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Nigeria must protect journos following hostage release - WAN-IFRA
Nigerian publisher prosecuted
IGI launches ad partnership with CNNNigerian insurance company Industrial and General Insurance (IGI), as of Monday, 15 February 2010, is the exclusive sponsor of two new editorial features on CNN International - the Business Diary highlight, airing during weekly day parts and the Morning Agenda feature airing during CNN International's morning schedule. 17 Feb 2010 08:52 CPJ condemns police harassment of Nigerian editorNEW YORK: The Committee to Protect Journalists, on Friday, 12 February 2010, called on police and prosecutors in northern Nigeria to withdraw the threat of arrest and prosecution of Mallam Tukur, the editor-in-chief and publisher of the independent weekly, Desert Herald, based in Kaduna State. 15 Feb 2010 10:44 SA agency search company moves into Africa
Nigerian media call for president to transfer powerThe heads of 17 Nigerian media organisations have called for ailing president Umaru Yar'Adua to formally transfer power to vice president Goodluck Jonathan within seven days or resign. The owners of the country's top newspapers and media organisations issued a joint statement on Wednesday, 3 February 2010. 5 Feb 2010 08:02 Gateway rolls out wireless broadband in Nigeria
Dawn Rowlands to helm Aegis Media
MTN Nigeria boosts local businesses with new conference call service
'Nigerians are not terrorists': Facebook groupWASHINGTON: A Facebook group started to condemn the alleged attempt to blow up a US passenger plane by a 23-year-old Nigerian has attracted more than 43,000 members. 31 Dec 2009 11:39 Joburg - get ready to party on the streetsJoburg Carnival is getting in early with its call, “Woza Africa 2010” with an explosion of sound, activity and colour when it takes over the city on New Year's Eve. Now in its sixth year, it is hosted by the City of Joburg and aims to create a safe and festive environment for end-of-year revelry, particularly among inner-city residents and the youth. 29 Dec 2009 06:41 News | from Biz Company Press Offices Win a car a day with Nigeria's Bid2Win mobile campaign - Starfish MobileGlo, Nigeria's second biggest mobile operator with over 25 million subscribers, has partnered with Africa's biggest mobile value added services company, Starfish Mobile, to launch one of the biggest and most innovative mobile operator promotions ever run in that region. 16 Mar 2010 10:10 Free digital radio shows for March - 1Africa RadioBecome a 1Africa Affiliate and gain access to their library of free specialist programming for rebroadcast. All you need is a satellite dish and decoder and to contact them to register! You can also keep up to date with the latest shows released each month, advertised in the newsletter as well as on the website. 1 Mar 2010 12:21 Latest jobs | Ad showcase |
WAN-IFRA and IASN have welcomed the release of kidnapped South African sound engineer Nic Greyling and Nigerian commentator Bowie Attamah in Nigeria but remind the Nigerian authorities that it is the duty of the state to provide an environment in which journalists are able to carry out their professional duties without fear of violence. 
The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) and the World Editors Forum have condemned the prosecution of Nigerian editor and publisher Mallam Tukur of the Desert Herald. 
The Independent Agency Search and Selection Company (IAS) is expanding its services to include Mozambique, Angola, Nigeria, Ghana and Botswana. This follows a demand by agencies and clients to branch into Africa and provide its client/agency relationship management services. 
LAGOS: Gateway Communications Nigeria, headquartered in Lagos, late last week announced a contract with Cambridge Broadband Networks to create a point to multipoint broadband wireless network in Nigeria. Gateway will use Cambridge Broadband's VectaStar II platform to provision 130 hubs and 5000 terminal stations to deliver broadband connections across Nigeria. 
Dawn Rowlands, who has been with Aegis Media South Africa for many years, will become CEO of South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa from February 2010 onwards. This appointment will be to oversee the business growth in the whole region. 
MTN Nigeria announced a new service aimed at empowering Nigerian businesses. Called MTN Group Connect, the service will allow subscribers to enjoy high-quality voice, professional conference calls. 
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