Author Archives: BlackHouse Media

Project Management Institute Celebrates Projects Transforming The World Through The Launch Of Its 2022 Most Influential Projects List

Today, Project Management Institute, the world’s leading organisation for the project management profession, announced its fourth annual list of Most Influential Projects showing the top 50 influential projects of the past 12 months. The list, which made its debut in 2019 in honor of PMI’s 50th anniversary, highlights compelling projects around the world and across […]

Alex Okosi Named One Of UK’s Most Influential Black Persons For Second Year Running

African tech leader, Alex Okosi has been honoured as a member of the UK Powerlist 2023. Okosi, who is Managing Director, Emerging Markets, YouTube EMEA, received the honour for the second year running at the Black Excellence Awards at the Savoy Hotel in London on 28 October 2022. Awarded annually since 2007, The Powerlist, in […]

Shoprite, Dettol partner to spread hand hygiene message to millions of Nigerians

Retail Supermarkets Nigeria (RSN) Limited, owners of Shoprite in Nigeria, has announced a partnership with Dettol Nigeria which will aid in spreading awareness around good hand hygiene habits and the importance of hand washing.    Taking forward its commitment to celebrate Global Handwashing Day, Dettol’s drive will  focus on utilising the in-store announcement systems, use […]

Lagos and Abuja to play host to PMI Nigeria Chapter Expo 2022

The need to address lingering challenges in project management will be at the centre of discourse during the Project Management Institute (PMI) Nigeria Chapter Expo 2022. Speakers Anthony Okungbowa, Head of Service, Edo State, Precious Ajoonu, Managing Director, John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy, Edo State, Dr. Edmund Otaigbe, Group Head, Risk Management & Project […]

Africa’s infrastructure imperative to drive demand for project management skills

Around the world, a widening gap exists between the need for project management professionals and the available workforce to fill these vital, rewarding roles. According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), the global economy needs 25 million new project professionals by 2030, as increasing jobs require project management-oriented skills. The rapid expansion stems in part […]

BHM Congratulates Ẹnitan Kẹhinde on Intercontinental Young Changemakers Award

BlackHouse Media (BHM), Africa’s first global integrated communications company, has congratulated the General Manager and Lead Consultant of its UK operations, Ẹnitan Kẹhinde, who has just been announced as the winner of PRovoke’s Young Changemakers Award in partnership with WE Communications.   An astute professional with over six years of experience, working in the UK […]

Shoprite Announces Circle Mall Store reopening 24 months after looting incident

… Company plans to open more stores in the coming months   Retail Supermarket Nigeria Limited (RSN), the owners of Shoprite Nigeria, have announced the reopening of its store in Circle Mall in Jakande, Lekki after a 24-month-long closure. The decision to close the mall came following a series of looting incidents that occurred on […]

Project Management Institute’s Africa Conference 2022 ends on a high note, attracts key stakeholders.

Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading association for project professionals, hosted over 300 delegates from 20 African countries at its recently concluded PMI Africa Conference 2022. The 2-day conference took place at the Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos and saw key stakeholders discuss the evolving nature of project management, the project economy, the impact […]

Stakeholders at PMI Africa Conference Call for Collaboration, Inclusion and Diversity To Boost a Sustainable Future for Africa

Experts and stakeholders in the project management ecosystem have said that diversity, inclusion and collaboration are some of Africa’s leading catalysts for economic growth. This was the highlight of the first day of the 2022 Project Management Institute (PMI) Africa Conference currently being held in Lagos. Connecting ideas, peoples and projects.” The three-day event will […]

George Asamani appointed MD, Sub-Saharan Africa, Project Management Institute

Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading association for project professionals, announced today that George Asamani has been appointed as the Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa. Asamani takes over from Ashwini Bakshi, who leaves the company having steered the region during the pandemic. Asamani, previously the Business Development Lead for Africa is highly accomplished with […]