RED MEDIA AFRICA & THE FUTURE PROJECT PRESENT SME-SUPPORT CLINIC FOR SOCIAL MEDIA WEEK LAGOS WITH NOBLE IGWE, ARESE UGWU, MFON EKPO, SEUN ONIGBINDE AND OLUWATOBI SOYOMBO AS SPEAKERS.

Noble Igwe, Arese Ugwu, Mfon Ekpo, Seun Onigbinde and Oluwatobi Soyombo to speak at Red Media Africa & The Future Project's SME-Support Clinic for Social Media Week LagosRed Media Africa (RMA) and The Future Project (TFP) are pleased to present the SME-Support Clinic, "Technology—The Fulcrum of New Age SMEs in Africa", as part of Social Media Week 2015 in Lagos, Nigeria.

Designed to educate owners of small businesses and budding entrepreneurs on  positive impact of leveraging digital technology on business productivity, the SME Clinic is set to demonstrate visionary business solutions to pioneering entrepreneurs and small-medium enterprises, inspiring them to create the next generation of global brands.The selected speakers have been involved in social enterprise and innovation across the continent and they will be sharing their experiences and giving insights on how participants can find their own niche and enjoy success.

The speakers are: Noble Igwe, CEO 360Nobs.com; Seun Onigbinde, Co-Founder Budgit; Arese Ugwu. Founder Smart Money with Arese; and Mfon Ekpo, ED TFP and Oluwatobi Soyombo Head of Technology Red Media Africa.As part of TFP's quest to contribute significantly to youth development in the rapidly evolving digital age, these speakers will explore the essential relationship between social media and entrepreneurship. The clinic is targeted at young Nigerians to broaden their knowledge and inspire new thought.

Details
Date: Wednesday 25, February 2015
Venue:  Red Media Africa office, 59 Ogunlana Drive, Surulere, Lagos.
Time: 11am-3pm

To attend register here: http://socialmediaweek.org/lagos/events/red-media-future-project-presents-sme-support-clinics/

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OVER 100 ENTREPRENEURS GET A LIFT AT AIKI.NG SME CLINICS I SEE PHOTOS FROM THE SOCIAL MEDIA WEEK EVENT

As part of the activities of the Social Media Week 2014, Red Media Africa and The Future Project hosted SME-Support clinics where experts in online and social media gave free practical consultancy to over a hundred young people who run on work for Small and Medium Eterprises or Non-Governmental Organisations.

The event held for three days - 17 - 19 February at the RED Corporate headquarters and was made possible by Nigeria's leading employability portal, Aiki.ng. "Aiki.ng is created and committed to using technology to solve the problems of employability that have now become an urgent challenge for Africa," said Bukonla Adebakin who is Project Associate with The Future Project.

 "In facilitating this crucial event during Social Media Week, it has once again given practical help to youmg people committed to join creation and expanding access to opportunities." In social media engage with over a hundred young SME owners and NGOs giving them a lift and strategies to expand their business, drive profitability/causes using the social media. The event also featured one on one special clinic for the participants with peculiar issues.

 The 3-day event had seasoned speakers including Managing Director of WildFlower Pr, 'Oma Areh; Managing Director of Inversion Integrated, Brian Oji; Founding Partner of RED, Adebola Williams, Associate Editor of Y! Magazine, Tunde Kara; Project Associate with The Future Project, Bukonla Adebakin; and Team Lead of Red Marketing, Emilia Tobi. "We are very excited to partner with The Future Project on Aiki.ng, in using technology's unique strengths to solve urgent problems for Africa's youth," said Ugochukwu Nwosu, citizenship manager of Microsoft Nigeria. "As we begin to impact and support entrepreneurs, artisans and other in the job market, we are excited to combine both online and offline engagements to ensure a wholesome solution to the challenge of employability and access to jobs and opportunities."

Some of the Topics discussed were Shaping and Creating My Business On Social Media, Maximising and Exploring the Market(Profit/Non -Profit)Using Social Media Tools, Developing Something That Audience Will Buy and How Do I Increase my Twitter and Facebook Audience Without Breaking the Bank? The event also featured one-on-one special clinics for participants with peculiar issues. Content from the event will be uploaded exclusively on aiki.ng. The insights from the event can also be shared on Twitter via the hashtag #AikiSMEClinics.

 About Aiki Nigeria

 Aiki Nigeria is an employability program that seeks to bridge the gap for job seekers, entrepreneurs, artisans and school leavers by providing network of accessible opportunities from various openings. We plan to achieve this by up-skilling young people to meet the requirements set and agreed with employers, eliminating the impasse that usually occurs in recruitment process.

 About Red Media Africa 

 Red Communication is a PR & Communication firm under the parent company, RED. An innovative media group focused on Africa, RED's vision is to excite and empower an evolving generation through the media's limitless possibilities. Built across tools and platforms, its Communication Division holds Red Communication, Red Marketing and Small & Medium, and YouthConnect; and its Content Division holds the Y! brands, including Y! TV, Y! Magazine, YNaija.com, Teen Y!, Y! 2015, the Y! Tech 100 and the Y! Annual Black Ball/Y! 100 Most Influential List. It also anchors a development firm, The Future Project Africa, which co-presents Africa's leading youth platform, The Future Awards Africa, and other projects including the Nigeria Symposium for Young & Emerging Leaders and The Future Enterprise
Support Scheme.

