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The South African telecoms giant has put an offer of US$8.50 per share on the table, a price that would - ['Our Predecessors Did Not Lay The Right Foundation' ‘Tolucomms’ Indicts Generation Of Communications Practice](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/17/our-predecessors-did-not-lay-the-right-foundation-tolucomms-indicts-generation-of-communications-practice/) - Tolulope ‘Tolucomms’ Olorundero, founder of the Public Relations Women Foundation and Lead Consultant, Mosron Communications has issued a blunt verdict on the structural failures of Nigeria’s PR industry, arguing that decades of positioning the profession around implementation rather than advisory counsel has left the current generation of practitioners fighting to reclaim relevance and commercial value - [Registration Opens For 2026 Nigeria Public Relations Week](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/17/registration-opens-for-2026-nigeria-public-relations-week/) - Registration for the Nigeria Public Relations Week (NPRW) 2026 is now open. The week-long event tagged #CrocCity2026 will be held at the Umaru Musa Yar’adua Centre, Murtala Square, Kaduna State, from April 19 to 25. The programme will feature workshops, masterclasses, panel discussions, and breakout sessions led by top PR experts. Topics include digital PR, - [Dentsu Overhauls Leadership, Appoints Takeshi Sano CEO](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/17/dentsu-overhauls-leadership-appoints-takeshi-sano-ceo/) - Dentsu Group Inc, simply known as Dentsu, has appointed Takeshi Sano as its new president and global CEO as it reshapes its leadership team. Sano, currently CEO of Dentsu Japan and deputy global COO, will step into the role on March 27, 2026. According to reports, the change comes at a rocky time for the - [MEXC Releases February Proof of Reserve Report, BTC Coverage Rises to 267%](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/06/mexc-releases-february-proof-of-reserve-report-btc-coverage-rises-to-267/) - MEXC, the world's fastest-growing digital asset exchange and a pioneer of true zero-fee trading, released its February Proof of Reserve report, confirming that all major assets maintained reserve ratios above 100%. BTC reserve coverage rose to 267%, demonstrating the platform's continued commitment to transparency and user asset protection. The February report shows reserve ratios of - [Exclusive: Guinness Nigeria Names Ram Solayappan Marketing & Innovations Director As Yinka Bakare Exits](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/16/exclusive-guinness-nigeria-names-ram-solayappan-marketing-innovations-director-as-yinka-bakare-exits/) - Guinness Nigeria has appointed Ramanathan “Ram” Solayappan as its new Marketing & Innovations Director, Brand Communicator can exclusively reveal. The appointment follows the departure of Yinka Bakare, who served as Marketing Director and exited the organisation effective 31 January 2026 to pursue opportunities outside the company. The announcement was made in an internal communication signed - [Young Pitcher Academy 2026 Unveils First Speakers, Sets Stage For Hybrid Expert Review In Lagos](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/16/young-pitcher-academy-2026-unveils-first-speakers-sets-stage-for-hybrid-expert-review-in-lagos/) - The Young Pitcher Academy 2026 has announced its first lineup of speakers, a carefully curated faculty of creative, strategy, and marketing leaders drawn from across Africa and beyond. Designed as a high impact learning and development platform for emerging talents in the marketing communications ecosystem, this year’s Academy signals an even stronger commitment to cross - [Chain Reactions, Integrated Indigo, Campaigns From Nigeria Dominate 2026 SABRE Nomination List](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/12/chain-reactions-integrated-indigo-campaigns-from-nigeria-dominate-2026-sabre-nomination-list/) - Nigerian public relations agencies and campaigns from the country have emerged the dominant forces in the 2026 Africa SABRE Awards. Chain Reactions Africa and Integrated Indigo made an impressive show across multiple categories in the prestigious competition. The 2026 Africa SABRE Awards shortlist, comprising over 120 campaigns selected from more than 500 entries, showcases the - [N1.5 Trillion Trapped in 50 Failed Banks, 100 MFIs -NDIC](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/16/n1-5-trillion-trapped-in-50-failed-banks-100-mfis-ndic/) - The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) is ramping up efforts to recover N1.5 trillion in outstanding debts and assets from nearly 150 failed financial institutions, including 50 deposit money banks (DMBs) and over 100 microfinance banks (MFIs). This initiative leverages enhanced powers under the NDIC Act 2023 to boost depositor reimbursements and restore confidence in - [Over 80% Of Nigerian Students Now Own Bank Accounts](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/16/over-80-of-nigerian-students-now-own-bank-accounts/) - The National Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has announced that over 80% of Nigerian students now operate bank accounts. This disclosure, made during World Savings Day 2026 celebrations in Minna, Niger State, underscores the transformative impact of NDIC's sustained sensitization campaigns. Zayyad Abubakar, from NDIC’s bank examinations unit, highlighted this achievement while crediting the corporation's multi-year - [Exclusive: New ACAMB President Unveils Agenda, To Reposition Banking Communications Professionals As Economic Influencers](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/16/exclusive-new-acamb-president-unveils-agenda-to-reposition-banking-communications-professionals-as-economic-influencers/) - Newly elected ACAMB President, Babajide Sipe has outlined an ambitious programme anchored on mentorship, career development, stakeholder advocacy, and cross-sector collaboration, with a clear goal of making banking's marketing and communications professionals indispensable voices in Nigeria's economic conversation. One of Nigeria’s finest communications professionals and newly elected President of the Association of Corporate Communication and - [UK Ad Agencies Undergo Their Biggest Exodus Of Staff As AI Threatens Industry](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/16/uk-ad-agencies-undergo-their-biggest-exodus-of-staff-as-ai-threatens-industry/) - ...Number of employees declined by more than 14% to 24,963 last year, with fall greatest among younger workers UK advertising agencies had their biggest annual exodus of staff last year, led by younger workers, as artificial intelligence tools threaten to replace workers and force the industry to cut jobs and costs. Staff numbers at creative agencies, - [Nigerian Bottling Company Deepens Youth Investment as 2026 #YouthEmpowered Programme Opens at UNILAG](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/02/nigerian-bottling-company-deepens-youth-investment-as-2026-youthempowered-programme-opens-at-unilag/) - Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd., a leading consumer packaged goods company and a member of the Coca-Cola HBC Group, has announced the commencement of the 2026 edition of its flagship #YouthEmpowered (YE) programme, with the first training session held at the University of Lagos on February 2, 2026. Targeted at young people between the ages - [ARCON Reads Riot Act To State Signage Agencies Over Illegal Ad Vetting Directives](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/13/arcon-reads-riot-act-to-state-signage-agencies-over-illegal-ad-vetting-directives/) - Apex advertising regulator declares state agencies' directive on political and other ad approvals unconstitutional, warns of dangers to 2027 election campaigns The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has fired a stern warning at state signage and advertising agencies, particularly those of Ondo and Enugu States over directives requiring advertisers and practitioners to submit political, - [Consumer Drags Chowdeck To Court Over Alleged Price Markups](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/13/consumer-drags-chowdeck-to-court-over-alleged-price-markups/) - A Nigerian consumer, Dolapo Adedeji has formally dragged Chowdeck, a rapidly expanding food delivery platform before the courts. Before now, Adedeji had lodged a complaint earlier in the court at the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) in Abuja. His grievance stems from what he described as multiple orders where Chowdeck's app displayed food prices - [National Orientation Agency, SEC To Intensify Campaigns Against Rising Illegal Investment Schemes](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/13/national-orientation-agency-sec-to-intensify-campaigns-against-rising-illegal-investment-schemes/) - The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in a strategic partnership, have agreed to intensify public enlightenment campaigns against illegal investment schemes across Nigeria. The development was disclosed by SEC Director-General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, during a meeting with NOA Director-General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, in Abuja on Thursday. The collaboration signals a strategic shift toward - [Airtel Accelerates Network Upgrades Nationwide, Targets Deeper Northern Penetration](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/13/airtel-accelerates-network-upgrades-nationwide-targets-deeper-northern-penetration/) - Airtel Nigeria has revealed that it is tightening its grip on Northern Nigeria and using that advantage to power a broader national strategy focused on speed, scale and service quality. The telecoms operator revealed this at a media roundtable with senior editors and industry correspondents in Ikeja, Lagos, recently. The company outlined an ambitious next - [National Policy On Drones: FG Poised To Elevate Nigeria's Technological Advancement.](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/13/national-policy-on-drones-fg-poised-to-elevate-nigerias-technological-advancement/) - The Federal Government has turned its attention on the nation’s burgeoning drone sector, unveiling a comprehensive policy direction aimed at unlocking the industry’s transformative potential. With this, the random use of drones for movies, advertising, media coverage and other related areas would be extensively streamlined. This decision, made public on February 12, 2026, underscores the - [NAICOM Set To Grow Insurance Brands In Nigeria, Pledges Transparent Recapitalisation Programme](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/13/naicom-set-to-grow-insurance-brands-in-nigeria-pledges-transparent-recapitalisation-programme/) - Following the success of the ongoing recapitalisation process for banks in the financial sector, the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) seems motivated to strengthen and expand insurance brands in the Nigerian market. The commission recently reaffirmed its commitment to deliver a transparent, credible, and professionally executed recapitalisation process. The Commissioner for Insurance, Olusegun Omosehin, revealed this - [FCCPC Clinches Prestigious Government Agency of the Year 2025 Award](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/12/fccpc-clinches-prestigious-government-agency-of-the-year-2025-award/) - In a celebration of public service excellence, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has been crowned Government Agency of the Year 2025 by the Leadership Newspaper, cementing its position as Nigeria's unwavering guardian of consumer rights and market integrity. The prestigious accolade, unveiled at a high-profile gala today, Thursday, February 12, 2026, underscores - [TMKG: Making Every Marketing Naira Count](https://brandcom.ng/2025/11/19/tmkg-making-every-marketing-naira-count/) - A Changing Industry Nigeria’s marketing communications industry has witnessed an impressive evolution in the last two decades. With the country’s youthful population, rapid urbanization, and growing media diversity, brands are increasingly seeking innovative ways to stay visible and relevant. Among the various marketing channels, Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising remains one of the most powerful and enduring - [Cashless Transactions Sweep 43% Of Nigeria’s Fuel Market](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/12/cashless-transactions-sweep-43-of-nigerias-fuel-market/) - Digital payments now account for 43 per cent of fuel transactions across Nigeria, signalling a major behavioural and operational shift in one of the country’s most cash-dependent sectors. The figure comes from a new industry case study by financial services platform Moniepoint, which examines payment adoption, access to credit, and operational realities among petrol station - [Bank Of Industry Receives Greenlight For Non-Interest Banking](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/10/bank-of-industry-receives-green-light-for-non-interest-banking/) - The Bank of Industry (BOI) has received approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to operate as a non-interest financial institution. This landmark development marks a new era in Nigeria’s fast-evolving banking landscape. The regulatory nod was announced by BOI’s Managing Director, Dr. Olasupo Olusi. He noted that the new licence positions BOI to - [Corruption Perception Index: Nigeria Drops To 142nd Position](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/11/corruption-perception-index-nigeria-drops-to-142nd-position/) - Nigeria has slipped to 142nd place in the 2025 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) released recently by Transparency International, maintaining a score of 26 out of 100, unchanged from 2024. The ranking underscores persistent efforts in governance, public sector integrity, and anti-corruption reforms. The CPI, which evaluates 182 countries worldwide on a scale where 0 indicates - [Global Reputation Economy Worth 7 Trillion Dollars - Burson Research Reveals](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/11/global-reputation-economy-worth-7-trillion-dollars-burson-research-reveals/) - In a world where brands rise and fall overnight, where a single tweet can topple a titan, the currency of reputation has never been more valuable. But just how valuable is it? According to a groundbreaking new study by Burson - a pioneering global consultancy specializing in reputation, crisis, and brand strategy, headquartered in New - [Twisted Digital Triumph: Nigeria's Speed Rank Falls, Retains #1 User Growth In Africa](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/11/twisted-digital-triumph-nigerias-speed-rank-falls-retains-1-user-growth-in-africa/) - Imagine the digital revolution unfolding in Nigeria, where internet users are surging ahead at the continent's quickest clip, transforming everyday connections into a powerhouse of possibility. Sure, Ookla's December 2025 Speedtest Global Index notes our mobile speeds spiralling down to 85th globally with a steady 44.14 Mbps median download, but that's just part of the - [EMTS (T2) Pays Thank You Visit To ARCON, Pledges Support For Industry Reforms](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/11/emts-t2-pays-thank-you-visit-to-arcon-pledges-support-for-industry-reforms/) - In a development that reiterates the effectiveness of regulatory intervention in Nigeria's advertising industry, Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS), operator of the T2 brand and formerly known as 9Mobile, yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) to express gratitude for the Council's role in resolving long-standing commercial disputes. - [inDrive records surge in courier service in Nigeria](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/05/indrive-records-surge-in-courier-service-in-nigeria/) - inDrive, a leading global ride-hailing platform has announced a surge in growth for its courier service in Nigeria, doubling its growth. The surge is coming on the back of growing interest from urban workers who rely more on app-based delivery to earn a flexible income. According to inDrive data, the number of couriers on its - [ARCON Outlook Webinar: Experts Chart Course For Advertising Industry Amid Economic Reset](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/11/arcon-outlook-webinar-experts-chart-course-for-advertising-industry-amid-economic-reset/) - Experts at the recently held Webinar on Navigating Economic Realities, organised by the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), have called on stakeholders in the marketing communications industry to deepen collaboration, embrace technology, and adopt consumer-centric strategies as Nigeria navigates its economic transition into 2026. This charge formed the centrepiece of the high-level virtual webinar - [Dr. Bolajoko Bayo-Ajayi: An Amazon At The Convergence Of Purpose & Possibility](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/11/dr-bolajoko-bayo-ajayi-an-amazon-at-the-convergence-of-purpose-possibility/) - When news filtered in from Uyo during the elective Annual General Meeting of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) that Dr. Bolajoko Bayo-Ajayi had been elected President of the NIMN, many industry observers had thought that the institute was just trying to pave the path of gender parity by allowing a woman, the - [IWG Accelerates Expansion In Nigeria with Three Strategic Flex Hubs](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/10/iwg-accelerates-expansion-in-nigeria-with-three-strategic-flex-hubs/) - International Workplace Group (IWG), the world's largest platform for flexible working under brands like Regus, Spaces, and HQ, is launching three state-of-the-art flexible workspaces in Nigeria from February through April 2026. This expansion responds to surging demand for hybrid work solutions amid a global shift toward more adaptable office models. The new centres underscore IWG's - [Omnicom, WPP, Dentsu Secure Brand Spots In OpenAI’s Ad Pilot](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/10/omnicom-wpp-dentsu-secure-brand-spots-in-openais-ad-pilot/) - Major global advertising groups, including Omnicom Media, WPP, and Dentsu, have secured brand spots in OpenAI’s newly introduced Ad Pilot program on ChatGPT, despite the substantial entry cost. According to reporting from Adweek, Omnicom Media has confirmed that more than 30 of its clients have already secured advertising placements in the OpenAI ads pilot program. - [Red Bull Appoints Adedeji Layade As Head Of Marketing For Nigeria](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/09/red-bull-appoints-adedeji-layade-as-head-of-marketing-for-nigeria/) - Multi-industry marketing professional, Adedeji Layade has joined Red Bull Nigeria's leadership team as Head of Marketing. The appointment marks a big career move for Layade who brings over 15 years of multi-industry brand and marketing experience to the global energy drink powerhouse. In an enthusiastic LinkedIn post, Layade expressed his excitement about the new role, - [TradFi: The Crypto Market Trend to Watch in 2026](https://brandcom.ng/2026/01/31/tradfi-the-crypto-market-trend-to-watch-in-2026/) - As we move deeper into 2026, the rapid convergence of traditional finance (TradFi) and cryptocurrency has become the dominant narrative in global crypto conversations with MEXC, the user-friendly crypto exchange, leading the charge. By aggressively listing tokenized TradFi assets, maintaining true zero-fee trading on key pairs, and launching its innovative Gold Launchpad for seamless trading - [Airtel Announces New Milestone: Hits 99% 4G Coverage Nationwide](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/09/airtel-announces-new-milestone-hits-99-4g-coverage-nationwide/) - Airtel Nigeria has officially announced that it has achieved 99% 4G coverage across the country. This significant milestone highlights Airtel’s commitment to expanding reliable, high-speed internet access to urban and rural communities nationwide, and marks a major leap forward in Nigeria’s digital transformation journey.In a statement released to the public, Airtel Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer, - [Queen of the Box Office, Funke Akindele Bags MonieWorld Ambassadorship ](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/06/queen-of-the-box-office-funke-akindele-bags-monieworld-ambassadorship/) - MonieWorld, a product of Moniepoint Inc, Africa's leading and Nigeria’s most trusted all-in-one financial ecosystem, today announced a partnership with Funke Akindele, an influential cultural icon and award-winning actress, filmmaker, and Nollywood producer. At the core of this partnership is the shared belief that progress is not static; it is a journey that spans continents - [CAC Deletes Another Batch Of 400,000 Non- Compliant Companies](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/09/cac-deletes-another-batch-of-400000-non-compliant-companies/) - As part of a broad reform drive aimed at strengthening transparency, improving investor confidence, and cleaning up the country’s business ecosystem, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced the delisting of more than 400,000 inactive and non-compliant companies from its official register. The registrar-general of the commission responsible for registering businesses in Nigeria, Hussaini Ishaq - [Pernod Ricard Nigeria Boss Shares Roadmap For Business Growth At Business Leadership Masterclass Chat](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/09/pernod-ricard-nigeria-boss-shares-roadmap-for-business-growth-at-business-leadership-masterclass-chat/) - For entrepreneurs, the challenge is not simply starting a business, but moving it from an idea to a viable, sustainable enterprise. These were the views of Michael Ehindero, Managing Director of Pernod while sharing practical roadmaps for achieving business growth at at the Business Leadership Masterclass (BLM) monthly fireside chat series hosted by Dr. Joshua - [Salute To The Elephant As Chief Olu Falomo, Advertising Colossus, Answers Final Call](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/06/salute-to-the-elephant-as-chief-olu-falomo-advertising-colossus-answers-final-call/) - Just a few days ago, the advertising industry lost one of its most illustrious sons. Chief Olu Falomo passed away at age 87, leaving behind a legacy that spans six decades in Nigerian advertising. Like the elephant in the famous traditional Yoruba hunting poem (ijala) popularized by Adeboye Babalola…majestic, wise, impossible to replace, Chief Michael - [Coca-Cola Nigeria Introduces Coke With Meals N600 Million Promo To Celebrate Everyday Wins](https://brandcom.ng/2026/01/27/coca-cola-nigeria-introduces-coke-with-meals-n600-million-promo-to-celebrate-everyday-wins/) - ...Gives Nigerians a chance to win their share of N600 Million in Cash and Prizes from everyday meals with Coke Coca-Cola Nigeria has introduced another exciting new promotion to bring the joy back to everyday meals with a chance for Nigerians to win from a prize pool of N600 million in cash and rewards. Coca-Cola - [FG Pushes For Homegrown Tyre & Battery Revolution](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/06/fg-pushes-for-homegrown-tyre-battery-revolution/) - Following the unveiling of fresh plans to turbocharge domestic production of tyres and batteries, two backbone sectors for the nation’s automotive future, the Federal Government is taking the vanguard in Nigeria’s industrial ambition. This bold drive, announced Thursday in Abuja, lays out a vision to cut reliance on costly imports and energize local manufacturing, with - [Google Opens Applications For 10th Startups Accelerator Africa](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/06/google-opens-applications-for-10th-startups-accelerator-africa/) - Google has opened applications for the 10th cohort of its Startups Accelerator Africa, signalling a renewed focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning for startups across the continent. The programme is designed for Series A startups using AI to develop solutions that address real-world challenges in Africa. Applications close on March 18, 2026, and the - [Top Trends 2026: OOH Advertising Surges With 41% CAGR As Innovation, Impact-Led Storytelling Drive Renaissance](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/06/top-trends-2026-ooh-advertising-surges-with-41-cagr-as-innovation-impact-led-storytelling-drive-renaissance/) - Out-of-home advertising is experiencing a renaissance in Nigeria, emerging as the most resilient traditional media channel and recording the highest compound annual growth rate across all above-the-line channels between 2021 and 2025, according to the tenth trend unveiled at the Top Trends 2026 event held in Lagos recently. The findings, presented by Emmanuel Adediran of - [Cadbury Nigeria Returns To Winning Ways, Records N12 Billion Profit](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/05/cadbury-nigeria-returns-to-winning-ways-records-n12-billion-profit/) - Cadbury Nigeria has recorded a N12.1 billion net profit for 2025 business, a dramatic reversal from the N22.2 billion deficit that haunted its 2024 books. Revenue climbed 31%, powered by renewed consumer appetite for its flagship brands across Nigeria, and for the first time since 2023, the company can claim black ink where red once - [Top Trends 2026: Nigerian Consumers Ranked Most Disloyal In The World As 8 In 10 Will Readily Switch Loyalty In 2026](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/05/top-trends-2026-nigerian-consumers-ranked-most-disloyal-in-the-word-as-8-in-10-will-readily-switch-loyalty-in-2026/) - …As Consumers Say Experience Trumps Price For Them Nigerian consumers are experiencing an unprecedented erosion of brand loyalty, with projections indicating that 8 in 10 consumers will be willing to switch brands by 2026, according to data unveiled at the at the fifth edition of Top Trends, held at the prestigious Marriott Hotel in Ikeja, - [Top Trends 2026: AI Content Explosion Expected As 1 billion AI-generated Videos Projected To Flood Platforms In 2026](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/05/top-trends-2026-ai-content-explosion-expected-as-1-billion-ai-generated-videos-projected-to-flood-platforms-in-2026/) - Digital provenance, the ability to verify the origin and authenticity of digital