Africa Magic Appoints Debbie Odutayo as Head Judge for 2018 AMVCAs

As plans for the forthcoming sixth edition of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) ante up, Africa Magic, the continent’s leading provider of entertainment content, has announced the appointment of veteran film and television professional, Deborah “Debbie” Odutayo, as Head Judge.

Communications Minister, Shittu Commends Airtel, Urges Corporate Nigeria to Emulate Telco

The Honorable Minister of Communications Technology, Barrister Adebayo Shittu, has appealed to corporate organizations and wealthy Nigerians to support humanitarian causes as this can help reduce the rate of poverty in the country. 

Lara Day School Holds Family Fun Day

…Advocates for Skill-based Education 

Lara Day School, one of Nigeria’s foremost private schools recently hosted its annual Family Fun Day – encouraging family bonding and skill-based education. The event had in attendance parents, pupils, alumni and other stakeholders of the school community.

Companies Leveraging Platforms, Data and External Expertise Are Set To Outpace Those Clinging To ‘In-house’ Mindset

Think about a typical South African business and you’ll likely be thinking about a company where everything, or nearly everything, remains insourced. From HR to finance, supply chain and procurement, an ‘in-house’ mindset often pervades.

Kabelo Makwane, Managing Director for Accenture Operations in Africa

At the same time, when management is focused mainly on the business’s ”core” operations, the upshot is often inefficiency in the non-core functions. And when it comes to ‘non-core’ functions – including procurement, marketing, HR, finance and others – many South African companies haven’t considered outsourcing. Yet, internationally, that inclination exists – tapping into business process services (BPS) and leveraging smart partnerships are far more the norm, and with good reason.

Etihad Airways Paris Flights to Go All-Airbus A380 From October 1

Effective 1 October, 2018, Etihad Airways will operate the Airbus A380 on its second daily service linking Abu Dhabi and Paris Charles de Gaulle. This will transform the airline’s operation between the UAE and French capitals into a year-round all-A380 service, joining London Heathrow as the second European destination enjoying daily multiple visits by Etihad’s award-winning double-decker aircraft.

Airtel Promotes Corporate Philanthropy at Premiere of Touching Lives Season 4

From left: Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Sen. Olabiyi Durojaiye; wife of Airtel CEO, Mrs Ronke Ogunsanya; MD/CEO, Airtel Nigeria, Mr. Segun Ogunsanya; Minister for Communications Technology, Barr. Adebayo Shittu; House Committee on Communications, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ujani, during the premiere of Airtel Touching Lives Season 4, held at Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos on Sunday, June 3, 2018. 

Leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has reaffirmed its positioning as a key promoter of corporate philanthropy and responsible social investments as it calls on corporate Nigeria to embrace the culture of giving during the premiere of season 4 of its award-winning Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, Airtel Touching Lives.

NECO Releases 2018 Cowbellpedia Qualifying Exam Results

Three perfect scores from two schools highlighted the release of the results of the 2018 Cowbellpedia Secondary Schools Mathematics TV Quiz Show qualifying examination by the National Examinations Council (NECO).

Peak Milk, Health Care Practitioners Promote Healthy Living on World Milk Day

In celebration of the World Milk Day, Nigeria’s leading dairy nutrition company, FrieslandCampina WAMCO, makers of Peak milk and Three Crowns milk hosted top government functionaries, health and nutrition specialists to an event themed ‘Raise a Glass’ advocating the goodness of milk, June 1 in Lagos.

addidas extends kit supply with Russian Football Union

As the world gear up for the biggest football event, the FIFA World Cup 2018, German sportswear brand addidas has announced the extension of the host nation (Russia) kit supply until 2022.

Ikeja Electric Celebrates Children, affirms support for quality education

…Donates bags, books to school to commemorate Children’s Day 2018

As global attention turned to children across the world on Children’s Day 2018, Ikeja Electric Plc, one of Nigeria’s largest electricity distribution company, has reaffirmed its commitment to support quality primary education and contribute to the growth of the education sector through its Personal-Corporate Social Responsibility (PCSR) initiatives.

Mukhtar Sirajo Officially Takes Over From Rotimi Oladele as NIPR President

Malam Mukhtar Zubairu Sirajo yesterday officially succeeded the immediate past President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Rotimi Oladele as the new President at a handing over ceremony held at the Radio House Press Centre in Abuja.

Driving the Niger Delta New Vision through the SIWP

Niger Delta, the region that produces the lifeline of Nigeria’s economy – oil, is home to about 31 million people in nine states. Oil was discovered in the region in Oloibiri, which is in present day Bayelsa State, in 1956. However, ever since oil was discovered in the region, there has been a roller coaster of security and development issues.

How Real Madrid's First Africa Football Academy Will Impact Football Talents

Spanish Football Club, Real Madrid recently flagged off a Football Academy in Port Harcourt, the capital city of Rivers State in Nigeria.