Broadcasting
Music, Fun at Zain Tru Search Concert in Enugu
Enugu came alive with fun, good music and the best of Nigerian entertainment, recently when Zain and Television outfit, Nigezie held the South-East edition of the Tru Search Concert, a talent hunt programme created to recognize musical geniuses in Nigerian Universities.
For over seven hours, electrifying sounds from renowned Jamaican disc jockey, DJ Kenny, and local disc jockey, FS2 plus exhilarating performances from P-Square, Nigga Raw and other acts held the numerous students from tertiary institutions across the South-East region spellbound.
Zain/Nigezie Tru Search train is expected to make a stop in South-West, North-Central and Lagos regions in the coming weeks. It will crisscross major cities across the country including tertiary institutions in Ibadan and Jos and the activity features an extensive Town Storming exercise, a two-day auditioning period and a big music concert in campuses.
Wole Abu, Zain’s regional trade marketing officer, South-East Region, told the excited crowd that the Zain/Nigezie Tru Search Concert follows the Tru Search talent hunt, an initiative designed to discover the best musical talents in Nigerian Tertiary institutions and set them on them way to stardom.
According to him, Zain Tru Search is on the heels of the company’s youth package – Tru Offer, which allows pre-paid customers to enjoy amazingly low tariff from Monday through Friday and at weekends as well as free night calls, adding that the product is a funky, hybrid offer designed to fit the lifestyle, needs and aspirations of Nigerian youths.
Abu further noted that Zain is deeply committed to empowering Nigerian youths and will always act in sync with its corporate philosophy of helping Nigerians appreciate and have the benefit of a wonderful world by creating top-notch musical platforms that will help in identifying, grooming and assisting musical talents in Nigerian higher institutions.
The high point of the concert was the performance of chart shattering stars, P-Square, who were introduced on stage by popular comedian AY. They lived up to their top ratings, performing several of their hit songs including Do Me, Ifunanya, Busy Body, among others.
Nigga Raw also showed a lot of class and finesse. He had no problems connecting with the youthful crowd as the entire hall joined him in rapping and singing most of his songs. The Hip-Hop artiste had ample time to sample different rap styles, switching dialects and languages for a period of over 30 minutes. He climaxed his performance with a rendition of his song honouring the round leather game, soccer, also drumming up support for the Nigerian local soccer League.
Interestingly, DJ Kenny brought a lot of Jamaican flavour to his disc jockeying session. His performance threw up versatility, novelty and energy as he doubled as a DJ and MC. With his vast turntable, the petit Disc Jockey employed a digital call and response style, involving the audience while sampling an elaborate mix of Jamaican, Nigerian and International music flavours.
Currently, Zain is in partnership with cable outfit, MTV, churning out exciting musical initiatives like Advance Warning and bankrolling top-of-the-line musical awards including MTV Africa Music Awards (Mamas).
Mr. Tim Akano, New Horizons Chief Executive Officer, took centre stage at the Nigerian Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA) annual end-of-year meeting on Thursday, December 18, 2025, recounting the company’s remarkable growth and reaffirming free IT training for journalists.
Tim Akano, New Horizons Chief Executive Officer, in a group photograph with NITRA Members
Speaking directly to IT media members at the company’s training facility in Lagos, Akano acknowledged the critical role journalists played in supporting New Horizons during its formative years two decades ago.
He detailed how the firm evolved from a handful of staff to one of Africa’s leading ICT skills training organisations, now employing about 500 staff across multiple training centres nationwide.
Akano Spotlights Youth Training, University Partnerships
Akano highlighted that New Horizons has trained over 500,000 youths, particularly tertiary institution students, equipping them with practical IT skills essential for Nigeria’s digital economy.
He announced recent partnerships with universities, including a new agreement with Afe Babalola University, to scale hands-on training programmes for students.
“This growth would not have been possible without the media’s support in documenting our journey,” Akano stated, pledging continued free IT skills training for media members to remain competitive in the evolving digital landscape.
Reciprocal Support Defines Long-Standing Partnership
The venue hosting the NITRA meeting underscored Akano’s generosity; NITRA Secretary Chidiebere Nwankwo secured the free facility after contacting him—a gesture consistent with New Horizons hosting multiple association events and training IT journalists since its inception 20 years ago.
Participants shared personal testimonies of Akano’s support, including veteran journalist Aaron Ukodie, whose daughter—an Accounting graduate from the University of Johannesburg—received NYSC placement and IT scholarship at New Horizons.
The Guardian’s Yemi Adeyemi recounted Akano accommodating his editor’s child for mandatory IT training after other firms declined.
Members praised Akano’s commitment to human capital development as evidence of deep appreciation for the media community that chronicled New Horizons’ success over two decades.
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.
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