content, is emerging as a critical battleground for truth and brand distinctiveness as artificial intelligence-generated content saturates the Nigerian media landscape, according to the eighth trend unveiled at the Top Trends 2026 event held recently in Lagos. The findings, presented by Emmanuel Adediran - [Top Trends 2026: SEO Makes Way For GEO As Nigeria Tops Global AI Adoption Rankings](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/05/top-trends-2026-seo-makes-way-for-geo-as-nigeria-tops-global-ai-adoption-rankings/) - …66% of Young Nigerians Use AI for Shopping As Search Paradigm Shifts The era of traditional Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is ending, replaced by a fundamentally new paradigm called Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), as artificial intelligence agents increasingly curate the entire consumer journey from discovery to purchase, according to the fifth trend revealed at the - [Top Trends 2026: 95% Of Nigerians Factor Sustainability Into Purchase Decisions](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/05/top-trends-2026-95-of-nigerians-factor-sustainability-into-purchase-decisions/) - …Also Find Top 10 Consumer Spending Priority Nigerian consumers are dramatically raising the bar for brand scrutiny, with attention to details emerging as a critical determinant of spending priorities and brand selection, according to the third trend revealed at the Top Trends 2026 conference held today at the Marriott Hotel, event held in Lagos. The - [Top Trends 2026: Southeast Leads Nigeria At 8.0% As B2B Buyers Prove Twice As Conscious As Consumers](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/05/top-trends-2026-southeast-leads-nigeria-at-8-0-as-b2b-buyers-prove-twice-as-conscious-as-consumers/) - …As Tax Policy Reforms Force Complete Overhaul of Pricing Strategies Across Market Brands face an imperative to completely rethink their pricing strategies as tax policy reforms and shifting economic realities fundamentally alter consumer price preferences across all segments, according to the second major trend unveiled recently at the Top Trends 2026 event held in Lagos - [Top Trends 2026: Salespeople Will Be A Critical Media Channel In Battle For Consumer Loyalty](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/05/top-trends-2026-salespeople-will-be-a-critical-media-channel-in-battle-for-consumer-loyalty/) - In what has been described as a dramatic reimagining of the customer experience, salespeople are poised to become the primary drivers of brand loyalty in Nigeria, eclipsing traditional brand attributes as the decisive factor in consumer retention, according to findings presented recently at the Top Trends 2026 event held in Lagos. The first of eleven - [Top Trends 2026: Ahead 2027 Elections, Political Ad Surge Expected As Trust Plummets 28% Across Media Channels](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/05/top-trends-2026-ahead-2027-elections-political-ad-surge-expected-as-trust-plummets-28-across-media-channels/) - …As 68% Prefer Brands Stay Neutral Or Reduce Advertising As Nigeria enters election eve ahead of the 2027 general elections, brands face a high-stakes paradox where there is heightened consumer attention combined with dramatically declining trust in information and advertising, according to the seventh trend unveiled at the Top Trends 2026 event held in Lagos. - [Top Trends 2026:  TikTok Is Nigeria's Largest Social Platform, Primary Cultural Driver](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/05/top-trends-2026-tiktok-is-nigerias-largest-social-platform-primary-cultural-driver/) - … Dominates Short-Form Video at 51% TikTok has ascended from social media platform to Nigeria's primary cultural engine, doubling its user base between 2024 and 2025 to become the country's largest social media platform, according to the sixth trend unveiled at the Top Trends 2026 conference held recently in Lagos. The findings, presented by Emmanuel - [NIPR Opens Registration For 2026 Executive Membership Class](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/05/nipr-opens-registration-for-2026-executive-membership-class/) - The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has opened registration for its 2026 Executive Membership Class, designed to equip emerging public relations practitioners with the skills and certification needed to thrive in the profession. Scheduled to hold virtually from March 16 to 19, the programme targets new members seeking professional recognition and offers expert-led sessions - [Lafarge Africa Reaffirms Commitment To Nigeria’s Infrastructure With 5.5m Metric Tonne Production Boost In Sagamu, Ashaka Plants To Meet Growing Demand](https://brandcom.ng/2026/02/01/lafarge-africa-reaffirms-commitment-to-nigerias-infrastructure-with-5-5m-metric-tonne-production-boost-in-sagamu-ashaka-plants-to-meet-growing-demand/) - Lafarge Africa Plc, a building solutions company and manufacturer of premium products and solutions brands across cement, mortar and readymix concrete, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening local cement production with the expansion of its Sagamu Cement Plant in Ogun State and Ashaka Cement Plant in Gombe State. 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In an exclusive interview with Brand Communicator, the first female president of NIMN revealed that practicing - [BUA Signs Expansion Deal, Set To Raise Cement Production To 20m Tons](https://brandcom.ng/2026/01/22/bua-signs-expansion-deal-set-to-raise-cement-production-to-20m-tons/) - BUA Cement Plc has announced plans to hit a total annual installed capacity of 20 million metric tons with the signing of an agreement with Chinese engineering giant CBMI Construction for the construction of a new 3-million-ton-per-annum (MTPA) production line in Sokoto State. 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The announcement was made by NIPR President, Dr. Ike Neliaku, during his address at the Nigeria Reputation Summit in Abuja yesterday. He revealed that the recognition came from - [New Dynamics In Nigeria’s Beverage Industry As Heineken Boss Taps Out](https://brandcom.ng/2026/01/14/dynamics-in-nigerias-beverage-industry-as-heineken-boss-taps-out/) - Dolf van den Brink, the Chief Executive of Heineken, one of the world’s largest beer makers, has tapped out after six years at the helm, and at a time of shifting dynamics across the global and Nigerian beverage markets. 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Prior to his appointment, Ajene served as the Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Nigeria, a position he assumed in April 2024. Under - [NIPR Defends Tinubu’s US PR Plan, Calls It Legitimate Strategy](https://brandcom.ng/2026/01/16/nipr-defends-tinubus-us-pr-plan-calls-it-legitimate-strategy/) - The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has defended President Tinubu’s decision to hire a US-based PR/Lobbying firm, describing the $9 million contract as a legitimate strategy to manage Nigeria’s image, not a criminal or illicit act. 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The changes, which take effect on March 31, coincide with the planned transition - [ADVAN Opens Call For Entries For Marketing Excellence Awards 2026](https://brandcom.ng/2026/01/16/advan-opens-call-for-entries-for-marketing-excellence-awards-2026/) - The Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) has officially opened entries for the ADVAN Awards for Marketing Excellence 2026, inviting brands, agencies, and marketing professionals across Nigeria and beyond to showcase campaigns that exemplify creativity, strategic thinking, innovation, and measurable impact. The entry submission opens on Monday, January 19, 2026, and will close on Friday, February - [Google Introduces New Feature For Customers' Personalised Answers](https://brandcom.ng/2026/01/15/google-introduces-new-feature-for-customers-personalised-answers/) - Google has introduced a new feature called ‘Personal Intelligence’ in its Gemini app, which allows Gemini to give more personalised answers by drawing information from a user’s own Google apps, including Gmail, Google Photos, Search, and YouTube. When the user chooses to allow it. 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The data from 2025 paints a compelling picture of a nation pivoting toward stability. Headline inflation, which sat at a staggering 34.8% in December 2024, underwent a significant decline through 2025, cooling - [Olukemi Ogunsakin Joins Guinness Nigeria As Head, Corporate Communications, Sustainability & CSR](https://brandcom.ng/2026/01/14/olukemi-ogunsakin-joins-guinness-nigeria-as-head-corporate-communications-sustainability-csr/) - Corporate communications expert, Olukemi Ogunsakin has been appointed as Head, Corporate Communications, Sustainability & CSR at Guiness Nigeria. Prior to her appointment, she was Corporate Communications Manager at Rite Foods. Olukemi is an experienced and versatile professional with over 14 years’ experience across business operations/support functions such as Corporate Affairs, Sustainability, Corporate Communications and Corporate - [Nigerian Government Hires US PR Firm To Push Back Christian Genocide Narratives](https://brandcom.ng/2026/01/14/nigerian-government-hires-us-pr-firm-to-push-back-christian-genocide-narratives/) - The Nigerian government has hired Washington-based lobbying/ PR firm, DCI Group in a $9 million contract to communicate its efforts to protect Christians in Nigeria to the United States government and opinion leaders. Documents filed with the US Department of Justice show the deal was facilitated by Kaduna-based law firm Aster Legal on behalf of - [Visa Partners Access To Introduce New Credit Card Solution For Nigerian Businesses](https://brandcom.ng/2026/01/14/visa-partners-access-to-introduce-new-credit-card-solution-for-nigerian-businesses/) - Visa, a global digital payments player, is partnering with Access Bank to introduce a new Corporate Credit Card solution tailored specifically for medium to large enterprises in Nigeria. According to both parties, this collaboration aims to revolutionize the way Nigerian corporations manage their finances by offering a dual-purpose tool that streamlines working capital management - [Airtel Partners SpaceX To Deploy Starlink Direct-to-Cell Service Across 14 African Markets](https://brandcom.ng/2026/01/13/airtel-partners-spacex-to-deploy-starlink-direct-to-cell-service-across-14-african-markets/) - Airtel Africa has entered a strategic partnership with SpaceX to roll out Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity across its 14 operating markets in Africa, marking a major step toward expanding mobile coverage in underserved regions. Speaking on the collaboration, Airtel Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer, Dinesh Balsingh, explained that the service is fundamentally different from Starlink’s existing - [Apple Leads Global Smartphone Market In 2025 As Shipments Grow](https://brandcom.ng/2026/01/13/apple-leads-global-smartphone-market-in-2025-as-shipments-grow/) - For the second consecutive year, global technology powerhouse Apple has emerged as the global smartphone market leader in 2025 as worldwide smartphone shipments grew, posting a 2% year-on-year increase. This was revealed by Counterpoint Research’s Market Monitor’s preliminary estimates. Apple surpassed Samsung, which had been the global leader in 2024. The data shows that Apple - [MultiChoice Nigeria Appoints Kemi Omotosho As CEO](https://brandcom.ng/2026/01/13/multichoice-nigeria-appoints-kemi-omotosho-as-ceo/) - MultiChoice Nigeria has appointed Kemi Omotosho as its Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria, effective January 2026. Succeeding John Ugbe, who is stepping down from the position after nearly 15 years. The company revealed that the transition follows a structured succession process designed to ensure continuity in leadership and operations. During his tenure, MultiChoice Nigeria navigated shifts - [Wema Bank Launches Upgraded ALAT Banking App To Voice Banking, Tap & Pay](https://brandcom.ng/2026/01/12/wema-bank-launches-upgraded-alat-banking-app-to-voice-banking-tap-pay/) - Wema Bank Plc has launched the upgraded version of its flagship digital banking platform, ALAT by Wema as the next phase in digital banking. The upgraded version of ALAT delivers a smarter, faster, and more intuitive experience, reinforcing Wema Bank’s leadership in technology-driven financial services. The Evolution, the upgraded version tagged ALAT represents a significant - [PalmPay Deepens Its Long-Term Commitment In Nigeria with New Office at 33 Old Yaba Road, Lagos](https://brandcom.ng/2026/01/05/palmpay-deepens-its-long-term-commitment-in-nigeria-with-new-office-at-33-old-yaba-road-lagos/) - PalmPay has opened a new office at 33 Old Yaba Road, Lagos, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, customer service, and operational growth in Nigeria. The new office represents a continued investment in PalmPay’s people, operations, and infrastructure, supporting the company’s ability to deliver reliable financial services at scale. Designed to accommodate PalmPay’s growing team, the - [Africa Magic Opens Submissions For 12th AMVCA, Introduces New Categories](https://brandcom.ng/2026/01/12/africa-magic-opens-submissions-for-12th-amvca-introduces-new-categories/) - Africa Magic, in partnership with MultiChoice, has opened entries for the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), with submissions running from January 11 to February 15, 2026. Two new categories have been added to the Indigenous Language section. They areBest Indigenous Language – North Africa and Best Indigenous Language – Central - [One Gesture, Four Meanings: What AFCON's Lumumba Pose Teaches Us About Brand Perception](https://brandcom.ng/2026/01/12/one-gesture-four-meanings-what-afcons-lumumba-pose-teaches-us-about-brand-perception/) - It was back in my undergraduate days as a student of journalism in the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) that I first heard from my photojournalism lecturer that a picture is worth a thousand words. Now, looking at the image above, how much are these four pictures joined as one worth? 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Though thousands of businesses are launched every year, only a fraction gain consistent access to the right audiences, credible platforms, and opportunities for engagement. In a market with intense competition and rising marketing costs, many SMEs - [Mouka Celebrates 71 New Year Babies Across Nigeria](https://brandcom.ng/2026/01/08/mouka-celebrates-71-new-year-babies-across-nigeria/) - Mouka, the country’s leading manufacturer of mattresses, pillows and bedding products, marked the start of 2026 with its annual tradition of celebrating babies born on New Year’s Day across the nation. At midnight on 1 January, Mouka celebrated families welcoming newborns, highlighting its dedication to promoting healthy sleep and wellbeing from the very start of - [NNFEMS Group Elevates Mercy Babalola As Brand Manager](https://brandcom.ng/2026/01/08/nnfems-group-elevates-mercy-babalola-as-brand-manager/) - Marketing communications professional, Mercy Babalola, has been promoted to the position of Brand Manager at NNFEMS Group, a prominent Nigerian manufacturing conglomerate focused on beauty, personal care, home hygiene, and baby care products tailored for the African family. In her new role, Mercy Babalola will be overseeing the group’s hair brands and defining how they - [January Is An Opportunity For Brands: 11 Social Media Marketing Ideas](https://brandcom.ng/2026/01/07/january-is-an-opportunity-for-brands-11-social-media-marketing-ideas/) - The start of a year is a strategic advantage, as most competitors go silent after the holidays, which lowers noise and gives strategic brands a window to dominate attention. In a crowded social landscape, audiences are more open to change, more goal-driven, and more engaged than during any other seasonal window. Yet most brands greet - [Oppo Integrates Realme As Sub-Brand In Cost-Cutting Move](https://brandcom.ng/2026/01/07/oppo-integrates-realme-as-sub-brand-in-cost-cutting-move/) - Chinese smartphone maker, Realme has said it will be integrated into Oppo as a sub-brand, a move aimed at pooling resources and cutting costs within the group, according to a Reuters report on wednesday. The integration brings Realme closer to Oppo, with both brands sharing the same parent company, BBK Electronics, one of China’s largest - [Business Opportunities In Africa: The Most Promising Sectors In 2026](https://brandcom.ng/2026/01/07/business-opportunities-in-africa-the-most-promising-sectors-in-2026/) - Since 2001, the African continent has maintained an average growth rate above 5%, though it recently slowed to 3.6% in 2022 and 2.5% in 2023. However, projections are optimistic: Africa's economy is expected to recover, reaching 3.5% in 2025 and accelerating to 4.3% in 2026-27. Despite current challenges, Africa's economy and population represent a - [For Glovo, It's 'Ga Fili, Ga Doki' In Managing Its Many Public Image Crises](https://brandcom.ng/2026/01/06/for-glovo-its-ga-fili-ga-doki-in-managing-its-many-public-image-crises/) - Very few global technology brands have enjoyed as steep and promising an ascent in Nigeria’s urban consumer economy as Glovo. Operating in a market defined by youthful demographics, rising digital payments adoption and a culture increasingly shaped by convenience, the on‑demand delivery platform has, in just a few years, embedded itself into the daily rituals - [FirstBank Meets N500b Capital Requirement](https://brandcom.ng/2026/01/06/firstbank-meets-n500b-capital-requirement/) - First Bank of Nigeria (FirstBank), has successfully met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) minimum capital requirement of N500 billion. This milestone was achieved following the completion of a series of strategic capital initiatives, including a Rights Issue, a Private Placement, and the injection of proceeds from the divestment of the group’s merchant banking subsidiary. - [Obabueki Aigbogun Joins Tolaram Africa As Head Of Consumer Insights](https://brandcom.ng/2026/01/03/obabueki-aigbogun-joins-tolaram-africa-as-head-of-consumer-insights/) - Consumer & Market Insight expert, Obabueki Aigbogun has joined the services of manufacturing conglomerate, Tolaram Africa as Head of Consumer Insights. In his new role, he will be responsible for helping the business accelerate its consumer centric agenda by amplifying consumers’ voice for every decision to be made by the business.Prior to his appointment, Obabueki - [MEXC Unveils New Year Affiliate Policy: KOLs Can Now Earn Over 70% in Commission](https://brandcom.ng/2025/12/20/mexc-unveils-new-year-affiliate-policy-kols-can-now-earn-over-70-in-commission/) - Imagine earning from crypto not just by trading, but by simply sharing value, educating your audience, and growing a strong community. As the new year begins, MEXC has taken a bold step to reward creators, educators, and community leaders with one of the most generous affiliate programs in the crypto industry. With the newly unveiled - [TECNO Brings Immersive Fan Experience To AFCON 2025 With Pop-Up Stores & Interactive Zones Across Morocco](https://brandcom.ng/2025/12/24/tecno-brings-immersive-fan-experience-to-afcon-2025-with-pop-up-stores-interactive-zones-across-morocco/) - …Dual-city activation in Rabat and Casablanca showcases AI-powered experiences, creative workshops, and community engagement throughout the tournament. Following the opening of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, TECNO extended its tournament presence into public spaces across Morocco through a series of TECNO AI pop-up stores and fan zones in Rabat and Casablanca. Designed to bring - [Power Oil Activates Purpose-Driven Festive Platform With Community-Led Impact](https://brandcom.ng/2025/12/31/power-oil-activates-purpose-driven-festive-platform-with-community-led-impact/) - Power Oil has once again demonstrated how brands can meaningfully merge purpose, participation, and impact. Under its festive platform, Powering Love, Sharing Joy, the brand invited consumers via social media to nominate communities deserving of end-of-year celebration. The Bethesda School of the Blind emerged as the top choice, driven by organic engagement and advocacy. Staying - [Donatus Ukpai: Powering Africa’s Brand Growth Through Strategic Marketing](https://brandcom.ng/2025/12/31/donatus-ukpai-powering-africas-brand-growth-through-strategic-marketing/) - Donatus Ukpai, Category Manager at Promasidor Nigeria Limited, is widely recognised as one of Nigeria’s most distinguished and impactful marketing professionals. 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The event featured insightful discussions on strategic campaign successes, overcoming industry challenges, and the transformative role of technology. - [PHD Nigeria Celebrates 15 Years Of Belief, Resilience & Impact](https://brandcom.ng/2025/12/22/phd-nigeria-celebrates-15-years-of-belief-resilience-impact/) - PHD Nigeria, one of the country’s leading media agencies, has marked its 15th anniversary with a landmark celebration themed “15 Years of Belief, Bravery, and Building the Future,” reflecting on a journey defined by resilience, people, and purposeful growth in Nigeria’s dynamic marketing communications industry. Founded 15 years ago, PHD Nigeria has grown from modest - [Join The Tasty Tom X De Rica Millionaire Splash Promo & Win Big](https://brandcom.ng/2025/12/17/tasty-tom-de-rica-unveil-millionaire-splash-promo/) - Are you ready to be an Odogwu this festive season? Join the Tasty Tom x De Rica Millionaire Splash Promo for a chance to win up to 1 million naira cash prize. 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This partnership marks the beginning of a strategic upgrade of the continent’s most prestigious celebration of film and television excellence. The partnership between MultiChoice and Don Julio is ushering in a - [Tax Isn’t Just Finance’s Problem: Why Comms Leaders Need To Pay Attention Before 2026](https://brandcom.ng/2025/12/19/tax-isnt-just-finances-problem-why-comms-leaders-need-to-pay-attention-before-2026/) - As communications leaders, we’re often not in the room when tax laws are drafted but we’re almost always in the room when their impact starts to show up. From January 2026, Nigeria’s new tax reforms will reshape how organizations budget, contract vendors, manage stakeholders, and communicate financial decisions. 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It forms part - [Dr. Bayo-Ajayi Invested As NIMN President, Sets Ethical Direction For Nigeria’s Marketing Profession](https://brandcom.ng/2025/12/17/dr-bayo-ajaiyi-invested-as-nimn-president-sets-ethical-direction-for-nigerias-marketing-profession/) - Trust, leadership and professional responsibility framed the investiture of Dr. Bolajoko Bayo-Ajaiyi as President of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria, as the Institute ushered in a new era of leadership at a time when the marketing profession faces increasing demands for accountability, relevance and ethical conduct. 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The ceremony recognised long service, loyalty, and exceptional contribution by employees whose commitment spans from five years to - [Brand Communicator Reaffirms Industry Leadership With 5th LaPRIGA Win, Emerges Marketing Communication Magazine Of The Year](https://brandcom.ng/2025/12/15/brand-communicator-reaffirms-industry-leadership-with-5th-lapriga-win-emerges-marketing-communication-magazine-of-the-year/) - Brand Communicator magazine has once again reaffirmed its position as Nigeria's foremost marketing communications publication, clinching the Marketing Communication Magazine of the Year award at the landmark 10th Lagos Public Relations Industry Gala and Awards (LaPRIGA) held over the weekend at the prestigious MUSON Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The prestigious recognition, presented by the Lagos - [LaPRIGA Honours Excellence At Landmark 10th Anniversary](https://brandcom.ng/2025/12/15/lapriga-honours-excellence-at-landmark-10th-anniversary/) - The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) on Friday hosted a spectacular 10th edition of the Lagos Public Relations Industry Gala and Awards (LaPRIGA 2025) at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, marking a decade of celebrating excellence, innovation and professionalism in Nigeria’s public relations industry. Themed “Nox Excellentia - Night - [LaPRIGA @10: Dr. Ayetutu Lauds Decade Of Excellence, Says LaPRIGA Now 'Oscar' Of PR Industry](https://brandcom.ng/2025/12/15/lapriga-10-dr-ayetutu-lauds-decade-of-excellence-says-lapriga-now-oscar-of-pr-industry/) - The Lagos Public Relations Industry Gala and Awards (LaPRIGA) has evolved from a novel idea into the "Oscar of the Public Relations Industry in Nigeria," becoming the most prestigious platform for celebrating excellence in the communication profession, according to Dr. Samuel Ayetutu, Chairman of the Lagos State Chapter of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations. - [Final Week: More Winners To Be Rewarded in PalmPay and Jumia’s Shop Smart and Earn Big Campaign](https://brandcom.ng/2025/11/20/final-week-more-winners-to-be-rewarded-in-palmpay-and-jumias-shop-smart-and-earn-big-campaign/) - PalmPay, Nigeria's leading digital banking platform, and Jumia, a leading e-commerce platform, are partnering to make this year's Black Friday shopping experience more rewarding for shoppers from November 7th to December 1st. 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The awards ceremony organized by Beta Media Group, held on December 6, 2025, at the VirginRose Resort, Victoria Island, Lagos, - [2026 Global PR Trends And What They Mean For Nigeria, Africa](https://brandcom.ng/2025/12/10/2026-global-pr-trends-and-what-they-mean-for-nigeria-africa/) - As I reflect on the direction our industry is heading, one thing is unmistakably clear: 2026 will redefine the practice of Public Relations across the world. We are entering a communications era where strategy must deepen, technology must become smarter, and trust must be actively built, not assumed. The rise of AI has transformed how - [TECNO Wraps Up 2025 Black Friday Sales in Style As It Gifts Customers Tickets To AFCON 2025 In Morocco](https://brandcom.ng/2025/12/10/tecno-wraps-up-2025-black-friday-sales-in-style-as-it-gifts-customers-tickets-to-afcon-2025-in-morocco/) - Life feels a little brighter when your efforts are recognized, and for TECNO customers across Nigeria, the past three weeks have been nothing short of unforgettable. 