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For businesses, especially start-ups, to bloom and scale, they need the expertise of a good Public Relations Advisory firm for stronger brand building and best-in-class reputation management. This submission was made by one of Africa’s strategic communications thought leaders, Israel Opayemi, Managing Director/Chief Strategist of leading public relations and integrated communications consulting firm, Chain Reactions Africa (CRA) in a recently …

FirstBank, Nigeria’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, was announced as the Best Corporate Bank at the recent prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence, Nigeria 2023. The Bank clinched the coveted award based on its 130-year commitment to enabling its corporate customers achieve success through relevant and tailored financial solutions. FirstBank’s continuous investment in technology has been crucial to …

By Olutayo Irantiola   In the last few weeks, many markets across Lagos State have been locked and opened by the Ministry of Environment and the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). There is no gainsaying that these markets are due for closure. However, what next after the re-opening of the markets? One of the places in town synonymous with huge …

Nigeria has long faced a persistent problem in its education system – the alarming rate of exam failures among secondary school students. The situation has raised significant concerns among stakeholders, leaving them pondering why the secondary education system has consistently failed to meet society’s yearnings. In recent years, the decline in the performance of secondary school students, particularly in core …

People often ask me, TOE how do I learn leadership. Should I go on a course? Buy a book?  Get a mentor? Are leaders born, or can you become a leader? Just as I say about business success, leadership has many components – luck, being in the right place at the right time. But I also believe that those talents …

  The new report reveals ten emerging advertising behaviors and technologies expected to transform the media industry in the coming years dentsu has released its annual media trends report, titled: The Pace of Progress: dentsu 2024 Media Trends. Created by gathering insights from its specialists within Carat, dentsu X and iProspect globally, the new dentsu report highlights ten key catalysts of change …

Africa Magic: Transforming Nollywood and Its Global Impact You have no idea how thrilled we are to delve into the captivating transformation Africa Magic has had on Nollywood and its global impact. In this exploration, we will uncover how Africa Magic, a prominent channel, has wielded its influence, reshaping the landscape of Nollywood and propelling it to global recognition. Africa …

On Thursday, September 7, 2023, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), approved the transfer and assignment of the 10MHz (FDD) in the 2.6GHz Spectrum Band from OPENSKYS Services (OS) Limited to MTN Nigeria Communications Plc. The 10MHz spectrum being transferred falls under the Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) technology. FDD is a method of using separate frequencies for transmitting and receiving data, …

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, effective public relations strategies are more critical than ever for maintaining a strong brand presence and reputation. One indispensable tool that PR agencies can offer to clients is media monitoring and intelligence. This sophisticated resource empowers businesses to stay ahead of their competition, adapt swiftly to changing trends, and make data-driven decisions. In this …

…by Lere Awokoya, Chief Marketing Officer, Jumia Nigeria Technology has amplified the insatiable human desire for consumption, propelling consumers to pursue a shopping experience that combines convenience and innovation. Gone are the days of physically scouring multiple stores searching for a specific item. Consumers yearn for the seamless ability to browse vast digital catalogues, compare prices, read reviews, and effortlessly …