15th IACC calls for young journos from sub-Saharan Africa

Transparency International and the hosts of the 15th International Anti-Corruption Conference (15th IACC) invite young journalists working in the sub-Saharan Africa region to be part of the anti-corruption conference to be held in Brasilia, Brazil from 7-10 November 2012. 7 Aug 2012 10:52

At last, Jonathan signs FOI Bill

[Dave Oso] President Goodluck Jonathan signed the Freedom of Information Bill into law on Saturday, 4 August 2012, ending a decade-long intense lobbying and agitation by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), civil society groups, right activists and even individuals. 6 Aug 2012 11:49

Primedia Out Of Home Nigeria commits to partnership

Nigerian Deluxe Colour Productions has partnered with Primedia Out Of Home Nigeria which will provide an investment in the country and its people. The media owner has been chosen by Deluxe because of the company's pedigree, experience and expertise. 25 Jul 2012 15:30

PROPAK West Africa gears up for inaugural event

Montgomery West Africa, organisers of PROPAK West Africa, are getting ready to welcome visitors to the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, Nigeria as the show prepares to launch its inaugural event from 4-6 September 2012. 24 Jul 2012 13:37

Our Wedding Story Nigeria launches website

On 21 July 2012, Our Wedding Story Nigeria (OWSN) launched their wedding website to the public. The website www.ourweddingstorynigeria.com is aimed at giving everyone a chance to tell their love stories, share pictures and videos of their wedding day. 23 Jul 2012 12:16

Bailey quits Glo over salary dispute

[Duncan McLeod: @mcleodd] Former Virgin Mobile SA CEO Steve Bailey has quit Nigeria's Glo Mobile after only a month on the job. Bailey resigned from Virgin at the end of May to take on the role of chief commercial officer at Glo, which is the second largest mobile phone operator in Nigeria after MTN. 18 Jul 2012 11:00

Video streaming coming to Africa

[Russell Southwood] LONDON, UK: Video streaming will be the next big wave of online content use in Africa. There are still considerable network challenges but... the level of existing use shows that once these issues are resolved, the volume of users will be in the millions. Russell Southwood spoke to the biggest player in the market, Google's YouTube. Elijah Kitaka explained how it sees the potential of video streaming being realised. 16 Jul 2012 12:45

GTBank named Best Nigerian Bank by Euromoney

GTBank has been named the best bank in Nigeria for 2012. This is the fourth consecutive year that Guaranty Trust Bank has been recognised as Nigeria's best bank. This year's award was held in London by Euromoney magazine, a monthly periodical, published by Euromoney Institutional Investor. 16 Jul 2012 12:15

Leftfield secures R100-million account in Nigeria

Leftfield, an independently owned full-service advertising agency based in Cape Town, South Africa, has been appointed as agency of record by FrieslandCampina WAMCO in Nigeria. 10 Jul 2012 15:28

African Women Economic Summit takes place in Nigeria

In partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), New Faces New Voices (NFNV) is hosting its second African Women Economic Summit (AWES) from 12-14 July 2012 in Lagos, Nigeria. African government, regulators, research and academic institutions, non-governmental organisation, big business and civil society will come together to discuss topics around the development of women in finance. 10 Jul 2012 14:23

Deutsche Messe expands sales network into Africa

Deutsche Messe, a global active trade fair company, is expanding its international sales network and now has representation throughout the region of sub-Saharan Africa. 10 Jul 2012 14:08

Foschini Group Limited to open in Nigeria

The Foschini Group Limited (TFG) is set to open its first two stores in Lagos, Nigeria as part of its expansion into Africa. As a fashion lifestyle retailer on the continent, TFG already has 87 stores outside South Africa and entry into the Nigerian market fits into plans to increase this to at least 143 stores by 2015. 9 Jul 2012 12:44

Caine Prize 2012 awarded to Rotimi Babatunde

Described as Africa's leading literary award, the 2012 Caine Prize for African Writing has been awarded to Nigerian Rotimi Babatunde for his short story entitled Bombay's Republic published in the Mirabilia Review. 3 Jul 2012 08:15

Jason Cumming appointed MD of Leftfield

Jason Cumming has been appointed as the managing director of Leftfield, a full-service advertising and marketing agency based in Cape Town, South Africa, and has quietly established a name for itself by helping brands establish a foothold in Africa, notably Nigeria. 2 Jul 2012 11:43