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Eunice Stephen won Gold in the Women Empowerment category, while Toyosi Olajide claimed Bronze in the Nutrition and Affordable Food Solutions category. Toyosi - [NIPR Postpones Annual PRICE Awards To January 25](https://brandcom.ng/2025/12/08/nipr-postpones-annual-price-awards-to-january-25/) - The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has deferred the date for its maiden annual Public Relations, Reputation, Ideas, Concepts and Excellence (PRICE) Awards and Prizes to January 25, 2026, instead of December 7, 2025, as earlier announced. 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The prestigious ceremony will hold on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos. This year’s celebration, themed “Nox Excellentia - [LAIF 2025: X3M Ideas Reclaims Agency Of The Year Title As Leo Burnett, Noah’s Ark, Others Put Up Impressive Performances](https://brandcom.ng/2025/12/01/laif-2025-x3m-ideas-tops-nigerias-advertising-league-with-class-as-leo-burnett-noahs-ark-others-put-up-impressive-performance/) - The Nigerian advertising industry came together in spectacular fashion yesterday, as the Lagos Advertising and Ideas Festival (LAIF) celebrated its landmark 20th edition at the Lagos Marriott Hotel in Ikeja. 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Oluwaseun Oyedokun is an accomplished Media Sales and Partnership Executive with over 17 years of experience across various industries. - [Of Babaeko’s Call For Nigeria’s Communication Avengers & Trump’s ‘Guns-a-Blazing’ Threat](https://brandcom.ng/2025/11/04/of-babaekos-call-for-nigerias-communication-avengers-trumps-guns-a-blazing-threat/) - November 1, 2025,US President, Donald Trump announced via his social media platform, Truth Social, that he was considering military intervention “guns-a-blazing” to “completely wipe out the Islamic terrorists killing Christians in Nigeria.” His comments, coming at a time of heightened global sensitivity to religious and ethnic tensions, particularly after the Israeli-Gaza war has immediately triggered - [Adekunle Adenmosun Pitches Tent With Insight Publicis As Creative Director](https://brandcom.ng/2025/11/03/adekunle-adenmosun-pitches-tent-with-insight-publicis-as-creative-director/) - Cerebral creative ace, Adekunle Adenmosun, has joined Insight Publicis, a creative community of storytellers, culture shapers, and collaborators, as its Creative Director. In his new role, he will be at the helm of helping the creative powerhouse boost its profile in the Nigerian market with rich creative content delivery for its clients and their brands. - [ARCON Inducts 44 New Fellows, Mull’s Plan To Review Criteria For Subsequent Appointments](https://brandcom.ng/2025/11/03/arcon-inducts-44-new-fellows-mulls-plan-to-review-criteria-for-subsequent-appointments/) - The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has inducted 44 new Fellows into the advertising profession at a ceremony held recently at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. Speaking at the event, Director-General, Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo, hinted that plans are in top gear to extensively review the criteria for fellowship appointment, noting that the evolution of the - [JP Idama & Kanu Achinivu Launch New Agency: This&That Creative Agency](https://brandcom.ng/2025/11/03/jp-idama-kanu-achinivu-launch-new-agency-thisthat-creative-agency/) - This&That Creative, the latest agency to emerge from Lagos' bustling creative scene, has a counterintuitive founding principle: great advertising shouldn't look like advertising at all. "We create marketing that looks like culture," says JP Idama, Creative Director and co-founder alongside Business Director Kanu Achinivu. "Not as noise, but as meaning. 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Earlier, ARCON, through its Director-General, Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo, released a strongly worded - [Funmi Abimbola Pitches Tent With Coca-Cola As Senior Brand Manager](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/30/funmi-abimbola-pitches-tent-with-coca-cola-as-senior-brand-manager/) - Marketing professional and one of Brandcom Awards Top 35 Under 35 professionals, Funmi Abimbola has been appointed Senior Brand Manager, Brown Forman Portfolio at the Coca-Cola Company. In her new role, Funmi is expected to lead the Jack Daniel's family of brands including the super-premium range comprising of Gentleman Jack, Jack Daniel's Single Barrel, and - [Tag Excites Students Of YabaTech With Affordable Freshness, Reaffirms Commitment To Luxurious Lifestyle](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/30/tag-excites-students-of-yabatech-with-affordable-freshness-reaffirms-commitment-to-luxurious-lifestyle/) - Tag deodorant has reaffirmed its commitment to encouraging everyday grooming with a blend of luxury, freshness, and affordability for young Nigerians who want to look good, feel confident, and express their individuality. The brand reaffirmed this through its recent campus-wide activation at Yaba College of Technology (Yaba Tech). The activation drew an impressive turnout of - [Nigerian Breweries reaffirms its drive toward achieving net-zero emissions in production by 2030](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/22/nigerian-breweries-reaffirms-its-drive-toward-achieving-net-zero-emissions-in-production-by-2030/) - Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, continues to progress its ambition to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in production by 2030 across its operations nationwide. The Corporate Affairs Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Uzodinma Odenigbo, stated this during a media parley/engagement session on Friday, October 10, 2025. Speaking during the parley, Odenigbo explained that the company - [ARCON Slams Bokku Supermarket Over Unapproved, Offensive Ads On Social Media, Vows Legal Sanctions](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/29/arcon-slams-bokku-supermarket-over-unapproved-offensive-ads-on-social-media-vows-legal-sanctions/) - The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has condemned a series of unapproved and offensive advertisements allegedly released by Bokku Supermarket, which have been circulating widely on various social media platforms. In a strongly worded statement issued by the Director-General of ARCON, Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo, the regulatory body described the advertisements as “unlawful, divisive, and - [LaPRIGA @10: Selection Committee Opens Call For Nominations](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/29/lapriga-10-selection-committee-opens-call-for-nominations/) - The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has announced the call for nominations for LaPRIGA 2025, the Lagos Public Relations Industry Gala and Awards. This year’s edition, themed “Nox Excellentia: The Night of Excellence,” marks the 10th anniversary celebration of the prestigious awards, which spotlight innovation, professionalism, and distinction in - [Big, Bold, & Better: Coca-Cola Nigeria Brings Back the Iconic “Share A Coke” Campaign](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/28/big-bold-better-coca-cola-nigeria-brings-back-the-iconic-share-a-coke-campaign/) - ...with an unforgettable Lagos launch & millions of Niara in cash and prizes to be won Something special is bubbling again in Nigeria, and it comes with your name on it. 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The company's Vice Chairman, Aminu Tukur, stated this during the Partnership and Recognition Event held at Radisson Blu Ikeja, Lagos, - [PalmPay Honoured as Consumer-Friendly Business of the Year 2025 at Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency Awards](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/30/palmpay-honoured-as-consumer-friendly-business-of-the-year-2025-at-lagos-state-consumer-protection-agency-awards/) - PalmPay, Nigeria’s leading digital banking platform, has been recognised with the prestigious Consumer-Friendly Business of the Year 2025 Award at the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency’s (LASCOPA) annual Consumer Service Week and Awards Ceremony, held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Adeyemi Bero Hall, The Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. The event, organised by the Lagos - [Visa Direct Taps Stablecoins To Unlock Faster Funding For Businesses](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/23/visa-direct-taps-stablecoins-to-unlock-faster-funding-for-businesses/) - The way businesses fund cross-border payments is about to get faster, smarter and more flexible. Visa has announced it will launch a stablecoin prefunding pilot through Visa Direct, its global money movement platform that connects 11B eligible cards, bank accounts, and wallets. 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This year’s theme, “Be a Hero, One - [Coca-Cola HBC To Acquire 75% Of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa In $2.6 Billion Deal](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/23/coca-cola-hbc-to-acquire-75-of-coca-cola-beverages-africa-in-2-6-billion-deal/) - Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (Coca-Cola HBC) has announced that it has entered into a definitive sale and purchase agreement to acquire a 75% in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Pty Ltd (CCBA) from The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) and Gutsche Family Investments Pty Ltd (GFI) for US$2.6 billion. This move will create the second-largest Coca-Cola bottling partnership globally - [Nigeria’s Media Pulse: What Q3 2025 Reveals About The Reputation Of Banks, Insurers & Telcos](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/23/nigerias-media-pulse-what-q3-2025-reveals-about-the-reputation-of-banks-insurers-telcos/) - As Nigeria’s media environment continues to evolve, brand sentiment has emerged as a key indicator of reputation, revealing how corporate narratives influence public confidence, trust, and market perception. A new report by P+ Measurement Services, Nigeria’s leading independent media intelligence consultancy, provides a data-backed analysis of how reputational factors shaped public narratives across the banking, insurance, and telecommunications sectors in - [WIMCA 2025: Iquo Ukoh Challenges Marketers To Pursue Excellence Through Collaboration, Continuous Learning](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/22/wimca-2025-iquo-ukoh-challenges-marketers-to-pursue-excellence-through-collaboration-continuous-learning/) - The Chairperson of the 2025 Women in Marketing and Communications Conference and Awards (WIMCA) and keynote speaker, Mrs. Iquo Ukoh, has charged marketing professionals to pursue excellence through collaboration, adaptability, and continuous learning. 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The event with the theme “Bloom, Boom, Zoom: The - [The Future Awards Africa Unveils Nominees For 19th Edition, Adds New Categories To Honour More Achievers](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/22/the-future-awards-africa-unveils-nominees-for-19th-edition-adds-new-categories-to-honour-more-achievers/) - The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), the continent’s most prestigious awards platform celebrating young African excellence, is proud to announce the nominees for its highly anticipated 19th edition. This year’s ceremony, themed “Threads of Legacy,” shines the spotlight on the young changemakers whose work today is shaping the fabric of Africa’s tomorrow. The nominees represent a - [Elizade JAC Autoland Unveils Two New JAC Models, T9 Pickup & JS8 PRO SUV, Reaffirms Commitment To Innovation & Excellence](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/22/elizade-jac-autoland-unveils-two-new-jac-models-t9-pickup-js8-pro-suv-reaffirms-commitment-to-innovation-excellence/) - As part of its continued journey to deliver quality, innovation, and value to the Nigerian automobile market, Elizade JAC Autoland Limited, the sole distributor of JAC vehicles in Nigeria, has marked another milestone with the launch of two new JAC models, the JAC T9 Pickup and JAC JS8 PRO SUV. The launch took place at - [NB Plc Reaffirms Commitment To Excellence, Partnership, Customer Satisfaction](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/22/nb-plc-reaffirms-commitment-to-excellence-partnership-customer-satisfaction/) - Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s foremost brewing company, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to enhancing customer satisfaction and deepening stakeholder relationships. This reaffirmation came during a special customer tour of the Lagos Brewery, held as part of activities to mark the 2025 Customer Service Week. The engagement offered customers a firsthand look at the company’s operations, - [WIMCA 2025: We Are Shaping The Future Of Marketing And Communications In Africa, Says Joshua Ajayi](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/21/wimca-2025-we-are-shaping-the-future-of-marketing-and-communications-in-africa-says-joshua-ajayi/) - Convener of Women In Marketing and Communications Conference/Awards (WIMCA), Joshua Ajayi, has said that the platform is not just making history, but is shaping the future of marketing and communications across the continent. 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The experts made the call when the Advertising Regulatory Council - [First Round Of Winners Emerge In Golden Penny ‘₦4 Billion Ways To Smile And Thrive’ Campaign](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/21/first-round-of-winners-emerge-in-golden-penny-₦4-billion-ways-to-smile-and-thrive-campaign/) - Golden Penny has rewarded the first round of winners in its ongoing ₦4 Billion National Consumer Promo (NCP) tagged “4 Billion Ways to Smile and Thrive.” The exciting campaign, launched to celebrate the brand’s 65 years of feeding and enriching the lives of millions of Nigerian families, is already spreading joy nationwide with exciting prizes. - [NECCI PR Roundtable To Mark Silver Jubilee Oct. 23, Chart Course For Communications](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/21/necci-pr-roundtable-to-mark-silver-jubilee-oct-23-chart-course-for-communications/) - The future of public relations, media, and communication will be re-shaped at the 25th edition of the NECCI PR Roundtable, scheduled to take place at the prestigious Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event which is billed for this Thursday will also be a celebration of the 25 incredible years of shaping conversations, building reputation, and promoting ethical - [NIPR Inaugurates Planning Committee For 2026 World Public Relations Forum In Abuja](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/21/nipr-inaugurates-planning-committee-for-2026-world-public-relations-forum-in-abuja/) - The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has inaugurated a 22-man National Planning Committee (NPC) ahead of its 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) billed to hold in Abuja. 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Entries opened on Wednesday, September 30, 2025, and close on October 30, 2025, while late entries will open on November 1, 2025, and close on November 5, 2025. To participate, interested agencies or creative persons - [How Community-Led PR Is Winning Hearts & Redefining Brand Growth](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/16/why-pr-campaigns-win-when-brands-target-communities-not-crowds/) - Brands today operate in a crowded room where everyone is talking at once. From TikTok videos to nonstop press releases, brands are jostling for space, and audiences are tuning out. Mass market public relations campaigns that aim to reach everyone often end up resonating with no one. 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Oyebanjo, who is the Managing Director - [Nigeria Reputation Day: NRMG Urges Citizens To Rebuild Trust, Integrity & Patriotism](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/16/nigeria-reputation-day-nrmg-urges-citizens-to-rebuild-trust-integrity-patriotism/) - The Nigeria Reputation Management Group (NRMG) has called on Nigerians at home and abroad to take ownership of the nation’s image and values as the country commemorates the inaugural Nigeria Reputation Day. October 15 each year has been fixed as Nigeria Reputation Day. In a statement signed by Yomi Badejo-Okusanya, Chairman of the NRMG, the - [Kaduna To Host 2026 Nigeria Public Relations Week](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/16/kaduna-to-host-2026-nigeria-public-relations-week/) - Kaduna State has been confirmed as the host of the 2026 Nigeria Public Relations Week, following Governor Uba Sani’s acceptance of the bid presented by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). Receiving the NIPR President, Dr. Ike Neliaku, and his delegation at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Governor Sani assured that the Kaduna edition would - [SCGN @ 20: Calls For Ethical Leadership & Corporate Governance Reforms To Strengthen Nigeria’s Regulatory Environment](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/13/scgn-20-calls-for-ethical-leadership-corporate-governance-reforms-to-strengthen-nigerias-regulatory-environment/) - The Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN) has reiterated the need for stronger ethical leadership and institutionalised governance reforms across Nigeria’s public and private sectors. This call was made during the 20th Anniversary Corporate Governance Conference held in Lagos, themed “Strengthening Ethical Governance in a Disrupted World: Reflection of Governance Journey for a Sustainable Future.” - [Coca-Cola System Champions Circular Economy Dialogue at 31st Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/10/coca-cola-system-champions-circular-economy-dialogue-at-31st-nigerian-economic-summit-in-abuja/) - Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd., a leading consumer packaged goods company and member of the Coca-Cola Hellenic Beverage Company (CCHBC), reaffirmed its leadership in driving circularity and environmental sustainability by sponsoring an interactive session at the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit held in Abuja. The session, themed “Driving Industrialisation Through Circular PET Packaging: Unlocking Nigeria’s Green - [Corporate Shepherds Introduces Career Compass Community For Professionals](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/13/corporate-shepherds-introduces-career-compass-community-for-imc-professionals/) - A reputable capacity building and business consulting firm, Corporate Shepherds, has launched its Career Compass Community, a structured mentorship programme designed to support middle and senior-level professionals seeking clarity and direction in their career journey. According to the organisation, the mentorship programme, which runs between 90 and 180 days, offers a blend of mentorship, peer - [Adebayo Alli Assumes New Role As General Manager For West & Central Africa At Diageo](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/14/adebayo-alli-assumes-new-role-as-general-manager-for-west-central-africa-at-diageo/) - Executive business leader, Adebayo Alli, has been elevated to the expanded role of General Manager for Diageo West & Central Africa (Beer and Spirits). Adebayo Alli is a seasoned Diageo leader with an impressive 20-year track record of driving growth and transformation across some of our most dynamic markets. He steps into this role from - [After $3 Billion MultiChoice TakeOver, Canal+ Deepens Market Presence With JSE Listing](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/13/after-3-billion-multichoice-takeover-canal-deepens-market-presence-with-jse-listing/) - French media giant, Canal+, is set to list on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) following the completion of its $3 billion takeover of South Africa’s leading pay-TV company, MultiChoice Group Ltd. The announcement, made on Monday, comes as Canal+ moves to deepen its presence across Africa and strengthen its position as one of the world’s - [Share A Coke! The Magic Of Engraved Names On The Iconic Bottle Returns](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/13/share-a-coke-the-magic-of-engraved-names-on-the-iconic-bottle-returns/) - Coca-Cola is bringing back its "Share a Coke" campaign on an unprecedented scale of shareability and personalization for a new generation, pushing the boundaries of innovative brand experiences. In 2011, the brand launched this first-of-its-kind campaign in which you could find your name in place of the logo – an industry-first in personalization. Now the - [After 40 Years, MTV To Shut Down 5 UK Music Channels On December 31](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/12/after-40-years-mtv-to-shut-down-5-uk-music-channels-on-december-31/) - MTV, pioneering 24-hour music television network, is set to end its long-standing run of non-stop music broadcasting in the UK after nearly 40 years. The network will shut down five of its UK music channels MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV, and MTV Live on December 31, 2025. According to reports, the decision - [ARCON, NBA-LIM Partner To Deepen Understanding Of Advertising Law With Town-Hall Meeting, Oct. 14](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/12/arcon-nba-lim-partner-to-deepen-understanding-of-advertising-law-with-town-hall-meeting-oct-14/) - The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), in collaboration with the Nigerian Bar Association - Lawyers in the Media Forum (NBA-LIM), is set to host a high-level Town-Hall Meeting themed “The Nigerian Advertising Law: The Role of the Advertising Offences Tribunal (AOT).” The event, which will take place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the - [Nigeria's Biodun Shobanjo Inducted Into Loeries Hall Of Fame](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/11/nigerias-biodun-shobanjo-inducted-into-loeries-hall-of-fame/) - Nigeria’s foremost advertising leader and chairman of Troyka Holdings, Dr. Biodun Shobanjo, has been inducted into the Loeries Hall of Fame, becoming the first West African to receive the prestigious honour since the award’s inception in 2008. The induction, announced at the 47th annual Loeries Awards ceremony held on Friday, 10th October 2025 in Cape - [Lagos NIPR Unveils Committees & Framework For LaPRIGA 2025 - “The Night Of Excellence”](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/10/lagos-nipr-unveils-committees-framework-for-lapriga-2025-the-night-of-excellence/) - The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has officially unveiled the committees and award framework for the 10th edition of the Lagos Public Relations Industry Gala and Awards (LaPRIGA) 2025, during a well-attended press conference held at the State Secretariat, 19 Town Planning Way, Ilupeju, Lagos. In his keynote address, - [Airtel To Empower Students Through Undergraduate Tech Scholarship Programme](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/10/airtel-to-empower-students-through-undergraduate-tech-scholarship-programme/) - Airtel Nigeria is set to empower 100 Nigerian students pursuing studies in information and communication technology-related fields with the launch of its Undergraduate Tech Scholarship Programme. This programme is powered by Airtel Africa Foundation. Dr Segun Ogunsanya, the Chairman of Airtel Africa, revealed this in a statement at a world press conference held recently in - [Loeries 2025: X3M Ideas Wins Craft Gold With 'Blood Sacrifice' Campaign](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/10/loeries-2025-x3m-ideas-wins-craft-gold-with-blood-sacrifice-campaign/) - One of Nigeria’s leading creative agencies, X3M Ideas, has made the country proud at the first night of the ongoing Loeries Awards 2025. The agency won Craft Gold in the Print Crafts Photography Campaign category for its emotional and thought-provoking work, Blood Sacrifice, created for the Red Cross. The first night of The Loerie Awards - [Steve Babaeko Joins IAA’s Global Leadership Team As VP/Area Director, Africa](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/10/steve-babaeko-joins-iaas-global-leadership-team-as-vp-area-director-africa/) - Steve Babaeko, the Chief Executive Officer of X3M Ideas and President of the Nigerian Chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA), has joined its global leadership team as Vice President/Area Director for Africa, for the 2025–2028 term. The International Advertising Association is the world’s only globally-focused ‘tripartite’ advertising trade association with membership representing advertisers, agencies, - [FlashChange Brings On Rybeena, Shoday As Brand Ambassadors](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/09/flashchange-brings-on-rybeena-shoday-as-brand-ambassadors/) - FlashChange, Africa’s fast-rising digital asset management and cross-border payment platform, is excited to announce the signing of two dynamic music sensations, Rybeena and Shoday, as its official brand ambassadors. This strategic move further cements FlashChange’s commitment to connecting with a youthful, vibrant audience while driving innovation in financial technology. The partnership with Rybeena and Shoday - [National Young Lions Competition Opens Registration For West & Central Africa, Excludes Nigeria From Media Category](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/09/national-young-lions-competition-opens-registration-for-west-central-africa-excludes-nigeria-from-media-category/) - The National Lions has opened up registration for its 2026 Competition, the official qualifying event for the Cannes Lions Young Lions global stage. The deadline for registration is December 19, 2025. The platform also issued an important notice to interested Nigerians, which reads, “Due to visa challenges experienced in 2025, the Media category will not - [10th Nigeria Digital PR Summit Unveils Stellar Speakers](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/08/10th-nigeria-digital-pr-summit-unveils-stellar-speakers/) - The 10th Nigeria Digital PR Summit has unveiled its lineup of keynote speakers and faculty members for this year’s milestone edition, themed ‘Digital PR in Action: Owning Your Narrative, Telling Your Story.’ The event is scheduled for October 15–16, 2025, at the Conference Centre, Naval Dockyard, Victoria Island, Lagos. This edition will spotlight the growing - [Luminous Redefines Power With Advanced Lithium & Solar Systems](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/01/luminous-redefines-power-with-advanced-lithium-solar-systems/) - Simba Group in partnership with Luminous Power Technologies, has unveiled a new range of Luminous solar inverters and lithium batteries in a landmark event at the Radisson Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos recently. The gathering brought together the top 50 of Simba’s channel partners from across the country, underscoring the strong bonds that have defined the journey - [E1 Lagos GP: Lagos Shines on the Global Stage as Africa’s First Water Race Closes a Spectacular Week of Action](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/30/e1-lagos-gp-lagos-shines-on-the-global-stage-as-africas-first-water-race-closes-a-spectacular-week-of-action/) - History was made on October 4 and 5, 2025, on the waters of the Lagos Lagoon as Team Brazil by Claure Group claimed victory at the E1 Lagos GP presented by FirstBank. The landmark event marked Africa’s debut on the global calendar of the E1 Series, the world’s first electric powerboat championship, and positioned Lagos - [The Loeries 2025: Student Expo Set To Spotlight Creative Young Minds Across Africa](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/07/the-loeries-2025-student-expo-set-to-spotlight-creative-young-minds-across-africa/) - The Loeries Student Expo is set to once again take centre stage during Loeries Creative Week 2025, spotlighting the brightest final-year brand communications students across the continent. The Loeries Student Expo is powered by Publicis Groupe Africa. 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The campaign is a bold initiative designed to fuel the ambitions of small business owners and entrepreneurs across the country. Launched on August 28, and running until September 29th, the Hustle Grant is more than just funding; it is - [Faith Wins IMV EX02 In BBNaija 27th Brand Task](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/01/faith-wins-imv-ex02-in-bbnaija-27th-brand-task/) - Faith, one of the BBNaija season 10 reality show housemates, has emerged the winner of the Innoson task, one of the most anticipated brand tasks of the season. Smiling home with a brand new IMV EX02, a five-seater luxury vehicle in the 27th brand task of the season. The brand task projected one of its - [How 11 Years Of Culture-driven Creative Solutions Led To Africa's Most Ambitious Entertainment Gathering](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/03/how-11-years-of-culture-driven-creative-solutions-led-to-africas-most-ambitious-entertainment-gathering/) - As the year draws to a close, Africa's cultural hubs pulse with festivals, concerts, and gatherings. While these events appear to arrive with the seasonal tide, the success of the continent's most ambitious new platform, Entertainment Week Africa (EWA), is the culmination of a deliberate, decade-long strategy. For Livespot, the journey to launching this multi-vertical - [UAC Foods Redefines Everyday Cooking With Launch Of Zuri Seasoning](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/03/uac-foods-redefines-everyday-cooking-with-launch-of-zuri-seasoning/) - ...A New Category Innovation Designed to Make Cooking Fun, Effortless & Flavourful UAC Foods Limited, a pioneer in the Nigerian food industry, announces its groundbreaking entry into the seasoning category with the launch of Zuri Seasoning. This innovative product line is designed to transform the daily chore of cooking into a delightful and enjoyable experience - [Carex Champions Personal Hygiene In BBNaija 28th Brand Task](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/03/carex-champions-personal-hygiene-in-bbnaija-28th-brand-task/) - As the BBNaija 10/10 reality show edges closer to its grand finale, Carex, for the second time this season, championed personal hygiene in its “War against Germs” brand task. The personal hygiene brand from PZ Cussons, which opened the floor of the brand task, used the 28th task of the season to project its different - [Stanbic IBTC Announces Chukwuma Nwokocha As New Group CEO](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/02/stanbic-ibtc-announces-chukwuma-nwokocha-as-new-group-ceo/) - Chukwuma (Chuma) Nwokocha has been appointed the substantive Group Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Plc by the bank’s Board, effective 02 October 2025, following the receipt of all regulatory approvals. The appointment was revealed in a filing with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) earlier today and was signed by the Company Secretary, Chidi Okezie. Nwokocha takes - [6 Years Strong: PalmPay Launches Anniversary Campaign to Celebrate Its Journey](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/14/6-years-strong-palmpay-launches-anniversary-campaign-to-celebrate-its-journey/) - Africa’s leading neobank and foremost fintech platform, PalmPay, is celebrating six years of delivering value, impact, and reliable banking services to millions of users across Nigeria. With more than 35 million people now choosing PalmPay for their everyday financial needs, the company marks this milestone by reflecting on a journey shaped by its users. Since - [PalmPay Champions Trust, Simplicity, and Local Partnerships at GITEX Nigeria 2025](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/05/palmpay-champions-trust-simplicity-and-local-partnerships-at-gitex-nigeria-2025/) - PalmPay, Africa’s leading neobank, reaffirmed its commitment to building trusted financial ecosystems at GITEX 2025, the continent’s premier technology and AI summit held at Landmark Centre, Lagos, on September 3 - 4, 2025. 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Unfortunately, many African nations are reduced to tired stereotypes - [Omotola Oronti: Putting Nigeria on the Global Gaming Map](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/01/omotola-oronti-putting-nigeria-on-the-global-gaming-map/) - When the Emerging Leaders of Gaming (ELG) 40 Under 40 Class of 2026 was unveiled, one name stood out for Nigerian audiences; Omotola Oronti, Marketing Manager at KC Gaming and a driving force behind the Bet9ja Foundation. Her inclusion in this prestigious international recognition program is more than a personal achievement; it represents the growing - [The African Brands To Celebrate A Decade Of Fostering Great African Brands At 2025 ABC](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/25/the-african-brands-to-celebrate-a-decade-of-fostering-great-african-brands-at-2025-abc/) - The African Brands, a leading platform dedicated to celebrating and advancing brand excellence, creativity, and innovation across the continent, has announced plans to host The African Brands Congress (ABC) 2025 Awards and Exhibition in Lagos. The 10th edition is scheduled for Monday, October 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at the Grand Ballroom of the Lagos - [Celebrate Chicken Month: Powering Nigeria’s Nutrition](https://brandcom.ng/2025/10/01/celebrate-chicken-month-powering-nigerias-nutrition/) - Every year, Chicken Month Highlights Chicken as one of the most popular and widely consumed sources of protein in the world. 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"No fire them oh" I understood her - [The 7th Edition Of AOT Lagos Set To Transform Lagos’ Innovation Landscape](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/30/the-7th-edition-of-aot-lagos-set-to-transform-lagos-innovation-landscape/) - The countdown is on for the highly anticipated 7th edition of the Art of Technology Lagos (AOT), an annual hallmark celebrating innovation and technological advancement. Scheduled for Thursday, December 4th, 2025, this premier event is organized by the Eko Innovation Centre in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Innovation, Science & Technology. This year’s - [LOMA 2025 Awards Night Lights Up Lagos As Industry Icons, Agencies, Brands Receive Recognition For Excellence](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/30/loma-2025-awards-night-lights-up-lagos-as-industry-icons-agencies-brands-receive-recognition-for-excellence/) - The second day of the Location Marketing Awards (LOMA) 2025 climaxed with a glitzy awards night that celebrated the very best in the out-of-home, advertising and marketing industry. The event, held at the Marcellina's Place in GRA Ikeja, Lagos, was a colourful affair marked by pomp, pageantry and industry camaraderie. The much-anticipated awards night, regarded - [Dochase Partners Google To Grow Websites & Apps Revenue For Francophone Africa](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/30/dochase-partners-google-to-grow-website-apps-revenue-for-francophone-africa/) - Leading African adtech company Dochase in partnership with Google has announced a high-profile webinar titled “Maximiser vos revenus publicitaires avec Google AdX en Afrique francophone”, scheduled for October 2, 2025. The webinar, which has been trending among publishers on LinkedIn and Instagram, will guide Francophone African publishers on how to increase advertising revenues through Google - [Power Oil: A Decade Of Purpose-Led Brand Leadership](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/29/power-oil-a-decade-of-purpose-led-brand-leadership/) - Few brands in Nigeria have matched Power Oil’s ability to blend product leadership with authentic social impact. “Over the last ten years, Power Oil has grown beyond functionality into a health authority by executing millions of free checks, supporting critical heart surgeries, and building WalkHearton into one of the country’s largest health-led consumer movements, now - [Ayodotun Akinfenwa Hosts First-Ever Adobe Express Bootcamp For Creatives, Business Owners In Lagos](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/18/brand-expert-hosts-first-ever-adobe-express-bootcamp-for-creatives-business-owners-in-lagos/) - Lagos witnessed what has been described as a groundbreaking creative event as Ayodotun Akinfenwa, brand expert and author of Fire Up Your Brand, hosted the first-ever Adobe Express Bootcamp in Nigeria and across Africa. The bootcamp, created in partnership with the global Adobe team, brought together more than 70 participants in person and several others - [Threads of Legacy: The Future Awards Africa Announces 19th Edition Jury](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/27/threads-of-legacy-the-future-awards-africa-announces-19th-edition-jury/) - The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), Africa’s most influential prize for young leaders, has unveiled the jury for its 19th edition. Themed “Threads of Legacy,” this year’s awards spotlight the young Africans whose vision and work are shaping not just today, but the generations to come. For nearly two decades, TFAA has stood as a symbol - [MTN''s Annual Media Innovation Programme Now Pan-African Fellowship Project](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/26/mtns-annual-media-innovation-programme-now-pan-african-fellowship-project/) - MTN Group has expanded the Media Innovation Programme (MIP), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at equipping journalists and editors with the tools, skills, and networks to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital era, into a Pan-African fellowship. The launch, held on Friday, 12 September 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa, marks the transformation of the successful Nigerian - [Stanbic IBTC Offers N2m Investment Prizes Via InvestBeta Season 2](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/26/stanbic-ibtc-offers-n2m-investment-prizes-via-investbeta-season-2/) - Stanbic IBTC Asset Management, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, has launched Season 2 of its financial literacy game show, InvestBeta. The second season kicked off with heightened excitement as three contestants battled through three competitive rounds, rapid questions, quick fingers, and risk and reward, competing for investment funds worth ₦2 million, a higher - [LOMA 2025 Commences Today With Conference As International Delegates, Industry Stakeholders Shower Encomiums On Organisers](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/25/loma-2025-commences-today-with-conference-as-international-delegates-industry-stakeholders-shower-encomiums-on-organisers/) - The much-anticipated Location Marketing Awards, LOMA 2025 has kicked off today with a Conference at the Marcellina's Place, GRA Ikeja, Lagos, with the theme "Smarter OOH for Business Growth," attracting a distinguished gathering of international delegates and industry stakeholders who have praised the organisers for their exceptional efforts in positioning Nigeria's advertising sector on the - [Golden Penny Pasta Brings Fun & Pastalicious Vibes To BBNaija 25th Brand Task](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/25/golden-penny-pasta-brings-fun-pastalicious-vibes-to-bbnaija-25th-brand-task/) - For the second time this season, Golden Penny brought fun, thought-provoking drama, and pastalicious vibes to the Big Brother Naija Season 10 house. Golden Penny, one of Nigeria's largest food brands, offers great-tasting and nutritious products at affordable prices. In its second brand task, Golden Penny used the spotlight of the reality show to showcase - [Much Ado About Traditional And New Media](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/25/much-ado-about-traditional-and-new-media/) - There is renewed debate about importance, effectiveness and superiority between traditional and new media. For those of us in media and public relations profession, we see both traditional and new media as platforms essential in achieving our business objectives to our various publics and clients. Not too long ago, I was in the classroom lecturing - [TECNO Back-to-School Promo With Weekly Raffle Draws For Students Extends To October 2025](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/18/tecno-back-to-school-promo-with-weekly-raffle-draws-for-students-extends-to-october-2025/) - TECNO, Nigeria’s leading smartphone brand, has officially extended its Back-to-School Promo until October 10, 2025, giving students and families more time to enjoy unbeatable offers, value-packed freebies, and life-changing prizes. Launched on August 28, the campaign has already generated excitement nationwide by delivering affordability and rewards under the theme Buy Smarter, Win Bigger. The initiative - [Imperio International Hosts Marketing Training To Equip Team For Success](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/23/imperio-international-hosts-marketing-training-to-equip-team-for-success/) - International bodycare giants, Imperio International Limited, recently hosted its marketing team at Sojourner by Genesis, Ikeja GRA, for an intensive two-day training programme themed "Build to Brand; Poised to Perform." The programme aimed to equip the team with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully promote the brand. Speaking at the training, Roseline Abaraonye, the - [SCGN Unveils 20th Anniversary Corporate Governance Conference](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/25/scgn-unveils-20th-anniversary-corporate-governance-conference/) - At a time when institutions worldwide face disruption and increasing demands for accountability, the conversation around ethical governance and sustainability has never been more urgent. In response, the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN) today announced its 20th Anniversary Corporate Governance Conference, scheduled for October 9th, 2025 AT 10am in Lagos Marking two decades of - [Thriving In Chaos: Lessons From Marketing In Nigeria’s VUCA Environment](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/25/thriving-in-chaos-lessons-from-marketing-in-nigerias-vuca-environment/) - When people ask me what it’s like to work in marketing in Nigeria, I usually smile before answering. The truth is, it’s not for the faint of heart, and trust me, Nigerians are not faint-hearted. Nigeria is the very definition of a VUCA environment: volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. From fluctuating exchange rates to sudden - [24THBBNaijaBrandTask: Team Certified Fit Emerges Winners Of Power Oil Challenge](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/24/24thbbnaijabrandtask-team-certified-fit-emerges-winners-of-power-oil-challenge/) - The 10/10 housemates of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show had an electrifying and fun moment last Tuesday as Power Oil spotlighted its disruptive wellness movement: Certified Healthy and Certified Fit in the 24th brand task of the season. Unveiled at the beginning of the BBNaija season 10, the ‘Certified Healthy and Certified Fit’ wellness - [OOH Experts To Chart The Path To Delivering Universal Audience Measurement At WOO APAC Forum](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/24/ooh-experts-to-chart-the-path-to-delivering-universal-audience-measurement-at-woo-apac-forum/) - Gideon Adey, WOO Measurement Consultant, will be joined on stage by OOH media leaders, Daewon Kim,CEO & Founder of PODO Media Network from Korea, Ichiro T. Jinnai, President of Hivestack Japan and Elizabeth McIntyre, CEO of the Outdoor Media Association and MOVE Australia. They will discuss the real challenges in delivering market wide Audience metrics and - [Brands, Events & History](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/23/brands-events-history/) - Sorry brands Product benefits and USPs alone will no longer be sufficient in making your case for greatness. Repeat them for as long as you will in as many TV and radio commercials as you want. Brands must now demonstrate whatever it is that make them unique, not only in 30, 45, or 60-second ads - [Desist From Using President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Image For Fraudulent AI-Generated Advertisement , ARCON Issues Strong Warning](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/23/arcon-warns-public-against-fake-ai-generated-advertisement-featuring-president-bola-tinubu/) - The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has warned individuals and groups behind a fake artificial intelligence (AI)-generated advertisement featuring President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to desist immediately, stressing that the advert was designed with the sole intention of defrauding Nigerians. The ad which has surfaced on Facebook, owned by Meta Inc, was described by the - [WIMCA 2025 Holds October 18 At Landmark Event Centre, Lagos](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/23/wimca-2025-holds-october-18-at-landmark-event-centre-lagos/) - The Women in Marketing and Communications Awards (WIMCA) is set to hold its 2025 edition on October 18th at the prestigious Landmark Event Centre in Lagos. This highly anticipated event is the largest gathering of female marketing and communications professionals in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa, attracting over 700 participants annually. With the theme “Bloom, Boom, - [Winning With Strategic Communications’ Set To Bridge The Gap Between Theory, Practice](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/23/winning-with-strategic-communications-set-to-bridge-the-gap-between-theory-practice/) - Top-performing Global Business Communications Strategist and Thought Leader, Godfrey Adejumoh is set to launch a book titled, ‘Winning with Strategic Communications: Essential Strategies for the Next Generation of Leaders.’ It is a veritable playbook for navigating today's complex world of leadership, communication, and influence. It is an important book for communications leaders of all ages. - [2025 Tax Reforms: What Industry Players & Brands Must Note Before January 2026](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/22/2025-tax-reforms-what-industry-players-brands-must-note-before-january-2026/) - As we cruise through the ember months towards 2026, Nigeria’s business players are poised to encounter what would stand out as one of the most revolutionary tax experiences in this part of the business world. The impact would not be limited to the organisations. Both young and experienced practitioners would need to act proactively if - [FMN Consolidates Leadership Position, Emerges As Top Performer In Silo Concession](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/22/fmn-consolidates-leadership-position-emerges-as-top-performer-in-silo-concession/) - As part of its efforts to push further into the agricultural space and consolidate its leadership position in Nigeria’s FMCG market, Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN) has emerged as the only private operator to fully meet the Federal Government’s conditions for the revitalization of silo complexes across the country, in the ongoing drive to - [Wema Bank Rolls Out Static Wallets, Instant Settlement Features On ALATPay](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/22/wema-bank-rolls-out-static-wallets-instant-settlement-features-on-alatpay/) - Wema Bank has rolled out two new features on its digital payment gateway, ALATPay, Static Wallets and Instant Settlement to simplify payments, enhance efficiency, and accelerate business growth. 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It reads, “New - [WARC Report:Global TV Ad Spend Drops Maasively As More Viewers Transition To Streaming](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/15/warc-reportglobal-tv-ad-spend-drops-maasively-as-more-viewers-transition-to-streaming/) - Latest Global Ad Trends report from World Advertising Research Center (WARC) has revealed that global linear TV spend has dropped to $143.9 billion as more viewers transition to streaming. 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Nwosu stated that with the deployment of PalmPay’s model, it has proven that financial institutions can mitigate fraud through investment in real-time security tools - [Adefisayo Akinsanya Joins FBNQuest Merchant Bank As Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications  ](https://brandcom.ng/2025/09/02/adefisayo-akinsanya-joins-fbnquest-merchant-bank-as-head-marketing-corporate-communications/) - Adefisayo Akinsanya, a brand transformation leader has joined FBNQuest, one of Nigeria’s most respected merchant banking institutions as Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications. 