, preferred interests of $750 million and retain a 10 per cent stake in Verizon Media.

Kaspersky strengthens West African footprint

As part of its strategy to grow its business in West Africa, Kaspersky has partnered with value-added distributor DataGroupIT who will provide the global cybersecurity company with access to new markets in Nigeria and Ghana.