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Google, MTN, StarTimes emerge top 20 brands making waves in Africa

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Google, MTN, StarTimes emerge top 20 brands making waves in Africa
BrandImpact Consulting, in their latest survey, says tech giants Google, MTN, Facebook and pay-TV, StarTimes are among the top brands making waves in Africa following their analysis for the year 2020.
The research ranked the top 100 brands making waves on the continent featuring multinational companies like Coca-Cola, LG, HP, Jumia, Airtel, Dangote and a host of others.
‘Brands Making Waves in Africa’ survey sought to uncover brands that are enjoying a great deal of market penetration, awareness and acceptance in the African market. The research assessed brand familiarity, presence, perception and level of willingness of customers and other stakeholders to evangelize a brand.
The research is based on a sample of consumers, opinion leaders and other stakeholders drawn from key markets in Africa with a major focus on key sectors like Consumer Goods, Telecoms, Aviation, Computer & Electronics, Automobile, Fintech & Payments, Sports & Fashion, Logistics, and Internet & eCommerce.
Google led the ranking followed by telecommunication giants, MTN and Airtel to make the top three brands.
While some of the brands appear in the top 20 cadres of the four different key indices like CocaCola, MTN, Toyota and Mercedes Benz, StarTimes is the only digital platform listed on three of the categories.
In the Aviation sector, Emirates, Qatar and Ethiopian Airlines are the top three leading brands.
When it comes to Fintech and Payments, VISA takes the leading role ahead of Mastercard, Interswitch, Paypal and American Express.
MTN remains the leading Telecommunications operator on the continent with Airtel, Glo Mobile and Vodafone following closely.
With a population of about 1.3 billion people and a working-age population that is projected to be larger than that of Asia by the end of the 21st century, Africa is an emerging force in global economy. Therefore, global businesses that are well-positioned on the continent will enjoy a great deal of advantage and leverageable growth opportunities in the nearest future.
The overall ranking is based on the cumulative score for each of the selected brands in terms of brand recognition, brand awareness, brand perception and brand advocacy, with brand advocacy having the highest score.

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Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation opens applications for 6th Cohort Programme

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The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the sixth cohort of its transformative AIG Public Leaders Programme (AIG PLP).

This flagship six-month executive education initiative, delivered by the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government, is designed to empower high-potential public sector leaders across Africa with the tools, networks, and strategic insight required to deliver meaningful reform across African public institutions.

Applications are now open to qualified public servants from all English-speaking African countries and will close on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The programme commences in October 2026.

Since its inception in 2021, the AIG PLP has built a formidable reputation for creating tangible impact.

Alumni from the programme have gone on to design and implement more than 230 reform projects within their ministries, departments, and agencies across Africa.

An impact survey revealed that 62% of alumni have earned promotions or assumed expanded leadership roles post-training, demonstrating the programme’s direct effect on career advancement and institutional influence.

“Across Africa, the complexity of public sector challenges demands more than good intentions. It requires reformers who understand systems, can navigate institutional realities, and are equipped to implement sustainable change.

The AIG PLP is designed to meet this need,” said Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, Executive Vice-Chair of the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation.

As part of the programme, a PLP alumna, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, Executive Secretary of Lagos State DSVA, launched a secure self-reporting tool that allows survivors of domestic and sexual abuse safely document incidents and preserve evidence.

Survivors are already accessing support, and the tool ensures that crucial proof is protected until justice can be sought. This is one of over 230 impactful reform projects being implemented across sectors as diverse as healthcare, finance, agriculture, and education.

We are seeing proof every day that investing in the capacity and leadership potential of people, delivers the kind of transformation that policy alone cannot achieve.”

The AIG PLP is a blended learning experience that combines online sessions with an intensive residential module.

It is offered at no cost to selected participants, with the Foundation covering all costs of the programme including accommodation and feeding during the residential weeks.

Participants gain direct access to world-class faculty from the University of Oxford, and learn to tackle core public sector challenges such as: Negotiating in the public interest. Harnessing digital technology for governance.

Strengthening public organisations.
Upholding integrity in public life.
The curriculum culminates in a capstone reform project, where participants apply their new skills to a real-world challenge within their institution.

This practical component ensures that learning translates directly into actionable solutions.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early. For more details on the application process and to apply, please visit the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation website.

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Renewed Hope Ambassadors Inspect RHA Secretariat

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Renewed Hope Ambassadors Inspect RHA Secretariat

 

Renewed Hope Ambassadors, led by its Director-General and the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, alongside Zonal Coordinators (NW, NC, SE), the Media & Publicity Directorate, and other key stakeholders, inspected the RHA Secretariat two days after President Bola Tinubu unveiled the Renewed Hope Ambassadors grassroots engagement drive in Abuja.

 

APC Convention Committee Inspects Secretariat Buildings in Abuja

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Harmony Gardens’ Ibeju-Lekki Portfolio Crosses $1bn

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Harmony Gardens’ Ibeju-Lekki Portfolio Crosses $1bn

Harmony Garden & Estate Development Limited has expanded its development activities across Ibeju-Lekki, pushing the projected long-term value of its estate portfolio beyond $1 billion.

Led by Chief Executive Officer Hon. Dr. Audullahi Saheed Mosadoluwa, popularly know Saheed Ibile, the company is developing seven estates within the Lekki–Ibeju corridor. Details available on Harmony Garden & Estate Development show a portfolio spanning land assets and ongoing residential construction across key growth locations.

A major component is Lekki Aviation Town, where urban living meets neighborhood charm, located near the proposed Lekki International Airport and valued internally at over $250 million. The development forms part of the company’s broader phased expansion strategy within the axis.

Other estates in the corridor tagged as the “Citadel of Joy” (Ogba-idunnu) include Granville Estate, Majestic Bay Estate, The Parliament Phase I & II, and Harmony Casa Phase I & II.

With multiple projects active, the rollout of the Ibile Traditional Mortgage System, and structured expansion underway, Harmony Garden & Estate Development Ltd continues to deepen its presence within the fast-growing Ibeju-Lekki real estate market.

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