Brandcom - Linking the future

The Lagos State Government has announced that 26 agriculture-focused startups have presented their business expansion plans to compete for a share of a N100m grant aimed at supporting MSMEs in agribusiness to thrive. It disclosed that this funding, part of the “Lagos Agrithon” initiative, seeks to foster innovation in the agriculture and food value chains, empowering startups to transform Nigeria’s food systems. According to the statement, the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture said it would select 20 out of…

The Art of Technology Lagos (AOT Lagos) returns for its 6th edition to explore the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in shaping Lagos' digital future and the African continent at large. Themed, "AI & The Lagos Digital Economy", the groundbreaking, one-day conference is scheduled to take place at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, on December 5th, 2024. Following the success of previous editions, AOT Lagos 6th edition aims to explore the profound impact of AI across…

The Ikeja Chapter of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) is set to hold the fourth edition of its annual public lecture on November 7 2024 at the LCCI House, Nurudeen Olowopopo Way CBD, Alausa Ikeja by 10 am. Themed, “Transforming Market Challenges into Strategic Opportunities for Sustainable Success in Volatile Times”, this year’s lecture has a line-up of seasoned marketing professionals and marketing stakeholders who will share insights on how professionals and organisations can transform…

Top Chief Marketing Officers in leading companies in sub-Saharan Africa have outlined strategies that will help organizations navigate the new realities in the marketing landscape and shift in today’s economy. Speaking on the sub-theme ‘From the CMOs Lens: Periscoping the New Realities Of Marketing in the just concluded BRANDCOMFEST held recently at the Alliance Francaise, Mike Adenuga Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos. The CMOs, Ilyas Kazeem, the Marketing Director, Food Commercial Division, Flour Mills Nigeria and Seun…

L-R - The Managing Director of BUA Foods Plc, Engr. (Dr.) Ayodele Abioye and Chairman of BUA Foods Plc, Abdul Samad Rabiu, CFR, CON. BUA Foods Plc, makers of BUA Sugar, BUA Rice, IRS Flour, IRS Pasta, and IRS Semolina, has released its unaudited financial results for the nine months ended September 2024, marking a year-on-year performance leap. The company’s revenue for the nine-month period grew by 104% to N1.07 Trillion, a significant jump from the N524.42 billion reported in the same period last year. Gross profit…

The Chairman of Odu'a Group of Companies, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, will deliver the keynote address at the 2024 Brands and Marketing Conference scheduled for December 6, 2024. Organised annually by Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria (BJAN), the conference is billed to hold at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, by 10am on the date. The conference is a flagship event that brings seasoned analysts and informed stakeholders together to focus on key issues in the Nigerian integrated marketing communications…

Wema Bank has announced the launch of its Wema Export Trade Academy, a comprehensive training programme designed to equip Nigerian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with the essential skills and tools needed to succeed in the competitive landscape of global trade. According to the bank, the initiative aims to enhance the capacity of Nigerian businesses, supporting their ambitions to thrive internationally. Speaking during the launch, the Managing Director and CEO of Wema Bank, Moruf Oseni, noted that “The…

mediaReach OMD, a premier media agency in West Africa, has announced the launch of its groundbreaking initiative, the OMD Red Room at the National Advertising Conference 2024, scheduled to take place from November 13th to 15th at the Abuja Continental Hotel. According to the company, the Red Room, which aims to usher in a new era of innovation and insight, will function as a dynamic hub for transformative discussions, uniting leading marketing and business professionals to engage with the evolving landscape of…