Dapo Olorunyomi, the publisher/editor-in-chief of the Nigerian online newspaper Premium Times, has been honoured with the 2020 International Press Freedom Award by the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). Olorunyomi was awarded for dedicating his life to holding the powerful to account and his “fierce advocacy” for press freedom. Three other exemplary journalists – Shahidul Alam (Bangladesh), Mohammad Mosaed …

Professor Charles Egbu has been appointed Vice-Chancellor of Leeds Trinity University. The Nigerian scholar will take up his new position on 1 November 2020. In a statement on its website, the institution said Egbu would take over from Margaret A House, the outgoing VC, who had held the office for seven years. . Reacting to his appointment, Professor Egbu said: …

Syinix launched its first Android TV in Kenya at 10.30 pm, 15th July 2020. The Launch which took place on NTV and Startimes Kenya and hosted by Size 8 Reborn. With the launch, Syinix explained to customers in detail what the Syinix A20 series has to offer. The Syinix A20 series has 32”, 43”, 50” and 55” screen. Here is …