Author: Yusuf Joshua
Founding President of the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN), Prof. Fabian Ajogwu has lauded the Society’s two-decade journey of promoting ethical leadership and corporate accountability, describing its members as “walking classrooms” of integrity and responsibility. Ajogwu gave the commendation in his goodwill message during the Society’s 20th Anniversary Gala and Corporate Governance Awards held in Victoria Island, Lagos. The 20th Anniversary Gala featuring the maiden Corporate Governance Awards segment spotlighted institutions and individuals whose exemplary leadership, commitment to transparency, accountability, and innovation continue to redefine governance standards across sectors. In furtherance of its 20th Anniversary of corporate governance, SCGN…
The Centre for Public Sector Governance (CPSG) has announced its first-ever virtual symposium, set for Thursday, October 23, 2025, with the theme: “Reimagining Public Sector Boards: Global Insights for Africa’s Transformation.” The symposium builds on CPSG’s momentum from last year’s successful inaugural conference in Abuja, which focused on strengthening leadership and ethics within public sector institutions. This time, the Centre is going virtual to attract a wider audience—giving policymakers, governance experts, academics, and citizens from Nigeria, Africa, and beyond the chance to participate in an open, globally connected dialogue. The event will feature a lineup of distinguished speakers and thought…
Leading mattress and bedding company, Mouka, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious title of “Outstanding Foam Brand of the Decade” at the 2025 Marketing Edge Awards, held on Friday, September 26, at the Balmoral Event Hall, Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. This significant honour, presented by Marketing Edge, Nigeria’s foremost brand-focused publication, is a resounding recognition of Mouka’s decade-long industry leadership, brand equity, and innovation in its sector. According to Marketing Edge, the award celebrates Mouka’s “consistently rising brand equity and sterling performance in the sleep industry of Nigeria over and above its peers” during the…
The Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN) marked a major milestone with the celebration of its 20th Anniversary Gala and Corporate Governance Awards, held in Victoria Island, Lagos. The event was an evening of elegance, reflection, and recognition, honouring two decades of SCGN’s unwavering commitment to promoting ethical leadership and governance excellence in Nigeria. The Gala brought together distinguished leaders, Fellows, and members of the Society to commemorate SCGN’s journey, reflect on its impact, and celebrate the milestones that have shaped its evolution over the years. Beyond the celebration, the Maiden Corporate Governance Awards segment spotlighted institutions and individuals whose…
The Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN) has reiterated the need for stronger ethical leadership and institutionalised governance reforms across Nigeria’s public and private sectors. This call was made during the 20th Anniversary Corporate Governance Conference held in Lagos, themed “Strengthening Ethical Governance in a Disrupted World: Reflection of Governance Journey for a Sustainable Future.” held on the 9th of October, 2025. The high-level gathering brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and governance experts who emphasised the urgency of embedding ethics, transparency, and accountability in organisational culture amid Nigeria’s rapidly evolving business landscape. In her keynote address, Dr. Omobola Johnson, former…
The Centre for Public Sector Governance (CPSG), Nigeria’s leading institution dedicated to advancing accountability, transparency, and ethical practices in public administration, will host its maiden virtual symposium on October 23, 2025. Themed “Reimagining Public Sector Boards: Global Insights for Africa’s Transformation,” the event will bring together distinguished leaders from government, academia, and the private sector to explore new models of governance capable of driving Africa’s institutional renewal. The symposium follows the Centre’s successful inaugural conference in Abuja last year, which focused on “Strengthening Leadership and Ethics for Public Sector Institutions.” According to CPSG, the October dialogue marks a critical next…
It has been a remarkable season of consecutive recognitions for renowned Nigerian marketing professional and Divisional Director of Marketing at MARKETING EDGE, Anietie Udoh. In what can best be described as a rain of appointments, the respected strategist has continued to attract back-to-back selections for prestigious international jury and panel roles each one affirming his growing reputation as one of Africa’s most influential voices in marketing and communications. Adding to this streak of global acknowledgments, Udoh has now been named a panelist at the upcoming 10th Nigeria Digital PR Summit, themed “Digital PR in Action: Owning Your Narrative, Telling Your…
Renowned Nigerian marketing professional and Divisional Director of Marketing at Marketing Edge magazine, Anietie Udoh, has once again been selected as a judge for an international award — this time, the 2025 Digital Media Awards (DMA) Africa. In a letter signed by Brian Njagi, Chairperson of the DMA Committee, Udoh was commended for his expertise and experience, which the organisers described as “invaluable to the success of these awards.” Now in its ninth year, the DMA Awards have built a reputation as one of Eastern Africa’s leading platforms for recognising innovation and effectiveness in digital media. The 2025 jury, led…
Ilabeshi Gabriel, Group Head of Marketing and Communications at CapitalSage Holdings, has been honoured as the Outstanding Marketing and Communications Professional of the Year at the 2025 Marketing Edge Awards, recognising his exceptional contribution to brand storytelling, corporate communications, and strategic marketing across multiple industries. Reflecting on the recognition, Gabriel said: “When I began my journey in marketing and communications, my curiosity was simple, how do you turn a brand into a living, breathing story that people believe in? That curiosity has shaped a career where strategies evolve into stories and stories transform into sustainable growth. I see this award…
In a monumental display of endurance and advocacy, 69-year-old Nigerian adventurer Ibi Sofekun, aka Firekiss, has completed his “Ride for the Boy Child” journey, covering 40 countries in 99 days across Europe and Africa on his power bike. The power bike rider rode into Lagos on Sunday, October 5, 2025, to a hero’s welcome, after embarking on this mission to shine a light on the mental health struggles faced by young boys. The journey, which began on June 28, 2025, in Dublin, Ireland, took Sofekun through diverse terrains and cultures, spreading a crucial message: “It’s okay to not be…