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Thanks for joining us on this edition of Brand and Business News, your indispensable companion on the journey through Nigeria’s marketing communications industry, PR strategic innovations, and the bustling activities of the business community, Airing on: DStv Channel 255 StarTimes Channel 119 GOtv Channel 94. On this Episode 1, we focused on: • Firstbank launches […]

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and its implementation partner, the Tulsi Chanrai Foundation (TCF), have through the Priceless Gift of Sight programme, provided free eye care to over 400,000 Nigerians. The programme, highlighted by a recent outreach in Calabar, Cross River State, provides testing, optical services, surgeries and disease management to combat preventable blindness. Mr […]

Zenith Bank Plc has been named the “Most Sustainable Bank, Nigeria” in the International Banker 2024 Banking Awards, retaining the title for the second consecutive year. Commenting on the award, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON, said: “We are deeply honoured to be recognised as the Most […]

Electronics manufacturing company, LG, has announced plans to empower Nigerian youths with the requisite skills vital for installation, repairs general maintenance, and after-sales services. The Head of Marketing, West Africa Operations of LG, Hari Elluru, stated that LG currently has a training academy at the University of Lagos where students are being trained on new […]

Hygiene brand, Dettol, has unveiled Super Eagles forward, Taiwo Awoniyi, as the new brand ambassador for one of its category products, Dettol Cool. The announcement was made at the official signing event held in Lagos recently, the brand stated in a release.  It declared that the partnership with Dettol established the Nottingham Forest forward as […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed fintech companies to stop onboarding new customers until further notice. This directive is coming few months after the CBN mandated all financial institutions to collect ID cards before creating financial accounts, which contradicts a 2013 Central Bank rule designed to support financial inclusion that allowed Nigerians to […]

The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, ARCON, has cautioned advertising agencies against presenting creative and advertising materials that threaten the security of the country for the council’s vetting and approval. Dr Olalekan Fadolapo, the Director General of ARCON, gave the caution at the Advertising Stakeholders Panel Forum on Thursday in Lagos. He lamented the rate of […]

In a heartwarming display of compassion and community support, Dufil Prima Food, makers of Indomie Instant Noodles and the Kokun Foundation on Saturday March 23, 2024, teamed up to provide food items to the Ojodu community in Lagos as the two organisations seek to bring relief and joy to the vulnerable by providing free cartons […]

Dorman Long Engineering Limited Nigeria’s leading steel engineering and fabrication company, celebrated its 75th anniversary in grand style with a cocktail reception at Terra Kulture, Lagos on February 13th, 2024. The event marked a significant milestone in the company’s rich history and showcased its strengthened commitment to continued growth and innovation. Dorman Long Engineering’s three-quarter […]

Dufil Prima Foods Limited, the makers of Indomie Instant Noodles, has appointed Chain Reactions Africa as its new Strategic Communications and Public Relations Consultant in Nigeria, marking a strategic move to consolidate market leadership and strengthen emotional connections with consumers. The partnership, effective February 1st, 2024, underscores Dufil Prima Foods’ commitment to delivering quality products […]

First City Monument Bank has launched an accelerator programme to upskill and grow over one million small and medium-sized enterprises in Nigeria. Partnering with SkillPaddy and other industry experts, the bank aims to equip startups and existing businesses with the skills and resources to develop innovative products and services, create new markets and fast-track their […]

OPay, a leading financial technology company, said yesterday it has taken various measures to deepen the integrity and credibility of its platform, disclosing that as from March 1, any account not linked with the owner’s national identity number (NIN) and the bank’s biometric verification number (BVN) would be wielded out. This is part of implementing […]