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Mobi Hunter, the leading publishing partner across Africa is working with SWIFT Networks and Google to provide free Wifi in Lagos. The rollout will enable internet users to browse the internet in exchange for engaging with their favourite brands. Speaking on the rollout, CEO of Mobi Hunter, Timothy Lambrechts said:...

2Face   Legendary music icon 2Baba, alongside popular rapper/actor Falz, Nollywood star Annie Idibia, comedian Kenny Blaq, singer Timi Dakolo and other industry hot shots were gathered for a press conference; put together by Buckwyld Media Network. The conference was held to provide valuable insight for the much-talked-about upcoming movie...

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading entrepreneurship philanthropy, is partnering with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, the German Government’s Agency for International Cooperation. GIZ will support the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme to empower 210 young African entrepreneurs, focusing specifically on female entrepreneurs and tech-enabled businesses. The...

Leading African financial institution, Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) is atop a new generation of multinationals in developing markets with the competitive strength and capacity to become a major player in the global scene, says the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), the research and analysis division of the world-leading business media platform,...

Transportation app, Taxify is deepening its relationship with driver-partners in Nigeria by offering health benefits to eligible drivers. The tech company, which only a few months ago integrated an SOS button into its platform to allow drivers get emergency responses in emergency situations has said that its FlexiCare cover, which...

Dr Seth Berkley, CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and Mr. Kennedy Uzoka, UBA Group CEO and Chairman of the UBA Foundation as they announce the partnership agreement between the two institutions towards strengthening health systems and raise awareness of immunisation across Africa, starting in 2018 with Nigeria The UBA...

Marketing Communications expert and Managing Director, Prima Garnet Africa, Mr Lolu Akinwunmi has advised the Federal Government to urgently reorganize the Nigerian Ministry of Information in order to ensure maximum value in the areas of nation building and public information management. Akinwunmi, who spoke at the launch of a book,...

L:R - Joseph Onyema – Group Chief Information Officer; Jude Chiemeka – MD/CEO ,  United Capital Securities Limited; Tokunbo Ajayi  - MD/CEO United Capital Trustees Limited; Peter Ashade – Group CEO , United Capital Plc; Sunny Anene – MD/CEO, United Capital Asset Management and Babatunde Obaniyi – MD , United...

The handbag maker is acquiring Gianni Versace for $2.1 billion, including debt, providing Kors an entry into the exclusive high-end European luxury market. As part of the deal, Donatella Versace, who has helped run the company since her brother Gianni was murdered in 1997, will stay on to oversee the...

Luka Modric and Didier Deschamps take home top men’s honours Marta and Reynald Pedros awarded top women’s gongs Thibaut Courtois named The Best FIFA Goalkeeper In a glittering ceremony that saw a host of footballing stars descend on London’s Royal Festival Hall, home to London’s Symphony Orchestra, the beautiful game’s...