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Why NBC teams with Nigcomsat to Train Installers in Ibadan for Digital Switchover

OSUN 2026: ODA Convenes Election Integrity Summit, Rallies INEC, Candidates and Key Stakeholders Behind Peace Charter

Nigeria's Private Sector Launches Gender Country Program to Unlock Inclusive Growth

NCC Advances Dig Once Policy, Engages Stakeholders on Cost-Based Framework for Duct Sharing

Polo Avenue Invites Lagos To 2026 Exclusive Sample Sale

I Won't Betray Nigerians' Trust, Reforms Will Deliver Better Future—Tinubu ... Says Sacrifices Laying Foundation For Future Generations

Rotary Club of Ikoyi, Others storm Ikoyi-Obalende to Eliminate Preventable Vision and Hearing Impairment among School Children

How Industry Trends Affect Corporate Ratings

⁠Understanding Rating Arbitrage in Private Placement

International Sanctions vs Sovereign Ratings

Stakeholders Push Synergy Between Oil, Insurance Sectors

Capital Follows Confidence: The Rating Intersection

WorldStage Business Forum Q2 2026: Prof Baale makes a case for building world-class Nigerian corporate6 culture

When Leaders THRIVE: Yetunde B. Oni’s Candid Counsel to the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy

NIPR Lagos PR Clinic Explores Pathways to Building a Successful Public Relations Career

Soyombo to Campus Journalists: Journalism Remains Most Fulfilling Profession

Zedcrest Boss, Adedayo Amzat, Commissions Memoir at 40th Birthday Celebration

AMA Participates in GTR West Africa 2026 as Lagos Hosts Leading Trade & Finance Summit

EMT Foundation: Expanding Community Impact with Life-saving Skills

Power, people, and finance emerge as critical levers for SME scale at Nigeria Business Summit 2026

Nestlé Nigeria Celebrates 15 Years of Impact with 20 Graduates from Flowergate Technical Training Centre

Media Power Play: The Brands Dominating Print Advertising and Market Visibility in Nigeria

Beyond Digital: Why Nigerian Banks and Corporates Still Bet Big on Print Media Advertisements

Investing in Women-Led Enterprises Is a Growth Strategy Nigeria Can’t Afford to Delay

Economic Associates and Proshare to Host Nigeria Country Watch Economic Outlook Conference on 16 April 2026 in Lagos

Unilag Summit Honors Dr. Ahmad Fatimah-Binta with Triple International Awards - FinancialEDGE

Dr. Ahmadu Fatimah-Binta, Medical Director of Susamsss Hospital, Principal Consultant at S5 PR Communications Ltd, and Chief Executive Officer of HealthFeed Initiative NGO, has been conferred with three prestigious honours in recognition of her exceptional leadership, integrity, and service to humanity. At a distinguished summit held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the University of

Vybing, Connected and Happy Customers — Echoes of FirstBank’s DecemberIssaVybe - FinancialEDGE

By Bolaji Israel American branding consultant and CEO of Brandstream, Scott Bedbury, said, “In today’s experience-driven marketplace, the brands that endure are those that move beyond products and services to connect with the passions, lifestyles, and emotions of their customers. The most successful businesses don’t just serve they engage, delight, and become part of life’s

Airtel Africa plc Results for half year ended 30 September 2025 - FinancialEDGE

Airtel Africa plc Results for half year ended 30September 2025 28October2025 Consistentlystrong results reflecting sustained demand and continued execution of our strategy Operating highlights The accelerating growth in our customer base across all segments underscores the success of our strategy which centres on the customer experience with the Airtel Spam alert highlighting our approach to

CURRICULUM VITAE OF NEW SERVICE CHIEFS - FinancialEDGE

CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF MAJOR GENERAL WAIDI SHAIBU (N/9895) DSS DSO(LR) FTAM psc fdc (+) CM FCM FCMH MSS MA MNIM THEATRE COMMANDER JTF (NE) OP HADIN KAI 1. Major General Waidi Shaibu was born on 18 December 1971 in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State. He gained admission into the prestigious Nigerian Defence

Private Equity and Venture Capital: The New Face of Startup Funding in Nigeria - FinancialEDGE

Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) have become major funding models for startups in Nigeria with over $1 billion in startup funding annually. Moniepoint's $110 million and Moove Africa's $100 million funding rounds were recent significant startup funding. Between 2020 and 2024, Nigeria secured 404 private capital transactions totaling US$3 billion, representing 66%