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According to Tolaram, her elevation follows over two impactful years - [NIPR  Induction Ceremony Holds September 12](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/29/nipr-induction-ceremony-holds-september-12/) - The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has announced that its next induction into the Institute has been scheduled for September 12, 2025, and the induction mode will be hybrid. The institute has called on interested public relations practitioners who wish to be part of the induction programme to visit its website to begin their - [Team X7 Skincare Shines At BBNaija 12th Brand Challenge](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/29/team-x7-skincare-shines-at-bbnaija-12th-brand-challenge/) - “Our skin is our body's first line of defence, but it's also the canvas that reflects our health, confidence and individuality.” The above quote was a line opener for the 12th brand task in the ongoing BBNaija 10/10 reality show sponsored by X7 Skin Care brand. The skincare brand took the housemates through a fun - [Why Most Nigerian Brand Campaigns Fail: A Creative Strategy Autopsy](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/29/why-most-nigerian-brand-campaigns-fail-a-creative-strategy-autopsy/) - Too many Nigerian brand campaigns look great in presentations but collapse once they meet the real world. Millions are spent, hashtags trend for a day, and then the conversation dies. The truth is that most campaigns are not failing because of poor execution. They are failing because of weak creative strategy. Here is our autopsy - [Access Holdings Appoints Innocent Ike As New GMD/CEO](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/28/access-holdings-appoints-innocent-ike-as-new-gmd-ceo/) - Access Holdings Plc has appointed Mr. Innocent Ike as its substantive Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (GMD/CEO), effective August 29, 2025. Ike’s appointment signals a new phase under the chairmanship of Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, who returned to lead the group after the passing of former Group CEO Herbert Wigwe in 2024. Earlier this year, Seyi Kumapayi, - [Why Reality TV Is Every Brand’s Playground](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/28/why-reality-tv-is-every-brands-playground/) - Once upon a time, reality TV was dismissed as “guilty pleasure” content - loud, dramatic, and not-so-serious. It was the kind of thing people watched with the volume turned down, half embarrassed to admit they enjoyed it. Marketers kept their distance, preferring polished, scripted formats that felt safer and more “brand-appropriate.” Fast-forward to today, and - [Registration Opens For 2025 Nigeria Digital PR Summit](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/28/registration-opens-for-2025-nigeria-digital-pr-summit/) - The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Lagos State Chapter, in partnership with Upticomm Marketing Company, has opened registration for the 10th Anniversary of the Nigeria Digital PR Summit, themed “Digital PR in Action: Owning Your Narratives, Telling Your Story.” According to the organisers, this milestone edition marks the evolution of the Lagos Digital PR - [MunchiT Task: Team Sweet Surprise Wins BBNiaja 11th Brand Challenge](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/27/munchit-task-team-sweet-surprise-wins-bbniaja-11th-brand-challenge/) - It was fun, high energy, and excitement as MunchiT took over the spotlight on day 31 of the ongoing Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) season 10 in its brand task. The MunchiT sponsored challenge is the 11th brand task of the season. The Nigerian corn snack brand painted a vivid image of the memorable laughter, high - [Golden Penny Pasta Campus Tour Moves To Ekiti, Holds 28-29 August](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/27/golden-penny-pasta-campus-tour-moves-to-ekiti-holds-28-29-august/) - Golden Penny Pasta, one of the high-quality brands from Golden Penny Foods, is set to excite the students and the community of Ekiti State University with its highly anticipated campus-wide activation tagged ‘Golden Penny Pasta Campus Tour’. The event is scheduled to take place from 28-29 August 2025 at the School Open Ground (Behind the - [CREDICORP Launches YouthCred Scheme In Lagos, Sensitized Corps Members](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/26/credicorp-launches-youthcred-scheme-in-lagos-sensitized-corps-members/) - In line with the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope agenda and in furtherance of its ongoing effort at making government backed credit available to millions of Nigerians, particularly youths, the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) has launchedYouthCred in Lagos. The launch, held at the Ipaja orientation camp of the State National Youth Service Corps - [Wema Bank Rakes In N157bn From Rights Issue, Surpasses Recapitalisation Target](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/26/wema-bank-rakes-in-n157bn-from-rights-issue-surpasses-recapitalisation-target/) - Wema Bank Plc has raked in N157bn from the successful conclusion of the first phase of its capital-raising exercise, surpassing its recapitalisation target. The bank which had set out to shore up its regulatory capital in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recapitalisation directive, said the investor response reflects confidence in its strategy, leadership, - [Power Oil Launches “Certified Healthy, Certified Fit” Movement, Repositions Cooking Oil Through Lifestyle Lens](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/26/power-oil-launches-certified-healthy-certified-fit-movement-reframes-oil-through-lifestyle-lens/) - With Big Brother Naija Season 10, Power Oil, Nigeria’s most trusted cooking oil brand, has unveiled its newest brand direction: a disruptive wellness movement built on two simple but powerful stamps of approval rooted in your healthy choice for you and your family: Certified Healthy and Certified Fit. The initiative reframes cooking oil from a - [Meta Launches Digital Realty’s Third Lagos Data Centre, Strengthens Africa’s Digital Infrastructure](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/25/meta-launches-digital-realtys-third-lagos-data-centre-strengthens-africas-digital-infrastructure/) - Meta has launched Digital Realty’s third Lagos data center (LKK2), a new data centres and subsea cables to strengthen its push into Africa’s digital infrastructure and expand internet access and support the continent’s fast-growing online population. The LKK2, located in Lekki, adds nearly 2MW of installed IT capacity across 13,000 square feet of space and - [2025 World Jollof Day: Maggi Excites Consumers In Lagos With Jollof Party Bus Tour](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/25/2025-world-jollof-day-maggi-excites-consumers-in-lagos-with-jollof-party-bus-tour/) - Maggi, one of Nigeria’s foremost seasoning brands and a flagship from the stables of Nestlé Nigeria commemorated this year’s World Jollof Day in Lagos with a Jollof Party Bus Tour that commenced from the Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech). The brand from one of Nigeria’s leading FMCG companies thrilled hundreds of consumers in a fun - [Oluwatobi Olanisimi Joins Diageo As Shopper Marketing Manager, Reserve Scotch (South, West & Central Africa)](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/25/oluwatobi-olanisimi-joins-diageo-as-shopper-marketing-manager-reserve-scotch-south-west-central-africa/) - Award winning marketing professional, Oluwatobi Olanisimi has been appointed Shopper Marketing Manager, Reserve Scotch (South, West & Central Africa) at Diageo. Olanisimi is also on the prestigious list of Brandcom Awards’ 2023 Top 35 Under 35 professionals. In his new role, he will drive strategic planning and deliver premium brand activations for Singleton and Johnnie - [LASAA Reaffirms Commitment To Fairness, Industry Growth](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/22/lasaa-reaffirms-commitment-to-fairness-industry-growth/) - Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has reaffirm its commitment to regulatory fairness, industry professionalism and the sustainable growth of outdoor advertising in Lagos. This is in response to the recent apprehensions suggesting a resurgence of heavy-handed regulation and arbitrary enforcement in the State’s outdoor advertising sector. Refuting claims that LASAA intends to “wield - [MEXC DEX+ and the Rise of AI Trading: How Centralized and On-Chain Worlds Are Merging](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/12/mexc-dex-and-the-rise-of-ai-trading-how-centralized-and-on-chain-worlds-are-merging/) - In the fast moving world of cryptocurrency, traders have always been quick to embrace innovation. Now a new wave of change is sweeping through the markets, driven by Gen Z and powered by a fusion of artificial intelligence, on-chain access, and hybrid trading platforms such as MEXC DEX+. From AI-driven strategies to the seamless merging - [Golden Penny Semovita Promotes Nigeria’s Culinary Heritage In 9th BBNaija Brand Task](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/21/golden-penny-semovita-promotes-nigerias-culinary-heritage-in-9th-bbnaija-brand-task/) - “My Soup’s First Choice,” as the Golden Penny Semovita brand is now known in some quarters, was at the centre of attention yesterday, as Biggie’s mansion played host to the ninth task of the 10/10 Big Brother Naija Reality TV show. With an unparalleled 60+ years heritage and a storied past that not only mirrors - [Google, Microsoft, TikTok Takedown Millions Of Accounts In Nigeria](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/21/google-microsoft-tiktok-takedown-millions-of-accounts-in-nigeria/) - Big tech companies, including Google, Microsoft, and TikTok have deactivated more than 13.5 million social media accounts of Facebook, Instagram, and X, (formerly known as Twitter) for alleged offensive contents in 2024, as part of compliance with Nigeria’s Code of Practice for online safety. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) revealed this recently, following - [Tayo Olatunji Assumes New Role As Business Executive Officer At Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/21/tayo-olatunji-assumes-new-role-as-business-executive-officer-at-nestle-waters-premium-beverages/) - Strategic growth driver, Tayo Olatunji has been elevated to the position of Business Executive Officer at Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages, a standalone global business within the Nestlé Group. Prior to his new role, Olatunji was Country Business Manager of Nestle Waters where he was responsible for leading and managing the overall business operations and - [Cadbury Nigeria Marks 60th Anniversary](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/21/cadbury-nigeria-marks-60th-anniversary/) - Cadbury Nigeria Plc, a subsidiary of Mondelēz International, one of the world’s largest snacking companies, marked 60 years of operation in the country on 9 January 2025. This announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Company. According to the statement, Cadbury Nigeria evolved from repackaging imported bulk products into a full manufacturing operation, - [Champion Breweries Set To Acquire Flagship Brand From Sun Mark](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/20/champion-breweries-set-to-acquire-bullet-from-sun-mark/) - Champion Breweries Plc, a subsidiary of enJOYcorp, in line with its strategy to expand into food and beverage categories, has entered into an agreement to acquire the brand assets and intellectual property rights of the Bullet range of alcoholic and energy beverages from Sun Mark International Limited. The company revealed this in a filing on - [Winners Emerge In PalmPay & Glo Campaign](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/06/winners-emerge-in-palmpay-glo-campaign/) - PalmPay, a leading digital banking platform, in partnership with Nigeria’s telecom giant, Glo, is celebrating winners in the ongoing PalmPay & Glo Recharge. The exciting campaign, which kicked off on June 19, 2025, will run until August 23, 2025, rewarding loyal customers with fantastic prizes and exclusive bonuses. Since the promo commenced, users have won - [PalmPay, AXA Mansard Health Partner To Make Digital Insurance Accessible, Affordable](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/07/palmpay-axa-mansard-health-partner-to-make-digital-insurance-accessible-affordable/) - PalmPay, a leading fintech platform and full-stack digital neobank for emerging markets, has partnered with Nigeria’s biggest Health Insurance Company, AXA Mansard Healtha member of the globally trusted AXA Group, to provide millions of Nigerians with affordable, accessible digital health insurance. This strategic partnership enables PalmPay users to seamlessly access a range of health insurance - [Faith, Dede Emerge Supa Komando Winners In BBNaija 8th Brand Task](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/20/faith-dede-emerge-supa-komando-winners-in-bbnaija-8th-brand-task/) - For years, the Supa Komando Brand has brought to the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) show the zest, the thrill, and the energy that gives the show the much-needed Adrenaline push it requires. And this season’s edition is no different, as the energy drink brand brought 10 times the energy, 10 times the fire, and 10 - [MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola Gets Expanded Role As VP Of Francophone Africa](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/19/mtn-nigeria-ceo-karl-toriola-gets-expanded-role-as-vp-of-francophone-africa/) - MTN Group has announced a restructuring of its executive leadership team, aimed at strengthening the execution of its Ambition2025 strategy and positioning the company for long-term growth across its key markets. Central to this development is the expanded role of Dr. Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria, who will also serve as Vice President for - [Nigeria’s Top Marketing Leaders To Converge At 2025 ADVAN CMO Forum](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/19/nigerias-top-marketing-leaders-to-converge-at-2025-advan-cmo-forum/) - The Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) is set to host the 2025 edition of its highly anticipated CMO Forum, an exclusive gathering of the nation’s foremost marketing leaders. This year’s forum, themed “Growth, Governance and G-AI: The New Trinity for the Nigerian CMO”, will take place on August 28, 2025, at the Radisson Blu, 1A - [CWAY Unveils Exciting Rebrand: Boxi Glucose Drink With Added Vitamins B3, B6 & B12](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/19/cway-unveils-exciting-rebrand-boxi-glucose-drink-with-added-vitamins-b3-b6-b12/) - CWAY Food & Beverages has unveiled the new and improved BOXI Glucose Drink, delivering instant energy with an extra punch of Vitamins. The rebranded product now comes fortified with Vitamins B3, B6, and B12, making it Nigeria’s only glucose drink enhanced with these essential Vitamins. The product is specially crafted for fitfam enthusiasts, athletes, busy - [Telecoms Industry Spends N480bn Yearly On Diesel To Keep Nigeria Connected](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/18/telecoms-industry-spends-n480bn-yearly-on-diesel-to-keep-nigeria-connected/) - The Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has said that the telecommunications sector spends an average sum of N480 billion every year on diesel just to keep the country connected. He said this during an interactive session with journalists in Lagos recently. Dr Maid also revealed that the sector consumes - [BBN 10/10: Team Forex Emerges Winner In 7th Brand Task Of The Season](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/18/bbn-10-10-team-forex-emerges-winner-in-7th-brand-task-of-the-season/) - The seventh brand task of the 10/10 Big Brother Naija season which held over the weekend had HFM, a multi-asset regulated global broker have a go at it with hisemeates in a task that tested their knowledge of trading. Through the task, the foreign exchange trading brand used its spotlight to reveal different strategic moves - [Investing In Africa’s Creative Infrastructure](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/17/investing-in-africas-creative-infrastructure/) - Africa is in the middle of a creative renaissance. Our music is filling stadiums across the globe. Our films are getting nominated for major international awards. Our fashion, dance, art, and storytelling are shaping global trends. 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The Brand from the stables of Tolaram used the task to endear the hearts of Nigerians, especially the three major - [Lagos NIPR Elects New Executives At Annual PR Fest 2025](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/15/lagos-nipr-elects-new-executives-at-annual-pr-fest-2025/) - The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has successfully concluded its flagship annual event, the Lagos PR Fest, with the theme “Urban Farming for Food Security: The Role of Communication”, culminating in its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and elections. The event, which took place at the Nigerian Institute of International - [BBNaija 10/10: Team Softlife Emerges Victorious In Arla's “Your Food Deserves Lurpak” Task](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/15/bbnaija-10-10-team-softlife-emerges-victorious-in-arlas-your-food-deserves-lurpak-task/) - BBNaija10/10 mansion was buzzing with excitement on the 18th day of the reality TV show as Lurpak, from the stables of Arla, took the housemates and viewers through an entertaining and creative culinary showdown in its “Your Food Deserves Lurpak” task. As the fifth brand task of the season, Lurpak creatively showcased that it is - [Chocolate City Group Appoints Ifeyinwa Anyadiegwu As Vice President/Head Of Businesses & Legal Affairs](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/15/chocolate-city-group-appoints-ifeyinwa-anyadiegwu-as-vice-president-head-of-businesses-legal-affairs/) - Chocolate City Group is proud to announce the promotion of Ifeyinwa Anyadiegwu to the role of Vice President/Head of Businesses and Legal Affairs, effective immediately. A seasoned music executive with over eight years of experience in the Nigerian music industry, Ifeyinwa has been a driving force behind the label’s legal and business strategy. In her - [Noor Takaful Insurance Limited Shines At The CIIN 2025/2026 Nite Of Talents](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/14/noor-takaful-insurance-limited-shines-at-the-ciin-2025-2026-nite-of-talents/) - In a defining moment for both talent and brand excellence, Sanusi Muheez, a rising star from Noor Takaful Insurance Ltd, has emerged as the 2025/2026 CIIN Ambassador, clinching the title after a fiercely contested national insurance quiz competition hosted during the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria’s (CIIN) Nite of Talents. The competition which featured 22 - [FirstBank Unveils 2025 Agric and Export Conference](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/14/firstbank-unveils-2025-agric-and-export-conference/) - FirstBank has announced the 2025 edition of its FirstBank Agric and Export Conference which is targeted at boosting the contributions of agriculture and non-oil exports to Nigeria’s economic development. According to a statement by the financial institution, the conference, themed ‘The Fundamentals of Building a Non-Oil Export-Driven Economy’, will build on the momentum of previous - [Udeme Ufot Urges Smart, Inclusive Financing to Unlock Nigeria’s Creative Economy](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/14/udeme-ufot-urges-smart-inclusive-financing-to-unlock-nigerias-creative-economy/) - Udeme Ufot, Group Managing Director of SO&U, has called for intentional, well-structured, and responsive financing as the critical catalyst for unlocking Nigeria’s creative economy. Speaking as Chairman at the opening of the QEDNG Powerhouse Summit themed “Financing as Catalyst for a Thriving Creative Economy”, Ufot urged stakeholders to move beyond rhetoric to concrete action. Organised - [Access Bank Strengthens Africa–Caribbean Trade Relations](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/14/access-bank-strengthens-africa-caribbean-trade-relations/) - Access Bank Plc is forging deeper Africa–Caribbean trade relations and partnerships through its active participation in the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) 2025, held recently in Grenada. The Bank’s CEO for Caribbean Expansion, Sunmbo Olatunji recently delivered a keynote address titled “AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment: From Vision to Reality.” She stressed the Bank’s role as - [Nigerian Bottling Company Celebrates World Youth Day 2025, Spotlights Young Changemakers Driving Nigeria’s Future](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/04/nigerian-bottling-company-celebrates-world-youth-day-2025-spotlights-young-changemakers-driving-nigerias-future/) - Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC), the official bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company in Nigeria, is marking World Youth Day 2025 by celebrating the resilience, innovation, and impact of young Nigerians who are transforming their communities and driving inclusive growth. At the core of this celebration is NBC’s flagship #YouthEmpowered initiative—designed to equip young people with - [AACE Foods Managing Director, Gloria Nwabuike Calls For Bold Collaboration To Build Resilient Food Systems At Business Of Food Summit 3.0](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/27/aace-foods-managing-director-gloria-nwabuike-calls-for-bold-collaboration-to-build-resilient-food-systems-at-business-of-food-summit-3-0/) - Gloria Nwabuike, Managing Director of AACE Foods and Chairperson of the Business of Food Summit 3.0, has called on stakeholders across Nigeria’s food value chain to engage deeply, collaborate widely, and act boldly in building resilient food businesses capable of navigating the nation’s increasingly complex operating environment. Delivering her opening address at the summit themed - [Google Launches New Gemini App Feature, Targets 39 Million Nigerian Children](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/13/google-launches-new-gemini-app-feature-targets-39-million-nigerian-children/) - Google’s new feature, Storybook, within the Gemini app, which generates short narratives from user prompts and images, is targeting approximately 39 million children aged six and under. This new app turns simple prompts and personal images into unique, narrated stories. According to Google, the launch provides a powerful new creative tool in Nigeria, a country - [Team Vibrant Emerges Winner Of The Fourth Brand Task In BBNaija 10/10 Season](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/13/team-vibrant-emerges-winner-of-the-fourth-brand-task-in-bbnaija-10-10-season/) - The fourth brand task of the ongoing BBNaija 10 reality TV show was one of the most intense yet exciting challenges of the season so far. Sponsored by Guinness, the gold sponsor of the show, the brand evoked a feeling of connection, togetherness, an exciting wave of competition and entertainment to both housemates and viewers - [NCC Restricts Officials Of Telecom Regulators From Joining Operators Until After Five Years ](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/12/ncc-restricts-officials-of-telecom-regulators-from-joining-operators-until-after-five-years/) - The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has banned its top officials from taking up roles in telecom companies they regulate for five years after leaving office, through the introduction of strict corporate governance rules. According to the new Corporate Governance Guidelines for the Communications Industry, the Chairman, Executive Vice-Chairman, and Board Commissioners, both executive and non-executive, - [LAIF 2025 To Reward Creativity Beyond Segments Of Advertising](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/11/laif-2025-to-reward-creativity-beyond-segments-of-advertising/) - The Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN), the umbrella body for advertising professionals in Nigeria, is set to reward creativity beyond advertising in the 20th edition of the Lagos Advertising and Ideas Festival (LAIF). Head of Jury Committee, Lagos Advertising and Ideas Festival (LAIF) Management Board, Ralph Idu, disclosed this recently at a press - [FirstBank Reaffirms Commitment To Champion Cross-border Fintech Innovations](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/11/firstbank-reaffirms-commitment-to-champion-cross-border-fintech-innovations/) - FirstBank has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering cross-border collaboration, financial inclusion, and forward-thinking innovations in the global fintech landscape through its sponsorship of the recently concluded Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS 2025). The event took place at the Sheraton Centre in Downtown, Toronto. The summit convened by Dr. Segun Aina, President of the African Fintech Network, - [BUA Foods Hits ₦10 Trillion Valuation, Becomes Most Valuable Company On NGX](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/10/bua-foods-hits-₦10-trillion-valuation-becomes-most-valuable-company-on-ngx/) - BUA Foods Plc has become the most valuable company on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) after its market capitalisation crossed the ₦10 trillion mark, a milestone that first placed the food manufacturer above long-time heavyweight MTN Nigeria. The company’s shares closed at ₦574.90 on Thursday after an intraday surge that lifted its market value to about - [From Etisalat To 9mobile & Now T2, As Telecom Brand Rebrands](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/08/from-etisalat-to-9mobile-now-t2-as-telecom-brand-rebrands/) - In a development that is expected to impact the telecom sector, 9mobile has announced a change of its brand identity and business strategy, unveiling itself as T2, a bold, youthful, and innovation-driven digital lifestyle brand with a renewed mission to power Nigeria’s digital economy. The unveiling took place today at the Eko Convention Centre in - [LAIF Set To Celebrate ‘20 Years Of Crazy’, Festival Holds November 29-30](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/08/laif-set-to-celebrate-20-years-of-crazy-festival-holds-november-29-30/) - The Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN), the umbrella body for advertising professionals in Nigeria, has announced that the highly anticipated 2025 edition of the Lagos Advertising and Ideas Festival (LAIF) will be a celebration of '20 years of crazy' at the Marriott Hotels, Ikeja, on the 29th to 30th of November 2025. The association - [Tiarhan Oghenejode Joins SKOT Communications As Senior Communications Lead](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/08/tiarhan-oghenejode-joins-skot-communications-as-senior-communications-lead/) - Communications specialist, Tiarhan Oghenejode has been appointed Senior Communications Lead at SKOT Communications, a global strategic communications consultancy with a strong Sub-Saharan Africa focus. Prior to her new appointment, Tiarhan was Lead PR and Communications Consultant at Black House Media. With over 9 years’ experience, Tiarhan is a dedicated communications specialist with proficiency in project - [MEXC launches stock futures,  leading a 0 Fee, top-tier liquidity, trading revolution](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/01/mexc-launches-stock-futures-leading-a-0-fee-top-tier-liquidity-trading-revolution/) - Global crypto exchange MEXC has officially launched its new Stock Futures product, featuring 0 trading fees, 0 funding fees, deep global liquidity, and a streamlined user experience. This launch marks a major step forward in bridging the gap between crypto investors and traditional equity markets. The first phase includes nine popular U.S. stock pairs, all tradable using - [Addme Champions Simplified Cooking For Nigerians In BBNaija Season 10 Task](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/07/addme-champions-simplified-cooking-for-nigerians-in-bbnaija-season-10-task/) - Addme, an innovative cooking brand and a sponsor of season 10 Big Brother Naija, turned the Biggie mansion into an atmosphere filled with fun, aroma and savoury flavours in its thrilling blend of brainwork and culinary flair task that champions cooking smarter, not harder, to viewers. A brand from the stables of Tolaram Group is designed - [Airtel Set To Invest $120m On Nigeria's Largest Data Centre](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/07/airtel-set-to-invest-120m-on-nigerias-largest-data-centre/) - The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, Dinesh Balsingh, has stated that telecommunications giant Airtel is investing $120 million in NXtra Data Centre, which is set to go live in 2026 as the largest data centre in Nigeria. Balsingh disclosed this recently at a roundtable with senior media executives in Ikeja, Lagos. - [Carex Opens BBNaija 10/10 Floor With 'War Against Germs' Task](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/06/carex-opens-bbnaija-10-10-floor-with-war-against-germs-task/) - Carex, a personal hygiene brand and a sponsor of the ongoing 10/10 Big Brother Naija reality TV show, has thrilled millions of viewers with an intriguing brand task, ‘War against germs’, opening the brand task floor for other brands to follow. The personal hygiene and body care from the stable of PZ Cussons utilised - [WhatsApp Unveils New Safety Features, Bans Over 6.8m Scam Accounts](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/06/whatsapp-unveils-new-safety-features-bans-over-6-8m-scam-accounts/) - Meta-owned messaging platform, WhatsApp has unveiled new safety features to ensure users security across group and individual chats, revealing that it has banned more than 6.8 million scam-linked accounts targeting people globally. The platform said the tools