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Konga TV Launches Today, to Rival Pay Tv Platforms
Konga TV, Africa’s pioneer 24-hour Buyers and Sellers TV platform, is set for public launch today, Monday, November 6.
The launch also coincides with Konga Yakata, Nigeria’s biggest Black Friday sales event.
Konga TV is a groundbreaking platform designed to offer the best deals and competitively priced products from a wide spectrum of sources, including manufacturers, distributors, merchants and resellers.
The launch comes amid another price hike by Multichoice Nigeria, operators of DSTv and GoTv, just six months after the last increase.
Konga TV is seen as alternative as it is dedicated to bringing some juicy offers to millions of savvy shoppers in Africa’s largest market.
Uniquely, Konga TV is Africa’s first-of-its-kind innovative TV platform solely dedicated to commerce, enabling genuine sellers from various sectors to reach and serve a vast audience, including underserved and unreached markets, both locally and internationally.
All transactions are seamlessly and securely facilitated by Konga Digital Logistics, with payments guaranteed by Konga Online Shopping Ltd (konga.com).
To encourage early subscribers, Konga TV is offering numerous special offers and benefits. For merchants across diverse categories, including FMCG, Auto Dealers, Fashion, Real Estate, Computing, Home and Kitchen, Wine and Spirits, and Mobile Phones, Konga TV is providing free advertising for a limited period.
According to the management of Konga TV, it is a first-of-its-kind channel exclusively focused on commerce, aptly described as a “deal TV channel.” Politics takes a back seat; commerce takes centre stage.
Whether you are looking to sell or seeking commerce news that adds value to both merchants and shoppers, Konga TV is your one-stop platform.
It also provides storage solutions through distributed warehousing facilities nationwide and ensures prompt delivery through Konga Digital Logistics.
KongaPay, a Fintech arm, acts as a reliable interface connecting both sellers and buyers seamlessly.
Konga TV subscribers will enjoy exclusive access to curated deals across various product categories during Konga Yakata.
Customers in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt will benefit from same-day delivery, while those in other regions can expect their orders to arrive within 96 hours.
Konga TV is committed to delivering an exceptional shopping experience through its enticing product assortments and deals, prioritizing shopping experiences over talk shows.
In addition, Nigerian viewers and subscribers residing abroad can take advantage of these exclusive deals by placing orders for their loved ones.
Leveraging KongaPay and Konga’s advanced logistics capabilities, they can ensure swift delivery to the recipients.
The launch of Konga TV marks a significant milestone in African commerce history.
For the first time in Nigeria and beyond, merchants, whether big, small, or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other businesses with substantial inventories or those searching for a market to showcase their products and services, have a tailor-made online TV platform to reach a diverse and expansive audience of buyers.
Market experts and observers have welcomed the emergence of Konga TV with enthusiasm, praising its niche positioning and its potential to create value for both business owners and consumers.
Chris Uwaje, chairman of Mobile Software Nigeria, expressed his perspective, noting,“It’s an idea that has been long overdue: an online TV platform exclusively for buyers and sellers. Nigeria and indeed Africa have been missing a multimedia platform of this nature, one that bridges the gap between these two crucial segments.
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has launched the NIMC Pre-Enrolment Portal to revolutionise the National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment process, enabling applicants within Nigeria and in the Diaspora to capture biodata online prior to biometric verification at enrolment centres.
NIMC
Accessible via penrol.nimc.gov.ng, the platform allows users to fill enrolment forms, schedule appointments, upload supporting documents securely, and manage personal details directly, thereby slashing congestion, minimising wait times, boosting data accuracy and enhancing overall service efficiency at centres nationwide.
NIMC Director-General and CEO, Engr. (Dr) Abisoye Coker-Odusote, spearheaded the initiative as part of the Commission’s technology-driven strategy to fortify institutional performance, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda that emphasises digital transformation, efficient public service delivery and inclusive national development.
Dr Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications, highlighted key benefits including simplified biodata handling, confidential data protection through robust security measures, reduced physical centre visits and heightened operational effectiveness, urging all prospective enrollees to adopt the portal for a faster, citizen-friendly experience.[conversation_history]
The move underscores NIMC’s mandate under the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007 to manage the National Identity Database, issue NINs and foster a reliable digital identity ecosystem vital for national planning, with users advised to complete pre-enrolment online before heading to selected centres for biometrics.
MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF), a Pan-African film and television training institution, has announced the opening of applications for its 2026 intake.
MultiChoice
The fully funded programme is open to African graduates aspiring to become directors, filmmakers, scriptwriters, producers and storytellers.
According to MultiChoice, the nine-month accredited curriculum combines online learning with intensive in-person training, and is designed to balance theoretical knowledge with practical immersion.
MTF academies are located in Kenya, Nigeria and Zambia, and serve aspiring filmmakers from 14 African countries. Since its inception in 2018, the initiative has trained 296 filmmakers, with graduates producing more than 42 movies aired on DStv, GOtv and Showmax platforms.
Organisers said alumni of the programme have gone on to establish over 50 production companies, while many continue to work within the MultiChoice ecosystem.
Graduates have also won accolades at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, Kalasha Awards, Uganda Film Festival and Women in Film Awards.
Applications for the 2026 intake close on Feb. 27, 2026. Interested candidates can visit https://apo-opa.co/3XW53oE for programme requirements.
Broadcasting
Davido, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Karl Toriola, Others To Be Honoured At The Most Influential People of African Descent Awards In Lagos
Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) is excited to announce the Lagos Diaspora Experience 2025, a week-long celebration of African art, culture, innovation, and connection, culminating in the End of the Year Awards & Celebration on Sunday, December 21st, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria.
The Most Influential People of African Descent Awards
This historic occasion marks the first time the world-famous Most Influential 100 Recognition & Awards Ceremony—traditionally held in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)—will be hosted in Lagos, Nigeria.
The week will feature events such as Diaspora Day at the Fela Exhibition (Afrobeat Meets Diaspora), Cultural Heritage Day, and Business Leadership Luncheons, all culminating in the awards celebration.
The evening will honor the Best & Brightest of the Year, recognizing exceptional individuals and institutions whose work has advanced Global African Achievement and Black Excellence across business, government, media, culture, and technology.
Key Recognitions for 2025
– Governor of the Year & City of the Year: His Excellency Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, honored alongside Lagos as City of the Year for its global leadership in culture, innovation, tourism, and diaspora engagement.
– Her Excellency Hannatu Musa Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, will be honoured as Minister of the Year for her contribution to the creative economy’s role in nation branding and cultural diplomacy.
– Most Influential Woman of the Year: Olorì Atúwàtse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom
– Most Influential Man of the Year: Adewale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive, OANDO
– CEO of the Year: Karl Toriola, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria; who will deliver a keynote address, recognized for his transformative leadership and impact on Nigeria’s telecommunications and digital economy.
Others include; Karl Toriola of MTN as CEO of the year, Uche Pedro of Bella Naija as Lifestyle Personality Of The Year, Ojy Okpe of Artise News as Most Influential News Anchor Of The Year, Stephanie Busari as Media Executive of the Year, Kayode Okikiolu as Pressman of the year, Davido as Artist of the year and several others.
In celebrating this year’s honorees, Michael Ehindero, Managing Director, Pernod Ricard Nigeria, owners of Martell Cognac, who emerged as Brand Of The Year expressed deep appreciation for the brand’s continued global recognition, saying: “It’s a great reward for the team who’s delivered Martell excellently in Nigeria over the years.
“We say thank you to the teams, we say thank you to our consumers and we say thank you to MIPAD.
“Martell has a lot of promising experiences in the years to come in Nigeria and with this we invite you over to Nigeria to experience Detty December”.
The ceremony will also celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2025 Honorees, alongside past Nigerian honorees who were unable to attend their year of recognition in New York.
“For the first time, we’re bringing our world-famous recognition platform home to celebrate excellence within the Global Africa Family — right here in Lagos,” said Kamil Olufowobi, Founder & Chairman of MIPAD. “This is more than an event; it’s a movement uniting the best of us — connecting, collaborating, and working together to change the world.”
Event Details
📍 Lagos, Nigeria
– Friday, Dec 19 – #DettyDec Diaspora Day at Fela Exhibition FREE
– Sunday, Dec 21 – End of Year Recognition & Award Ceremony STRICTLY BY INVITATION
🎟️ RSVP: https://rsvp.oakenevents.com/mipad
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