ARCON
5 Feb
Association of Radiation and Clinical Oncologists of Nigeria (ARCON) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving cancer care in Nigeria, as countries mark World Cancer Day.
15 Jan
In June 2024, a Nigerian Afrobeat artist promoted a meme coin. A meme coin is a cryptocurrency that aims to create a fun image and attract investors.
11 Jan
As part of efforts to rid the marketing and communications industry of quackery, the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), and the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote professionalism in the industry. The MoU, signed by the President…
14 Dec
Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court, Lagos, has granted an interim order restraining the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) from demanding N60 billion from Facebook Nigeria over alleged violation.
13 Dec
Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court, Lagos has granted an interim order restraining the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria
7 Oct
The Federal Government has allocated a facility in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja for training technicians in the architecture field.The approval was granted through the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa.
4 Oct
The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Kwara State Governor on New Media, Olayinka Fafoluyi, has been honoured with the Associate
21 Sep
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), in collaboration with key sectoral bodies in the marketing communications has announced activities slated for the 2024 National Advertising Conference.
6 Aug 2024
Forvis Mazars in Nigeria has announced its continued partnership with the Out of Home Academy Nigeria to audit the Location Marketing Awards (LOMA) process for the second consecutive year. This collaboration underscores Forvis Mazars' dedication to upholding the integrity and professionalism of the LOMA awards. Formerly known as Mazars, the firm unveiled its new network,…
13 Jun 2024
A new report commissioned by the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) said Nigeria's marketing communications spending would reach N893 billion by 2028.
12 Jun 2024
Print and Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising media recorded the slowest Compound Annual Growth Rates (CAGR) of -5.1 per cent and -3.2 per cent, respectively, in the country's marketing communication over six years from 2018 to 2023.
13 May 2024
The Architect Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has re-elected Sir Dipo Ajayi as its President, solidifying his leadership amid calls for unity and regulatory reform.
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Mr. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, Director-General, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) says seven manufacturing sectoral groups showed improvements in confidence levels in the fourth quarter of 2024. He made the assertion on Monday in Lagos via the Manufacturers CEO Confidence Index (MCCI). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the MCCI is a barometer used to…
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The Kano State government has condemned the All Progressives Congress (APC) plan to establish a 'shadow government,' calling it a desperate attempt to destabilise the state. Alhaji Usman Alhaji, the former Secretary to the Kano State Government and National Chairman of the APC Patriotic Volunteers, announced on Saturday the group's intention to form a shadow…
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A member of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has explained his decision to file a defamation lawsuit against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive at Binance, over allegations that he and two other lawmakers demanded a $150 million bribe. In a statement on Monday, Agbese, who serves as the Deputy Spokesperson of the House, revealed that…
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Monday, flag off the new Olympic-standard 25,000-capacity Bayelsa stadium project at Igbogene, Yenagoa, as part of the activities marking the 5th anniversary of governor Douye Diri. The former president performed the groundbreaking ceremony on a day Gov. Diri restated his appeal for support of the the federal government as well…
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The Health and Development Support Programme (HANDS), an NGO, has trained community health workers in Kano on the Social Behavioural Communication Change (SBCC) strategy. The training, held on Monday in Kano, focused on raising awareness about Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) practices. Mr Muhammad Dan’Aro, the state Programme Officer of…
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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nwaorisa Gerald, has criticised the party’s leadership for failing to address growing tensions with former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. The reaction follows reports suggesting that El-Rufai is dissatisfied with both the party and the president, with speculations that failure to address the issue could deepen…
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The Senate Committee on Power has kickstarted discussions with a South Korean energy firm, BK Energy, to explore mini-grid solutions and alternative energy sources, including coconut-derived graphene for power generation. This comes against the backdrop of Nigeria’s persistent national grid collapse and unstable power supply. During a meeting on Monday, the Committee Chairman, Senator Enyinnaya…
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The Inspector-General of Police has ordered the deployment of more decoy operatives to Osun State to maintain law and order following violence over a court ruling on the reinstatement of sacked local council chairmen. Police spokesman, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, who disclosed the new move by the police, noted that it was in response to the…
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The Federal Government has donated food and non-food relief items to Borno Government to support the resettlement of Nigerians who returned from Chad. Mrs Fatima Daura, the Director, Refugee Department at the National Commission for Migrants, Refugees, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) made the presentation on Monday in Maiduguri. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…