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Independent publisher Mushroom Music has secured a sub-publishing agreement with Peermusic for representation across the United States, Canada and most of Latin America. The arrangement allows peermusic to manage copyright registration, royalty collection, synchronization licensing and creative development for songwriters from Australia and New Zealand signed to Mushroom’s roster, which features artists including Kylie Minogue,…
LyricFind has expanded its legal complaint against rival Musixmatch to include allegations that TPG and Musixmatch violated a nondisclosure agreement by sharing false information about supposed Russian sanctions violations with Spotify. The accusations stem from a failed acquisition attempt, during which TPG explored purchasing LyricFind after gaining a controlling interest in Musixmatch but abandoned negotiations….
Roc Nation Distribution has launched a comprehensive dashboard for its artist clients that combines streaming analytics, social media insights, and distribution services to over 200 platforms. The platform requires no upfront fees while maintaining the existing revenue split, where artists retain 85 percent of their music earnings. The dashboard enables artists to identify brand partnerships…
More than 700 entrepreneurs gathered in Lagos for the eighth Caladium SME Bootcamp, with additional participants joining remotely to address survival challenges, including intellectual property protection, capital access, and digital market positioning. Co-founder Ayo Bankole Akintujoye highlighted the program’s mission to provide small enterprises with resources typically reserved for larger corporations, noting that participants have…
Nigeria recorded 4.82 trillion naira in commerce with fellow African nations during the opening half of 2025, representing growth exceeding 600 billion naira from the prior year. Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi of the Nigeria Customs Service announced the figures at the Customs Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade gathering held in Abuja, describing the expansion…
Nigeria could unlock substantial economic expansion by modernizing how it manages property ownership and usage, according to an analysis of the country’s development challenges. The current system creates delays for developers, discourages investment through uncertain titles, and limits government tax collection, but comprehensive reforms centered on digital record keeping and streamlined approval processes could transform…
United Nigeria Airlines removed two social media personalities from a scheduled departure at Asaba International Airport following a physical confrontation during the boarding process. The carrier identified the individuals as Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkman, and Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi, who uses the name Mr. Jollof, before transferring both to airport security personnel for investigation….
Captain Cool has launched operations in Nigeria’s air conditioning sector with services spanning equipment sales, installation, maintenance and system repairs. Founder Olatayo Ajiboye established the Sabiwork subsidiary after observing widespread client dissatisfaction with substandard installation practices and irregular maintenance schedules that undermined system efficiency despite quality equipment purchases. The company secured a hotel air conditioning…
FrieslandCampina WAMCO’s Maureen Ifada has received recognition as Nigeria Marketing Amazon at the national marketing awards, capping a year of significant professional achievements. The marketing director, whose two-decade career has focused on dairy brand development, including Peak and Three Crowns products, previously earned the Outstanding Marketing Amazon distinction from Marketing Edge and secured Marketing Director…
ActionAid Nigeria has equipped 450 returning migrants with vocational competencies across Edo, Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory through its Reconnect Project, implemented alongside GIZ. Country Director Andrew Mamedu confirmed participants received instruction in fashion design, catering, hairdressing and related trades before graduating with starter equipment including industrial sewing machines, gas cookers and salon tools….
