African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the disbursement of a US$150 million finance facility to First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s leading financial inclusion services provider. The funding was provided under Afreximbank’s Pandemic Trade Impact Mitigation Facility (PATIMFA). Afreximbank’s US$150 million financial support will be accessible to FirstBank customers that are involved in the manufacturing and importation of products …

Chain Reactions Africa, a leading integrated communication consultancy, has been presented with the Confirm News Virtual Award (CONVA) as the Public Relations company of the year. The award was won in absentia by the reputable PR firm at the glamourous ceremony held on 24th March at City People Hall, Gbagada, Lagos. The plague was recently presented to the company at …

Consumers Value Broadcasting, conveners of the Consumers Value Award, has reminded the public that the closing date for the online voting for brands of repute and influence is 30th June. The online voting portal opened on 1st May, making it exactly three months of consumers expressing preferences for brands considered to be of value. Over 40 categories of brands are …

Mouka, a significant player in Nigeria’s mattresses and beddings sector, has donated its quality mattresses to Chess in Slums Africa, a non-profit organisation committed to providing teaching and mentorship to underprivileged kids. The donation was made by Mouka’s Chief Commercial Officer, Mr Dimeji Osingunwa, to the Chief Operating Officer of Chess in Slums Africa, Emmanuel Abiodun Oke, and his team …

Podium Media, publishers of a major general interest magazine, has concluded arrangement for next month’s unveiling of its international magazine in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The Nigerian leg of the twin launch holds on Tuesday, 7th June at CLAM Events Centre, Omole Phase 1, Lagos; while the UK version comes up on 18th June at Streatham in the English …

Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin staged what it described as the “biggest” synchronised beauty launch across eight countries on the African continent, with Nigeria being one of them, on Friday. The official launch party for celebrities, influencers, retail partners and the media, dubbed “Fenty Club” was held at WBar in Lagos. Over 200 attendees discovered the product’s offering and were …

Public Relations practitioners across Africa has been charged to use the influence of great African stories to propel the continent to the next level of global competitiveness. PR experts and scholars agreed that their African communicators need to do more in enhancing the image of the country at the annual conference of African Public Relations Association (APRA) in Dar Es …

After 30 days of voting on the Consumers Value Awards (CVA) portal, GTCO leads the banking sector category for value-for-money bank service with 40 per cent, while MTN and Milo lead the tech and beverage categories with 63 per cent and 64 per cent respectively. With two months left to conclude the votes, consumers are responding to the call to …

Celebrated actor and director Ali Nuhu, popularly called the King of Kannywood or Sarki-Ali, has joined the Mouka family as the Brand Ambassador for Northern Nigeria. The market leader in Nigeria’s sleep industry made this strategic move to further deepen the brand’s presence in the Northern region by leveraging the popularity of this well-loved celebrity. The move comes right after …

Fearless energy drink brand from Rite Foods, a world-class company in Nigeria’s food and beverage industry, has donated gymnastics equipment to Lagos State Weightlifting Association (LSWA) as part of its resolve to promote sports development and physical fitness among youths. The market leader donated branded gym equipment to the weightlifting association last Wednesday at Rowe Park Sports Centre, Yaba, Lagos. …