Facebook delivered a culturally relevant experience at the recently concluded AprokoNation Fiesta 2025, engaging thousands of attendees through immersive activities and creator-driven interactions that showcased community, creativity, and connection. The activation spotlighted how young adults in Nigeria use Facebook to find out more about the world around them, explore their interests, and navigate through different life stages. It also showcased Facebook as a platform where creators can meaningfully connect and go deeper with their audience “Facebook is a leading place for conversations about cultural moments around the world and more young adults in Nigeria are discovering that it is a…
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In an unprecedented move that has sent waves of excitement across Nigeria’s shopping community, Konga, the nation’s leading composite e-commerce group, has announced a one-week extension of its blockbuster Yakata sale campaign. Initially scheduled to end on November 30, 2025, Nigeria’s biggest sale of the year will now run until Saturday, December 6, 2025. The announcement came after a wave of public appeals from shoppers across the country, many of whom took to social media pleading for more time to enjoy the discounts. Comments and heartfelt posts poured in from customers saying they needed “just one more week” to buy…
Rather than simply hosting another industry gathering, the 2025 edition of The Iconic Brand Africa (TIBA) Conference positioned itself as a rallying point for forward-thinking professionals determined to redefine business and career growth. With the theme “Thriving in Business & Career Through Innovation & Resilience,” the conference served as a strategic hub where entrepreneurs, career leaders, and innovators examined how African professionals can rise above today’s challenges through creativity and grit. Beyond the conversations and knowledge sessions, the conference also spotlighted outstanding achievers who embody these qualities. Among the honourees was Linda Ochugbua, celebrated as one of the Top 10…
Nigerian shoppers are already in high gear as the 2024 Konga Yakata sales enter their decisive final stretch, with this year’s edition emerging as the most exciting and value-packed yet. As the countdown intensifies toward the peak day, Black Friday, November 28, Konga is poised to roll out its boldest price cuts and exclusive deals, setting off a nationwide rush among consumers eager to secure unbeatable bargains before the clock runs out. Konga Yakata, Nigeria’s equivalent of the global Black Friday phenomenon, has lived up to its reputation throughout November, delivering unprecedented value across multiple product categories. However, industry insiders…
PalmPay, Nigeria’s leading digital banking platform, and Jumia, a leading e-commerce platform, are partnering to make this year’s Black Friday shopping experience more rewarding for shoppers from November 7th to December 1st. Since the campaign, themed “Shop Smart, Earn Big!”, began, shoppers have been rewarded with cashback on their purchases by shopping on Jumia and paying with PalmPay. With the campaign in its last week, more customers are to be rewarded by spending between ₦5,000 and ₦20,000 to receive ₦1,000 cashback, while those who spend ₦20,000 or more will receive ₦2,000 cashback. This exclusive offer is open to the first…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has further strengthened its international profile as a leading airport operations and management institution following a courtesy visit by the Secretary-General of Airports Council International (ACI-Africa), Mr. Ali Tounsi, to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in Abuja on Tuesday. Mr. Tounsi’s visit is part of his official mission to Nigeria to assess the country’s preparedness to host the ACI-Africa Regional Conference & Exhibition scheduled for October 2026, an event poised to draw global aviation leaders, investors, regulators, and industry influencers. Accompanied by a high-level FAAN delegation led by…
Dangote Group is entering a new phase of global industrial leadership with the announcement of a strategic partnership with Honeywell International Inc., a move set to accelerate the expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and reinforce Nigeria’s energy future. Under this landmark collaboration, Honeywell will deliver advanced technologies, specialty catalysts, and critical process systems that will enable the refinery to increase its processing capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day by 2028, a transformative milestone in Dangote’s journey toward building the world’s largest integrated refining and petrochemical complex. Honeywell, one of the world’s leading Fortune 100 technology and industrial giants,…
In a powerful affirmation of Nigeria’s growing influence in the global technology landscape, Task Systems Limited, an indigenous firm and member of the Zinox Group, clinched the prestigious Microsoft Best Partner Award in California, USA. The recognition, bestowed before thousands of tech leaders from around the world, placed Nigeria at the forefront of innovation as Task Systems emerged one of only 42 winners selected from more than 4,000 corporate nominees representing over 100 countries. This milestone not only celebrates Task Systems as a pioneer in Africa’s technology ecosystem but also reinforces Nigeria’s capacity to compete and excel on the world…
In a decisive move to fortify Nigeria’s digital future, tech distribution giant TD Africa on Tuesday, November 11, welcomed senior executives from global cybersecurity leader Check Point for a high-level strategy session focused on reshaping the nation’s cybersecurity landscape. Rather than a routine partner visit, the engagement signalled a renewed commitment to building a more resilient, partner-driven cybersecurity ecosystem, one capable of supporting Nigeria’s surging digital transformation across both public and private sectors. At the heart of the discussions was a shared goal: ensuring that enterprises, institutions, and critical service providers across Nigeria can access and adopt robust, scalable, and…
Google has launched the AI Skilling Blueprint for Africa, a comprehensive policy roadmap designed to help governments build a future-proof workforce. The launch is the centrepiece of a broader set of Africa-focused AI initiatives announced today to accelerate innovation and close the continent’s critical skills gap. The announcements come as Africa stands at a pivotal moment. The continent, home to the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population, shows immense potential for AI-driven economic growth. However, new research highlights a significant challenge: while optimism for AI is exceptionally high, reaching 95% in Nigeria and 76% in South Africa, 55% of firms across…