Category: Specials
LONG READ: Why Instagram Live has been such a hit in Nigeria
You hate to see it. Or love to. Depending. To possess an Instagram account in the year 2020 is to ...
The Town Hall Debate: Election Security and Party Primaries
“A free and fair election is evidence of Democracy. Can we truly say we have a free and fair election ...
Marketing sage, Sesan Ogunooye is making unique strides in the industry and we are here for it
In our conversation with Olusesan, he made us understand that value and price are relative. So, the debate over the ...
Chude Jideonwo: This is why I am endowing a N1 million prize for difference and diversity in Nigeria
Last year, I wrote a piece on CNN during Pride Month—a month set aside to celebrate sexual and gender diversity ...
Obituary: Abiola Ajimobi was a career politician, who undermined progress with tyranny
After a period of morbidity, former senator of the federal republic and governor of Oyo state, Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi passed ...
Tecno’s Attai Oguche shares marketing insights for post-pandemic era
Hey guys! Welcome – again – to another tile in the Share of Voice board. With Share of Voice, we aim to ...
LONG READ: Face masks are the new condoms: How a public health preventive measure will save us (yet again)
Only six months ago, a young man walking into a bank, demanding to withdraw money at the counter would have ...
If we want Seyitan Babalola safe, men must honestly address our collective privilege
Last week, Nigerian women as a collective mourned the death of Oluwatoyin Salau. Death is the tamest way to describe ...
Obituary: Dan Foster, the American who changed the face of Nigerian radio forever
In the afternoon of 17, June, news would begin to filter in from unconfirmed sources that popular Nigerian based, American ...
Solape Akinpelu shares thought-provoking lessons on her journey into Corporate Communications
In truth, it’s easier ideating for a pack of cereals than a bank or an insurance firm. It’s a totally ...
Obituary: Ibidunni Ighodalo found her purpose in bringing joy to women
Circa 2007, the city of Lagos, at the time under the administration of Governor Babatunde Fashola began to pursue a ...
‘Flexible work hours, Second chances’ | Hot takes from Asher Adeniyi, the recruitment guru
You may want to deny it but the recruitment space in Nigeria has taken a reliable dimension in recent years. ...
Obituary: Majek Fashek was many things, a rainmaker, a cultural icon, a cautionary tale
Majek Fashek, singer, songwriter, superstar, reggae icon, hero, prophet, rainmaker and eventual cautionary tale passed away in New York on ...
Market Research Consultant, Stanley Okpara is making a case for African culture in content marketing
Hey guys! Welcome – again – to another tile in the Share of Voice board. With Share of Voice, we aim ...
Post-Pandemic: Recruitment expert, Jennifer Oyelade reveals survival strategy for talents and organisations
International recruiting might be strange to some of us and will definitely excite those who want to migrate. It is ...
Private citizens showed up for their neighbours during the Lagos lock down
Words by Oris Aigbokhaevbolo; Photos by Adeyinka Yusuf On 30 March, President Muhammadu Buhari directed the lock down of Lagos, ...
Uber’s Efosa Aiyevbomwan makes case for balance between creativity and business’ messaging
What keeps me going is the knowledge that I have barely scratched the surface; even though I have worked in ...
Brand Manager, Adedotun Ajibade shares key points on adapting to post-COVID-19 changes
‘Never lose focus, no matter the challenges’ – Adedotun Ajibade. The world is facing adverse challenges, and if we draw ...
Oke Umurhohwo’s insights on the AI vs Marketers debate is golden and we love it
“Audiences are evolving, things are changing,” – Oke Umurhohwo These ‘forced’ changes should not be an excuse to sit back ...
With nuggets from Aderayo Bankole, there are no mysteries in brand communication
Branding, Communications, Strategy. Put those words in one place and you know you are on your way to winning the ...
Jamiu Ijaodola: The PR specialist who wants to ‘revolutionise Africa’s event industry’
Hey guys! Welcome – again – to another tile in the Share of Voice scrabble board. With Share of Voice, we aim ...
Meet Ladi Ogunseye, the ‘pepper dem’ Marketer with big dreams
There are active people and there are people actively doing the job. You say those are two different kinds of ...
Marketing guru, Olajumoke Bolu-Kujero makes interesting post-pandemic predictions
Hey guys! Welcome – again – to another tile in the Share of Voice scrabble board. With Share of Voice, ...
Badly hit by the pandemic, ‘Wakanow’s’ Bayo Adedeji reveals way forward for the travel industry
When we look back, we laugh at some memories. Sometimes, we cry. The memories that get to us most times ...
Meet Terver Bendega, the growth strategist passionate about revolutionising the Nigerian transport sector
We are excited about this one! And it’s for no other reason than that her story includes the fact that ...
‘Abba Kyari’s omnipresence; the necessary canvass of broad strokes Buhari draws motivation from’
In the early hours of today, the nation was taken by surprise as Presidential Media Adviser, Femi Adesina announced via his ...
It’s the end of an era, but who will tell Abba Kyari’s story?
Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari, passes on. May God rest his soul. Amen. Funeral arrangements to ...
Wale Ekundayo: The Marketing demi-god shares critical lessons you will want to learn from
When you look around, you see human beings, for us, we see stars. And we try to connect with these ...
Chinedu Oparaku: The Brand Manager whose magic wand will change the status quo
We cannot stop telling the stories of people who either turn ideas into solutions or help to make sure those ...
#YWomenSpecial: Meet Visual Artist, Ogochukwu Ejiofor using art as a tool for expressing public opinion
In celebration of the #InternationalWomensDay2020, the British Deputy High Commissioner, Ms. Harriet Thompson hosted at her residence, a reception and ...
The September Standard
- Unlock a Healthier You: Essential Resources for Holistic Well-being
- How Your Diet Could Be Making Your Snoring Worse
- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
- Silk: Unraveling Threads of Elegance and Innovation
- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy