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Netflix, GOBELINS Offer New Scholarship Opportunities For African Students
American Subscription-based streaming service, Netflix, and a Paris-based school of visual communication and arts, GOBELINS have announced plans to offer six Master’s scholarships to African students for their September 2023 intake.
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Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation Rebrands
Mr. Folorunsho Coker
The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation, NTDC, has changed its name to the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority, NTDA, as part of its rebranding process.
The change of name followed the assent of the…
NCC Dedicates Toll-Free Number 622 As Presidential Election Incident Hotline
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has dedicated its Consumer Toll-Free Number 622, to serve as the 2023 Presidential Election Incident Hotline to voters and members of the public across Nigeria to report any issues that may…
Being World’s Largest Advertiser No Longer A Priority – P&G’s Marc Pritchard
Marc Pritchard
The Chief Brand Officer of Procter & Gamble, P&G, Marc Pritchard, has said that the company’s title of being the world's largest advertiser is not as relevant as it used to be.
In his keynote address at the ANA…
Again, Unilever Emerges Africa’s Top Employer
Multinational Consumer goods firm, Unilever has again emerged as the number one ‘Top Employer in Africa’ at the Top Employer 2023 Awards for the sixth time running.
The company bagged the prestigious honour in four different…
Information Minister Lauds ARCON, NBC Over Industry Reforms
The minister of Information and Culture, LAI Mohammed, has commended the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on the success of their reforms in 2022. These, the…
World Radio Day: NBC Urges Broadcasters To Deepen Professionalism
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has called on all radio broadcasters to be professional in discharging their duties.
The Director-General of NBC, Malam Balarabe Ilelah, made this call in a statement to mark World Radio…
2023 Elections: Google, Full Fact Partner To Tackle Misinformation
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, Tech giant, Google, in partnership with Full Fact, a UK-based Charity has announced an initiative to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to fight against misinformation during the election.
In…
Use Of Kids In Political Adverts Ruffles NBC
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has called on broadcast stations in the country to reject any political ad with kids as models and characters as such actions are against the country's broadcasting code.
This call was made…
Valentine’s Day: Google Trends Show Nigeria Tops Searches For Love In 2023
Google on Monday released an insight into the search trends of Nigerians ahead of Valentine’s Day which is today, Tuesday, February 13, 2023.
According to the data by Google, Nigeria is currently the top country searching for love…