are designed to provide users with more context before they engage, particularly when they are added to unfamiliar groups - [PalmPay Partners with FG To Drive Data Protection Awareness](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/30/palmpay-partners-with-fg-to-drive-data-protection-awareness/) - PalmPay has reinforced its commitment to data protection and youth empowerment with a ground-breaking partnership with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development to launch the Youth Data Protection Awareness and Training (YDPAT) Program, which is targeted at equipping over 1,000,000 Nigerian youths digitally over 3 years. The training program, commissioned last week at the Shehu - [BBNaija 10: Heavyweights Returned, Missing & New Sponsors As Brands Jostle for Consumer Attention](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/29/bbnaija-10-heavyweights-returned-missing-new-sponsors-as-brands-jostle-for-consumer-attention/) - The highly anticipated tenth season of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), Africa’s biggest reality television show, commenced with back-to-back live premieres on Saturday and Sunday, July 26 and 27, 2025, ushering in a new era of drama, competition, and brand engagement on an unprecedented scale. Themed around “Duos,” this milestone edition introduces a twist that pairs - [The Troubling 'Hot Takes' Of Marketing Thought Leaders About AI](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/05/the-troubling-hot-takes-of-marketing-thought-leaders-about-ai/) - If you've sat in any conversation about business lately, it's difficult to avoid the conversation about AI. So it's natural that there's a mix of optimism, upspoken fear, anxiety, confusion, and resentment for it. These emotions always drive questions and comments about it. However, one troubling 'hot take' I have seen recently is the blanket - [Building Bridges In A Polarised World: Sustainability As Unlikely Common Ground](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/05/building-bridges-in-a-polarised-world-sustainability-as-unlikely-common-ground/) - In an age where the world is divided by politics, inequality, ideologies, and a whole lot of issues, it is easy to assume that unity is out of reach. But amid these divisions, sustainability has emerged as one of the few issues capable of transcending borders and beliefs. The shared urgency to combat environmental change, - [12TH LaPRSC To Spotlight Policy Communication, Youth, Education & National Development](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/05/12th-laprsc-to-spotlight-policy-communication-youth-education-national-development/) - The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Lagos State Chapter, in collaboration with Addefort Limited, is set to host the 12th edition of the Lagos Public Relations Stakeholders’ Conference, focusing on Policy Communication, Youth, Education and National Development. ‎With the theme "Policy Communication: Youth, Education and National Development," the conference is scheduled to take place - [Ogilvy Africa Partners Brands On A Mission To Transform Social Impact Initiatives Across Sub-Saharan Africa](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/04/ogilvy-africa-partners-brands-on-a-mission-to-transform-social-impact-initiatives-across-sub-saharan-africa/) - Ogilvy Africa Network has signed an agreement with Social Impact Consultancy, Brands on a Mission to transform how brands design and deliver social impact initiatives across sub-Saharan Africa. This strategic alliance brings together the Ogilvy Africa Network’s deep consumer insights and brand-building expertise across countries, with Brands on a Mission's specialised knowledge in social impact - [Airtel, MTN Subscribers Spent N2.5tn On Calls, Data In 2025 First Half](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/04/airtel-mtn-subscribers-spent-n2-5tn-on-calls-data-in-2025-first-half/) - Reports of Airtel and MTN for the first half of 2025 have shown that their subscribers spent a total of N2.53 Trillion on voice and data services, representing a 50.9 per cent increase from the N1.68 Trillion recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. The analysis of the half-year 2025 results, recently released by both - [Wema Bank Records N101billion In Profit Before Tax In H1 2025, ALAT Hits 70% Growth In Gross Earnings](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/01/wema-bank-records-n101billion-in-profit-before-tax-in-h1-2025-alat-hits-70-growth-in-gross-earnings/) - Wema Bank Plc has released its unaudited consolidated financial statements for the half-year (H1) period ended June 30, 2025, to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). The result was a financial upturn including a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of N101.2 billion, representing a 231per cent increase compared to N30.55 billion recorded in the corresponding period of - [First HoldCo Plc Posts Strong Earnings Growth, Rakes In N1.7 trillion In H1 2025](https://brandcom.ng/2025/08/01/first-holdco-plc-posts-strong-earnings-growth-rakes-in-n1-7-trillion-in-h1-2025/) - First HoldCo Plc, the parent company of First Bank, has reported an 18% increase in gross earnings to N1.7 trillion in the first half of 2025. The growth in earnings, as revealed in the Group’s unaudited financial results filed with the Nigerian Exchange, highlighted a significant increase in interest income and net interest income, underscoring - [BUA Foods Hits 101% Profit Growth In 2025 First Half](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/31/bua-foods-hits-101-profit-growth-in-2025-first-half/) - BUA Foods Plc has announced a 101% growth in Profit Before Tax (PBT) to ₦276.1 billion for the first half of 2025. The company disclosed this in its unaudited financial results filed with the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) last Wednesday. At the end of the first half of 2025, the revenue increased by 36% to - [The Coca-Cola Company Sells Chivita|Hollandia To UAC](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/30/the-coca-cola-company-sells-chivita-hollandia-to-uac/) - The Coca-Cola Company today sold Chivita|Hollandia (CHI Limited) to UAC of Nigeria PLC (UAC). Chivita|Hollandia (CHI Limited) is a leading food and beverage player in Nigeria, with a portfolio across value-added dairy products, juices, nectars, still drinks, and snacks. The Hollandia brand is a market leader in evaporated milk and drinking yoghurt, while the Chivita - [Transcorp Power Rakes In N77.6bn Profit In H1 2025](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/29/transcorp-power-rakes-in-n77-6bn-profit-in-h1-2025/) - Transcorp Power Plc, one of the power subsidiaries of Transnational Corporation Plc (“Transcorp Group), has reported a N77.6 billion profit in its unaudited financial results for the half-year ended 30 June 2025. According to the report, the Company’s revenue grew by 52% year-on-year to N205.8 billion in 2025, against N135.4 billion in H1 2024. The H1 - [Diageo Appoints Juliet Ifeanyi-Itoje As Shopper Marketing Manager](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/29/diageo-appoints-juliet-ifeanyi-itoje-as-shopper-marketing-manager/) - Marketing and Brand Strategy Expert, Juliet Ifeanyi-Itoje has been appointed as Shopper Marketing Manager – Reserve, South West and Central Africa at Diageo. In her new role, Juliet will be leading shopper-focused initiatives across key regions, creating immersive brand experiences and driving value at the point of purchase. Prior to her appointment, She was Brand - [Dangote Sugar Reports N216.2b Revenue In Q2, Makes A Whooping N63 Billion From NBC](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/29/dangote-sugar-reports-n216-2b-revenue-in-q2-makes-a-whooping-n63-billion-from-nbc/) - Dangote Sugar Plc has reported a strong revenue of N216.2 billion in the second quarter of 2025, marking a 25.09% increase from N172.8 billion in the same period last year. The company also revealed that sales to the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) accounted for 31.74% of its Q2 2025 revenue. Of the total Q2 revenue, - [Globacom Begins Network Upgrades Across Markets To Deepen Customers' Experiences](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/29/globacom-begins-network-upgrades-across-markets-to-deepen-customers-experiences/) - Telecommunication firm, Globacom has commenced a network upgrade nationwide aimed at improving its customers’ experiences. This is part of the conditions spelt out by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for approving a 50 per cent end user tariff adjustment of telecom services. In a statement, the company stressed the need to enhance its customers’ experiences. - [CREDICORP Empowers Ikorodu Youths With Tricycles](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/29/credicorp-empowers-ikorodu-youths-with-tricycles/) - In a bold effort to expand access to income-generating tools and dignified work for Nigerians, the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), in partnership with Sub-City Global Project, Simba Group and Letshego Microfinance Bank, has distributed 50 units of tricycles to Ikorodu youths, members of the Tricycle Owners & Operators Association of Nigeria (TOOAN) and Tricycle - [OVL Foundation Set To Empower Young Nigerians With Vocational Digital Skills Through Youth Drive 2025 Project](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/26/ovl-foundation-set-to-empower-young-nigerians-with-vocational-digital-skills-through-youth-drive-2025-project/) - OVL Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, has reaffirmed its commitment to creating a better Nigeria by empowering its youths in digital and vocational skills through the unveiling of the 9ja Youth Drive 2025 project. The unveiling of the 9ja Youth Drive 2025 project took place at the foundation building in Lekki, Lagos, last Thursday. OVL Foundation - [Airtel Africa's Pre- Tax Profit Soars 269% To $273 Million In Q1 2025](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/25/airtel-africas-pre-tax-profit-soars-269-to-273-million-in-q1-2025/) - Airtel Africa has recorded a pre-tax profit of $273 million, representing a 269% year-on-year growth in its financial results for Q1 2025/2026, for the period ended June 30, 2025. According to the financial record, Airtel Africa sustains profitability, and this figure also accounts for 41% of the group’s total pre-tax profit for the full financial - [Rise & Hustle: The Game That Pays You To Play](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/25/rise-hustle-the-game-that-pays-you-to-play/) - Rise & Hustle is redefining gaming for the Nigerian youth by turning every minute of play into real-world rewards. Unlike traditional mobile games that consume time and data without giving back, Rise & Hustle allows players to start from the ground up, complete quick, street-style mini-games and daily missions, and earn in-game coins (Bucks) that - [Google Unveils $37 Million Investment Plan To Boost AI Innovations Across Africa](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/25/google-unveils-37-million-investment-plan-to-boost-ai-innovations-across-africa/) - Google has announced that it is planning a $37 million investment aimed at accelerating the development and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. The funding, which includes previously unannounced commitments, will be channeled into AI research, infrastructure, talent development, and real-world applications to tackle some of the continent’s biggest challenges. According to a - [Cash Swap: Access, First bank, Three Others Picked, As CBN Ignores Lagos, Abuja Operators](https://brandcom.ng/2023/01/25/cash-swap-access-first-bank-three-others-picked-as-cbn-ignores-lagos-abuja-operators/) - The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has chosen 5 money deposit banks to participate in its cash swap initiative which excludes Lagos and Abuja PoS operators. The development comes as the deadline for the expiration of old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes as legal tender approaches. This was made known through a statement released by - [WPP Media’s Susan Aniche Brings Global Perspective To Effie Canada Judging Panel](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/18/wpp-medias-susan-aniche-brings-global-perspective-to-effie-canada-judging-panel/) - In a nod to her global expertise in the advertising industry, Susan Aniche, Vice President of Strategy at WPP Media Canada, has been selected for the final-round judging panel of the 2025 Effie Awards, Canada. Susan’s selection is distinguished by a rich, international perspective honed over fourteen years in the industry. Her strategic leadership was - [Mike Miller Joins Havas Madcom As Executive Creative Director](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/24/mike-miller-joins-havas-madcom-as-executive-creative-director/) - Mike Miller has joined Havas Madcom, one of the leading agencies in integrated communication located in Morocco as Executive Creative Director. Prior to his new appointment, Miller was Executive Creative Director at X3M Ideas, one of Africa’s foremost award-winning creative powerhouses. Taking to his LinkedIn handle to make the announcement, Miller said “I am delighted - [Noble-Eagle Industries Rolls Out Women’s Skills Initiative To Strengthen Female Entrepreneurship In Owo, Ondo State](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/24/noble-eagle-industries-rolls-out-womens-skills-initiative-to-strengthen-female-entrepreneurship-in-owo-ondo-state/) - Noble-Eagle Industries Limited, a FMCG subsidiary of Johnvents Group, has successfully concluded the first pilot of its Women’s Skills Initiative, empowering women in Owo, Ondo State. This initiative, a key component of the group’s CSR initiative, Project Nourish Africa, is designed to equip women with practical skills, enabling them to achieve financial independence, create sustainable - [Canal+ Gets Approval For $3bn MultiChoice Takeover](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/23/canal-gets-approval-for-3bn-multichoice-takeover/) - Canal+ has secured approval from South Africa’s competition tribunal for its proposed acquisition of Africa’s leading Pay-TV Group, MultiChoice, in a landmark deal valued at approximately R53 billion (about $3 billion). This development marks a significant milestone in the consolidation of two major players in the global media and entertainment industry. This announcement was jointly made by - [Accolades, Encomiums As Generations Of Industry Leaders Hail Senator Akin Odunsi At 80](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/23/accolades-encomiums-as-generations-of-industry-leaders-hail-senator-akin-odunsi-at-80/) - Industry icon and elder statesman, Chief (Senator) Babalola Akinola Kamarudeen Odunsi, clocks 80 today. The milestone has not only drawn admiration from across the marketing communications and political spaces but also evoked tributes from generations of professionals whose careers he shaped, inspired, or mentored. Following an intimate pre-birthday dinner held Monday evening at the Metropolitan - [Knorr Teams Up With Creators To Inspire New Wave Of Joyful Home Cooking](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/23/knorr-teams-up-with-creators-to-inspire-new-wave-of-joyful-home-cooking/) - Knorr, Nigeria’s leading seasoning brand, is on a mission to help people find joy and confidence in the kitchen. At the heart of this mission is a simple belief: everyone has cooking potential, and Knorr wants to help bring it to life. From tasty jollof rice to efo riro, Knorr has been a staple in - [I Am Satisfied With Life, Says Senator Odunsi As He Reflects On Legacy, Industry, Leadership](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/23/i-am-satisfied-with-my-life-says-senator-odunsi-as-he-reflects-on-legacy-industry-leadership-to-marks-80th-birthday-launch-new-memoir-today/) - …Marks 80th Birthday, To Launch Memoir Today As he marks his 80th birthday today, veteran advertising guru and distinguished former lawmaker, Senator Akin Akinola Odunsi, says he has no regrets about the life he has lived. He said this at an exclusive sideline interview with Brand Communicator at an intimate pre-birthday celebration dinner held Monday - [Reckitt Nigeria Concludes Access Accelerator Programme, Awards ₦48 Million To Health & Hygiene Startups](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/23/reckitt-nigeria-concludes-access-accelerator-programme-awards-₦48-million-to-health-hygiene-startups/) - Reckitt, a global leader in health, hygiene, and nutrition, hosted the closing ceremony of the 2024 edition of the Reckitt Access Accelerator Programme in Lagos. The event marked a significant milestone in Reckitt’s mission to tackle critical Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) and Sexual and Reproductive Health (S.R.H) challenges in Nigeria through collaboration and innovation. - [Change Only Possible When Policy Is Rooted In Reality, Shaped By Data & Driven By Empathy, Says UDEME UFOT, Board Chairman PIC](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/22/change-only-possible-when-policy-is-rooted-in-reality-shaped-by-data-driven-by-empathy-says-udeme-ufot-board-chairman-pic/) - Udeme Ufot, the board Chairman for Policy Innovation Centre (PIC), has said that transformative change is only possible when policy is rooted in reality, shaped by data, and driven by empathy. He said this in his remark at the launch of the Lagos State Women Economic Empowerment Policy Roadmap held today at Muson Centre, Lagos. - [Adediwura Aderibigbe Joins Transcorp Group As Group Communications Manager](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/22/adediwura-aderibigbe-joins-transcorp-group-as-group-communications-manager/) - Strategic Corporate Communications professional, Adediwura Aderibigbe has recently joined Transcorp Group, one of Africa’s leading and diversified conglomerates as its Group Communications Manager. He will be responsible for executive profiling, strategic communication development, media relations, internal & external communication, and media content development & deployment of the organization. Prior to his new appointment, Adediwura was - [Lafarge Africa Hits N84.03 Billion Profit, Records Revenue Of N269 Billion In Q2 2025](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/22/lafarge-africa-hits-n84-03-billion-profit-records-revenue-of-n269-billion-in-q2-2025/) - Lafarge Africa Plc has reported an increase of N84.03 billion Profit After Tax and a sales revenue of N268.63 billion for the second quarter of the 2025 financial year. This revenue represents an increase of 70% from N157.80 billion that was recorded in the corresponding period in 2024. According to the provisional results released by NGX, - [X3M Ideas Elevates Adenike Odutola As New Global Expansion Chief](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/21/x3m-ideas-elevate-adenike-odutola-as-new-global-expansion-chief/) - One of Africa’s leading creative forces on the global stage, X3M Ideas, has announced the elevation of Adenike Odutola to the position of New Global Expansion Chief. Announcing this today, the Chief Executive Officer of X3M Ideas, Steve Babaeko, stated that, Adenike who played a crucial role in setting up the company’s operations in Johannesburg and - [Like Erisco Foods, Like PWAN Real Estate: Why Do Organisations Keep Choosing Police Over PR?](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/21/like-erisco-foods-like-pwan-real-estate-why-do-organisations-keep-choosing-police-over-pr/) - PWAN Real Estate Company! PWAN Real Estate Company! PWAN Real Estate Company! If I have to receive a thousand naira for every time I have heard this chant on social media, I could easily retire to a life of comfort at my age. Unless you’ve been offline for a while or somehow impervious to the - [Funmi Osineye Assumes New Role As Category Manager, Culinary (Maggi) At Nestle Nigeria](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/21/funmi-osineye-assumes-new-role-as-category-manager-culinary-maggi-at-nestle-nigeria/) - Seasoned marketing professional, Funmi Osineye has been elevated to the position of Category Manager for Culinary (MAGGI) at Nestle Nigeria, one of the largest food and beverage companies in Africa. In her new role, Funmi will be responsible for building on MAGGI’s legacy of nourishing lives through every seasoning cube and driving innovative impact in - [AAAN Grows Rank, Inducts 8 New Member Agencies At 52nd AGM In Ibadan](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/19/aaan-grows-rank-inducts-8-new-member-agencies-at-52nd-agm-in-ibadan/) - The Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN) has inducted eight new member agencies into its fold, strengthening its position as Nigeria’s oldest and foremost body for advertising and marketing communications professionals. The induction ceremony took place today, the third day of the Association’s ongoing 52nd Annual General Meeting and Congress in Ibadan, the Oyo - [Lagos State University Wins Inaugural Experiential Pitch At BEX Summit 2025](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/18/lagos-state-university-wins-inaugural-experiential-pitch-at-bex-summit-2025/) - Lagos State University (LASU) has emerged eventual winners of the inaugural experiential pitch at the Brand Experience Summit (BEX)Summit 2025, carting home the grand price of ₦1,000,000 for it's innovative AI campaign for a leading FMCG brand. The event, themed "Personalisation at Scale: From Insights to Impact in a Data-Driven, Immersive World," took place at - [AAAN 52nd AGM: Industry Leaders Weigh In On Salaries, Agency Remuneration, Call For Better Negotiation, Reforms](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/19/aaan-52nd-agm-industry-leaders-weigh-in-on-salaries-agency-remuneration-call-for-better-negotiation-reforms/) - The long-running debate on agency remuneration and professional salary structures in the creative advertising industry was at the centre of discourse at the ongoing 52nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN), holding in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Though seemingly unplanned, Dr. Tayo Oyedeji, Group CEO of Insight - [Steve Babaeko Decries 40-Year Industry Stagnation, Calls For Innovation, True African Collaboration](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/18/steve-babaeko-decries-40-year-industry-stagnation-calls-for-innovation-true-african-collaboration/) - The President of the International Advertising Association (IAA) Nigeria Chapter and CEO/CCO of X3M Ideas Group, Mr. Steve Babaeko has expressed deep concern over the enduring challenges faced by Nigeria’s creative advertising industry, lamenting that the same fundamental issues that existed over four decades ago still persist. