BHM extends prayers and deepest condolences to the family, friends, the Ogbunike community of Anambra State, and the media industry during this deeply difficult time. Before his untimely passing on Saturday, October 3, 2026, Mr. Chuks Nwanne served as the General Manager of Abuja and Northern Operations for The Guardian. He was an unwavering champion […]
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MTN Nigeria has been recognised as the Digital Company of the Decade at the DTN@100 Times Heroes Awards, held on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the THISDAY Dome in Abuja. The recognition, presented as part of Daily Times Nigeria’s centenary celebrations, acknowledges the company’s contribution to the growth of digital connectivity and its role in […]
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What does it take to scale a business to world-class standards? In this session from the Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce (NSACC) August Breakfast Forum, Group CEO, SO&U, Udeme Ufot explores the intersection of quality, accountability, and long-term growth. Reflecting on the evolution of Nigeria’s advertising landscape, Ufot details how his agency’s partnership with MTN […]
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Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce Panel – Yemi Chukwurah on the Evolution of Local Content
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From a single sewing machine in a dining room to a global supplier, Yemi Chukwurah’s (CEO, Seams & Stitches) business journey is a testament to the power of strategic corporate partnerships. In this session from the Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce, Chukwurah shares her insights on the local content ecosystem, reflecting on how collaborative support […]
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Building Global Brands – Ayeni Adekunle on Persistence and Strategic Growth At The Nigeria-South Africa Chamber Of Commerce Breakfast
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In this breakfast session at the Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, Ayeni Adekunle, Founder/CEO of BlackHouse Media (BHM), shares the journey from building a local firm in Nigeria to scaling operations across the globe while working with MTN Nigeria. He reflects on the power of persistence, the importance of reinvesting in core capabilities, and […]
Standing on stage at the inaugural Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge in November 2024, Osarode Stephen Odemwingie described the moment he won the national green innovation competition as ‘surreal.’ His victory secured him ₦3 million in cash and a ticket to represent Nigeria at the Africa PachiPanda Finale in South Africa, where he competed against champions from […]
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MTN Nigeria, WWF/NCF, UNDP and Deloitte Commence Third Edition of Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge
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MTN Nigeria, in collaboration with the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) through its local partner, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria and Deloitte Nigeria, has announced the 2026 Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge, marking the third edition of the initiative. Part of MTN’s annual Africa PachiPanda Challenge, the programme seeks to […]
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Adeola Adejokun, Head of Communications at First City Monument Bank, has been named among the honourees on the 2026 PR Power List, an industry recognition presented during World Public Relations Day celebrations in Lagos. Adejokun was recognised in the “Rising Voices” category at the event, held at Alliance Française de Lagos and attended by communications […]
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Adeola Adejokun, Head of Communications at First City Monument Bank, has called for more emphasis on authenticity, local context, and measurable impact in African public relations. Speaking on the sidelines at the fifth edition of the GLG Communications PR Power List Soirée, where he was recognised in the ‘Rising Voices’ category, Adejokun said communications professionals […]
The MTN Foundation, in collaboration with the Senator Abiru Innovation Lab (SAIL) and Co-Creation Hub, recently held a training session for educators across Nigeria. This event was part of the ongoing 12-week Teachers Programme, an initiative designed to enhance digital skills in the classroom. The programme is designed to equip classroom teachers with artificial intelligence […]
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