 

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PHOTOS: TEMI DOLLFACE HOLDS FANS TO RANSOM AT HENNESSY SMW AFTER PARTY!

The ongoing Social Media Week after party which holds every night this week at Pravada Night Club was hosted last night by music label, Storm 360 and Beat FM. 

Temi DollFace who was the performer for the night held guests spell bound as she performed her single, "Pata Pata". The sultry singer laid flat on the floor as she told guests she would not get up until her performance was properly appreciated. Guests who were absent minded during the early part of her performance, got on their feet applauding the young singer until she got up.

The event which is supported by premium cognac brand, Hennessy, will continue tonight at the same venue, Pravada in Victoria Island. The party will be hosted by popular music label, EME which comprises talented artistes; Wizkid, Banky W, Niyola, DJ Xclusive and Shaydee.

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GTBank's Ndani TV to host 100 of the Most Innovative in the Nigerian Tech Space at Social Media Week Lagos 2014

Ndani TV will present the first edition of the annual #YTech100 - 100 of Nigeria’s most innovative at Social Media Week, Lagos 2014. The 100 will be hosted at an invitation only event on Friday, 22 February 2014 at Four Points by Sheraton, Lekki, Lagos.

“We are excited to host the brightest and best in the Nigerian technology eco-system,” said Jade Osiberu, who heads Ndani TV. “These are some of the leading lights in the country in terms of innovation, thought-leadership and trendsetting, as well as those driving development and  growth in this crucial sector. We are proud to lead at the intersection of media and technology and to be part of supporting that community.”

The event will spotlight influential technology leaders from Konga to Jumia, iROKO to Jobberman, as well as emerging visionaries from innovation hubs including the Co-Creation Hub, the Wennovation Hub, Capital Square and SPARK.

#YTech100 will hold as one of the major highlight of Social Media Week Lagos 2014 and will spotlight ideas, vision and impact of this sector as well as drive interaction on the factors that have helped leverage opportunities and potential in the local and international markets.
“Many of these trailblazers have been guests on Digits, our show dedicated to the businesses and visionaries that define the Tech space in Nigeria,” said Olaitan Adegoke, producer of the show. “We are glad to have them all together in one space – as we advance the kind of interaction that leads to even greater impact.”

This event is hosted by Y!/YNaija.com and presented by Ndani TV. For more information, kindly visit www.ynaija.com and www.ndani.com/blog

About Ndani

Ndani is Swahili for ‘inside’ and represents our one singular proposition: to take you inside Africa. From Kenya’s own Silicon Valley, the beautiful South African coats, to Nigeria’s vast entertainment landscape, let Ndani take you on a journey into the depths of Africa, unveiling the beauty inside. Discover the best of Africa’s neo soul on Ndani Sessions. On The Juice, Toolz interviews the hottest names on the African music scene and the continent’s future business tycoons share secrets learnt on their challenging, yet rewarding journeys to success and recognition on Young CEO’s. Ndani will feature the best of New Nollywood as well as the classics. With exclusive interviews and backstage access to Africa’s largest fashion events, features on the continent’s most beautiful destinations and the most exciting sport interviews and analytics, Ndani TV will be the purveyor of Pan African taste and the #1 online destination for premium African business, entertainment and travel content.

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The Alder Social Media Report and Rankings is finally here! Rankings to be released January 31, 2014 and the full report during Social Media Week in February

The Alder Social Media Report and Rankings is finally here!
Rankings to be released January 31, 2014 and the full report during
Social Media Week in February

Alder Consulting is set to release the Alder Social Media Report
(AlderSMR), a presentation of Nigeria's most impactful and innovative
social media brands (corporate, government, institutional and personal).
This comprehensive report features contributions from experts across the
world who analyse the impact of social media and its invaluable
contributions to business, politics, governance and culture.

Subomi Plumptre, Executive Committee Member at Alder Consulting and the
Head of the Social Media Practice said, "Because of the vastness of the
report, it will be released in 2 volumes. The first volume features
Nigeria's top
social media brands and will be released on January 31st, 2014. A
special brand mark will also be released which can be used by the top ranked brands. The second volume includes all contributory articles and insights for businesses & brands. It will be auspiciously released during Social Media Week, February, 17th - 21st, 2014. The decision to stagger the release of the report takes into consideration the fact that individuals will like to download the report directly to their mobile devices. Social Media Week will also provide a great platform to discuss
the data from the report".

Topical areas of the report are: Top Social Media Brands in Nigeria; Nigerian Social Media Trends & Insights and Expert Articles by notable African and International contributors including Morin Oluwole (Facebook), 2go, Michelle Corsano Pellettier, Kate Henshaw and many
more.

The 2-volume report will be available at www.alderconsulting.com on
release. For more information, kindly visit www.alderconsulting.com/aboutasmr.

About The Alder Social Media Report

The Alder Social Media Report is a presentation of Nigeria's most impactful and innovative social media brands - corporate, government, institutional and personal. The extensive report will feature articles from local and international contributors and analyse the impact of social media on commerce, governance, politics, entertainment, media, religion and social welfare. The Alder Social Media Report will

include a ranking of social media brands. Using a crowd sourced approach, the rankings will incorporate a public poll and assessment by independent social media analysts, brand professionals and academics.

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