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Shows on Ebony Life TV

April 19, 2022

Talk show host Mo Abudu has gone ahead and made her dream of owning an entire channel a reality, and has ensured that it would be worth your delight as well. The channel is a mix of exclusive african content fused with international shows and movies, interesting programmes on the whole. It can be found … Continue reading Shows on Ebony Life TV

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Entertainment

Ice Prince Wins BET Award for Best International Act

April 19, 2022

Popular Nigerian rapper Ice Prince Zamani, also known as Aboki, took home the prestigious BET award for Best International Act on Sunday evening, at the event held in Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles. Unlike the past two years, where the award was normally shared between two artistes, Ice Prince took this award home alone, beating others … Continue reading Ice Prince Wins BET Award for Best International Act

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BUSINESS TECH

Stanbic IBTC Bank: Get a New iPad, Pay in Installments

April 19, 2022

Stanbic IBTC Bank and Core Group Africa, have partnered to give account holders the opportunity to purchase Apple iPad and pay in installments. Core Group Africa is Apple’s official distributor for Nigeria and they are willing to allow account holders get any iPad with Retina Display and iPad mini, with interest free payment spread over … Continue reading Stanbic IBTC Bank: Get a New iPad, Pay in Installments

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TECH Telecommunication

Airtel’s Data Subscribers Grew by 92% in the Last Year, NCC Says

April 19, 2022

A study by Nigeria Communications Commission, has revealed that data subscription with Airtel between June 2012 – March 2013 grew by 92%. Airtel leads other major operators by a wide margin; Etisalat, 41%, Globacom, 35% and MTN, 2%, and seeks to further grow subscribers. The company has invested $1.7 billion in the past 33 months … Continue reading Airtel’s Data Subscribers Grew by 92% in the Last Year, NCC Says

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TECH Telecommunication

Globacom’s New Data Centre in Lagos aims for excellent Cloud and Hosting Services

April 19, 2022

Globacom in Lagos, has shown to journalist its new managed data facility, which will provide network-based services, web hosting, applications, equipment and Cloud Services in a highly safe and secure environment with back-ups. Globacom’s Corporate Chief Information Officer, Mr. Cesar Camara, also revealed that Globacom would build new data centers in Abuja. He said, “This … Continue reading Globacom’s New Data Centre in Lagos aims for excellent Cloud and Hosting Services

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Entertainment SPORTS

5 Things Kenneth Omeruo can bring to Chelsea

April 19, 2022

Much has being said about the young Nigerian defender, spanning from his exploits at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup held in Nigeria to the just concluded Confederations Cup held in Brazil. This kid, who is owned by Chelsea FC but plied his trade for Den Haag last season on a season-long loan, has emerged as … Continue reading 5 Things Kenneth Omeruo can bring to Chelsea

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Entertainment

Ebony Life TV launched in Grand Style at the Eko Hotel, Lagos

April 19, 2022

Ebony Life TV, the brainchild of dynamic African talk show star Mo Abudu, made its debuted on DStv channel 165 at midnight yesterday. The channel promises to deliver a fresh new energy and perspective to audiences across East, West and Central Africa. Fusing exclusive African original programming, featuring some of the continent’s biggest names, with … Continue reading Ebony Life TV launched in Grand Style at the Eko Hotel, Lagos

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Media

THE 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Voting Kicks Off

April 19, 2022

Today, the Nigeria Entertainment Awards officially opened online voting for the 8th Annual Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA Awards) taking place in New York City in September. Voting is now available on the award site www.nigeriaentawards.com for all fans to begin supporting their favorite artists, actors and actresses, comedians and entertainers. This year, there are 34 categories … Continue reading THE 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Voting Kicks Off

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Blog of the Week

Blog of the Week: Dayo Ibitoye’s Blog

April 19, 2022

In less than 9 months since its inception, dayoibitoye.net succeeded in endearing itself to tech-lovers, so much so that it emerged Nigeria Blog Awards 2012’s Best Science and Technology Blog (Popular Vote). The blog is run by Chemical Engineer, Writer, Blogger, Journalist and Entrepreneur, Dayo Ibitoye. So, what makes this blog tick? First off there’s … Continue reading Blog of the Week: Dayo Ibitoye’s Blog

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Entertainment SPORTS

What Did We Learn From Brazil

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s participation in the FIFA 2013 Confederations Cup has come to an abrupt end but the gains and pains still resonate in the minds of sport loving fans. One of our greatest undoings at the tournament was our inability to score goals; this bizarre disability has got us wondering where all our Nigerian attackers have … Continue reading What Did We Learn From Brazil

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Events

Events This Weekend, June 28th — 30th

April 19, 2022

African Environmental Action Summit The Green Afrique network presents The African Environmental Action Summit. Speakers include Dr Newton Jibunoh,  Gbenga Ashiru (Minister of Foreign Affairs), Pastor Paul Adefarasin (Pastor of House on the Rock) Desmond Majekodumi, Ibrahim Dikko (Director Regulatory and Government, Etisalat) and Dr Adeleke (DG, Nigerian Conservation Foundation), Maiden Ibru (Publisher of The Guardian). Venues: Green Lecture – Federal Palace Hotel, Ahmadu Bello … Continue reading Events This Weekend, June 28th — 30th

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BUSINESS Events

BusinessDay Annual Mobile Money Roundtable 2013: Making Mobile Money Work in Nigeria

April 19, 2022

According to its Maya Declaration the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has committed to reducing “the percentage of adult Nigerians that are excluded from financial services from the current 46.3% (39.2 million adult Nigerians) to 20% by the year 2020.” Mobile financial services are a core component of the national financial inclusion strategy (FIS) the CBN launched on … Continue reading BusinessDay Annual Mobile Money Roundtable 2013: Making Mobile Money Work in Nigeria

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Agriculture BUSINESS

The 2013 BusinessDay Conference on AgriBusiness and Food Security

April 19, 2022

Agriculture is the economic mainstay of  most households in Nigeria and is a significant sector in Nigeria’s economy. The important benefits of the agricultural sector to Nigeria’s economy, the government/public sector and the private sector, cannot be over-emphasized. Therefore as individuals and as a nation we cannot afford to relegate agriculture to the background. Much … Continue reading The 2013 BusinessDay Conference on AgriBusiness and Food Security

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Entertainment SPORTS

Keshi names CHAN Squad

April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude Super Eagles coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi has named a strong squad including eight players from the trip to Brazil for the visit of Cote D’Ivoire as Eagles bid to secure their first ever African Championship of Nations (CHAN) tournament ticket. The home based Super Eagles face Ivory Coast in a two-legged qualifier … Continue reading Keshi names CHAN Squad

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BUSINESS CAREER

3 Viable Business Opportunities in Lagos

April 19, 2022

This June, Lagos became the largest megalopolis in Africa with a teeming population of about twenty two million people. Even as the development could raise more concerns for town and development planners, trade and commerce would continue to present enormous opportunities for the ever growing unemployed population resident in Lagos. The secret remains looking for … Continue reading 3 Viable Business Opportunities in Lagos

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