Archives Tag: 2013
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Femi Kuti Gets 4th Grammy Nomination
April 19, 2022
Afrobeat king, Femi Kuti has received his fourth Grammy Award nomination in the last 10 years. The son of late Afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti, was nominated in the ‘World Music‘ category for his 2013 ‘No Place For My Dream‘ album. Others in the category include French group Gipsy Kings, South African male choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Indian musician Ravi Shankar. … Continue reading Femi Kuti Gets 4th Grammy Nomination
Mikel Vs Toure: Who Does the Crown Fit?
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Mikel Vs Toure: Who Does the Crown Fit?
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Nigeria’s Ahmed Adamu Elected Chairperson of the Commonwealth Youth Council
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Nigeria’s Ahmed Adamu Elected Chairperson of the Commonwealth Youth Council
Victory! Golden Eaglets of Nigeria Win U-17 World Cup
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Victory! Golden Eaglets of Nigeria Win U-17 World Cup
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BUSINESS E-Commerce Events News
e-Business Fair Gathers Thousands of SMEs With Industry Experts
April 19, 2022
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, … Continue reading e-Business Fair Gathers Thousands of SMEs With Industry Experts
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WIMBIZ Holds Annual Conference
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading WIMBIZ Holds Annual Conference
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D’banj, 2face, Burna Boy, Others Deliver at Hennessy Artistry 2013 Finale
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading D’banj, 2face, Burna Boy, Others Deliver at Hennessy Artistry 2013 Finale
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Over Three Thousand Models Attend 2013 Music Meets Runway Casting
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Over Three Thousand Models Attend 2013 Music Meets Runway Casting
Kendrick Lamar, Drake Win Big at BET Hip Hop Awards 2013
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Kendrick Lamar, Drake Win Big at BET Hip Hop Awards 2013
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JUMIA Shines at World Retail Congress; Wins ‘Best Retail Launch of the Year’
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading JUMIA Shines at World Retail Congress; Wins ‘Best Retail Launch of the Year’
By kunle-binuyo
1,000 Exhibitors to Participate at the 2013 Lagos International Trade Fair
April 19, 2022
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. … Continue reading 1,000 Exhibitors to Participate at the 2013 Lagos International Trade Fair
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Agriculture BUSINESS ECONOMY Energy News
We Will Transform Ten Million Lives in Ten Years – Elumelu
April 19, 2022
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). … Continue reading We Will Transform Ten Million Lives in Ten Years – Elumelu
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How to Make Money from Parties in Nigeria: A Lecture by Gov. Fashola
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading How to Make Money from Parties in Nigeria: A Lecture by Gov. Fashola
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Invitation to Medic West Africa Exhibition & Conference 2013
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Invitation to Medic West Africa Exhibition & Conference 2013
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DHL Nigeria Hosts Children from Little Saints Orphanage
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading DHL Nigeria Hosts Children from Little Saints Orphanage
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