A statement by Ayeni Adekunle, the founder of world public relations day on what is the fifth edition of the annual celebration of the global public relations and communications industry

Today July 16, communications professionals around the world are celebrating the global public relations day. Wherever you are today, whatever you’re doing, I want you to remember that we all have a role to play in making sure we use the influence and power that communication brings, for good.   The world is at a […]

NIPR President’s Message on the Occasion of 2025 World Public Relations Day

Dear colleagues,   Greetings from the Governing Council of your great Institute. It is World Public Relations Day, (WPRD) 2025, and I am delighted to address you on  this special day that offers us an opportunity to reflect on our journey of over six decades since Public Relations was formally birthed in Nigeria. It is a […]

Public Relations: The Pulse of Public Sentiment. By Nkechi Ali-Balogun

I am inspired and proud by the recognition of a dedicated day to honor the esteemed  profession of Public Relations on a global scale. As we mark the fourth edition of the celebration of this noble industry, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all Public  Relations practitioners worldwide.  The theme for this year’s edition, “Building […]

MTN Nigeria Champions Enterprise Innovation Through 5G at Swish Fusion Media and Tech Summit

On July 11, 2025, professionals across media, technology, and business gathered at the Balmoral Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos for the Swish Fusion Tech and Media Summit. With the theme “Africa: Big Wins & New Breaks,” the summit drew thousands of attendees and featured more than 40 speakers exploring the intersection of innovation, regulation, and […]

A statement by Ayeni Adekunle, NECLive convener

Today we announce plans for this year’s edition of NECLive which will hold on November 28, 2025 at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos Nigeria, and other venues across the country and the rest of the world.  We founded NECLive over a decade ago because we were troubled and bothered about the issues plaguing the […]

ID Africa and BHM Announce 2025 Edition of NECLive

…West Africa’s premier entertainment conference to hold at Landmark in Lagos, plus other international venues to be announced. BHM and ID Africa, organisers of NECLive, West Africa’s largest annual gathering of creative industry professionals, have announced the return of the flagship conference for 28-30 November 2025. The newly introduced multi-venue global format of the 13 […]

End of an era: MTN Foundation celebrates legacy of retiring directors and sets sights on the future

  MTN Foundation recently hosted a celebratory dinner in honour of five distinguished board members whose service has been instrumental to the Foundation’s growth and impact over the years. The evening was filled with warmth, gratitude and nostalgia, as the Foundation said goodbye to Prince Julius Adewale Adelusi-Adeluyi, Denis Ugochukwu Okoro, Alhaji Muhammadu Danlami, Mrs […]

Karl Toriola, Belo-Osagie & Others Call For Urgency In Addressing Climate Change Risks In Corporate Nigeria

On June 23, 2025, MTN Nigeria CEO, Dr. Karl Toriola; Chair of the CGI Nigeria, Dr. Myma Belo-Osagie, and other Nigerian business leaders called for investment in Nigeria’s climate policy. This call was made as Nigeria officially became a part of the global Climate Governance Initiative (CGI). CGI, a non-profit network that helps company board […]

Building Bridges Through Popular Culture: How Digital Creators Are Reshaping Global Media

By Femi Falodun     As we commemorate World PR Day 2025, the global marketing and communications industry stands at a fascinating crossroads. While traditional institutions grapple with declining trust and rising polarisation, a new generation of communicators is emerging: independent content creators and digital influencers who are rewriting the rules of engagement and demonstrating […]

Global PR Community Gears Up for World PR Day 2025

The global public relations and communications community is set to mark World PR Day 2025 on July 16, continuing a tradition that has grown exponentially since its inception in 2020. This annual event unites PR professionals, agencies, associations, and thought leaders from over 65 countries across six continents, celebrating the vital role of public relations […]