…implores gubernatorial candidates to support incoming administration In promoting the spirit of oneness in the state and honour its peace charter, the Osun State chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has felicitated Governor-Elect, Senator Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke for his success at the polls. In a statement on Sunday by the institute, the chapter Chairman, Ademola Adesoji congratulated …

Serial award winner, mediaReach OMD has retained the Number One media agency position in Nigeria with more major awards on its shelf. The agency snagged 13 trophies at the 2022 Pitchers Award. These include two gold, four silver and 11 bronze medals across various categories. OMD Worldwide was awarded Media Network of the Year 2022 at this year’s Cannes Lions …

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, the ancient city of Ijebu-Ode went agog on Monday with spectacular displays, pomp and pageantry as the Ojude-Oba festival returned.  The colourful event that was energised, refreshed and serenaded by Nigeria’s beverage giant, Rite Foods’ Limited, the official beverage sponsor of the festival, which provided assorted flavours of refreshment for every moment …

Winners of the Consumers Value Awards (CVA), organised by Consumers Value Broadcasting (CVB), will be known on 24 August and presented with their well-won awards. According to the organisers, venue of the ceremony is the Ijakadi Hall of Radisson Blu, Ikeja, Lagos. For three months from April, an extensive campaign was ran on the CVA websites asking consumers to cast …

Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje has approved the appointment of Baffa Babba Dan-Agundi as Acting Managing Director of Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KSCPC). In a statement issued on Monday in Kano by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Abba Anwar. He said that the appointment was with immediate effect, pending the appointment of a substantive Managing …

As a consumer-centric company, Rite Foods Limited, a significant player in Nigeria’s food and beverage sector, marks this year’s Father’s Day, highlighting the role of fathers in parenting and as pillars of consolidating the family as an institution in societal development. Marked on19th June, the day is special for honouring fatherhood and the parental ties that exist in the family, …

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 …