The Industry Newspapers

WPP’s Coca-Cola agency chief and CMO Laurent Ezekiel joins Publicis

Princewill OkikeJuly 23, 2025

by Princewill OkikeJuly 23, 20250546

….The exec departs just months after Publicis won Coca‑Cola’s media business in North America Laurent Ezekiel, WPP’s chief marketing officer (CMO) and the chief executive

Industry News

Tribunal approves acquisition of MultiChoice by Canal+

Princewill OkikeJuly 23, 2025

by Princewill OkikeJuly 23, 20250539

The Competition Tribunal has approved the merger between French media group, Canal+, and South African pay-TV operator, MultiChoice Group Limited, following a hearing held last

Industry News

Africa’s losing $90bn annually to imported substandard fuel, Dangote laments

Princewill OkikeJuly 23, 2025

by Princewill OkikeJuly 23, 20250274

…Says Dangote Refinery imports 9-10m barrels of crude monthly from US, others Africa is increasingly becoming a destination for cheap, often toxic petroleum products —

Appointment

MTN Nigeria wins 5 awards at Africa’s leading supply chain excellence event

Princewill OkikeJuly 23, 2025

by Princewill OkikeJuly 23, 20250444

MTN Nigeria won five awards at the 7th Africa Procurement & Supply Chain Awards (APSCHA) 2025, demonstrating the telecommunications company’s operational excellence across Africa’s business

Industry News

Pepsi launches prebiotic cola

Princewill OkikeJuly 22, 2025

by Princewill OkikeJuly 22, 20250423

Months after acquiring leading prebiotic soda purveyor Poppi, PepsiCo is launching a prebiotic cola under its flagship brand. The new offering features less sugar and

Industry News

MTN Mega billion promo yields over 1,500 winners, awards over N290m

Kikelomo OyenugaJuly 22, 2025July 22, 2025

by Kikelomo OyenugaJuly 22, 2025July 22, 20250211

MTN Nigeria has revealed that its ongoing Mega Billion Promo has produced over 1,500 winners, with more than 290 million naira awarded to date. The

Industry News

SON vows to protect local manufacturers for nation’s industrial growth

Princewill OkikeJuly 22, 2025

by Princewill OkikeJuly 22, 20250372

Director General, Standards Organisation of Nigeria(SON), Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke has reiterated his commitment to continue to protect and the growth of local manufacturing companies

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Kunle Afolayan, Mike Dada, Joseph Edgar, Mary Ephraim-Egbas to speak at QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit

Kikelomo OyenugaJuly 21, 2025

by Kikelomo OyenugaJuly 21, 20250212

Renowned filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, entertainment entrepreneur Mike Dada, theatre producer and investment banker Joseph Edgar and creative industry advocate Mary Ephraim-Egbas have been confirmed as

Empowerment

Sustainability takes center stage as Nestlé Nigeria empowers 100 plastic waste workers

Kikelomo OyenugaJuly 21, 2025

by Kikelomo OyenugaJuly 21, 20250197

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

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NMC celebrates decade of impact with ambitious agenda-10 years, 3 cities, 100 disruptors

Kikelomo OyenugaJuly 21, 2025

by Kikelomo OyenugaJuly 21, 20250193

The New Media Conference (NMC) is set to mark a decade of shaping Africa’s digital media landscape with its 10th anniversary event. Themed “A Decade