UTS Season 8 Kicks Off Registration: A National Scripture Competition for Young Adults - FinancialEDGE

Registration is now open for UTS Season 8 – Understanding The Scriptures (UTS), Nigeria’s premier Bible knowledge competition for youths aged 20 to 30. Organized by Bethel Dwellerz, this highly anticipated annual event aims to deepen participants' understanding of Scripture while fostering a spirit of healthy competition among Christian youths nationwide. Themed "Raising Battle Axes for

Melissa Kariuki to Speak at WTO Public Forum Alongside Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Leaders from the UN, Amazon, PayPal, and IBM - FinancialEDGE

Melissa Kariuki, Founder and CEO of Whip Music and one of the GRAMMYs’ 13 Women Shaping African Music (2025), will speak at the prestigious World Trade Organization (WTO) Public Forum 2025 in Geneva on 18 September 2025. This invitation follows Kariuki’s recognition as a member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMYs) and her inclusion on Hotlist

The Entertainment Business In Nigeria: A Model For Export - FinancialEDGE

The Nigerian entertainment industry at its nascence in the 1990s was highly under-resourced, but has metamorphosed over the years into a multibillion-dollar global industry. Nollywood, the movie industry in Nigeria churns out over 2500 movies annually, attracting over 100 million viewers globally. Afrobeats, the popular music genre, that was hitherto a local art has become

Seplat Energy Holds Second Lagos Media Entrepreneurship Training, Empowers Another 50 Journalists - FinancialEDGE

Following the successful first session of the Seplat Energy Annual Media Training Programme in Lagos, the Company has concluded the second leg of the training in Lagos, reaffirming its continuous commitment to media excellence and entrepreneurship. The training session brought together media professionals from across Nigeria for two days of hands-on learning, expert-led sessions, and

Popoola Celebrates Chief Diana Chen, Highlights the Power of Relationships and Networks - FinancialEDGE

At the birthday celebration of business magnate and philanthropist, Chief Diana Chen, Temi Popoola, Group Managing Director/CEO of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), joined other dignitaries in honouring her remarkable life, while reflecting on the enduring power of relationships and networks in leadership and legacy-building. Speaking during a high-level panel session held in her honour,

Polaris Bank Empowers Over 500 Journalists on Modern Trends in Journalism - FinancialEDGE

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. In a welcome address, Rasheed

Polaris Bank Commits to continuous Investment in Journalism Excellence - FinancialEDGE

Polaris Bank is set to host the 2025 edition of its Annual Media Capacity Seminar on July 17, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This year’s seminar is themed: “Empowering Journalists in the Digital Age: Storytelling, Tools & Transformation”, and will feature two distinguished facilitators: Taiwo Obe, Founder and Director of Journalism Clinic, and

Diageo Launches Free Training Programme for Young Nigerians in Hospitality Industry … Gets LASG Support - FinancialEDGE

Diageo, a leading global beverage company, on monday, launched the "Learning for Life" programme in Nigeria, a free training initiative aimed at equipping 250 young Nigerians with practical skills needed to work in the hospitality industry. The programme according to Adebayo Alli, Diageo Managing Director, is designed to address the pressing challenge of youth unemployment

P+ Expands Media Intelligence Offering with Sentiment Depth Framework and CEO Analytics Module - FinancialEDGE

P+ Measurement Services, Nigeria’s foremost media intelligence consultancy, is proud to announce the launch of its newly developed Reputation Sentiment Intelligence Report, a strategic research-driven product designed to complement the agency’s well-established PR Measurement and Performance Audit reporting suite. The Reputation Sentiment Intelligence Report introduces a more advanced and dimensional approach to media evaluation, focusing

Philip Odiakose Joins Institute for Public Relations Measurement Commission - FinancialEDGE

The Institute for Public Relations (IPR) has announced the inclusion of Philip Odiakose, Chief Media Analyst at P+ Measurement Services, as a member of its distinguished Measurement Commission. This appointment marks a significant milestone in Odiakose’s ongoing efforts to advance the global standards of public relations measurement and evaluation, especially across the African continent. The IPR Measurement

FirstBank Achieves Record-Breaking N1 Billion Disbursement in One Day Through Agent Credit Scheme - FinancialEDGE

