The importance of value-driven strategies has been reiterated by leading brand experts at the third Media Consortium Conference and Awards, held on Thursday at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI). It was a day industry stakeholders and captains of industry gathered to dissect the theme, “Defining ‘Value’ in …
Read More »Chelsea Chief scout, Olofinjana, others, reiterate role of technology in African Football at “Beyond The Pitch” seminar
Former Super Eagles midfielder and Chelsea Chief Scout in Africa, Seyi Olofinjana, speaking at the “Beyond The Pitch” Seminar, in Ilorin, Kwara State. Former Super Eagles’ midfielder and Chief Scout of Chelsea FC in Africa, Seyi Olofinjana, has reiterated the importance of embracing technology in African football to unlock …
Read More »About Kigali 2025: Rwanda continues journey of transformation and progress with first UCI Road World Championships in Africa
Tour de France winner, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, has confirmed her participation at the Kigali 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda, taking place from September 21 through 28, 2025. In 2025, the global cycling spotlight will shine on the vibrant city of Kigali, Rwanda, as it hosts the prestigious 2025 …
Read More »DecemberIssaVybe: How FirstBank Made Yuletide the Season of Music, Memories and Magic
By Bolaji Israel Every December in Nigeria is a whole mood. The harmattan breeze and the Christmas themed red and white decorations all over the cities and towns; the cousins returning from the UK, US and Europe with “I just came back” stamped on their accents — and of course, the …
Read More »SPORTS BUSINESS REVIEW: Basketball Africa League, Afreximbank expand multi-year collaboration to strengthen young professionals in Africa
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), a leading pan-African multilateral financial institution dedicated to financing and promoting intra- and extra-African trade, have announced an expansion of their multi-year collaboration to launch a series of initiatives to empower young basketball professionals in Africa by improving their …
Read More »Jay-Jay Okocha tasks Africans to invest in Africa as SportsBiz Africa ends in Kigali
From left to right: President, Côte d’Ivoire Athletics Federation, Serge Doh, former Nigerian footballer, Jay-Jay Okocha, former Senegalese basketball player Assane Thiam, French judoka, Clarisse Agbégnénou, and Cameroonian-French professional boxer, Carlos Takam. Former Nigeria and Bolton Wanderers’ captain, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, has reiterated the need for Africans to invest in …
Read More »Fan Engagement with Ojeikere Aikhoje: How Sporting Lagos is making digital connection with email marketing
Since receiving my email from Sporting Lagos during the week confirming venue of Saturday’s Town Hall, I’ve since concluded all I need to do and prepare to attend the Town Hall “somewhere on the Island.” Others who received the email already know “where on the island.” Don’t worry, I …
Read More »SPORTS BUSINESS REVIEW: Moniepoint deal confirms Osimhen in control of Image Rights
Thursday’s announcement by Nigerian fintech brand, Moniepoint, that it has secured the “biggest transfer deal” with Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, as Brand Ambassador, confirms the player is now in control of his image rights. In a post on its X Account, Moniepoint, Nigeria’s fastest growing financial brand, unveiled …
Read More »Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy steps down after nearly 25 years
By Ojeikere Aikhoje Former Tottenham Chairman, Daniel Levy Premier League side, Tottenham Hotspur, on Thursday announced that long-serving executive chairman, Daniel Levy, has stepped down from his role after nearly 25 years, a development that has shocked the football community globally. Levy’s exit was announced via a statement …
Read More »FirstBank launches FirstMonie Merchant Solution to advance Digital Payments across Nigeria
FirstBank, the leading financial institution and provider of financial inclusion services in West Africa, has officially launched its FirstMonie Merchant Solution. This was revealed in a press statement signed by FirstBank’s Ag. Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, Yinka Ijabiyi. This innovative platform is designed to enable …
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