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By Modupe Gbadeyanka A new report released by Spotify has revealed that Burna Boy is the most streamed African artist in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) on the platform in 2023, though he is behind Drake, a Canadian rapper, who emerged as the most streamed in the region under review. In the Spotify Wrapped 2023 unveiled on Thursday, it was disclosed that Burna Boy, who has won the coveted Grammy, maintained the position for the second year in a row. Spotify Wrapped 2023 is an annual data-led review of how people listen to music and podcasts on the popular platform. Asake, Davido

Get ready to dive into a world filled with love, laughter, competition, and captivating stories. Experience an exclusive glimpse into the lives of one of Nigeria’s prestigious families, the Irabors. Engage in lively discussions on hot and trending topics with the dynamic radio duo, Gbemi and Toolz and you can also join the ultimate family game show hosted by the delightful Stephanie Coker and rising sensation Darasimi Nadi on Indomie Love Bowl. Whether you’re a fan of romance, reality, or pure entertainment, there’s something for everyone. So, grab your remote, get comfortable because your weekend is about to get a

By Modupe Gbadeyanka A foremost pay-tv service provider in Africa, MultiChoice, has raised an alarm that its over $85 million investments in local content through Africa Magic are under threat from piracy. The Africa Magic channel airs movies produced by local filmmakers across the continent. MultiChoice said it pumped that amount of money into domestic content over the last few years to create opportunities for young creators to earn a living from their work and for Africa to tell its authentic stories. It noted that this was done through the production and acquisition of films promoting the African culture, but

As a GOtv user, you may have come home to an error code displayed on your screen that interrupted your favourite shows. You no longer need to wait for a technician or visit a service centre to get it fixed. GOtv has several easy self-service options that can help you erase error codes and restore viewing within a few minutes. Here’s how to identify the different error codes, their meanings and how to clear them with your phone. Error Codes and their Meanings. E16:  Appears when your subscription has expired. However, payment made while the decoder is off will not

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The latest Nielsen Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) for the first quarter of 2018 for West Africa has reflected a mixed bag of sentiment, associated with lingering uncertainty. It’s no secret that Sub-Saharan Africa has been through a tumultuous few years with fluctuating commodity prices and resulting market uncertainty. In the report, Ghana’s CCI stayed stable at 120, the same level as the previous quarter, while Nigeria’s level dropped nine points to 113. Looking at current sentiment Nielsen West Africa & Maghreb MD Abhik Gupta explains; “There was an expectation that the situation would improve after Quarter 4,

By Dipo Olowookere The value of the equities of Nigerian Breweries Plc and Nestle Nigeria Plc has been adjusted by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). The share prices of the two blue-chip companies on the exchange were tinkered with by the exchange on Monday, November 23, 2020. The reason was to reflect the value of the interim dividends to be paid by the respective boards of the publicly quoted organisations. While the board of Nigerian Breweries proposed the payment of 25 kobo per share to shareholders, the board of Nestle Nigeria recommended the payment of N25 per unit. The qualification

By Dipo Olowookere A funding package in the tune of €1.5 million has been secured by Nigeria’s leading social innovation centre, Co-creation Hub (CcHUB), and its European and African partners. The financing package will enable the development of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) online laboratories in secondary schools across Africa. The consortium will collaborate to adapt, validate, pilot and scale a contextually relevant portal across Africa to accelerate the creation of richer learning environments and outcomes. The project will also work with existing teacher training organisations and networks to create an ‘Educator’s Network’ comprising of well-trained champions (Master Teachers)

By Olubori Oduntan Not less than 8,009 songs and videos have been received by organisers of the prestigious All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), which enters its 5th edition in 2018. The awards ceremony is organised in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC) to promote arts and culture in Africa. A statement issued by AFRIMA disclosed that it received 8,009 songs/videos on its online portal as entry submission closed at 11:59am (WAT) of August 1, 2018. This year’s submission sets a record as the highest number of entries from African artistes, music producers, songwriters, Disc Jockeys (DJs), video directors among

Do you want to move to Canada to build a better future? While it’s challenging and time-consuming, with the help of a Canadian Visa Expert, you can make the immigration process easier. At Canadian Visa Expert, we have a seasoned team of experts in Canada migration from Nigeria. They’re ready to guide you through the visa application process and see if you meet the eligibility criteria. Our main goal is to make immigration to Canada more affordable and straightforward. Are you ready to get started? Here’s all the information you need. Read on! How to Immigrate to Canada From Nigeria

By Adedapo Adesanya Oil rose for a third straight day on Wednesday, February 8, as investors felt more comfortable with risk a day after remarks from the Federal Reserve chairman eased their worries about future interest rate hikes. Brent crude futures appreciated by 82 cents or 1.0 per cent to $84.51 a barrel, while the United States West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures wen up by 93 cents or 1.2 per cent to $78.08 per barrel. Comments from US Federal Reserve Chair, Mr Jerome Powell, on Tuesday were seen as less hawkish than feared, boosting risk appetite and weighing on

By Cowry Asset In the just concluded week, the value of the FGN Eurobonds traded at the international capital market tanked for all maturities tracked amid decline in global crude oil prices and Nigeria’s external reserves: the 10-year, 6.75% JAN 28, 2021 bond; the 10-year, 6.38% JUL 12, 2023 note; and the 15-year, 6.50% NOV 28, 2027 paper fell by $0.61, $1.32 and $1.85 respectively, with their corresponding yields rising to 6.11 percent from 5.81 percent, 7.53 percent from 7.18 percent and 8.60 percent from 8.28 percent respectively. On the local scene, the value of FGN bonds traded at the

By Adedapo Adesanya The International Football Association Board (The IFAB) Board of Directors has agreed to extend the option of allowing teams to use up to five substitutes in a football match till 2021. This followed a decision taken in May 2020 to give competitions scheduled to be completed in 2020 the option of allowing teams to use up to five substitutions per game. In a statement released on Wednesday, the association said, “On the basis of this in-depth review, which included stakeholder feedback and an analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on competition calendars, The IFAB Board of Directors