MTN rolls out Mobile TV for Smartphones
Nigerians were delighted when MTN introduced DSTV Mobile via Nokia 5330, circa 2008. The phone was offered at a certain prize coming with 10 DSTV channels for free for some months. The phone and the offer are still available, but MTN has decided to extend it to other smartphones since interested users will not dump […]
Global Terminals Operator APM to build Mega Sea Port in Badagry
One of the biggest container terminal operators in the world, APM Terminals, and some organizations, together in a consortium is set to commence the establishment of a mega sea port in Badagry, Lagos. APM Terminals, Orlean Invest, the Macquarie Group, Oando PLC, the Chagoury Group and Terminal Investment Limited have come together, to put up […]
Vodafone Business Introduces Machine-2-Machine Solutions to Nigeria
Vodafone Business Nigeria has introduced a new product, Machine-2-Machine Solution to the Nigerian market. This is aimed at optimizing financial and retail services, for organizations that provide those services via networks. The solution is dual-SIM enabled, useful for ATMs, Point-of-Sales devices and some other applications. Speaking on the new M2M solution, Vodacom Business Nigeria Product […]
Biometric Capture by Banks imminent for Customers
The Nigerian Banker’s Committee after its recent announcement of scraping charges if customers use ATM’s of banks other than theirs have announced that all banks will commence biometric capture for all customers – new or existing. This was disclosed at a seminar for finance reporters in Jigawa State, this week, by the Managing Director of […]
Nigeria’s Daily Crude Oil Production to Hit 4 million bpd by 2020
Nigeria’s daily crude oil production is projected to hit 4 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2020, according to forecasts released by the Group Managing Director of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu, at a Conference of the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers. That will be an addition of 1.4 million bpd from the […]
58,320 Students Graduates from National Teachers Institute
The National Teachers Institute (NTI) has graduated 58,320 students who completed academic and professional programmes between 2005 and 2011. 13,382 got postgraduate diploma in Education, 44,060 got Nigeria Certificate in Education and 878 got Advanced Diploma in Education, according to figures released by the Chief Executive of the Institute, Dr. Aminu Ladan Sharehu. He also […]
Omotola receives BEFFTA Icon Award in London, the first Nigerian to
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has become the first Nollywood star to receive the Black Entertainment Films Fashion Television and Arts, BEFFTA, icon award. She received the award in London on Saturday for her contribution to the Nigerian movie industry and other efforts for the growth of the global movie industry. A Ghanaian DJ, DJ Abrantee is another […]
London Stock Exchange: Looking to list more Nigerian companies
London Stock Exchange, one of the biggest trading market in the world, has signaled its interest to list more Nigerian companies, after GTBank, Diamond Bank, Eland Oil and two others — currently listed. Zenith Bank is expected to be listed in a few days, and Dangote Cement next year. It gives Nigerian companies an opportunity […]
Dangote To Build Fertiliser Plant In Edo State.
African Billionaire and Nigerian Industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has announced that he’ll invest $2 billion (N300 billion) to build a fertiliser plant in Edo State. He made this known, this week, as the Edo Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, was sworn in for a second term. He said that work will commence in a few weeks and that […]
Social Media Week Comes To Lagos, Nigeria!
Social Media Week a worldwide event exploring the social, cultural and economic impact of social media is coming to Nigeria for the first time next year. The event has been held in 26 cities around the world in the last four years of its inception, and has more than hundred thousand members. The event will […]
The Nigerian Fashion Week 2012 Ends in Style [PHOTOS]
The 2012 edition of the Nigerian Fashion Week ended on Saturday in style. It was three days of six shows from 20 designers from around the world. Connect Nigeria attended; here are some of the photos:
E-mix of Tuface’s Implication by Micworx Music
E-mixes are an electronic remake of Indigenous songs, Mannequin E-mix is the first single off the annual Micworx Music free electronic mixes EP: The E-mixes, now its second volume. It features original mix and remix of songs by some top Nigerian artists. This time, Micworx eclectic producer Bigfoot joins forces with the uber-talented Knighthouse producer, DJ Klem, […]
The New Identity of Diamond Bank
Diamond Bank has a new identity, coming as a transformation the Bank has promised will help serve its consumers better. The identity comes with new brand colours and shibboleth. This is coming from the bank at the end of the year to power it to new heights in the next year and to encourage expansion and […]
Events This Weekend!
Se’Se’ – A Birthday Celebration Party For Nollywood Nse Ikpe-Etim Nollywood star, Nse Ikpe-Etim will be celebrating her birthday later today, at Deuces Bar lounge. The event is organized by 360 nobs and is titled Se’Se. Venue: Deuces Bar Lounge, Chase Mall, 19 Ademola Adetokunbo Street, Victoria Island, Lagos Date: Friday 9th November 2012 Time: […]
US Wini Group To Boost Mobile Money Security in Nigeria
US Wini Group, an organization reputed for its advanced technologies in secure online transaction programs, is partnering with MobileIron, a mobile secure cloud solution, to bring mobile security to Nigeria. The move is to foster security in mobile money transaction and prevent vulnerabilities, that are common online. Speaking on the move the Vice Chairman of Wini Group, […]
Terry Tha Rapman and P.L.A.Y Collaborate; Release Two New Singles!
Barely a little over a year after Playtown Entertainment released Playbuoy’s hit single playboy ft. Brymo, Playbuoy returns with a new name and a new style. Playbuoy now prefers to be referred to simply as P.L.A.Y. His return, aside the new moniker, comes with 2 new singles off his joint rap album with Terry Tha […]