FIFA has officially declined a request from the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) to move its scheduled 2026 World Cup fixtures from the United States to Mexico. The governing body cited insurmountable logistical hurdles as the primary reason for the decision. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the development...

Football trophies are more than just shiny shelf-fillers; they are the ultimate symbols of grit, legacy, and sporting immortality. Forged from solid gold and sterling silver—and backed by decades of high-stakes history—these iconic prizes carry price tags that would make most bank accounts sweat. From the world stage to club...

    Anietie Udoh, Director of Marketing at Marketing Edge, has secured a major international milestone with his appointment to the jury of the New York Festivals (NYF) Advertising Awards, one of the world’s most respected platforms for creative excellence. Udoh’s selection is particularly significant as he stands as the...

  Momentum is rapidly building ahead of the inaugural Africa Women in Banking and Finance Conference and Awards (AWBFA 2026), scheduled to take place on May 8, 2026, at the Lagos Marriott Hotel, as organisers unveiled what many industry observers now describe as one of the most ambitious continental recognition...

  Maureen Ifada, Marketing Director at FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc, has been named among Africa’s top 100 Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) in the inaugural ACMO 100 ranking, a prestigious new recognition of the continent’s most impactful brand leaders. The list, compiled by Brand Africa in partnership with African Business, MIPAD...

Anietie Udoh, a leading voice in Africa’s marketing and creative communications space, has been named among the 100 Most Influential People in Creative Communication for 2026, following the official unveiling of the Symbol Awards Powerlist.   Udoh, associated with Marketing Edge, joins an elite group of global leaders recognized for...

  Kazzem Ilyas has been named to the inaugural ACMO 100 list, a new continental benchmark recognising the executives responsible for shaping Africa’s most influential brands. The recognition, published by African Business in collaboration with Brand Africa and its partners, shifts attention away from brands themselves to the decision-makers driving...

Three Crowns Milk, one of Nigeria’s most trusted dairy brands, is set to commence the 2026 edition of its Mum of the Year (MOTY) campaign, a platform dedicated to recognising and celebrating mothers who go above and beyond in nurturing their families and shaping their communities. Now in its 8th...

  AAJ Express Logistics Limited, a proudly indigenous and leading logistics company in Nigeria, celebrates seven years of delivering excellence and marks the successful launch of the AAJ Send APP, DriveForce APP and TransportPro - its three latest iconic innovations in logistics solutions. After a successful launch of its Direct...

  Lagos Games Week returns to the iconic National Theatre on 18–19 June with a clear ambition to position Nigeria as a competitive contributor to the $200 billion global games industry. Now in its third year, Lagos Games Week remains committed to its long-term goal of catalysing the emergence of...