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Brand Communicator at the ongoing AAAN - [Meet the TECNO SPARK 40: A Marvel, an Embodiment of Power, Performance, Technology, and Style](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/13/meet-the-tecno-spark-40-a-marvel-an-embodiment-of-power-performance-technology-and-style/) - In a world where digital accessibility, information, upload, download, buffering, and streaming have become essentials to daily living, having the right gadget that delivers seamlessly is a Big Deal. The need to stay online for hours, streaming on TikTok without the stress of carrying a power bank around, worrying about the phone lagging while using - [Godfrey Adejumoh Joins Diageo As Head, Corporate Relations For West & Central Africa](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/18/godfrey-adejumoh-joins-diageo-as-head-corporate-relations-for-west-central-africa/) - High-flying communications professional, Godfrey Adejumoh, has joined Diageo, multinational beverage giant, as Head, Corporate Relations for West and Central Africa. In his new role at Diageo, Adejoh is expected to lead corporate communications across all Diageo operations in Nigeria, including overseeing the brand reputation, media relations, stakeholder communications, crisis management, and internal engagement initiatives. His - [AAAN President Lanre Adisa Urges Industry Reinvention, Bold Action At 52nd AGM In Ibadan](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/18/aaan-president-lanre-adisa-urges-industry-reinvention-bold-action-at-52nd-agm-in-ibadan/) - President of the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN), Lanre Adisa, has called on practitioners in Nigeria’s marketing communications industry to embrace bold thinking, radical reinvention, and deeper collaboration as the only viable path to sustainable progress. Adisa made the call today while delivering his welcome address on the second day of the Association’s - [BBNaija Season 10 Premieres July 26, Guinness Announced Gold Sponsor](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/18/bbnaija-season-10-premieres-july-26-guinness-announced-gold-sponsor/) - MultiChoice Nigeria has officially announced that the highly anticipated 10th season of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) will premiere in July, with a double launch scheduled for July 26 and 27, 2025. The organisers of the show also unveiled Guinness Nigeria as a Gold Sponsor for the landmark 10th season. The new season, which promises 10 - [BEX 2025: TVC Boss Urges Brands, Agencies To Leverage AI For Emotional Connection](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/18/bex-2025-tvc-boss-urges-brands-agencies-to-leverage-ai-for-emotional-connection/) - Victoria Ajayi, Group Managing Director/CEO at TVC Communications, has called on practitioners, brands and agencies to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) in creating emotional connections with consumers. The TVC boss made this call at the 2025 Brand Experience Summit organized by the Experiential Marketers Association of Nigeria (EXMAN) at Balmoral, Ikeja, Lagos while speaking to the - [BEX 2025: EXMAN President Tolulope Medebem Urges Marketers To Embrace Data-Driven Personalization At Scale](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/18/bex-2025-exman-president-tolulope-medebem-urges-marketers-to-embrace-data-driven-personalization-at-scale/) - President of the Experiential Marketers Association of Nigeria (EXMAN), Mrs. Tolulope Apinke Medebem, has reaffirmed the association’s commitment to leading the future of immersive, data-driven marketing in Nigeria, urging stakeholders to embrace personalization at scale and purposeful engagement with audiences. She made this declaration in her welcome address at the opening of the 2025 edition - [Roseline Abaraonye Joins Imperio International As Marketing Director](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/18/roseline-abaraonye-joins-imperio-international-as-marketing-director/) - A seasoned Marketing and Communications Professional, Roseline Abaraonye has joined Imperio International, a global cosmetics and perfume company. Prior to her appointment, She was Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at N.N.Fems Group, a wholly indigenous company incorporated in 1992 to cater for the beauty needs of men and women in Africa. With over two decades experience, - [BEX 2025: Data Hoarding Hurts Nigeria’s Marketing Growth While Industry-Wide Collaboration Is Sacrosanct, Prof. Uzo Says](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/18/bex-2025-data-hoarding-hurts-nigerias-marketing-growth-while-industry-wide-collaboration-is-sacrosanct-prof-uzo-says/) - Professor Uchenna Uzo of Lagos Business School has issued a clarion call for data transparency, urging marketing stakeholders across Nigeria to abandon the culture of hoarding information and embrace a more collaborative, data-driven ecosystem. Speaking in an exclusive interview at the ongoing Brand Experience (BEX) Summit in Lagos, the marketing expert emphasized that Nigeria is - [BEX 2025: Agencies Must Reevaluate The Value They Bring To The Table, Says Abaraonye](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/17/bex-2025-agencies-must-reevaluate-the-value-they-bring-to-the-table-says-abaraonye/) - The success of marketing campaigns is no longer hinged solely on creative excellence. It now demands strategic collaboration, data-driven insight, technological fluency, and above all, strong agency-client partnerships. This was the thrust of the exclusive interview granted to Brand Communicator by Roseline Abaraonye, Marketing Director, Imperio Nigeria, on the sidelines of the ongoing Brand Experience - [ASIS 2025: Experts Urge Corporate Brands To Handle CSR As Long-Term Solutions](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/17/asis-2025-experts-urge-corporate-brands-to-handle-csr-as-long-term-solutions/) - Experts across different sectors have called on corporate brands not to view Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as box-ticking activities, but as a vehicle for sustainable long-term solutions for communities across the country. This call was made during a panel session titled “Centring Local Voices and Community-Led Solutions for Children and Marginalised Groups” at the just - [Firstbank Partners UNGC To Drive Sustainable Finance For Development](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/17/firstbank-partners-ungc-to-drive-sustainable-finance-for-development/) - FirstBank has strengthened its partnership with the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) to reaffirm its commitment to driving sustainable finance and unlocking capital for development. This ongoing partnership was reinforced at the recently concluded Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) hosted by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) - [Godrej AER Power Pocket Freshens Up Nigerian Spaces](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/17/godrej-aer-power-pocket-freshens-up-nigerian-spaces/) - Godrej Consumer Products, a global leader in personal and home care, has introduced its newest innovation to the Nigerian market — the Godrej AER Power Pocket, a compact, non-electric air freshener designed to deliver 30 days of consistent freshness in small spaces. Smart, stylish, and affordable, the AER Power Pocket is Godrej’s response to the - [Meta Deletes 10 Million Fake Profiles Over Impersonation, Fake Engagement](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/17/meta-deletes-10-million-fake-profiles-over-impersonation-fake-engagement/) - Meta, the parent company of Facebook has announced the removal of over 10 million fake profiles and 500,000 spam accounts in the first half of 2025 to promote originality and ensuring that genuine creators receive greater visibility. The company said the action forms part of a broader crackdown on impersonation, copycat content, and fake engagement. - [Hattrick For Brand Communicator As Joshua Ajayi Makes Nigeria’s Top 50 PR Power List For 2025](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/16/hattrick-for-brand-communicator-as-joshua-ajayi-makes-nigerias-top-50-pr-power-list-for-2025/) - For the third consecutive time, Joshua Ajayi, Chief Executive of Awesome Communications and Publisher of Nigeria’s leading multi-award-winning brand, marketing and sustainability Publication-Brand Communicator, has made it to the top 50 PR Power List for this year. The Top 50 PR Power List recognition is part of the lineup of events, platforms and programmes to - [Tiktok Removes 3.6m Harmful Nigerian Videos, Promotes Online Safety](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/16/tiktok-removes-3-6m-harmful-nigerian-videos-promotes-online-safety/) - TikTok has removed over 3.6 million videos in Nigeria between January and March 2025 for violating its Community Guidelines, this is a 50 percent increase from the previous quarter. This was revealed in the platform’s Q1 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, which underscores TikTok’s priority of fostering a safe, and respectful digital space for creators - [EXMAN Unveils Panel Speakers For 2025 Brand Experience Summit](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/16/exman-unveils-panel-speakers-for-2025-brand-experience-summit/) - The Experiential Marketers Association of Nigeria (EXMAN) has unveiled the panel speakers for the 2025 Brand Experience Summit. The event scheduled to take place on July 17th at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Ikeja, Lagos will focus on "Data-Driven Creativity: The Intersection of AI, Analytics & The Consumer". The panel discussion will explore how Africa’s top - [Lagos NIPR Marks World PR Day 2025, Calls For Strategic Use Of Public Relations To Build Bridges & End Polarisation](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/16/lagos-nipr-marks-world-pr-day-2025-calls-for-strategic-use-of-public-relations-to-build-bridges-end-polarisation/) - The Lagos Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) joins the global communications community to commemorate World PR Day 2025, themed: "Building Bridges and Navigating Polarisation." This year’s theme calls for deeper reflection on the role of Public Relations in fostering mutual understanding, promoting unity, and resolving conflict in an increasingly fragmented world. - [First Time Winners JayOnAir, Nons Miraj, Folagade Banks, Tomike, Others Shine At Explosive 5th Trendupp Awards Edition](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/15/first-time-winners-jayonair-nons-miraj-folagade-banks-tomike-others-shine-at-explosive-5th-trendupp-awards-edition/) - The 5th Edition of Trendupp Awards, Africa’s pioneer awards for Influencers and Content Creators, was a dazzling ceremony that celebrated the creative brilliance shaping Africa’s digital future, on Sunday, July 13th, at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. This year’s edition, themed “Still Explosive,” marked a significant milestone - five years of rewarding audacity, - [EXMAN Set To Chart New Future For Nigeria’s Experiential Marketing Sector At 2025 Summit, AGM & Awards](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/15/exman-set-to-chart-new-future-for-nigerias-experiential-marketing-sector-at-2025-summit-agm-awards/) - The Experiential Marketers Association of Nigeria (EXMAN) is set to chart a new course for the future of the country’s experiential marketing sector of the IMC industry in its highly anticipated 2025 Brand Experience (BEX) Summit and Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Awards. The association revealed this in a strategic media engagement held recently ahead - [PalmPay Expands Access To Digital Insurance](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/03/palmpay-expands-access-to-digital-insurance/) - PalmPay has announced the launch of strategic partnerships with top-tier insurance providers to offer accessible, affordable and simplified insurance products directly within the PalmPay app. This initiative reflects the brand’s continued commitment to deepening financial inclusion and underscores its mission to improve the wellbeing of everyday Nigerians. With only about 8.9% of Nigerians currently covered - [GTCO Autism Conference Spotlights Critical Need for Early Intervention, Inclusion](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/07/gtco-autism-conference-spotlights-critical-need-for-early-intervention-inclusion/) - After fourteen years of championing awareness, advocacy, and programmes aimed at accelerating autism understanding and support, foremost financial giant GTCO is carrying the torch forward to action and advancing autism inclusion at this year’s GTCO Autism Conference. Themed "From Awareness To Action: 15 Years of Advancing Autism Inclusion,"15th Annual Autism Conference is placing a crucial - [Meta Acquires AI Voice Startup To Boost Audio Content Innovations](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/14/meta-acquires-ai-voice-startup-to-boost-audio-content-innovations/) - Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has officially acquired Play AI, a startup specializing in artificial intelligence-generated, human-like voices to boost audio content innovations. According to the report, the entire Play AI team will be joining Meta, marking a strategic move to strengthen the tech giant’s capabilities in voice-based AI products and services. - [LOMA Open Entries For 2025 Awards](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/14/loma-open-entries-for-2025-awards/) - OOH Academy Nigeria has officially opened submissions for entries into the 2025 Location Marketing Awards (LOMA). The awards organisers are inviting agencies, brands, media owners, technology providers, and content creators and creative professionals to enter their most compelling out-of-home (OOH) campaigns and innovations. Entries are being accepted from July 14 to August 4, 2025, and - [FewGoodMen Births Lasgidi In UK With Ideas Origin Media As Creative Partner](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/14/fewgoodmen-births-lasgidi-in-united-kingdom-marking-a-bold-leap-for-afro-culture-with-ideas-origin-media-as-creative-partner/) - When FewGoodMen, known for curating rich Afrocentric experiences in the UK, envisioned Lasgidi, a vibrant cultural hub celebrating African traditions, lifestyle, and music, they knew it had to launched with both authenticity and creative power. That is why they brought on Ideas Origin Media as their official Creative Partner, leveraging the Lagos born agency’s culture - [Analyzing The Gobir-Afromedia Fraud And Its Wider Implications For The IMC Industry](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/12/analyzing-the-gobir-afromedia-fraud-and-its-wider-implications-for-the-imc-industry/) - It is no longer news that on Wednesday, 9th July precisely, Justice Raliat Adebiyi of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, sentenced Alhaji Mohammed Gobir, a former director of Afromedia Plc, to seven years imprisonment for orchestrating what has been described as one of the most elaborate corporate fraud schemes in Nigeria’s outdoor advertising sector. - [2025 ACAMB Conference: Since Trust Is The New Currency, Invest In Ethical Banking, NESG Chair Counsels Bankers](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/12/2025-acamb-conference-since-trust-is-the-new-currency-invest-in-ethical-banking-nesg-chair-counsels-bankers/) - The Managing Partner of Verraki Africa and Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), Niyi Yusuf, has urged financial institutions to integrate trust and integrity into their Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption strategies in the banking industry, thereby retaining customers and public confidence. He made this call at the 2025 Association of Corporate Affairs Managers - [TECNO Unveils Spark 40 Series: Ultra-Slim, Ultra-Strongbuilt For The Long Run](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/05/tecno-unveils-spark-40-series-ultra-slim-ultra-strongbuilt-for-the-long-run/) - TECNO, an AI-driven innovative technology brand, today officially launched the new SPARK 40 Series, leading the class with exceptional slimness and performance. This latest line-up includes four devices that take SPARK Series to the next level: SPARK 40 Pro+, SPARK 40 Pro, SPARK 40, SPARK 40C — each designed to serve the evolving demands of users - [Media Planning In The AI Era: Beyond Automation, Towards Human-AI Synergy](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/11/media-planning-in-the-ai-era-beyond-automation-towards-human-ai-synergy/) - Not long ago, the idea of Artificial Intelligence playing a leading role in media planning might have raised a few eyebrows – even mine! But today, it's no longer a distant concept; it's a present reality. At mediaReach OMD, we've witnessed first-hand how AI is transforming the core of advertising, enhancing speed, precision, and performance - [Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Fold7 | Flip 7 | Flip 7R, Raising The Bar For Smartphones](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/11/samsung-unveils-galaxy-z-fold7-flip-7-flip-7r-raising-the-bar-for-smartphones/) - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced Galaxy Z Fold7, a device that brings together the best of Galaxy design, camera functionality and AI innovation in the thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold series to date. It delivers the premium performance and experience of an ultra-smartphone, while unlocking new levels of efficiency and productivity with a larger, - [YouTube Reviews Monetization Policy, Announces Zero Payment On AI-Generated Contents From July 15](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/11/youtube-reviews-monetization-policy-announces-zero-payment-on-ai-generated-contents-from-july-15/) - YouTube, Google-owned video platform has announced that it is implementing significant changes to its monetization policy under the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) effective July 15, 2025. The platform will now require creators to produce original content featuring real voices to qualify for monetization. This means that videos relying on AI-generated voices/videos, reused content, or low-effort - [Kanyin Oluwasola-Oseni Joins Noor Takaful Insurance As Head, Brands, Marketing & Communication](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/10/kanyin-oluwasola-oseni-joins-noor-takaful-insurance-as-head-brands-marketing-communication/) - Media and Communications professional, Kanyin Oluwasola-Oseni has been appointed Head, Brands, Marketing and Communication at Noor Takaful Insurance Ltd. Prior to her appointment, Kanyin was the Business Unit Director of PHD Media. She joined PHD in 2017 as Media Strategist and Planner, and then moved to the position of Assistant Manager, Media Strategy and Planning - [Global Marketing & Advertising Commission Announces Leadership Team, Nigerian Emerges As Sole African Member](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/10/global-marketing-advertising-commission-announces-leadership-team-nigerian-emerges-as-sole-african-member/) - The ICC has announced a new leadership team for its Global Marketing and Advertising Commission with Nigeria's Victoria N. Uwadoka, the corporate communications, public affairs and sustainability lead at Nestlé Nigeria emerging as the only African on the list. This commission oversees the globally recognised ICC Advertising and Marketing Communications Code, the cornerstone of industry - [NFVCB To Publish First-Ever Catalog Of Nigerian Films](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/10/nfvcb-to-publish-first-ever-catalog-of-nigerian-films/) - The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has announced it will release a comprehensive catalogue documenting all films and videos registered in the country since the early days of Nollywood’s video era. This is a major step in the Nigeria’s film industry to preserve its legacy. This announcement was made by NFVCB’s Executive Director and CEO, - [ACAMB 4th Stakeholders’ Conference Holds Today](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/10/acamb-4th-stakeholders-conference-holds-today/) - The Association of Corporate & Marketing Communications Professionals in Banks in Nigeria (ACAMB) sets to hold its 4th National Stakeholders’ Conference, themed “AI & the Future if Trust: Reimagining Banking and Financial Services in a Digital-First Era.” The event will take place today, Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the CIBN Bankers House, Victoria Island, Lagos, - [Experts Dialogue On Reimagining Marketing Education For A Future Driven By Creativity & Technology At AIC 3.0](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/09/experts-dialogue-on-reimagining-marketing-education-for-a-future-driven-by-creativity-technology-at-aic-3-0/) - Experts from across the marketing communications industry have issued a call to action to reimagine marketing education and practice for the realities of a tech-driven, storytelling-powered future. This call was made yesterday at the third edition of the Advertising Industry Colloquium (AIC 3.0) held at Sheba Centre in Lagos. The event themed "From Dialogue to - [Glo Introduces Three Innovative Products With Rewards For Consumers](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/09/glo-introduces-three-innovative-products-with-rewards-for-consumers/) - Telecommunications services provider, Globacom has announced the launch of three innovative digital products- Animation World Promo, Sport Brain, and Treasure Spin- aimed at informing, entertaining, and rewarding its subscribers. The newly introduced offerings promise immersive user experiences packed with fun, engagement, and chances to win instant prizes. Making the announcement last Tuesday in Lagos, the - [Google Unveils New Feature To Help Gmail Users Declutter Inboxes](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/09/google-unveils-new-feature-to-help-gmail-users-declutter-inboxes/) - Google has announced the rollout of a new feature called “Manage Subscriptions” designed to help users easily track, review, and unsubscribe from promotional emails and newsletters in one central location. According to the tech giant, the feature is currently rolling out on a web version of Gmail, with Android and iOS users expected to start - [ARCON Bridges Town-Gown Divide With AIC 3.0 As Covenant University Wins Pitch Competition Yet Again](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/09/arcon-bridges-town-gown-divide-with-aic-3-0-as-covenant-university-wins-pitch-competition-yet-again/) - The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) once again demonstrated its commitment to promoting collaboration between academia and industry practitioners as it successfully hosted the third edition of the Advertising Industry Colloquium (AIC 3.0) in Lagos. The event, themed "From Dialogue to Data: Merging Storytelling, Human Engagement, and Techs in Marketing Communication," brought together industry - [NIPR, Nasarawa Govt. Sign MoU  To Establish Public Relations University](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/09/nipr-nasarawa-govt-sign-mou-to-establish-public-relations-university/) - The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nasarawa State Government to establish the University of Public Relations and Leadership (UPRL). The signing MoU ceremony which took place recently in Abuja also witnessed Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule formally handing over the conveyance of land approval for the university - [Odugbemi Calls For Cultural Renaissance In Nigerian Advertising As AI, Technology Disrupts Industry](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/09/odugbemi-calls-for-cultural-renaissance-in-nigerian-advertising-as-ai-technology-disrupts-industry/) - As artificial intelligence and emerging technologies continue to disrupt the advertising industry globally, forever changing how brands communicate with consumers and challenging traditional creative processes, Nigerian media veteran Olufemi Odugbemi has called for a strategic approach that marries technological advancement with deep cultural authenticity. Speaking at the 3rd Annual Advertising Industry Colloquium (AIC 3.0) organized - [Makinde, Malagi, Musawa To Grace AAAN AGM, Eromosele Is Keynote Speaker](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/08/makinde-malagi-musawa-to-grace-aaan-agm-eromosele-is-keynote-speaker/) - Preparations are in top gear for the highly anticipated 52nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Congress of the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN), scheduled to take place from July 17-19, 2025 at JAGZ Hotel, Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State. Dignitaries, including the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris - [Google Empowers Media Professionals With Tools To Maximise Ad Revenue, Newsroom Efficiency](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/08/google-empowers-media-professionals-with-tools-to-maximise-ad-revenue-newsroom-efficiency/) - Tech giant Google has reaffirmed its commitment to driving digital innovation in Africa through two events geared toward equipping Nigerian media professionals with advanced digital tools to drive advertising revenue and enhance newsroom efficiency. The first event, Google Ad Manager Academy 3.0, which took place at the Google office in Ikoyi, Lagos, brought together media - [Historic Alliance: MTN, 9mobile Confirm National Roaming Partnership](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/08/historic-alliance-mtn-9mobile-confirm-national-roaming-partnership/) - In a partnership that is unique in Nigeria’s telecom history, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Limited (9mobile) have officially announced the rollout of their national roaming agreement, approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The national roaming partnership announcement was made recently in a media briefing which took place at L'eola - [Trendupp Africa, Lagos State Government Trains Over 200 Aspiring Creators, Influencers](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/07/trendupp-africa-lagos-state-government-trains-over-200-aspiring-creators-influencers/) - As a line-up of events leading up to the 5th edition of Trendupp Awards, Trendupp Africa has trained over 200 aspiring creators and influencers in collaboration with the Office of the SA to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture. Attracting over 3,000 registrations from aspiring content creators across the country, over 200 - [CREDICORP Empowers Rivers Women Through Queen Riders Scheme](https://brandcom.ng/2025/06/28/credicorp-empowers-rivers-women-through-queen-riders-scheme/) - The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation, has empowered about 100 Rivers women with tricycles popularly known as Keke and other items. 