Experts urge CMOs, marketers to redefine roles in marketing profession

Experts in the marketing industry have advised chief marketing officers and aspiring marketing officers to redefine their roles in the business of marketing and integrated marketing communications.

Now Streaming: Naija Odyssey starring Giannis Antetokounmpo

The short film is part of the NBA star’s partnership with WhatsApp, explores the importance of global connection to forge and maintain identity

Yesterday, WhatsApp and Giannis Antetokounmpo release Naija Odyssey, an epic, four-chapter short film that explores the importance of international connectivity through the lens of the Greek and Nigerian basketball prodigy.

AFRIMA Unveils Nominees' List for 2022 Edition

The International Executive Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), in conjunction with the African Union Commission (AUC), released the official list of nominees for the 2022 edition.

African Conservation Awards announces winners at African Ranger Congress

Africa’s conservation heroes were celebrated at the prestigious 2022 African Conservation Awards at the African Rangers Congress in Botswana on Saturday, 17th September.

9mobile ‘The Hack’ holds in Abuja

After a successful and well-attended debut in Lagos, leading innovative and youth-centric telecommunications company, 9mobile, is set to take its mentorship programme ‘The Hack’ for young business owners to the nation’s capital for those hoping to grow their businesses.

Human Capital Africa launches accountability tools to support efforts to resolve the learning crisis in Africa

Human Capital Africa convened Heads of State, Ministers of Education, business leaders, civil society organisations and prominent African intellectuals at the Harvard Club in New York today. The event took place on the sidelines of the UN Transforming Education Summit in New York to call attention to the scale of the learning crisis in Africa, where 9 out of 10 children are unable to read with understanding by the age of 10.

Chipper Cash Team Up With Highnote to Launch Card Product for the US

Chipper Cash, a cross-border payment app used by over five million people in Africa and its diaspora, has partnered with Highnote, the world's most modern card issuance platform, to launch a new card capability soon.

DLM Capital Group Increases Financial Inclusion With Its Fixed Income Fund

DLM Asset Management, a subsidiary of DLM Capital Group, has launched a fixed income fund to increase financial inclusion and encourage investment among the general public. This is part of its commitment to deepening the market and providing investors with access to a diverse range of investment products and asset classes, even as investors take a strategic position in meeting their mid- and long-term objectives.

World’s Biggest Brewer Debuts Flying Fish in Nigeria

International Breweries, a proud member of Anheuser-Busch InBev, the biggest brewer in the world has launched a new brand in Nigeria. The new brand called Flying Fish joins the portfolio of premium brands like Budweiser, Hero Lager, Trophy Lager, Trophy Stout, Castle Lite, and Grand and Beta Malts. 

Idy Enang Delivers Most Trusted Brands Awards Lecture

Organisers of the Most Trusted Brands Awards (MTB), have confirmed that Mr. Idorenyen Enang, Chief Executive Officer of Corporate Shepherds Limited will deliver the lecture as part of the activities for this year’s award taking place in Lagos on Sunday, November 13, 2022.

Heritage Bank joins forces with Gail Sickle Initiative to rescue sickle cell patients

Heritage Bank Plc has upped the ante of its support in the corporate social responsibility space by joining forces with Gail Sickle Initiative to rescue people living with sickle cell anaemia.

ProvidusBank, Interswitch, Mastercard and Thales Group Launch Tap-to-Pay Service via Smart Devices in Nigeria

ProvidusBank has partnered with Interswitch, Mastercard and Thales Group to launch a new Tap-to-Pay service. This move is geared towards cutting down on the dependency on cash transactions, stimulating innovation and driving the growth of digital payments in Nigeria.

Pan-African Crypto Exchange, Yellow Card Secures $40M in Series B Funding Round

Pan-African cryptocurrency exchange, Yellow Card Financial has secured $40M Series B funding. The round was led by Polychain Capital, with participation from Valar Ventures, Third Prime Ventures, Sozo Ventures, Castle Island Ventures, Fabric Ventures, DG Daiwa Ventures, The Raba Partnership, Jon Weiner, Alex Wilson, Pat Duffy, and more.