THE CABLE joins NECLive 2025 as official media partner

TheCable has been confirmed as an Official Media Partner for NECLive 2025. Founded by Simon Kolawole in 2014, TheCable has become one of the most respected independent online newspapers in Nigeria.

NECLive 2025, themed “Powering Africa Through Creative Enterprise,” will feature discussions around the business and policy implications of the creative economy reputation, and TheCable’s in-depth reporting makes it a crucial partner for disseminating the conference’s insights. Kolapo Olapoju, TheCable’s editor, has been confirmed to moderate a panel discussion at the event.

NECLive 2025, themed “Powering Africa Through Creative Enterprise,” holds on Friday, November 28 2025, at Landmark Events Centre, Lagos and has attracted over 50 speakers, panellists, moderators, and performers.

The conference hosted by Bolanle Olukanni and Tee A will feature a stellar lineup of speakers, including renowned creatives like Ayo Maff, Timi Dakolo, Folu Storms, Nora Awolowo, KieKie, Yolanda Okereke, and Gaise Baba and industry titans like John Ugbe, CEO, MultiChoice West Africa; Steve Babaeko, Founder, X3M Ideas; A’isha Umar Mumuni, Chief Digital Officer at MTN Nigeria; Chris Ihidero, CEO of PinPoint Media; Kene Okwuosa, co-founder of FilmHouse Group; Audu Maikori, Founder and Chairman of Chocolate City Music Group.

NECLive 2025 is produced by Nigerian Entertainment Today and the Africa Creative Foundation, in association with ID Africa, BHM, and Huce Valeris, with sponsorship from MultiChoice, MTN Nigeria, First Bank, and The Macallan.

Register now: www.nec.ng.