40 of the women went home with Keke in the credit-backed scheme. The CREDICORP, with Gamma Mobility, said it was an expansion of the Queen Rider programme, an ambitious nationwide initiative - [X3M Ideas Forges Alliance With IKIGAI 360, Expanding Footprint Across Africa, Europe](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/07/54622/) - X3M Ideas, a prominent pan-African marketing communications agency, has announced a strategic partnership with IKIGAI 360, a creative agency with established operations in Mozambique and a burgeoning presence in Portugal. The alliance signals a concerted effort to deepen service capabilities across the African continent and into key European markets, aiming to enhance cultural intelligence, creative - [Ideas Origin Media Appoints Samuel Olorundare As Creative Director](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/07/ideas-origin-media-appoints-samuel-olorundare-as-creative-director/) - In a move to continue to reinforce itself as a stronger creative powerhouse, Ideas Origin Media has appointed Samuel Olorundare as its new creative director, a remarkable blend of artistic depth, strategic thinking, innovative writing and a decade-long track record of creative excellence. His creative journey is decorated with numerous accolades that reflect both the - [Lagos PR Fest 2025 Holds 8-14 August, With Communication, Culture & Creativity In Focus](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/06/lagos-pr-fest-2025-holds-8-14-august-with-communication-culture-creativity-in-focus/) - The Lagos Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has officially announced that PR Fest 2025, a weeklong celebration of communication, creativity, culture, and community engagement will take place from Friday, August 8 to Thursday, August 14, 2025. The announcement was made at the Chapter’s Monthly Meeting and PR Clinic held recently at - [Stanbic IBTC Holding Completes N148bn Rights Issue Exercise, Announces 21.9% Oversubscription](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/06/stanbic-ibtc-holding-completes-n148bn-rights-issue-exercise-announces-21-9-oversubscription/) - Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a member of the Standard Bank Group, has announced the successful completion of its N148.7 billion Rights Issue subscription exercise, with a 21.9% oversubscription to the tune of N181.4 billion. The Acting Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, Dr. Kunle Adedeji, disclosed this after the completion of the verification exercise by - [Nigeria Hits 7.9bn Transactions On Digital Payment Platforms In 2024](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/05/nigeria-hits-7-9bn-transactions-on-digital-payment-platforms-in-2024/) - Nigeria has secured its place as Africa’s most advanced digital payment economy, recording 7.9 billion real-time transactions in 2024. This is more than any other country on the continent, driven by the explosive growth of FinTech, mobile banking, and USSD technology. According to EnterpriseNGR’s new report titled ‘The State of Enterprise 2025: Insights into Nigeria’s - [Dear Comms Professionals, Stop Leaving Your Social Media To Interns](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/04/dear-comms-professionals-stop-leaving-your-social-media-to-interns/) - Some of us, communications elders – yes o, people with long bios, LinkedIn badges and grey hairs of experience passionately argue that the job of managing a company’s social media should be left to interns and office assistants. That it’s beneath a communications head with “15 years experience” to be the one posting content online. - [The Repression Of Widowhood: CBA Foundation Shines At The Pitcher Awards 2025 With Two Awards](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/04/the-repression-of-widowhood-cba-foundation-shines-at-the-pitcher-awards-2025-with-two-awards/) - When we began the Repression of Widowhood campaign, it wasn’t about awards, it was about dignity. About restoring voices that have been silenced, about standing for widows in society, often forgotten, and left behind. In Nigeria, over 15 million women are widows, with a huge proportion classified as underprivileged / disadvantaged widows. Many face abuse, - [Blanche Aigle Communications Bags 2025 SABRE Award For Purpose-Driven, Culture-Led African Campaign](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/04/blanche-aigle-communications-bags-2025-sabre-award-for-purpose-driven-culture-led-african-campaign/) - Blanche Aigle Communications has officially been awarded West Africa's Best Public Relations Campaign at the 2025 SABRE Awards Africa, for its landmark work on “Viva Clean Hearts, Clean Clothes”, a campaign that seamlessly blended CSR storytelling with cultural relevance, purpose, and public value. The campaign was also shortlisted as one of the six best campaigns - [9PSB Relaunches Bank9ja App with New Features for Seamless Transactions](https://brandcom.ng/2025/06/24/9psb-relaunches-bank9ja-app-with-new-features-for-seamless-transactions/) - 9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB), Nigeria’s first payment service bank, has relaunched its mobile banking app, Bank9ja app with the introduction of new and exciting features aimed at enabling seamless, secure, and more convenient transactions for its customers. The newly enhanced Bank9ja app is a seamless and intuitive one-stop lifestyle platform that drives convenience, unlocks - [ARCON Deepens Industry-Academic Synergy With 3rd Industry Colloquium](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/03/arcon-deepens-industry-academic-synergy-with-3rd-industry-colloquium/) - The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) is set to host the third edition of its flagship knowledge-exchange forum, the Advertising Industry Colloquium (AIC). Billed for July 8 at the Sheba Centre, Ikeja, Lagos. The event will commence by 8:00 a.m. and is expected to convene a cross-section of thought leaders from the advertising industry, - [Wema Reiterates Commitment To MSMEs Growth In Nigeria, Supports Pitch Competition Winners At Lagos Leather Fair With Grants](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/03/wema-bank-reiterates-commitment-to-accelerate-msmes-in-nigeria-empowers-3-with-n3m-grants/) - Wema Bank Plc has reiterated its commitment to accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs) with the disbursement of business grants worth N3 million to three MSMEs who emerged winners in a business pitch competition at the just concluded Lagos Leather Fair 2025. The Fair which was sponsored by Wema Bank, - [Honeywell, Others Lead Market Rally With Over 200% Gain In H1 2025](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/03/honeywell-others-lead-market-rally-with-over-200-gain-in-h1-2025/) - Honeywell Flour Mills Plc, Betaglass Plc, and The Initiates Plc (TIP), with a combined market capitalisation of N377 billion, have recorded a 200 per cent surge in investor confidence, delivering returns and leading the stock market in the first half of 2025. According to data from the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), the stocks not only - [Advan Congratulates Bolajoko Bayo-Ajayi On Election As NIMN President](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/02/advan-congratulates-bolajoko-bayo-ajayi-on-election-as-nimn-president/) - The Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Bolajoko Bayo-Ajayi, FNIMN, on her recent election as the first female President and Chairman of the Council of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN). Her appointment is a fitting recognition of her exceptional leadership, longstanding commitment to excellence, and passionate - [Mastercard Drops Afrobeat Sonic Anthem, Tapping Into Nigeria’s Global Sound](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/02/mastercard-drops-afrobeat-sonic-anthem-tapping-into-nigerias-global-sound/) - In a country where music moves people and defines moments, Mastercard is making its mark on the Nigerian soundscape with the launch of Wami, its new Afrobeat Sonic Anthem. More than just a catchy tune, the anthem blends Mastercard’s global sonic identity with the pulse and power of Afrobeat—creating a sound that is both globally - [Global Out Of Home Media Spend Hits $46.2bn In 2024](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/02/global-out-of-home-media-spend-hits-46-2bn-in-2024/) - According to the latest World Out of Home Organisation Expenditure Survey, Out-of-Home (OOH) media is shining bright globally, with global spend surging to $46.2 billion in 2024, representing global Advertisement Expenditure (ADEX). Breaking the $45 billion barrier and exceeding $1 billion predicted for the year with forecasts pointing to a 2025 boom, reaching $49.8 billion. - [Our New Baby Came This Year](https://brandcom.ng/2025/06/27/our-new-baby-came-this-year/) - ...Yes, this year we welcome our new baby into the world. 𝗚𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗻. 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Bridges is an author, podcaster and a - [NCC Approves National Roaming Agreement Between MTN Nigeria & 9Mobile](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/02/ncc-approves-national-roaming-agreement-between-mtn-nigeria-9mobile/) - The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given consent to a three-year national roaming deal between MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Limited (9Mobile). This will enable 9Mobile subscribers to access MTN’s network infrastructure nationwide. MTN confirmed this in a statement released to the Nigerian Exchange and the investing public. The telecommunication company - [First Pan-African Payment Card Launched To Strengthen Continental Trade Integration](https://brandcom.ng/2025/07/02/first-pan-african-payment-card-launched-to-strengthen-continental-trade-integration/) - African countries have launched PAPSSCARD, the continent’s first Pan-African card payment scheme marking a significant step toward financial independence. 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The recurring trend continues to have either continued to show the - [Deola Art Alade Joins Prestigious Femme It Forward’s #NextGemFemme Mentorship Programmme](https://brandcom.ng/2025/06/20/deola-art-alade-joins-prestigious-femme-it-forwards-nextgemfemme-mentorship-programmme/) - ...Becomes Part Of Its First Ever African Cohort Entertainment powerhouse and creative industry trailblazer Deola Art Alade has been welcomed into Femme It Forward’s #NextGemFemme Mentorship Program, where she will serve as a mentor for the initiative’s first ever African cohort. 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According to the statement, following the - [Cannes Lions 2025: Entertainment & Craft Tracks Winners Announced](https://brandcom.ng/2025/06/18/cannes-lions-2025-entertainment-craft-tracks-winners-announced/) - The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced the winners of eight awards that make up the Entertainment and Craft Tracks: Entertainment Lions, Entertainment Lions for Gaming, Entertainment Lions for Music, and Entertainment Lions for Sport, as well as Design Lions, Digital Craft Lions, Film Craft Lions, and Industry Craft Lions. 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This announcement was - [Winning The New Attention Economy: How Data And Creativity Must Coexist To Drive Engagement](https://brandcom.ng/2025/06/18/winning-the-new-attention-economy-how-data-and-creativity-must-coexist-to-drive-engagement/) - Marketing leaders face an unprecedented challenge: capturing and retaining audiences that are more fragmented than ever. As consumers sift through countless messages daily, the traditional playbook of “big idea” campaigns no longer guarantees impact. In this attention economy, brands must harness both data and creativity in tandem. Without one or the other, campaigns risk either - [Airtel Invests $670m In Network Expansion, Grows Coverage To 81.2% In 14 Markets](https://brandcom.ng/2025/06/18/airtel-invests-670m-in-network-expansion-grows-coverage-to-81-2-in-14-markets/) - Airtel Africa has reaffirmed its corporate purpose of transforming lives by expanding access to essential digital services, as it invests over $670 million in network expansion and modernisation to boost speed, coverage and capacity. This is to support inclusive economic growth and advance environmental stewardship throughout its operations. Airtel revealed this in its Sustainability Report - [DStv Rewards Customers With Mid-year Upgrade Campaign, “We Got You”](https://brandcom.ng/2025/06/18/dstv-rewards-customers-with-mid-year-upgrade-campaign-we-got-you/) - DStv is bringing even more value to subscribers with an exciting mid-year upgrade campaign. 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In - [FG Partners Meta To Drive Impactful AI Solutions In Nigeria](https://brandcom.ng/2025/06/11/fg-partners-meta-to-drive-impactful-ai-solutions-in-nigeria/) - In a move to foster innovation and bridge knowledge gaps in the nation, Meta is partnering with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy (FMCIDE), the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), and National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), to launch the Llama Impact Accelerator program aimed at enabling the development of - [Temilayo Fadola Named Among Cannes Lions' 30 Under 30 Brand Marketing Class of 2025](https://brandcom.ng/2025/06/08/temilayo-fadola-named-among-cannes-lions-30-under-30-brand-marketing-class-of-2025/) - Rising marketing star, Temilayo Fadola, has earned a coveted spot in the prestigious Cannes Lions Festival’s 30 Under 30 Brand Marketing Class of 2025, a global recognition that celebrates young trailblazers redefining brand strategy and creativity in the marketing landscape. 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It started with discussions on Nigeria’s digital boom and the concomitant rise in violations of - [From Local to Global: Nelson Ononiwu's Strategic Drive Propels Africa Live Play 360's Unprecedented Growth ](https://brandcom.ng/2025/06/07/from-local-to-global-nelson-ononiwus-strategic-drive-propels-africa-live-play-360s-unprecedented-growth/) - As Nelson Ononiwu, the esteemed CEO of Africa Live Play 360 Limited, celebrates his birthday this Saturday, June 7th, it's an opportune moment to reflect on the remarkable trajectory of a leader whose strategic acumen is not just shaping a company, but redefining Africa's digital media narrative. 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The CSR initiative named “Passing the Baton” represents the brand’s commitment to passing on knowledge and providing the resources individuals and businesses need to achieve financial independence and drive - [Thibaut Boidin To Take Over At Nigerian Breweries As Hans Essaadi Completes Tenure As MD/CEO](https://brandcom.ng/2025/06/05/thibaut-boidin-to-take-over-at-nigerian-breweries-as-hans-essadi-completes-his-tenure-as-md-ceo/) - After about four years of stellar performance as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer at Nigerian Breweries (NB) Hans Essaadi will vacate the position and take up a new role as Managing Director of Heineken Poland. During his tenure, Mr. Essaadi navigated economic challenges, including foreign exchange constraints, high inflation, and liquidity pressures of Nigerian Breweries. 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According to the commission, - [The Force Is Back: Trendupp Awards Returns For An Explosive Fifth Edition, Nominations Now Open!](https://brandcom.ng/2025/05/26/the-force-is-back-trendupp-awards-returns-for-an-explosive-fifth-edition-nominations-now-open/) - Trendupp Africa, the pioneering platform empowering creatives across the continent, is proud to announce the launch of the fifth edition of the Trendupp Awards—Africa’s first and most prestigious award platform dedicated to honouring content creators, influencers, and brands shaping the digital space. 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Let’s be honest: this is not Silicon Valley. It’s not even Sandton. This is Nigeria – the land of NEPA wahala, one-chance dollar rate and pure-water entrepreneurship. And in this country, building - [NIPR Returns Neliaku, Dandaura For Second Term, Elect New Council Members At NPRW 2025](https://brandcom.ng/2025/05/23/nipr-return-neliaku-dandaura-for-second-term-elect-new-council-members-at-nprw-2025/) - In what can be described as a vote of confidence at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku, president of the Institute alongside Prof. Emmanuel Dandaura have been returned to spearhead the activities of the NIPR for yet another two-year term. 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The five-day national convergence, organized by the Nigerian Institute - [Airtel Africa Appoints Publicis Groupe Africa Integrated Marketing Partner Across 12 Markets](https://brandcom.ng/2025/05/18/airtel-africa-appoints-publicis-groupe-africa-integrated-marketing-partner-across-12-markets/) - Following its recent mutual disengagement from Ogilvy Africa, Airtel Africa has announced the appointment of Publicis Groupe Africa as its integrated marketing partner across 12 key African markets; marking a strategic collaboration aimed at delivering creative, data-driven brand experiences. 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This - [Google Partners NITDA To Ignite Digital Revolution, Set To Make Nigeria Africa's AI & Digital Hub](https://brandcom.ng/2025/05/11/google-partners-nitda-to-ignite-digital-revolution-set-to-make-nigeria-africas-ai-digital-hub/) - Tech giant, Google, is partnering with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to ignite a digital revolution in Nigeria as a leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital hub in West and Central Africa. According to NITDA, the move followed the recent historic meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Sundar Pichai, Google's Chief Executive - [Tariff Increment: Internet Consumers In Nigeria Decline By Nearly 1m](https://brandcom.ng/2025/05/10/tariff-increment-internet-consumers-in-nigeria-decline-by-nearly-1m/) - The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that the telecommunications sector is witnessing a decline in the number of Internet services consumed. 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As a member of the globally revered Omnicom Media Group, PHD Nigeria has always leveraged cutting-edge expertise and innovative solutions, to lead the way in Nigeria’s media landscape, driving business growth and success for its clients. With its expertise - [Media 100 – Redefining Media Excellence In Nigeria And Beyond](https://brandcom.ng/2025/04/30/media-100-redefining-media-excellence-in-nigeria-and-beyond/) - It may not be among the media independent agencies that come to mind readily when you need to search for one, but this relatively young, fast-rising and dynamic agency - Media 100 has become a shining example of Nigerian ingenuity, rewriting the rules of media engagement with creativity and precision. Under the visionary leadership of - [MTN Nigeria Bounces Back To Profit Lane, Records N1 trillion Revenue In Q1 2025](https://brandcom.ng/2025/04/30/mtn-nigeria-bounces-back-to-profit-lane-records-n1-trillion-revenue-in-q1-2025/) - MTN Nigeria recorded N1 trillion in revenue in the first quarter of this year, which represents a 40.5% increase compared with Q1 2024 revenue. This result is buoyed by the recent tariff increment implemented in the middle of February 2025, even as the impact of the tariff adjustment is yet to be fully realized. According - [BrandEye Media: Pioneering Tomorrow’s Brand Narratives Today](https://brandcom.ng/2025/04/30/brandeye-media-pioneering-tomorrows-brand-narratives-today/) - If the human attention span were a creature, it might well be a jellyfish—drifting, ephemeral, and effortlessly diverted by the next shimmering distraction. Studies suggest that the average person’s focus now lasts a mere eight seconds, shorter than that of a goldfish. 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Traditional media, once the cornerstone of advertising, now shares the spotlight with - [Media Independent Agencies To Watch In 2025, How They Shaped 2024](https://brandcom.ng/2025/04/29/media-independent-agencies-to-watch-in-2025-how-they-shaped-2024/) - Media Independent agencies in Nigeria play a crucial role in helping brands strategically purchase advertising space across various channels, including television, radio, print, and digital platforms. Understanding media buying is vital for any successful advertising strategy. It's not just about purchasing ad space; it's about making informed decisions that align with the brand’s objectives and audience needs. 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Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, announced the initiative recently - [FirstBank Partners Headies Awards To Deepen Innovation In Nigeria's Creative Industry](https://brandcom.ng/2025/04/29/firstbank-partners-headies-awards-to-deepen-innovation-in-nigerias-creative-industry/) - FirstBank, one of the leading financial institutions in Nigeria, through its First@Arts initiative, has partnered with the Head­ies Awards, a popular music awards show, to celebrate creativity and innovation in its 17th edition, which was recently held at Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. This collaboration reflects FirstBank’s commitment to supporting creative talents and SMEs - [Heineken Elevates Sade Morgan As Corporate Affairs Director For Africa & Middle East](https://brandcom.ng/2025/04/28/nigerian-breweries-sade-morgan-named-corporate-affairs-director-for-heineken-africa-middle-east/) - Heineken has announced the appointment of Sade Morgan as the Corporate Affairs Director, for Africa & Middle East (AME) region. Her appointment takes effect on 1st May, 2025. The appointment was conveyed in a statement signed by the Managing Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Hans Essaadi on Friday, April 4, 2025. 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The Experiencing Public Relations hybrid conference is an annual gathering of accomplished business leaders, senior public office holders - [Corona Hinges 70 Years Of Quality Growth On Corporate Governance, Compliance To Ethical Practices ](https://brandcom.ng/2025/03/18/corona-hinges-70-years-of-quality-growth-on-corporate-governance-compliance-to-ethical-practices/) - The first 70 years of Nigeria's foremost premium educational brand have been credited to its strict adherence to corporate governance, ethical practices, and other commendable commercial principles. 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According to Airtel, this innovative service is automatically activated for all its customers, requiring no additional application downloads, and is available to both - [PR Nightmares: Why Your Client Should Never Find Negative News Before You Do](https://brandcom.ng/2025/03/18/pr-nightmares-why-your-client-should-never-find-negative-news-before-you-do/) - Who will save PR professionals from the negative news nightmare? Before I get into this, let us set the scene. Imagine this: You are a PR professional, swamped with idea conceptualization, media engagements, stakeholder engagement, press releases, client approvals, and a never-ending to-do list. Suddenly, a message pops up from your client: "Hey, did you - [As Coca-Cola’s $700m Account Goes To Publicis, WPP’s Media Model Is Put To The Test](https://brandcom.ng/2025/03/18/as-coca-colas-700m-account-goes-to-publicis-wpps-media-model-is-put-to-the-test/) - ...WPP has failed to fend off Publicis to retain the North America media brief as the pitch comes to a conclusion. The timing of Coca-Cola’s US media review couldn’t have been worse for WPP. Two weeks ago, the holding company posted a worse-than-expected revenue decline which caused its share price to hit a four-year low. It was - [mediaReachOMD Unveils OMD Consumer Intelligence 2.0 (OCI 2.0)](https://brandcom.ng/2025/03/17/mediareachomd-unveils-omd-consumer-intelligence-2-0-oci-2-0/) - As part of its 25th-anniversary celebrations, mediaReachOMD launched OCI (OMD Consumer Intelligence), a transformative enhancement to its proprietary consumer intelligence platform. 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This decision, according to the agency, follows an extensive evaluation of the engagement, during which both parties were unable to reach an agreement on terms that appropriately reflect the scope of work - [Asian Banker Awards: FirstBank Maintains Dominance In SME Banking Across Nigeria, Africa](https://brandcom.ng/2025/03/17/firstbank-maintains-dominance-in-sme-banking-across-nigeria-africa/) - With a legacy of excellence and Innovation, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has once again been crowned the Best SME Bank in Nigeria and the Best SME Bank in Africa at the 2025 Asian Banker Awards for the second year running. 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This was made known by the Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank Group, Olusegun Alebiosu, at the premier bank’s International Women’s Day commemoration in Lagos at the - [Glo Launches e-SIM With Free Data For Customers](https://brandcom.ng/2025/03/10/glo-launches-e-sim-with-free-data-for-customers/) - Nigerian telecom operator Globacom has introduced an embedded SIM (e-SIM) service, allowing customers to switch to its network without requiring a physical SIM card. According to Glo, customers who activate the e-SIM with a data plan of at least N1,500 enjoy a 5GB data bonus. 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Themed "A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles," the event is - [Airtel, Mastercard Launch New Digital Payment Solution For Airtel Money Customers](https://brandcom.ng/2025/03/06/airtel-mastercard-launch-new-digital-payment-solution-for-airtel-money-customers/) - Airtel Africa in collaboration with Mastercard has launched Airtel Money Global PayCard, a new payment solution designed to connect Airtel Money customers across Africa with global online marketplaces. According to Airtel, this collaboration with Mastercard will empower Airtel’s 150 million mobile phone users in 14 African countries with access to Mastercard’s global merchant network, enabling - [2025 Will Be Defined by Digital Acceleration and Shifting Consumer Behaviors Says Insight Publicis Boss, Ogunbambo](https://brandcom.ng/2025/03/05/2025-will-be-defined-by-digital-acceleration-shifting-consumer-behaviors-says-insight-publicis-boss-ogunbambo/) - As the Chief Operating Officer of Insight Publicis, Dolapo Ogunbambo sits at a vantage position which is the heart of Nigeria’s evolving Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) industry—a space that has witnessed seismic shifts in consumer behaviour, digital acceleration, among others. 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Brands, agencies, creative professionals, and production companies, are invited to submit their work across various categories that recognise excellence in advertising, marketing, design, and digital innovation. New categories have also been introduced to reflect - [Damilola Pedro Appointed COO  Esports Federation of Nigeria  ](https://brandcom.ng/2025/03/05/damilola-pedro-appointed-coo-esports-federation-of-nigeria/) - Nigeria’s esports industry just took a major leap forward with the appointment of Damilola Pedro as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Esports Federation of Nigeria, a game-changer for brands in Africa’s booming gaming industry. 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Scheduled to hold in March 8, 2025 at Radisson Hotel, Victoria Island (VI), Lagos, this years’ experience is specifically designed for businesses with - [FirstBank Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony For New State-of-the-art Eco-friendly Headquarters](https://brandcom.ng/2025/03/05/firstbank-holds-groundbreaking-ceremony-for-new-state-of-the-art-eco-friendly-headquarters/) - FirstBank has marked a significant milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for its new green-certified Iconic Head Office Building in Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. 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The prestigious event, which took place at the Admiralty Conference Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, brought together leading professionals in the marketing and advertising industry to celebrate excellence, innovation, and - [2025 Nigeria Public Relations Week Holds May 19-24 In Uyo](https://brandcom.ng/2025/02/24/2025-nigeria-public-relations-week-holds-may-19-24-in-uyo/) - The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has announced plans to hold its 2025 Nigeria Public Relations Week from May 19 to May 24, at Ibom Hall, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. 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The testing which took place in Lagos state also - [Why I Left Advertising - The Truth Behind My Departure from The Agency Life](https://brandcom.ng/2025/02/20/why-i-left-advertising-the-truth-behind-my-departure-from-the-agency-life/) - In what can be described as a searing reflection on the state of modern advertising, Franklin Ozekhome – one of Africa's leading brand strategists – pulls back the curtain on why he stepped away from traditional agency life. 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