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The African Brands, a leading force in African brand journalism and intelligence, proudly announces its 10-year anniversary celebration. The milestone event will take place on June 20, 2025, at the prestigious Oriental Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria, marking a decade of shaping and influencing brands across the continent.   Since its...

Swan Natural Spring Water has unveiled its refreshed packaging, now proudly carrying the seal of endorsement from the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA). This marks a major milestone in the brand’s journey, strengthening its commitment to providing clean, safe, and naturally sourced hydration for Nigerians. The updated bottle design retains the...

  The communications team at United Bank for Africa (UBA) has another reason to celebrate as Abiodun Coker, Media & External Relations Lead, has been honored with the "Future Leader in Media Management" award at the upcoming 6th edition of The Industry Summit/Awards. Organized by The Industry Newspaper, the leading...

  Airtel Nigeria has upgraded its My Airtel App with a fully integrated eShop feature, transforming the platform into a complete digital shopping destination. With this update, customers can now enjoy a full retail experience directly within the existing subscriber app—beyond simply buying airtime or data. The eShop feature offers...

  Anthony Elikene For decades, Nigeria's Public Relations industry has struggled with a critical void—a unified, practical framework for measuring and evaluating public relations efforts. While global standards have evolved, many professionals across Africa continue to report results using metrics that are disjointed, outdated, or focused more on activity than...

  For nearly two decades, Mexican authorities have been waging a battle against drug cartels, with limited results. And for over five decades, various US presidents have declared wars on drugs. But amid fresh waves of cartel violence and pressure from Trump in the form of threatened US military intervention and...

  Sun King, in partnership with IFC and Stanbic IBTC Bank, has secured an $80 million, fully Naira-denominated loan facility to scale access to off-grid solar energy in Nigeria. This financing enables households and small businesses to adopt clean, reliable solar power without prohibitive upfront costs. By combining public and...

  Have you ever paused in the seasoning aisle, picked up a pack labeled "Premium," and wondered what exactly makes a seasoning cube premium? Is it just a marketing label, or does it carry a deeper story? Like a nod to modern sophistication and a promise of unparalleled taste and...

  In a recent interview, MTN Nigeria reaffirmed that its ongoing infrastructure investment is a strategic step to improve network quality, speed, and nationwide coverage. Speaking on Beyond the Headlines with Nifemi Oguntoye, Ugonwa Nwoye, Chief Customer and Experience Officer at MTN Nigeria, explained that although public concern is valid,...

MTN Nigeria's 2024 Sustainability Report has provided a compelling case for how businesses can move from profit-centric models to purpose-led impact. As one of Africa's leading tech companies, MTN's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy is not only helping the company remain resilient and competitive but also supporting Nigeria's broader...