22 May 2014 Mi-Fone, the first African mobile device brand has announced that it will launch its new range of smartphones into the Nigerian market. The phones, which are on the Android platform, come pre-loaded with Nigerian apps such as taxi app -EasyTaxi, music blog app Singuu, music upload service app PureSolo and social media ... Read More
22 May 2014 South African Food retailers Johannesburg-listed food retailer, Famous Brands, has announced its intention to launch 41 new restaurants across its “brand repertoire” in Africa. The company has also shared its intention to begin operations in Ghana and Angola where it has no operations. The company is also looking at increasing its operations ... Read More
22 May 2014 Another company is making big noises in the Nigeria automobile scene. – MD Peugeot Automobile Nigeria (PAN) Limited, Ibrahim Boyi has announced that the company is planning to recommence operations in its assembly plant in Kaduna, Northern Nigeria, next month. The company also announced that it is working closely with its French-based ... Read More
22 May 2014 The British Council has announced the winners of its Through my Eyes competition. A report by Metropole Magazine tells us that the winners, Mrs Aisha Augie-Kuta, a photographer and Ms Onyinye Muomah, a writer, received their £2,000 cheque at the Council’s premises in Abuja for their entry Hajia’s Bad Day. The winners ... Read More
22 May 2014 Now moving on to Tiwa’s boss, the MAVIN record CEO Don Jazzy who has pulled another online publicity stunt following the success of the Dorobucci franchise. The record CEO has unveiled another online musical challenge, this one titled Nehemiah. Don Jazzy is now asking his fans to replicate this funny Efik rendition ... Read More
21 May 2014 A press release from the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture announces that the institute has signed a partnership agreement to help Guinea in the production and promotion of the cassava, maize, cowpea and soybean value chains. The agreement also involves improvement of the livestock value chain, and under its terms, IITA will help ... Read More
21 May 2014 For the first time, 2 Made in Nigeria cars will be participating in the Shell Eco Marathon 2014 alongside 200 other cars from 26 other countries. Tuke Tuke built by students of the University of Benin and AutoNov II built by students from the University of Lagos have passed the strict technical ... Read More
21 May 2014 For the first time, 2 Made in Nigeria cars will be participating in the Shell Eco Marathon 2014 alongside 200 other cars from 26 other countries. Tuke Tuke built by students of the University of Benin and AutoNov II built by students from the University of Lagos have passed the strict technical ... Read More
21 May 2014 First up – from music to pure water business to movies. We hear Jump and pass singer Terry G is delving into Nollywood for a documentary slash mini-movie based on his career. The film which was initiated by Fun Code Media is titled Fans Assembly and is in production for its first ... Read More
21 May 2014 So, is media personality and Lagos socialite Toke Makinwa the new presenter on the block for Ebonylife TV talk show Moments with Mo? Turns out yes! The radio & TV host will be joining Mo Abudu, Dolapo Oni and Bolanle Olukanni as a host host for the new season for the show. ... Read More
