MTN Group welcomed a high-level delegation from Nigeria's National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) at our Johannesburg headquarters on Thursday. The visit – co-hosted by the SA-Nigeria Business Chamber, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition and the Nigerian embassy – is part of a NIPSS study tour...

By: Philip Odiakose The media landscape in Nigeria faces a significant challenge due to the absence of a functional Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC). This gap critically hampers the ability of PR, advertising, and media professionals to access accurate audience reach data and insights, which are essential for evaluating the impact...

  African Brands, an organization dedicated to promoting and supporting brand growth across the continent, will acknowledge the contributions of financial technology firms to financial inclusion in Africa at the upcoming fifth edition of the Africa Financial Technology Congress. The event, with the theme 'Harnessing the Power of Fintech to...

FirstBank, Nigeria's oldest financial institution, has introduced a new thematic brand campaign named 'Giant In You' to mark its 130-year legacy. This strategic initiative not only honors the bank's enduring journey but also emphasizes its steadfast dedication to empowering its customers and stakeholders to realize their full potential. Set against...

The 51st annual general meeting/congress of the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria will focus on the importance of practitioners adopting technology. The event, with the theme 'Breaking the Mold - Creativity and National Development,' is scheduled to take place from July 18–20, 2024. It will be officially opened by...

Big Bull Rice recently unveiled a new holographic seal tape on its 25kg and 50kg packs, and consumers are already singing its praises. This innovative measure, aimed at combating counterfeiting, ensures that customers can now easily verify the authenticity of their purchases. The introduction of the holographic seal tape has...

The planning committee of Location Marketing Awards (LOMA) announces the second edition and the Out of Home Advertising Conference and Exposition (OOHACE) 2024 with The theme: Unlocking the Power of OOH Advertising in building Nigeria's Entertainment Industry. These prestigious events will take place on September 27-28, 2024, at the prestigious...

Public relations practitioners across the world are gearing up for the fourth edition of World Public Relations Day (WPRD)’, themed ‘The future of public relations in a changing world’. The annual celebration scheduled for July 16, 2024, celebrates public relations practitioners, students, and industry thought leaders in the sphere. Founder...

As part of preparation for a new phase of business transformation, the Board of Directors of Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS), operating as 9mobile, today announced the appointment of seasoned telecoms expert and technology business leader and advisor; Obafemi Banigbe as the Chief Executive Officer of the company. He...

Abolaji Idowu, Chief Financial Officer, 9mobile The Board of Directors of Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS), operating as 9mobile, today announced the appointment of seasoned business and finance professional; Abolaji Idowu as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He succeeds Mrs Nkem Oni-Egboma, the outgoing CFO, who is stepping...