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L-R: Thelma Okoh Registra/Secretary to Council NIMN; Tosin Adefeko, CEO, AT3 Resources; Adebola Williams, Marketing Director, Promasidor Nigeria; Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment; Dr. Bolajoko Bayo-Ajayi, President of NIMN; Osayi Alile, CEO, Aspire Coronation Trust Foundation; Dr. Chizo Malize, the MD/CEO of FITC; Chioma Afe, Director, External Affairs & Social Perfomance, Seplat and Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka, Chief Marketing Officer MTN at the NIMN LeadHers…

The Honourable Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment in Lagos State, Mrs. Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, speaking as Special Guest of Honour at the maiden LeadHers in Marketing Conference has revealed that the story of women in marketing is no longer about breaking glass ceilings, but designing entirely new skylines of leadership. Speaking earlier today in a speech that moved between economic argument, policy declaration, and pointed call to action where she told an audience of senior female…

The Seplat Energy executive opens up on managing executive power, professional clash, and the emotional toll of the 2019 acquisition at NIMN’s inaugural LeadHers in Marketing Conference For the first time in what colleagues describe as characteristic candour, Chioma Afe, now Director of External Affairs and Sustainability at Seplat Energy, peeled back the curtain on what it truly felt like to be a communications leader inside one of Nigerian banking’s most consequential mergers. Her remarks, delivered this…

Organisers of the World Public Relations Forum 2026 have announced a special pre-event to commemorate International Women’s Day, focusing on the role of responsible communication in advancing women’s rights and social justice. The event is hosted by Justin Green, President and CEO of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management; Ike Neliaku, President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations; Inimfon Etuk, Chair of the Civil Society Task Team of the WPRF National Planning Committee; and…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission(FCCPC) has issued a strong warning to sellers across Lagos markets, declaring the widely practiced “No Return, No Refund” policy, a common practice where traders refuse to make refunds for defective goods, illegal and contrary to established consumer protection laws in Nigeria. This message was delivered during a recent sensitization campaign led by FCCPC while visiting major markets in Lagos to educate both traders and consumers on their rights and…

The 2026 edition of the Young Pitcher Academy is set to begin on March 9, bringing together emerging professionals and young talents from across the communications industry for an intensive programme designed to strengthen skills across four key disciplines: Creative, Media, Public Relations and Brand Strategy. The academy, which serves as a preparatory platform for participants ahead of the Pitcher Festival, will provide a structured learning experience combining industry-led masterclasses, practical workshops…

The flagship Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has congratulated Tunji Disu on his appointment as Acting Inspector General of Police by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a press release by the chapter's public relations officer, Dr. Oguchukwu Okeke, the institute described the appointment as a well-deserved recognition of Disu’s distinguished service, exemplary leadership, and commitment to professionalism within the Nigeria Police Force. The chapter's chairman, Samuel Ayetutu,…

Netflix is set to position advertising as a significant secondary revenue stream alongside subscriptions, altering the company’s long-standing reliance on subscriber income. According to data from Omdia, Netflix’s advertising revenue exceeded $1.5bn in 2025, representing 3.3% of its total revenue. The company aims to double that figure to $3 billion this year and grow it to $8 billion by 2030. The company is projected to capture close to a tenth of global connected TV (CTV) advertising spend by 2027, as the…