AAAN Kicks Off 52nd Congress with Bold Call to Reclaim Industry Pride
AAAN Kicks Off 52nd Congress with Bold Call to Reclaim Industry Pride The 52nd Annual General Meeting and Congress of the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN) opened in Ibadan on Friday with a rallying cry for innovation, professionalism and industry reinvention. Held under the theme “Charting Bold Paths Forward,” the event drew leading voices in advertising and marketing communications. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, represented by Rev. Idowu Ogedengbe, officially opened the congress. The Minister of Information, Alhaji …
Nestlé Nigeria Trains 100 Plastics Waste Workers for a Sustainable Future
Nestlé Nigeria Trains 100 Plastics Waste Workers for a Sustainable Future As part of its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and social inclusion, Nestlé Nigeria has launched a comprehensive Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Training Program, empowering 100 plastic waste workers across Lagos and Abuja. This initiative aims to enhance the safety and wellbeing of these invaluable workers while empowering them and promoting their dignity within the plastics recycling value chain. Supported by the National Environmental Stand…
Fidelity Bank to Empower 100 SMEs Across Nigeria with Digital Tools
Fidelity Bank to Empower 100 SMEs Across Nigeria with Digital Tools As part of its unwavering commitment to digitally transform Nigeria’s small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), leading financial institution Fidelity Bank is set to empower entrepreneurs across the country with cutting-edge digital tools designed to streamline operations, boost productivity, and drive sustainable growth. Through the Fidelity SME Empowerment Program (FSEP), the bank will equip 100 growth-ready entrepreneurs with a comprehensive digital toolkit that includ…
Unlock More for Less as Big Brother Naija Season 10 Beckons
Unlock More for Less as Big Brother Naija Season 10 Beckons The countdown has begun! Big Brother Naija Season 10 is almost here, and it promises to be the biggest, boldest, and most electrifying edition yet. With a record-breaking N150 million grand prize on the line and a fresh lineup of housemates waiting to shake things up, you already know it’s going to be a wild ride. While the housemates are preparing to enter the Big Brother house, GOtv is making it easier than ever to tune in and turn up. With GOtv’s We Got You deal, when you s…
ZENITH BANK NAMED NIGERIA’S BEST BANK AT EUROMONEY AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2025
ZENITH BANK NAMED NIGERIA’S BEST BANK AT EUROMONEY AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2025 Zenith Bank Plc has been named “Nigeria’s Best Bank” at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, emerging as Nigeria’s standout performer, and clinching the biggest and most coveted country award. The award, which was presented to the bank on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at The Peninsula, London, is a testament to its commitment to delivering exceptional banking services, innovative products and superior value to its customers and shareholders. Euromoney’s Awards f…
Union Bank marks decade-high staff promotion rate for outstanding performance
Union Bank marks decade-high staff promotion rate for outstanding performance Lagos, Nigeria — Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, a leading institution in the Nigerian financial sector, has concluded its annual staff assessment and performance evaluation exercise, resulting in the promotion of approximately 24 percent of its employees, the highest promotion rate recorded by the Bank in the past 10 years. This milestone reflects Union Bank’s enduring commitment to recognising and rewarding excellence, nurturing talent, and fostering a high-performanc…
Polaris Bank Empowers Over 500 Journalists on Modern Trends in Journalism
Polaris Bank Empowers Over 500 Journalists on Modern Trends in Journalism Lagos, Nigeria, July 19, 2025: Polaris Bank Limited recently hosted a hybrid capacity-building seminar for approximately 500 journalists both in Nigeria and internationally. The seminar, themed “Empowering Journalists in the Digital Age: Storytelling, Tools & Transformation,” aimed to equip media professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in today’s rapidly changing journalism landscape. L-R: Miss Adaku Sharon Nwankwo, Digital PR Executive, Pola…
Peter Obi Lied, SABMiller Not Anambra's Highest Taxpayer - Anambra State Internal Revenue Services
Peter Obi Lied, SABMiller Not Anambra's Highest Taxpayer - Anambra State Internal Revenue Services The Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS) has debunked the claim by the Former Governor of the State and Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the last presidential election, Peter Obi, that SABMiller Breweries is the highest taxpayer in the state. This is contrary to the actual ranking, which places the company sixth on the AIRS list. Dr. Greg Ezeilo, Charman of AIRS, affirmed that while the state has made monumental strides …
NCSP DG, Joseph Tegbe, Restates Commitment to Deepening Collaboration with Chinese Business Leaders for Nigeria’s Industrialization
