Author: Joshua Yusuf

With the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity due to commence in France on Monday, over 300 global Jurors have now gathered in Cannes to judge this year’s 20,050 awards submissions, which have come from 92 countries. For 2026, Cannes Lions introduced new Awards Integrity Standards across all categories, ensuring that as the industry continues to evolve and creativity continues to break new ground, entry credibility, results legitimacy and judging integrity remain non-negotiable pillars for recognising creative excellence. In their first year, the additional rigour these Standards have introduced has supported the overall quality of award entries, while driving a…

In the rapidly evolving landscape of Abuja real estate, few names are emerging with the level of credibility, ambition, and strategic foresight as Bello Lawal, the Chief Executive Officer of Belhomz Properties. At a time when the Nigerian property sector is experiencing a major shift toward smarter investments, luxury living, and investor-driven developments, Bello Lawal has continued to distinguish himself as a forward-thinking entrepreneur committed to creating lasting value within the industry. Under his leadership, Belhomz Properties has steadily positioned itself as one of Abuja’s promising real estate brands, driven by a strong understanding of market trends, premium client…

The 73rd edition of Cannes Lions is around the corner. As final preparations ramp up, we’ve pulled together some key information, reminders and useful resources to help you make the most of your Festival experience. Key Info Please join the Press Team for afternoon drinks on the Press Centre Terrace – Monday 22 June between 4.30 – 6pm CEST. RSVP here. Press Portal As an accredited member of the press, you have access to the Press Portal. The press portal will host assets for your reporting, including downloadable shortlists and winners lists, assets of the winning work, logos, press kits,…

Nigerian marketing communications professional and global brand strategist, Anietie Udoh, has been appointed as a jury member for the 2026 Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards, one of the world’s most prestigious competitions dedicated to excellence in corporate films, online media, documentaries, and television productions. As part of the jury assignment, Anietie will participate in the first round of evaluations from June 30 to July 19, 2026, while the second round of judging will take place from July 27 to August 16, 2026. The appointment marks another significant milestone in a career that has steadily evolved from national prominence…

MTN Nigeria has unveiled the 2026 edition of its flagship campus engagement initiative, the MTN Live it 100 Campus Tour, a nationwide experience designed to connect thousands of students with opportunities for learning, creativity, entertainment and digital empowerment. The MTN Live it 100 on Campus Tour reflects MTN’s continued commitment to empowering young people and creating meaningful experiences that align with their interests, aspirations and lifestyle. The tour is scheduled to run in seven institutions across different regions including the South-West, North-West, South-East, South-South and North-Central regions between June and November 2026. Speaking on the initiative, The Chief Marketing Officer,…

Cannes Lions has named Jim Stengel as the inaugural Lions Laureate for Marketing; a new honour recognising individuals whose vision, influence, and contribution have left an enduring mark on the marketing profession and advanced the role of creative marketing as a driver of business growth. Throughout a distinguished career spanning more than three decades, including seven years as Global Marketing Officer at Procter & Gamble, Stengel has helped shape modern marketing leadership. In 2003, Stengel brought the first major client-side marketing delegation to Cannes Lions, helping accelerate the Festival’s evolution into a global meeting place for marketers, brand…

Nigeria’s leading sleep solutions company, Mouka Limited, on May 26, 2026, hosted separate high-level engagements with the leadership of the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP) and the National Association of Orthopaedic and Manual Therapists (NAOMT) as part of ongoing efforts to advance sleep health education, research, innovation and consumer wellbeing in Nigeria. The meetings, held consecutively at Mouka’s corporate headquarters, provided an opportunity for the company and the two foremost professional healthcare bodies to review the progress of their long-standing partnerships and chart a course for future collaboration. The NAOMT delegation was led by Professor Adesola Ojoawo, President of NAOMT,…

Nigeria’s leading sleep solutions company, Mouka Limited, has once again demonstrated its commitment to rewarding loyalty and empowering entrepreneurs through the successful completion of its World of Comfort 2026 Business Partner Reward Trip to Singapore. The all-expense-paid luxury experience, which held from March 4 to May 13, 2026, rewarded 46 outstanding business partners from across Nigeria with an unforgettable trip to Singapore in recognition of their dedication, consistency, and contribution to Mouka’s continued market leadership. In addition to the international trip winners, several other distributors who participated in the programme received exciting consolation prizes, including televisions, standing air conditioners, six-burner…

Mouka, Nigeria’s foremost sleep solutions company, has added another significant milestone to its legacy of excellence with the receipt of two distinguished honours at the 2026 Brand Handlers Summit & Awards, held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Sheba Centre, Ikeja, Lagos. At the event, organised by Marketing Space Magazine, Mouka was named Legacy Brand of the Year, while the company’s Managing Director, Mr Dimeji Osingunwa, was honoured for his exemplary leadership and distinguished contributions to the Nigerian market. The Brand Handlers Summit & Awards is one of Nigeria’s emerging platforms dedicated to recognising and celebrating outstanding brands, agencies,…

Peak 4-5-6 Growing Up Milk marked this year’s Children’s Day with a series of vibrant celebrations across Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, bringing together thousands of children and families in a nationwide experience that combined fun, learning and talent development while unveiling the brand’s refreshed packaging. The multi-city activation transformed Children’s Day into a memorable celebration of childhood, creating platforms for children to express themselves through games, performances, competitions and interactive activities designed to inspire confidence, creativity and discovery. At the flagship event held at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos, children enjoyed a colourful carnival atmosphere filled with…