In a move highlighting the intersection of media innovation and brand excellence, Melvin Udosen, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Brandessence, has been named a recipient of the prestigious Mirror Newspaper Excellence Award for Heroes of Our Time. The accolade recognizes Udosen’s transformative impact on media innovation, brand storytelling, and his tireless …

Nigerian International, Frank Onyeka, helped his side, Coventry City, complete their return to the Premier League after Friday’s 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers. Onyeka joined Coventry on loan in January and the deal also includes an obligation to buy should the club achieve promotion to the Premier League. Coventry City …

Nigeria is gearing up for a spectacular celebration of sport as the National Sports Commission officially announced that the 21st National Sports Festival tagged “Coal City Games” will hold from November 27 to December 11, 2026. The event is already being positioned as a defining moment in the evolution of …

FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and the leading financial inclusion service provider, has announced its partnership with the Ekiti State Government in launching the Innovation Enterprise Support Fund, a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower startups, scale tech-enabled businesses, and accelerate innovation-driven economic growth across the state. With an emphasis …

Airtel Nigeria has announced the temporary suspension of its airtime and data credit services. The affected services allowed eligible prepaid customers to borrow airtime or data and repay on their next recharge. However, the company noted that customers will continue to enjoy uninterrupted access to airtime and data purchases through …

For the first time since the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League, a Nigerian player, Ademola Lookman, will be on match day duty when the best stars in Europe converge for the semi-final of the biggest club tournament in the world. Lookman’s Atletico Madrid will have to contend with Arsenal in one …

The race for the European Champions League has reached the last four with holders, Paris Saint Germain, English side, Arsenal, German champions, Bayern Munich and Spanish side, Atletico Madrid, ready or the semi-final ties. PSG edged Liverpool 4-0 on aggregate, while Arsenal eliminated Sporting Lisbon 1-0 over two legs. It …

  Multi-functional holding company, Stafolga Group, has thrown its weight behind Kwara State Football Association Cup after announcing its first ever sponsorship worth N50million, With interests in oil and gas, engineering, real estate and media, Stafolga, has now turned to football to enhance the quality o the competition. Speaking at …

Nubank, one of the world’s largest digital financial services platforms, has expanded its sports presence with the acquisition of the naming rights to Allianz Parque, home ground of Palmeiras, in a long‑term partnership signed with WTorre, the company that manages the venue. It was also called Arena Palmeiras. The move …

  US sportswear brand, Nike, is set to return as Official Match Ball supplier for the UEFA Champions League from 2027 through 2031. Nike will have to design a new ball as Adidas hold rights to the current star design. The iconic Champions League ball will be redesigned next year …