Author: Tunmise Fadola

MTN Champs is back for its third season, and it’s already shaping up to be the biggest yet. As thousands of young athletes prepare to compete in stadiums across Nigeria, this track and field championship continues to redefine grassroots sports in the country. From its inception to the Olympic-level talents it’s producing, here’s a comprehensive breakdown of what MTN Champs is all about. 1. MTN Champs Was Launched In 2023 To Revive Grassroots Athletics in Nigeria MTN Champs began in 2023 as a collaboration between MTN Nigeria and Making of Champions (MoC), one of the country’s leading sports development organizations.…

Lush Hair just raised the bar in the beauty industry! Known for celebrating beauty and confidence, The premium hair extension and hair care brand has officially welcomed three of Nigeria’s most influential female stars—Funke Akindele (Jenifa), Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha (Real Warri Pikin), and Rachael Okonkwo (Nkoli Nwa Nsukka)—as its brand ambassadors. With this powerhouse trio, Lush Hair is set to inspire even more women to embrace their beauty with confidence. The grand unveiling took place during the Monday, March 10th edition of Your View on TVC, broadcast from Eko Atlantic, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event featured an engaging press…

In a heartwarming tale of love and technology, Endurance and Anna Peters, a popular influencer couple known as ‘Mr. & Mrs. Peters,’ have shared their unique digital love story. The couple met on Facebook, where Endurance’s generosity with data sparked not only conversations but also a lifelong bond. “She kept asking for data,” Endurance recalls with a laugh. “I decided to make a difference by marrying this girl. Let me benefit from this data.” According to the couple, this digital connection was facilitated by MTN’s reliable data services, which have been instrumental in fostering relationships and opportunities across Nigeria. Anna,…

For over a decade, Remita has shouldered a responsibility that few others could bear — carrying the financial burden of an entire nation. In a country as vast and complex as Nigeria, where administrative hurdles and economic challenges abound, Remita has been the steady hand guiding the flow of funds, ensuring that payments are made, revenues are collected, and government operations continue without faltering. Remita’s journey began as a payment platform, but its role has transcended beyond that of a mere service provider. It became a pillar of Nigeria’s financial infrastructure, a guardian of financial integrity, a catalyst for economic…

• The partnership will boost cocoa production, enhance global export capabilities, and create economic opportunities for Nigerian farmers • It supports Johnvents Group’s sustainability goal to achieve 100 per cent traceable cocoa by 2027. • Funding also helps the Premium Cocoa Products Ile-Oluji cocoa processing facility, one of Johnvents Groups subsidiary to increase production from 13,000 to 30,000 metric tonnes per year. Lagos, Nigeria, 18 February 2025 — Johnvents Group (Johnvents), an agribusiness and manufacturing conglomerate, recognised as a leading player in Nigeria’s cocoa processing and export sector, has announced a landmark partnership with British International Investment (BII), the UK’s…

Excitement filled Ikeja City Mall on December 19, 2024, as Lush Hair unveiled a record-breaking Christmas tree, uniquely made entirely of hair extensions—a first of its kind in Nigeria. Standing at an impressive 28 feet, the dazzling tree became the centrepiece of holiday cheer, drawing crowds eager to experience the festive spectacle and enjoy exclusive perks from the beauty and haircare brand. For many visitors, the spectacle was more than just a visual delight—it was also an opportunity to enjoy exclusive perks, as Lush Hair offered their premium products at factory prices and treated customers to free hairstyling sessions on-site.…

LAGOS, 21 December 2024 – Peak Milk’s innovative Breakfast Café campaign concludes its nationwide tour with a spectacular two-day activation at Mushin Market, bringing its nutrition and culinary education initiative to a final destination. The Lagos activation from December 20-21 marks the culmination of a remarkable journey that has seen the Peak Breakfast Café transform markets across Nigeria, from Agbeni Market in Ibadan to Singer Market in Kano, serving over 10,000 consumers and promoting the importance of nutritious breakfast. Moninnuola Kassim, Senior Brand Manager, Peak Milk, reflected on the campaign’s success stating that; “Our Peak Breakfast Café tour has been…

Burger King Nigeria has made a historic leap in the fast-food sector by inaugurating Africa’s first shipping container drive-thru restaurant. This innovative establishment, situated on Toyin Street, marks a significant milestone for the brand, becoming its 21st outlet in Nigeria and providing customers with a unique and convenient dining experience. Innovative Design and Economic Response Rushdi Ibrahim, Managing Director and CEO of Allied Foods and Confectionery Services Limited, which operates Burger King in Nigeria, highlighted that this novel approach to restaurant design is a strategic response to the country’s economic environment. “We are proud to be at the forefront of…

Brand and content strategist Zion Rufus has been named Marketing Journalist of the Year (3rd place) at the prestigious Nigerian Marketing Awards (NMA) 2024. The award recognizes her outstanding contributions to marketing journalism, industry analysis, and brand storytelling. The awards ceremony, which took place in November 2024, was a gathering of top industry professionals, including brand owners, marketing executives, and advertising leaders from across Nigeria. The Nigerian Marketing Awards is a highly respected platform that celebrates excellence in marketing, media, and advertising, honoring individuals and organizations that have made remarkable contributions to the industry. “I couldn’t be more grateful for…

Smartcomply is thrilled to announce that AfricaIntel, a premier platform for real-time cyber threat intelligence, has been acquired into the Smartcomply ecosystem. With this seamless integration, AfricaIntel will now operate as SmartcomplyIntel, uniting the expertise of both companies to deliver enhanced cybersecurity protection for businesses globally. With the launch of SmartcomplyIntel, businesses will now have access to global threat updates and real-time alerts on potential cyber threats and Dark Web activity—not just in Africa, but worldwide. This expanded coverage empowers business owners to protect their most valuable assets and stay ahead of cybercriminals, significantly boosting the value Smartcomply brings to…