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Untitled Designers Conference (UDC) returns for its 5th edition this October

With the theme “HUMAN BY DESIGN: Where Culture, Code & Creativity Meet,” UDC 2026 will take place at Regal Hall, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria from Friday, October 16 2024 to Saturday, October 17 2026.

Seun Badejo on discovering Nsibidi, making Agụ Display, and his mission to elevate African perception through design

In a conversation with The Creatives Note, Seun Badejo talks about getting into design, discovering Nsibidi, collaborating with Google Fonts, & his mission to elevate African perception through design

Nigerian Non-Interest Bank, Jaiz Bank, unveils new brand identity

The rebrand, which sees the company introduce a new logo, fresh colours, and a new tagline, is the first of such since its founding in 2012 and represents a fresh chapter in its journey.

Nigerian fintech startup Bujeti introduces new visual identity to reflect it new mission

The rebrand, the company notes, reflects its evolution from a corporate cards and expenses management platform for African businesses to the Finance Control Centre for African businesses

Naija Artificial Intelligence Film Festival (NAIFF) to hold inaugural edition this September

Naija Artificial Intelligence Film Festival (NAIFF), Nigeria’s first-ever festival dedicated to AI-filmmaking, is set to take place this September in Lagos.Subscribe to The Creatives Note to catch up on news, updates, creative events, and creative opportunities in Africa and read stories of African Creatives.

Nigerian Telecommunication Operator, 9Mobile, rebrands as T2

The rebrand is the second in the company’s history since its first launched in 2008 as Etisalat Nigeria.

African SDGs Film Festival set to happen this September

With the theme, “Inspiring Sustainability Through the Lens,” the festival will take place from September 11- 12, 2025, at Silverbird Cinema Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Midddleman reveals new brand identity that reflects its new mission

The rebrand captures the company’s evolution from an escrow service addressing Nigeria’s e-commerce trust deficit to a platform redefining Africa-China trade, empowering SMEs to scale globally.

Kaduna International Film Festival (KADIFF) returns for its 8th edition this August

With the theme, “Film for Social Change,” the 2025 edition of KADIFF film screening will take place at Silverbird Cinemas, Galaxy Mall, Kaduna, from August 26th - 30th, 2025.

Nigerian crypto startup, Zap Africa, announces rebrand to reflect its ambition

The company, which recently got in a public trademark war with Paystack, when it launched a product under the same name, “Zap,” clarified that the rebrand is not a response to the dispute