Initiative to create digital jobs in Africa

Dr. Judith Rodin, president of The Rockefeller Foundation, on Monday, 13 May 2013, launched a new foundation initiative that will focus on Africa's youth and employment, Digital Jobs Africa. 14 May 2013 11:02

Kagiso's MSN moves into Kenya and Nigeria

Howzit MSN, reportedly one of Africa's largest portals with approximately 3.3 million unique browsers per month, is set to launch dedicated versions of its site for Nigeria and Kenya. 14 May 2013 09:20

Call to enter shnit International shortfilmfestival

The 11th edition of the shnit International shortfilmfestival will be held 2-6 October 2013, in Cape Town, as well as Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Buenos Aires, the US, Nigeria, Egypt, Costa Rica and Singapore. International submissions are open for films of all genres, with a total length up to 40 minutes. 6 May 2013 10:44

NCC scores Airtel high in quality of service

Barely two weeks after launching a robust network campaign in demonstration of its extensive network coverage in Nigeria, industry regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has scored Airtel high in key Quality of Service parameters, saying the leading telecoms operator has met all targets in Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Measurements carried out in December 2012. 22 Apr 2013 10:35

Opportunities for banking and mobile money sector

Eskimi invites Nigerian financial institutions to exploit the massive growth opportunities brought by online and mobile marketing. Based on the latest researches and case studies, Nigerian financial institutions are not using online media tools enough. 18 Apr 2013 10:30

MTN goes live with cloud services

MTN is going live with its bouquet of distinct cloud services this April, following a trial period in six of its major markets across Africa. 9 Apr 2013 10:23

Nobel laureate Nadine Gordimer hails Chinua Achebe

South African Nobel literature laureate Nadine Gordimer said yesterday she was saddened by the death of her "close dear friend" Nigerian novelist Chinua Achebe. 25 Mar 2013 08:22

Airtel unveils new network campaign

In demonstration of its robust and extensive network coverage across the country, telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria has unveiled a new campaign to capture its network's milestones and efforts in empowering Nigerians with relevant telecommunications services and mobile telephony solutions. 22 Mar 2013 11:08

MasterCard to power Nigerian Identity Card Program

The Nigerian National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and MasterCard, recently announced at the World Economic Forum on Africa, currently taking place in Cape Town, South Africa, the roll-out of 13 million MasterCard-branded National Identity Smart Cards with electronic payment capability as a pilot program. 10 May 2013 08:24

iROKO to 'SPARK' Nigerian startups

Internet entrepreneurs of iROKOtv and Nollywood fame, Jason Njoku and Bastian Gotter on Wednesday, 8 May 2013, announced the official launch of SPARK, a $1m-backed company to support and develop aspiring Nigerian tech and internet entrepreneurs. 9 May 2013 13:26

Airtel creates borderless network

Bharti Airtel, the global telecommunications services provider with operations in countries across Asia and Africa has introduced the ONE AIRTEL service which will further ease the burden of roaming costs whilst travelling. 6 May 2013 10:10

KULUYA to expand commercial activities

KULUYA.com, the online African gaming company, have announced that it has raised another small seed stage investment valuing the company at $2 Million. The investment will be used to expand the gaming site's commercial activities. 26 Apr 2013 13:11

Airtel declares readiness for MNP kick-off

Telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria has declared its readiness to absorb the influx of requests from consumers who wish to port to its network as the long anticipated Mobile Number Portability (MNP) for GSM operators in Nigeria finally takes off. 26 Apr 2013 07:46

Investment Africa launches in Nigeria

ABN Productions successfully hosted 'Investment Africa Nigeria', which took place at the Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel in Lagos on 17 April 2013. The event saw captains of industry throughout Nigeria in attendance. 25 Apr 2013 10:03

Nigeria bans film on oil corruption, director warned

The Committee to Project Journalists condemns a recent decision by the Nigerian government to ban the exhibition and distribution of a documentary film, entitled 'Fuelling Poverty'. The film exposes corruption in the state's management of oil wealth. 18 Apr 2013 11:17