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Class 4 of Google Launchpad Accelerator Africa kicked off in Lagos today. Comprising startups from six countries and spanning six sectors, this class is particularly strong, having collectively earned in excess of US$600 000 in revenue over the past six months.  They're also addressing some big challenges, including access to financial...

l-r: Former Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega; Executive Secretary, National University Commission(NUC); Prof. Abubakar Rasheed; Founder, The Tony Elumelu Foundation and Group Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Tony Elumelu; Emir of Kano, His Majesty Muhammadu Sanusi;  Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abdulahi Ganduje; Former Head of...

L-R:    Group Managing Director, VFD Group Plc, Mr. Godwin Nwanagu; Managing Director, World Trade Exhibition,  Mr Felix Lee; Chairman Feet and Tricks International,  Mr Valentine Ozigbo and wife, Ojiugo; and Public Relations Manager Startimes, Mr Kumi Balogun, during the Press Conference heralding the commencement of the 3rd edition of African...

Guinness Nigeria, part of the Global alcohol brand, Diageo, is transforming how alcohol consumers perceive and drink alcohol. Its e-learning tool, DRINKiQ is a timely intervention to the growing concern of excessive alcohol consumption. The global consumer campaign which began in London and has reached several Diageo markets including Nigeria,...

Access Bank New Logo...Brandessence Nigeria Access Bank has unveiled a new brand logo to reflect its new status following the completion of its merge with Diamond Bank. The new brand logo was unveiled to audience at the Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos on Sunday night. Mr. Victor Etuokwu, the...

The King of Beers, Budweiser is launching a unique game changing campaign tagged, The King’s Stitch, targeted at engaging, inspiring and celebrating the individuality of Nigerian youth. The King’s Stitch is a movement borne out of the need to safeguard the Nigerian youth who’re often misunderstood. It’s expected to help...

A new African free trade area could be just weeks away as the last few countries ratify an agreement signed last year. The plan to boost intra-African trade by half is gaining much attention in Davos this year. When you ask Tony Elumelu if Africa would profit from free trade,...

targets 300 million cubic feet gas for domestic market …targets 300 million cubic feet gas for domestic market Mr. Osagie Okunbor , Managing Director, The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) and  Country Chair of Shell Companies in Nigeria. The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC)...

Growing up with Bournvita remains one of the best Nigerian family experiences. Either by simply drinking or dipping bread into a cup of the nutritious cocoa beverage, whichever way; Bournvita has always provided that nourishing and satisfying feeling, mums want for their kids. At Nigerian boarding schools, creative treats with Bournvita is...

You can now walk into any MTN store and become the owner of a smartphone without having to pay for the device immediately. Foremost telecommunications company MTN Nigeria has partnered with PayJoy, a Silicon Valley-based technology company, Sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest mobile devices distributor, TD Mobile and Sterling Bank to unveil...