Author: Aiyedun Adebowale

In January 2025, Muyiwa Aleshinloye, Head of Media at Publicis West Africa, tweeted a simple but powerful wish: “Attend Cannes Lion 2025. Universe do your thing.” Little did he know, the universe wasn’t just listening—it was conspiring for something even greater. Not only will Muyiwa attend the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity for the first time this year, he’s going as a Media Lions jury member—an extraordinary milestone for both him and the continent he represents. In his words, “I am incredibly humbled and honoured to be serving as a Media Lion jury member at the Cannes Lion International…

The final deadline for the 2025 Gerety Awards is Friday May 9th, as a unique jury for the Humour category is announced.   Funny Women is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women from all walks of life using comedy and humour to build confidence, explore creativity and have a voice. Founded in 2002, Funny Women promotes equal rights and opportunities for all; showcasing female-identifying voices, and contributing to gender parity in the industry and beyond. The annual Funny Women Awards were founded in 2003 and have recently launched for 2025 sponsored by BBC Studios’ Funny Parts.    Named for…

In a vibrant celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB) hosted an empowering event for 40 women, demonstrating its commitment to fostering equality and women’s empowerment in the financial sector. The gathering, held on March 8, 2025, at MoMo PSB’s headquarters in Victoria Island brought together a diverse group of women for a day of learning, networking, and inspiration. The event featured interactive workshops focused on financial literacy, investment strategies, and personal development. Participants engaged in mentorship sessions with successful women in the finance industry, gaining valuable insights and advice for their own career…

Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, affectionately known as Kanye, has become a beacon of inspiration for Nigeria’s youth. The 15-year-old autistic artist is set to unveil what is expected to be the world’s largest art canvas by an individual on April 2, 2025, World Autism Awareness Day, at Eagles Square in Abuja. Kanye’s journey began at the tender age of two when he first showed a proclivity towards art. Despite facing challenges associated with autism, Kanye has flourished as an artist, earning accolades and the nickname “Young Picasso” for his exceptional abstract paintings. The young prodigy’s attempt at breaking the Guinness World Record…

MTN Nigeria is bringing its Go Make A Difference (Go M.A.D) campaign to Kano, the heartbeat of Northern Nigeria’s commerce, industry, and cultural heritage, on Friday, April 25, at Coolio Restaurant & Lounge. This initiative is part of MTN’s continued mission to inspire Nigerians to take bold steps toward community development and digital empowerment. Following exciting events in Abuja, Enugu, Calabar, Ibadan, Benin, Aba and Jos, the campaign now makes its way to Kano—a city renowned for its cultural pride and being the centre of commerce of northern Nigeria. At the campaign launch, Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka, Chief Marketing Officer of MTN…

 FCMB Capital Markets Ltd. successfully led the issuance of GLNG Funding SPV Plc’s ₦11.85 billion 10-Year Series 2 Senior Guaranteed Fixed Rate Infrastructure Bond, which closed in February. This milestone underscores investor confidence in Nigeria’s clean energy transition. The bond, issued by GLNG Funding SPV Plc and sponsored by Green Liquified Natural Gas (GLNG) as part of its capital-raising plans, is a key step in financing the construction of a mini-LNG plant with a liquefaction capacity of 200,000 standard cubic meters of gas per day. The facility will help bridge Nigeria’s power supply gap and offer industries a cleaner, cost-effective…

Recently, MTN Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to empowering the next generation through digital literacy while welcoming MBA students from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to MTN facilities in Ikoyi. The students toured the company’s base station in Aromire and the MTN Plaza in Falomo, Lagos. A’isha Mumuni, Chief Digital Officer at MTN Nigeria, extended a warm welcome to the students and shared her insights about digital opportunities in Nigeria: “By 2075, Nigeria is projected to be the fifth-largest economy in the world, which means abundant opportunities and growth for creators across all sectors.” She further highlighted MTN’s significant impact, stating: “MTN contributes 6% to…

More details have now emerged about the new, critically acclaimed television commercial by FCMB Group, which premiered in Nigeria on March 10, 2025. In what has been described by experts as a first for the 42-year-old organisation, the new visual centering the Group’s subsidiaries was shot on location in over three cities and took over 1,000 people and over 16 weeks of production time. The commercial has already been seen by millions across the country, with over half a million viewers on YouTube alone, in three weeks. According to sources, this is the most elaborate advertising collateral by a Nigerian bank in…

Leading technology company, MTN Nigeria has proudly announced the rebranding of its fibre broadband service to FibreX, marking a significant stride in delivering next-generation internet solutions across the nation. Formerly called MTN Fibre Broadband, FibreX embodies the company’s commitment to providing ultra-fast, reliable, and accessible internet services, aligning seamlessly with Nigeria’s National Broadband Plan (NBP) 2020–2025. The NBP aims to achieve 70% broadband penetration by 2025, ensuring minimum speeds of 25 Mbps in urban areas and 10 Mbps in rural regions. “The launch of FibreX reiterates our dedication to supporting Nigeria’s digital transformation journey,” said Egerton Idehen, Chief Broadband Officer, MTN…

17 April 2025 – Cannes Lions has today revealed the line-up of global experts selected to award the world’s very best creative and effective work and benchmark excellence this June. Work from across the globe will be judged, awarded and celebrated during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, running from 16 to 20 June 2025. Simon Cook, CEO, LIONS, said: “The Cannes Lions Awarding Jury plays a vital role in setting the global benchmark for creative excellence. This year’s line-up brings together some of the most highly respected and accomplished industry talent from around the world. Their expertise will help define…