Brands and Marketing

Named Most Influential Person in PR in the 20th Century Harold Burson, once a 14-cents-per-column-inch stringer for a Memphis newspaper, who reported the Nuremberg Trial for the Army radio network in Europe and whose one-man consultancy became by 1983 the world’s largest public relations firm, died on January 10, 2020. He was 98.

Professor Enosakhare Samuel Akpata, a renowned dentist and academic has written a book on the genealogy of the Akpata family of Benin Kingdom. The book details the origin and accomplishments of the Akpata descendants, while also touching briefly on the history of Benin Kingdom.

The Centre for Public Service Productivity and Development, says effective application of best practices in public relations can reduce civil unrest, industrial strikes and enhance national productivity.

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) says plans are on to establish a tribunal to ensure there is sanity in the Public Relation profession.

South Africa owned telecommunications giant, MTN has announced the closure of all its shops in Nigeria.

Manchester City is bringing its silverware to Lagos, Nigeria to celebrate with fans as part of their global trophy tour, presented by Etihad Airways on 31 August.

 The traditional ruler of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu has given his royal blessings and commendations to Terra Seasoning Cube (a brand from the stable of TGI Distri Limited), which was formally unveiled to the media a few days ago in Lagos. Oba Akiolu also disclosed that reports from his household revealed that Terra Cubes are of first-rate …

TGI Distri Limited is expanding its range of products with the launch of Terra Seasoning Cubes into the Nigerian market. The new food seasoning brand, rolling out nationwide in 4gm cubes of two variants of Beef and Chicken is produced by West African Cubes (WACUB) Limited at its ultra-modern plant in Sagamu, Ogun State.

Seconds after Tiger Woods sank a putt on the 18th hole at Augusta National to win his fifth Masters, Nike dropped a new promo featuring the 15-time major tournament winner.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has set aside the sale of telecommunication firm, Etisalat International Nigeria Limited (9mobile) to Teleology Nigeria Limited.