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Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife TV Toasts New TV Channel

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Mo Abudu, Nigerian media personality and entrepreneur said that she is delighted to have created EbonyLife TV- a channel that appeals to Africa’s most important demographic and one that can sit shoulder to shoulder with any international brand.

EbonyLife TV, a new entertainment television station reflects the continent’s sophisticated tastes and is aimed at the successful middle classes who so far lack programming to cater for their modern lifestyles.

Abudu’s goal is to change the prevailing conception of an Africa still set in the dark ages. Today’s Nigeria is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, with a burgeoning middle class wielding substantial spending power.

The channel builds on the success of Moments with Mo, the widely-syndicated talk show hosted by Abudu.

The show has featured inspirational Africans and guests such as former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former South African President F W de Klerk, British footballer Rio Ferdinand and American fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg.

Stars such as Sade, Seal, the Lighthouse Family’s Tunde Baiyewu and D’Banj all have Nigerian roots. Throughout Nigeria there is a wealth of exciting artistic talent that EbonyLife TV can draw on for its programming.

The launch of EbonyLife TV is a big step for its world-class team of industry experts drawn from the most diverse backgrounds and continents, all committed to the vision of building Africa’s first global black entertainment network.

The Keynote Speaker at the launch this month was Steve Forbes, chairman and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media, who presented the first EbonyLife TV Awards to inspiring Africans.

The channel’s key target demographic is the African youth aged 18 to 34. With the tagline “Live the Ebony Life”, the channel is both inspirational and aspirational, celebrating style and success while simultaneously motivating audiences to dream and dream big.

Viewers can look out for the glitzy EL Now, the daily entertainment news show featuring the hottest global black news, the latest celebrity buzz, African success stories and all things ‘Africana cool’ across music, movies, TV, fashion, beauty, design and the arts.

Other programmes created specifically for EbonyLife TV audiences include Screen Divas, where Nollywood Queens Kate, Uche, Funke and Rita combine their star power to produce the short film ‘New Horizon’ tackling the issue of domestic abuse.

Additionally, EbonyLife TV has partnered with Globecast – the leading global provider of content management and worldwide transmission services for professional broadcast delivery. Globecast will provide technical backbone and drive content distribution on Android, Tablets, Mobile and Web. As a result EbonyLife TV is set to enable brands connect passionately with these key drivers of arguably the most vital segment of any economy.

Abudu, first woman to launch an African TV channel, has been regularly compared to Oprah Winfrey for her all-encompassing vision, drive and commitment.

Educated in both the UK and Nigeria, Mo began her career in the UK in recruitment. She moved into HR with ExxonMobil in Nigeria and then founded her own recruitment agency before launching a new hotel in Lagos, the Protea Oakwood Park, providing world-class services to meet the dynamic needs of professional Africans.

“Not every African woman has a pile of wood on her head and a baby strapped to her back,” says Mo who is the epitome of the woman she is targeting.

Her path as an entrepreneur firmly established, Abudu created Moments with Mo, a talk show with a credible media driven platform for Africans to engage with themselves and the rest of the world.

Each week she speaks to someone whose accomplishments make them an inspiration to other Africans.

Now Mo has realised her vision of an African TV channel for the new Africa. Her selected platforms for achieving her Inspire Africa vision include television, radio, publishing, merchandising, events, leisure and entertainment.

EbonyLife TV’s roll out distribution strategy also includes major international platforms in the UK, United States, Brazil, Canada and other parts of Europe.

She has also founded a charity, the Inspire Africa Foundation, to support and inspire the African child.


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Techy Accountants in partnership with ACCA Host AccounTech Summit to Empower Finance Professionals

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The AccounTech Summit, hosted by The Techy Accountant in partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), is a groundbreaking event designed to navigate the evolving landscape of the finance industry in the digital era.

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Recognizing the critical need for finance professionals to adapt to technological advancements and emerging trends, this summit is a driving force for innovation, transformation, and progress.

The event is set to take place as follows:

Date: August 15th, 2024,

Location: Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel in Lagos, Victoria Island, Nigeria.

Time: 9:00 A.M

The summit aims to celebrate achievements in the finance sector, support entrepreneurship ventures, and enlighten participants on industry challenges and opportunities. With a focus on bridging the employability gap and promoting high-quality skill development in finance, the summit aims to address the evolving landscape of the industry in the digital age.

Over the past six years, The Techy Accountant has graduated over 1000 finance professionals and trained more than 5000 individuals worldwide.

