Christine Ohuruogu Named Sportswoman of the Year

Christine Ohuruogu has been announced as the Sportswoman of the Year by the Sunday Times and Sky Sports for 2013 during an awards ceremony at Sky Studios in London, United Kingdom. “It’s such a hard category, which is really great,

Don Moen, Donnie McClurkin, Others to Headline ‘The Experience’

The eighth edition of The Experience – the yearly inter-denominational gospel concert for prayer, praise and worship hosted by Pastor Paul Adefarasin of House on the Rock Church, returns with iconic gospel artistes as headliners for this year’s event. Popular

40 Under 40 Gala Awards: Recipients Honoured for Remarkable Feats in Entrepreneurship

Forty young men and women that have distinguished themselves in different economic endeavours were honoured by Business Day Newspaper on Friday 29th November in Lagos at a ceremony titled 40 Under 40 Gala Awards. Business Day Newspaper, in partnership with

Events this Weekend, December 6th – 8th

The Berry Place presents Big Sale The Berry Place will be organising a special event titled Big Sale in Lagos. The store offers amazing discounts for as low as N1000 on ladies’ clothes and N1,500 for gents. Kiddies clothings would

Tribute to Nelson Mandela

Today we are sad to announce the death of a notable icon, President Rolihlahla Nelson Mandela. He passed away at the enviable age of 95. He was a most influential entity, an altruistic leader, a beacon of freedom, a man

The Long Road Home – Nelson Mandela (1918 – 2013)

South Africa’s first black president, African icon, and anti-apartheid revolutionary, Nelson Mandela, is dead. He breathed his last on 5th December 2013 after a long and complicated battle with a lung disease. He was 95 years and 140 days old.

Adesina, Nigeria’s Agriculture Minister, Named Forbes African Person of the Year

Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has been named Forbes African Person of the Year. Adesina was bestowed with the prestigious award for his leadership and remarkable reforms in the country’s agricultural sector. Adesina beat billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote;

Market Anticipates Volatility in the Wake of US Unemployment Data

Volatility is expected in the forex market ahead of a week full of important economic data releases from the world’s major economies. The trading week has started well with positive manufacturing PMI data in China showing improved economic activity, meanwhile

Yobe State Reopening for Business

As part of efforts to bring infrastructure development to Yobe State, Governor Ibrahim Gaidam would be addressing infrastructure investors at the United Kingdom Infrastructure Investors Summit, taking place at the prestigious London Stock exchange on the 3rd of December, 2013.

Africa: Schneider Electric Creates Technology for Producing Electricity, Drinking Water and Heat

Schneider Electric has developed a technology known as MiCROSOL to help provide electricity, hygiene drinking water and heat simultaneously for rural parts in Africa. Schneider, a market leader in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, inaugurated the

AfDB, African Virtual University Discuss Benefits of e-Learning

The importance of tertiary education was emphasised during the first international conference for African Virtual University in Nairobi, Kenya. Stefan Muller, Lead Economist of the African Development Bank (AfDB) explained that the organisation considers higher education in Africa critical to

Eurozone Inflation Becomes the Focus as Market Looks for Signs of Global Recovery

The euro endured a tough start to last week with the EUR/USD dipping to fresh lows below the 1.3500 handle in the wake of the mixed data from Germany’s ZEW survey and disappointing Eurozone manufacturing and services PMIs. The market

N3.2 Million Richer: 21-year Old Prometh Wins Nokia’s Don’t Break Da Beat

21-year-old up-coming rapper whose stage name is Pro’Meth (born Samuel Falowo) was announced winner of the third edition of the Don’t Break Da Beat rap competition sponsored by mobile phone manufacturer, Nokia. The Abuja-based rapper beat nine other finalists to

Konga Plans Biggest Sale

Fast-growing online retail store, Konga.com, has announced it is organizing the bigger sale ever in Nigeria through its ‘Fall Yakata’ Christmas Sale. The company said that the ‘Fall Yakata’ sales campaign is similar to the Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Microsoft Launches Mentorship Programme, Aiki Nigeria

Microsoft has partnered with The Future Project to launch Aiki Nigeria, an online mentorship programme that seeks to guide young Nigerians in improving their employability status through web-based training. Microsoft announced that Aiki Nigeria will be activated in Nigeria and

Nigerians in the English Premier League

CARDIFF 2-2 MANCHESTER UNITED It was a case of 2012/2013 English Premier League champions and 2012/2013 English Championship Winners on Sunday as Cardiff City entertained Manchester United at Ninian Park. Osaze Odemwingie started the game for the Blue Birds who

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