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U.S. Mission Promotes Preservation of Nigerian Rock Art

Posted on May 7, 2022 by Tosin Clegg

The U.S. government continues to support the preservation of Nigeria’s rich heritage through the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation and other partnership mechanisms. On Thursday, the U.S. Mission in collaboration with the National Commission for Museums and Monuments and the Trust for African Rock Art, launched a unique traveling exhibition, “The Ancient Rock Art of Nigeria” at the National Museum in Lagos. Sponsored by the Ambassadors […]

Culture Intelligence from RED partners University of Sussex to launch UK/Nigeria education sentiment report

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Tosin Clegg

As part of its commitment to help brand managers, policy makers, and culture enthusiasts understand prevailing trends with a view to making informed decisions, Culture Intelligence from RED yesterday released the Nigeria Market Sentiments and Study Motivations Report 2022. Conducted by the brand and market intelligence unit of RED | For Africa at the instance […]

MTN Nigeria and Pan-Atlantic University launch Media Innovation Programme (MIP)

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Tosin Clegg

MTN Nigeria and Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) todayannounced the launch of the MTN Media Innovation Programme(MTN MIP), which will be run by PAU’s School of Media and Communication (SMC). The six–month, fully funded fellowship for Nigerian media practitioners is designed to support the sustainable development of the nation’s changing media scene. It is open to media […]

PARAMOUNT AFRICA EXAMINES ON-SCREEN DIVERSITY AND REPRESENTATION IN NIGERIA, PUBLISHES INSIGHT STUDY

Posted on April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 by Tosin Clegg

As part of its unwavering commitment to improving diversity, equity and inclusion in the African entertainment space, multimedia giant Paramount Africa (home to the biggest and iconic entertainment brands like BET, MTV, MTV Base & Nickelodeon) has published its new insights study titled ‘Reflecting Me: Representation on Screen’. This wealth of research– derived from surveys […]

U.S. Mission Promotes Intellectual Property Rights Protection in Nigeria

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Tosin Clegg

The U.S. government is committed to promoting public awareness of the importance of protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights (IPR) as a strategic resource for bolstering economic growth in Nigeria. The U.S. Mission in collaboration with the American Business Council, hosted the second edition of its Intellectual Property (IP) Symposium on “Intellectual Property and […]

Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi Joins TNC Africa As Co-Founder and Executive Producer

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Tosin Clegg

Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, one of Nigeria’s most decorated on-air personalities and celebrity entrepreneurs, has been appointed as co-founder and co-executive producer for one of Africa’s most promising media and entertainment startups – TNC Africa. This is the former OAP’s first announcement since quitting her radio job in December 2021 after spending 13 years at The Beat […]

What would you do if you lost 30 Billion Dollars in one day?

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Tosin Clegg

Mark Zuckerberg’s net worth has dropped after he lost $30 billion due to Meta shares plummeting in the market on Thursday. The Meta co-founder has lost his title as one of the ten richest people on the planet since 2015 at a current net worth of $84.3 billion. According to CNBC, his $29.8 billion loss […]

NOWA and IBI Foundation collaborates to celebrate Veterans during the Armed Forces Remembrance Celebration

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Tosin Clegg

As part of activities marking the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, the IBI Foundation launched an initiative the Veterans Outreach Initiative (VOI) in collaboration with NOWA (Naval Officers Wives Association) which commenced on 15th January and ended on the 31st of January 2022. This outreach was put together to present retired personnel with gift boxes […]

Is $200Million too much to have your name in Space?

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Tosin Clegg

The world’s second-richest man, Jeff Bezos has paid $200 million to name a new branch of the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum, after the Amazon founder traveled to space just once. The Amazon founder will have his name displayed on the new Bezos Learning and several other locations around the museum for at least 50 […]

Nollywood Actor, Fadojoe Speaks On 2023 Ambition ahead of presidency dream

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Tosin Clegg

United States of America-based actor, singer and nurse, Joseph Faduri, aka Fadojoe recently stated he has what it takes to become Nigeria’s president, come 2023. He maintained that his presidential ambition is anchored on his belief that he can solve the country’s numerous problems. Speaking on why he is embarking on this path to Presidency […]