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  In a move highlighting the intersection of media innovation and brand excellence, Melvin Udosen, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Brandessence, has been named a recipient of the prestigious Mirror Newspaper Excellence Award for Heroes of Our Time. The accolade recognizes Udosen’s transformative impact on media innovation, brand storytelling, and his...

  Lagos Food Bank, a non-governmental organisation dedicated to fighting hunger and food insecurity across Lagos State, has launched a bold new awareness and fundraising campaign calling on Lagosians to act against the growing hunger crisis in their city. Developed in collaboration with X3M Ideas, one of Africa’s leading creative...

  Nigeria’s leading total beverage alcohol company, Guinness Nigeria Plc, on Wednesday, April 15, hosted shareholders at its 75th Annual General Meeting in Lagos, reaffirming its strong performance and clear path to sustained growth. The meeting followed the release of the Company’s Q1 FY2026 financial results, which included an interim...

Guinness Nigeria PLC has achieved a landmark milestone, surpassing the ₦1 trillion mark in market capitalisation on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), underscoring strong investor confidence and a sustained track record of value creation. As of April 10, 2026, the company's market capitalisation stood at approximately ₦1.01 trillion, with an enterprise...

  Heirs Insurance Group, Nigeria’s fastest-growing insurance group, and United Capital Plc, a leading Pan-African investment bank and financial services group, recently hosted the Yoga and Money Meet Up, an exclusive wellness and financial empowerment event for ambitious women. The event, which was held in Lagos, offered a curated experience...

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...

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...