By Tosin Ajayi Firstmonie Agent Credit Scheme is a FirstBank’s digital lending solution designed to empower a wide range of low-income individuals who face barriers in accessing traditional credit channels. This innovative program offers financial support to Firstmonie Point-Of- Sale agents by enabling them to overcome liquidity challenges and capitalize on new opportunities without disruption

The Missing Link in Nigerian PR: Why The Science of Public Relations is the Industry’s Most Important Book Yet - FinancialEDGE

The Missing Link in Nigerian PR: Why The Science of Public Relations is the Industry’s Most Important Book Yet Anthony Elikene For decades, Nigeria’s Public Relations industry has struggled with a critical void a unified, practical framework for measuring and evaluating public relations efforts. While global standards have evolved, many professionals across Africa continue to report results

A Manifesto for Empowerment and Action: A Review of Smash The Glass Ceiling by Olamitayo Irantiola - FinancialEDGE

A Manifesto for Empowerment and Action: A Review of Smash The Glass Ceiling by Olamitayo Irantiola Title: Smash The Glass Ceiling: Empowering African Women to Break Barriers and Achieve their Dreams Author: Olamitayo Ebunola Irantiola Pagination: 244 pages Publisher: Peo Davies Communications Year of Publication: 2025 Reviewer: Dr Kehinde Olubanjo Smash the Glass Ceiling is a powerful

Market Leaders Emerge: Ride-Hailing, Banking, and Telco Brands Capture Positive Media Traction in Q1 - FinancialEDGE

Following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s directive to harmonize exchange rates and the subsequent spike in the dollar-to-naira rate reaching over ₦1,600/$1 in official markets Nigeria’s commercial banking, ride-hailing, and telecommunications sectors demonstrated media resilience in Q1 2025. This is the key insight from a comprehensive sentiment audit by P+ Measurement Services, Nigeria's foremost media

Empowering African Entrepreneurs: SSE Lab Boss Launches MBA Program Cohort 2 - FinancialEDGE

The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Small-Scale Enterprise (SSE Lab), Adesola Jimmy-Eboma, has launched the Manufacturing Business Accelerator (MBA) Program Cohort 2 to support aspiring and emerging African entrepreneurs across Nigeria and beyond. The MBA program which stands as one of the flagship initiatives of the Small-Scale Enterprises Lab (SSE Lab) will commence on

PR Nightmares: Why Your Client Should Never Find Negative News Before You Do - FinancialEDGE

Who will save PR professionals from the negative news nightmare? Before I get into this, let us set the scene. Imagine this: You are a PR professional, swamped with idea conceptualization, media engagements, stakeholder engagement, press releases, client approvals, and a never-ending to-do list. Suddenly, a message pops up from your client: "Hey, did you

Dominion City Unveils N1Billion Entrepreneur Support Fund for Members - FinancialEDGE

Dominion City Church is increasingly engaging in initiatives to equip members for exponential growth and foster sustainable socio-economic advancement, as it has budgeted N1billion to empower entrepreneurs in the country. These were part of the outcomes at the just-concluded 2025 Lagos Executive Leadership Retreat for Entrepreneurs & Career Professionals, held with the President of Dominion

FirstBank Bountiful Harvest of Awards In 2024 – Testament To Excellence And Stakeholder Trust - FinancialEDGE

In the gilded halls of excellence where dreams are crafted into legacies, stands a beacon that blazes across the African financial skyline. This is the story of FirstBank, the timeless oak of Nigeria’s banking heritage. In 2024, First Bank of Nigeria Limited stands not just as a financial institution but as an emblem of innovation,

Bridging Theory and Practice: Integrating Measurement Education in Tertiary Curriculums: - FinancialEDGE

As a public relations measurement and evaluation expert with more than a decade of experience advocating the integration of measurement and evaluation into communications and PR engagements, I have witnessed firsthand the knowledge gaps that exist in the field. These gaps are particularly evident in how PR professionals and agencies approach measurement and evaluation. The

2025 PR Monitoring & Measurement Outlook: Local and Global Perspectives - FinancialEDGE

Welcome to my first LinkedIn Newsletter in 2025, where I share insights as a public relations measurement professional with more than a decade of experience shaping conversations in Nigeria and globally. As we step into 2025, the world of PR monitoring and measurement is undergoing a significant transformation. This year, we anticipate trends that will