Nigeria's rapidly growing online job search market

[Loy Okezie] When you start talking about online employment sites, you're likely to mention global behemoths such as Monster.com and CareerBuilder.com, both originating from the United States. Or perhaps you think about the UK's Reed.co.uk or India's Naukri.com. But with the success of these online career sites as an example, Nigerian entrepreneurs are finally keying into the online job search market. 17 Nov 2010 07:38

Information, the world's new capital - Digital Natives

[Issa Sikiti da Silva] Information is the new capital and currency of the world, Nishant Shah, of the India-based Digital Natives with a Cause, told Bizcommunity.com yesterday, 10 November 2010, as the three-day workshop on digital and internet technologies that brought together young delegates from nine African countries ended in Johannesburg, South Africa. 11 Nov 2010 10:13

Nigeria hosts international trade fairs

DUBAI, ABUJA: Al Fajer Information and Services, a Dubai-based exhibition organiser, has announced the details on Autoparts Nigeria 2010 and Plast Pack Nigeria 2010, two international trade fairs to be held from 25-27 November 2010 at the Abuja International Conference Centre in Nigeria. 10 Nov 2010 12:14

From Nollywood to a president: 10 really big Nigerian Facebook pages

[Loy Okezie] Worldwide, Facebook has grown to become one of the most popular websites ever, due to its social networking tools and utilities, audience reach and its relevance to brands, celebrities and organisations. Over the past three years, Facebook has grown exponentially in Nigeria from less than 40,000 Nigerians on the network to over 2 million active members. 10 Nov 2010 12:02

Vodacom: we're not having it

[Bonnie Ramaila] It took me a while to make up my mind about Vodacom's 'Surf for Free' ads - it wasn't until I read a 'gossip and chart' report received via some SMS info service, to which my cellphone-geek daughter subscribed me. I don't normally pay attention to the gossip bit, but it turns out that I share the same sentiments as Sir Elton John, but regarding our ad industry lately. [video] 5 Nov 2010 13:54

Digital media forecasted to rise by 10% worldwide

The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) has released its World Digital Media Trends 2010, forecasting a rise in digital market share of 10% in entertainment and marketing spend by 2013 based on a 2008 share of 20% against traditional media. 4 Nov 2010 08:45

JWT Johannesburg wins Ovaltine account

JWT Johannesburg has been awarded the Ovaltine account, part of the Twinings stable of brands, for the Nigerian market. The selection phase involved four agencies shortlisted to pitch, requiring a communication and creative strategy and a through-the-line creative campaign proposal. 4 Nov 2010 07:49

Smartphones dominate mobile traffic worldwide

LONDON, UK: Smartphone users are generating two-thirds of total mobile cellular traffic* worldwide despite the fact that only 13% of mobile subscribers use smartphones, according to the latest research from Informa Telecoms & Media (informatm.com/smartphones). 3 Nov 2010 09:53

Gabon editor jailed over civil libel suit

NEW YORK: The Committee to Protect Journalists has called on Gabonese authorities to free a journalist who was jailed early last week for failing to pay exorbitant damages stemming from a 2004 civil libel suit. 1 Nov 2010 08:29

Côte d'Ivoire: RSF concerned over unethical electoral reporting

ABIDJAN: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has voiced its concern about the language and hyperbole used by the privately-owned dailies Le Nouveau Réveil, Notre Voie and Le Patriote yesterday, 28 October 2010, four days before the first round of the presidential election in Côte d'Ivoire. 29 Oct 2010 08:52

[IMCC] Mobile is not overhyped - Vincent Maher

[Sindy Peters: Africa editor] Is mobile overhyped as a platform to reach consumers? Does content need to be shortened and dumbed down for mobile users? These were some of the questions answered by Vincent Maher, co-founder of Motribe, on Thursday, 28 October 2010, day two of the Integrated Marketing Communication Conference, organised by Living Your Brand. 28 Oct 2010 13:36

How the Nigerian president is using Facebook

[Jeremy Daniel] Politicians around the world have woken up to the potential of Facebook and Twitter as unfiltered platforms from which they can deliver their message to a receptive audience. But few have taken it up as effectively and with the same gusto as Nigeria's wonderfully-named President, Goodluck Jonathan. 28 Oct 2010 06:45

[IMCC] "Out-imagine your competition" - Dan Pinch

[Sindy Peters: Africa editor] PR and marketing departments need to work together to generate creative ideas. This is the opinion of both social media expert Dan Pinch and Bizcommunity's own Chris Moerdyk, keynote speakers on day one of the two-day 2010 Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) Conference. The event began today, Wednesday, 27 October 2010, in Cape Town at the Crystal Towers Hotel and Spa. 27 Oct 2010 13:49