Mikel Vs Toure: Who Does the Crown Fit?
The title of the African Footballer of the Year has, for the past half-century, been awarded to the most outstanding African professional footballer within a calendar year. The categories for the Glo CAF 2013 Awards are African Player of the Year African Player of the Year – Based in Africa National Team of the […]
Nigeria’s Ahmed Adamu Elected Chairperson of the Commonwealth Youth Council
A Nigerian, Ahmed Adamu, has emerged the Chairperson of the Commonwealth Youth Council. Little-known Ahmed beat several other delegates from twenty one countries to emerge the winner at an election held Tuesday 12th November 2013, in Hambantota, Sri Lanka. Ahmed Adamu, a native of Katsina State holds a B.Sc from Bayero University Kano and a […]
Victory! Golden Eaglets of Nigeria Win U-17 World Cup
The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have been crowned champions of the World after beating Mexico 3-0 in the final of the U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). An own goal from Mexico’s Aguirre in the first half was enough to send Eaglets into the break with a goal advantage. Kelechi Iheanacho and […]
e-Business Fair Gathers Thousands of SMEs With Industry Experts
Connectnigeria.com hosted over two thousand visitors at the Orchid Hall, Expo Center, Eko Hotel and Suites on Saturday 26th October 2013 to its annual business fair, which was themed “E-Business and the Growth of Your Enterprise.” Present at the event were representatives from different financial and service institutions such as the Central Bank of Nigeria, […]
WIMBIZ Holds Annual Conference
Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) is set to hold its 12th Annual Conference on Monday, 4 and Tuesday, 5 November, 2013 at the Zinnia Hall, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The conference, which is themed “The New Economy…Are you Plugged In?”, will bring together A-list speakers, including Joe Odunmakin, President, Women […]
D’banj, 2face, Burna Boy, Others Deliver at Hennessy Artistry 2013 Finale
The largest crowd of select guests and thirteen of Nigeria’s hottest artistes were a perfect blend for the grand finale of this year’s most successful music project, Hennessy Artistry. Top shots in the music, movie, advertising, marketing and media industries all converged at the Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island on Saturday, October 19, 2013 to witness the […]
Over Three Thousand Models Attend 2013 Music Meets Runway Casting
The 2013 model casting for the premier music and fashion show, Music Meets Runway (MMR) saw a huge turnout of over three thousand young aspiring female and male models. The event was held in the Expo Hall at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. This is the latest in a series of campaigns […]
Kendrick Lamar, Drake Win Big at BET Hip Hop Awards 2013
Kendrick Lamar was the big winner of the night as he won five BET Hip Hop Awards while Drake took home four awards in the just concluded BET Hip Hop Awards 2013. Rapper Eve honoured hip hop pioneer MC Lyte with the “I Am Hip Hop” Award. The highly anticipated “ciphers” exceeded expectations, and were only matched by the stellar performances from some of hip […]
JUMIA Shines at World Retail Congress; Wins ‘Best Retail Launch of the Year’
JUMIA, one of the leading e-commerce retailers in Nigeria, on October 10, 2013, won the award for “The Best Retail Launch of the Year” at the World Retail Congress in Paris, France. The recognition confers on JUMIA the first African company to be so honoured. Other nominees in this category were Hedonism Wines, Presso, Quem […]
1,000 Exhibitors to Participate at the 2013 Lagos International Trade Fair
The 2013 edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair expects to have 1000 exhibitors, according to organisers of the event, billed to hold from November 1st – 10th at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos. The organisers say they have already received bookings from 200 indigenous firms for a combined space of 20,000 square metres. […]
We Will Transform Ten Million Lives in Ten Years – Elumelu
Nigeria’s business mogul, investor, and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, recently spoke at the Clinton Global Initiative on the objectives of the Tony Elumelu Foundation and its peculiar interest in engineering growth among SMEs in the African continent. According to Elumelu, economic development in Africa can be achieved by channeling resources into Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). […]
How to Make Money from Parties in Nigeria: A Lecture by Gov. Fashola
Opening a business for mobile restrooms, or a venue-clean up service for parties in Lagos can make you rich. So says the Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, noting that an estimated N36 billion is spent every year on merrymaking and weekend partying in Lagos. During the fourth edition of the Lagos Ignite Enterprise and Employability […]
Invitation to Medic West Africa Exhibition & Conference 2013
Medic West Africa Exhibition & Conference 2013, a healthcare event, will run for the second time this year, in Lagos, from the 16th to 18th, October 2013. Dubbed the largest healthcare event in West Africa, Medic West Africa provides the perfect platform for the world’s leading manufacturers, traders, service providers, healthcare professionals and researchers […]
DHL Nigeria Hosts Children from Little Saints Orphanage
DHL Nigeria marked the 2013 Global Volunteer Day with 100 employees taking part in organizing an outdoor fun day for children from the Little Saints orphanage. This, according to DHL, is part of its global drive to give back to local communities and to inculcate a passion for volunteerism among employees. “DHL is passionate about […]
Movie Review: The Heat
Sandra Bullock is funny, and Melissa McCarthy (from Identity Thief and Bridesmaids) is funny as well. Seeing as I have never regretted seeing a movie with either of these ladies in it, I decided to go ahead and see this one. Was I disappointed? Not in the least bit. Yes, the movie was a little […]
6 Days to Djinee’s Pre-album Release!
Watch out! Ego crooner is about to drop his pre- album soon, and we’re counting down to the awesomeness. It would consist of songs he released last year, and two new singles: Wonder and Alright. Like if you’re counting down with us!