NCSP DG, Joseph Tegbe, Restates Commitment to Deepening Collaboration with Chinese Business Leaders for Nigeria’s Industrialization The Director General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening bilateral collaboration between Nigeria and China as part of efforts to drive Nigeria’s industrialisation and economic growth. Speaking during a media interactive session in Abuja on Thursday, July 17, 2025, Tegbe underscored NCSP’s role as a critical enabler, fostering p…
Stop Playing Politics with Falsehood, Peter Obi, You Lied on SABMiller Tax Information - Anambra State Internal Revenue Services
Stop Playing Politics with Falsehood, Peter Obi, You Lied on SABMiller Tax Information - Anambra State Internal Revenue Services Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS) has urged the Former Governor of the State and the Labour Party Presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, to discontinue the falsehood, with the claim that SABMiller Breweries is the highest taxpayer in the state. While refuting Peter Obi's assertion, Dr. Greg Ezeilo, the Chairman of AIRS, affirmed that the company ranks sixth in the list of…
FIRSTBANK MARKS SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE: ₦1 TRILLION IN INSTANT DIGITAL LOAN DISBURSEMENTS
FIRSTBANK MARKS SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE: ₦1 TRILLION IN INSTANT DIGITAL LOAN DISBURSEMENTS Lagos, 18 July 2025 – FirstBank, a leading financial institution and provider of financial inclusion services in West Africa, announces the achievement of ₦1 trillion in cumulative instant digital loan disbursements. This accomplishment further consolidates the Bank’s reputation for innovation, leadership in financial inclusion, and commitment to customer empowerment within. Since its inaugural digital loan in August 2019, FirstBank has developed…
Governor Soludo's ANSEC Approves Anambra's Business Enabling Reforms Action Plan
Governor Soludo's ANSEC Approves Anambra's Business Enabling Reforms Action Plan Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo and members of the Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) have reviewed and approved the progress report for the 2024 Business Enabling Reforms Action Plan (BERAP). As part of the State Action on Business Enabling Reform (SABER) Programme, the state commits each year to implementing reforms aimed at enhancing the ease of doing business. According to the State's Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, the progress of…
Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) Mourns the Passing of Former President Muhammadu Buhari
Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) Mourns the Passing of Former President Muhammadu Buhari The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) joins the nation in mourning the passing of former Head of State and President, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who died on Sunday, 13th July, 2025, at a London hospital, in the United Kingdom, at 82 years ANSEC, at its 14th meeting held at the new government house, called the Light House, Awka, on 14th July 2025, held a one-minute silence for the late former president, describing his death as a great loss to th…
AAAN’s 52nd AGM/Congress Begins in Ibadan
AAAN’s 52nd AGM/Congress Begins in Ibadan The 52nd Annual General Meeting and Congress of the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN) begins in Ibadan, bringing together key stakeholders from across Nigeria’s advertising and marketing ecosystem for three days of industry-defining dialogue, networking, and celebration. The event taking place at JAGZ Hotel in the Iyaganku area of Ibadan, has as theme, “Charting Bold Paths Forward”. The theme reflects the industry’s collective commitment to innovation, resilience, and transformat…
Wema Bank’s Digital Bank, ALAT, Emerges Nigeria’s Best Digital Bank at Euromoney Awards 2025
Wema Bank’s Digital Bank, ALAT, Emerges Nigeria’s Best Digital Bank at Euromoney Awards 2025 In recognition of its position as a digital pioneer in the African banking landscape, Africa's first fully digital bank, ALAT, a trailblazing digital platform pioneered by Nigeria's oldest indigenous and most innovative bank, Wema Bank, has been awarded Nigeria's Best Digital Bank at the Euromoney Awards 2025. Euromoney is a leading provider of competitive intelligence and benchmarking insight for the global banking and finance industr…
The Alternative Bank Drives Community-Led Effort to Tackle Plastic Pollution in Lagos
The Alternative Bank Drives Community-Led Effort to Tackle Plastic Pollution in Lagos As part of ongoing efforts to tackle one of Nigeria’s most pressing environmental challenges, The Alternative Bank is set to execute the inaugural edition of its ‘Walk4ZeroPlastic’ campaign on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Tejuosho Market in Yaba, Lagos. The initiative, which forms part of the World Environment Day Program of Sterling Sustainability Working Group, is a community-driven campaign designed to reduce plastic pollution, foster responsible waste hab…
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