Gambia to Drop English as Official Language

Gambia is set to drop English as official language very soon, Yahya Jammeh, Gambia’s President said in an address last week. He explained, “We no longer believe that for you to be a government, you should speak a foreign language.

Nigerian Author, Chimamanda Adichie, Wins Fiction Prize

Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s ‘Americanah’, a fictional novel about race and identity, has won the prestigious National Book Critics Circle prize for fiction. Adichie’s novel was selected over ‘The Goldfinch’ by author Donna Tartt and three other finalists. Other

Lagos to Close Dopemu, Iyana-Ipaja Bridges for Maintenance Works

The Lagos State Government has announced that it would close both Dopemu and Iyana-Ipaja bridges for 20 days (March 15 to April 5) to carry out maintenance works. This was contained in a press statement signed by the Commissioner for

Super Eagles Remain 47th in FIFA Ranking

Nigeria has maintained its 47th position in the world and 7th in Africa in the monthly FIFA/Coca-Cola ranking with 626 points. Ivory Coast remains the highest ranked African country with 839 points; this is in spite of the fact that

PSquare’s Paul Okoye Set for March 22 Traditional Wedding in Port Harcout

Paul Okoye of the pop duo PSquare, is set for the traditional wedding between him and his fiancée, Anita Isama, billed for Port Harcourt on Saturday, March 22, 2014. The wedding will hold at the Aztech Arcum by 12 noon

Agriculture Minister Appoints D’banj Ambassador for Nagroprenuers

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Akinwunmi Adesina, announced one of Nigeria’s music icons, Dapo ‘D’banj’ Oyebanjo, as the Ambassador for the Nagroprenuers Initiative in Abuja, yesterday. The minister said, “I will want D’banj to be the Ambassador for

Ecobank Appoints Albert Essien as New Group CEO

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) has announced Mr. Albert Essien, as the new Group Chief Executive Officer. Essien takes over from Mr. Thierry Tanoh with immediate effect. Announcing the replacement via a statement, ETI interim Chairman, Andre Siaka said, ” We

World Music Market Report: Ghana’s Phonographic Industry Rakes In $10,000 in 2013

It is just a few weeks to the release of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) world music market ranking and statistics, which had only South Africa in 2012. Ghana Association of Phonographic Industries (GAPI) has revealed making

Omoni Oboli Is The Best Actress In Nigeria – Desmond Ovbiagele and Steve Shodiya

Movie director, Desmond Ovbiagele, and movie editor, Steve Shodiya have asserted that Nollywood actress, Omoni Oboli, is Nollywood’s best actress. Both men, Desmond Ovbiagele, and Steve Shodiya, producer and director of movie ‘Render to Caesar’, made this assertion during

Governor Fashola Signs Consumer Protection Agency Bill Into Law

Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola has signed the State Consumer Protection Agency Bill into law as acknowledgment of the need for consumer protection against unscrupulous manufacturers and service providers. Fashola, after signing the bill into law on Monday, said that

Investors Turn to Safe Havens After Shock China Trade Deficit

The market opened negatively this week on the back of shocking news from China where a trade deficit of -$23 billion was announced. This was largely influenced by a huge drop in exports of -18.1% year-on-year – the biggest drop

Nigerians to Own Houses with N1.5m – FHA

The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has announced that interested Nigerians can now have their own homes based on their financial capabilities. Low and middle income earners who are interested in owning their homes can now do so with N1.5 million.

Sterling Bank Meet The Executives

Sterling Bank Plc’s project “Meet the Executive” presents 18 contestants who have qualified for its finals. From its onset, over 700 business plans were received from small business owners aspiring to become big entrepreneurs. The project was designed to support

Etisalat, Ericsson Plan Broadband For Nigeria

Etisalat and Ericsson have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a new collaboration to enable high-speed, responsive network, laying the foundation for next-generation infrastructure for government and smart city initiatives that will change the way people live, interact, do

Basketmouth, Goodluck Jonathan, Obasanjo, Patience Ozokwor feature as Puppets in ‘Ogas at the Top’

‘Ogas at the Top’, a satirical puppet show which will involve top personalities in the political, religious and entertainment sector is set to premiere in Nigeria. It will feature puppet doubles of Olusegun Obasanjo, Patience Ozokwor, Sani Abacha, Basketmouth, Ibrahim

New Act, Tope Tedela Emerges Best Actor at Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards

Surprise winner of the night at the second edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) held Saturday, March 8, 2014, at the Eko Convention Centre of Eko Hotel and Suites was newcomer, Tope Tedela, who won the Best

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