Event Highlights

The one-day event will bring together over 200 attendees, including finance professionals, entrepreneurs, policymakers, academics, and Techies.

Attendees can expect a day of immersive learning and collaboration, culminating in an award and grant ceremony. Event Highlights include keynote sessions, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, all centred around the theme “Emerging Tech in Accounting & Finance – A Game Changer.”

Commenting on the summit, Mrs. Toyin Olufon, Founder of The Techy Accountant stated, “We believe in equipping finance professionals with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing industry”.

Commenting on the collaboration, Mopelola Jatto, CFA, Regional Head, ACCA Nigeria remarked, “Partnering with The Techy Accountant underscores our commitment to fostering innovation and driving excellence in the finance profession. Together, we aim to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge required to thrive in the digital age.”

TO REGISTER, VISIT: https://thetechyaccountant.org/event/the-techy-accountants-account-tech-summit-2024


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NASENI, Nasarawa State, Firm to Establish Tractor Manufacturing Plant in North-Central Geo-political Zone

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National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is set to collaborate with Nasarawa state government and Bobtrack Tractors, a division of Saint Bob Motors Limited to start the manufacturing and assembling of tractors in the north-central geo-political zone.

Left to Right: The Chief Executive Officer, Bob Track Ltd, Mr. Ibifiri A.C Bob Manuel; the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu; the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, and Mr. Jerry of Bob Track Ltd, during a courtesy visit at NASENI Headquarters on Monday, April 22nd, 2024.

The facilities and infrastructure available at one of NASENI’s Institutes, Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Development Institute (AMEDI), Lafia, Nasarawa state will be used for assembling and manufacturing of the tractors.

According to the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, the project which is aimed at creating wealth and jobs for Nigerian youths is in line with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda of ensuring food security and promotion of mechanized farming and agro-business in the country. Halilu disclosed this when the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdulahi A. Sule led a delegation comprising of Bob Track Tractors to pay a visit to the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja on Monday, April 22nd, 2024.

Mr. Halilu who assured Governor Sule and the delegation of NASENI’s readiness to do business with them, said, “the Agency is willing to partner with you and sign the memorandum of understanding (MoU) so that in the next couple of weeks we will move into action.”

He disclosed that Mr. President had recognized NASENI as a national brand and its National Tractor Recovery Programme wherein 55,000 tractors would be refurbished for mechanized farming nationwide.

In his remarks, Governor Sule said, he aligned with NASENI’s vision of collaborating and promoting made-in-Nigeria goods and also believed that government’s role is to provide a level playing field necessary for businesses to thrive.

The objective of his visit, he said, was to introduce the Bob Track Tractors which deals in assembling and manufacturing of tractor and farm implements with offices in Port Harcourt to NASENI so that it could utilize the existing facilities at AMEDI, Lafia for assembling of tractors instead of acquiring a new land for the business.

The CEO of Bob Track Tractors, Mr. Ibifiri A.C. Bob Manuel said, “We are ready to take up the facility that you have in Nasarawa State, create employment and wealth for the youths in the area and also use it as a hub to drive mechanized agricultural vision of the present administration. We are willing to invest in Nasarawa state with help of His Excellency, his team and NASENI.”


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ARISE News Channel Goes Live in SA, 9 Other Southern African Countries

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ARISE News Channel, Africa’s premier broadcaster, has announced its expansion into South Africa and nine other Southern African countries.

ARISE News Channel Goes Live in SA, 9 Other Southern African Countries

The channel is now available on Multichoice/DSTV Channel 416 in South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

With this expansion, ARISE News Channel is now live in 54 African countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Cameroon, Sudan, Ghana, Senegal, and Cote d’Ivoire, among others.

Celebrating its 11th anniversary on January 31, ARISE News Channel continues to showcase Africa’s diversity in business, politics, technology, commerce, science, sports, show business, and fashion, while projecting the best of Africa and its cultures globally.

Nduka Obaigbena, chairman and editor-in-chief of ARISE News Channel,, expressed determination to launch the channel in all countries worldwide, stating, “The move to Southern Africa reaffirms ARISE News Channel’s position as the leading broadcaster in Africa with independence and clear thinking. We are determined to celebrate the best of Africa and tell the African story in the global marketplace.”

He added, “We shall continually showcase the emerging African century where Nigeria and other African countries will be some of the leading economies around the world. This is a marathon and not a dash: we will do for Nigeria and Africa what the CNN, the BBCs, and Aljazeeras have done for their nations and regions. In the emerging African AI- driven new information highway, no one will shape your narrative better than you.”


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