Business
Dangote Executive Chiejina Emerges as Only Nigerian on 2025 Global Influence 100
Dangote Executive Chiejina Emerges as Only Nigerian on 2025 Global Influence 100
Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Dangote Group, Mr. Anthony Chiejina, has been named to PRovoke Media’s prestigious 2025 Influence 100, emerging as the only Nigerian on this year’s global ranking of the world’s most influential communications leaders.
The recognition marks Chiejina’s fifth consecutive appearance on the list, following earlier inclusions in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024—an exceptional feat that underscores his sustained global relevance and consistency at the highest level of corporate communications.
Published annually by PRovoke Media and now in its 13th year, the Influence 100 spotlights the most impactful senior executives in communications, corporate affairs and marketing whose strategic judgement and leadership shape organisational reputation worldwide.
Chiejina’s continued presence places him among an elite circle of in-house communications leaders navigating increasingly complex global environments where reputation management has evolved into a core leadership and governance function.
According to PRovoke Media, the 2025 honourees reflect a rapidly shifting global landscape marked by geopolitical uncertainty, technological disruption and heightened public scrutiny.
Those selected demonstrate strategic clarity, cultural intelligence and the capacity to guide organisations through complexity while building trust.
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Final selections are made by the publication’s senior editorial team through proprietary research and external nominations, assessed against organisational seniority, global reach, influence over agency partnerships and budgets, as well as contribution to thought leadership and industry direction.
The list also prioritises gender balance, racial diversity and geographic representation.
Chiejina’s inclusion, the publication noted, reflects his pivotal role in shaping the global reputation of Dangote Group, Africa’s largest industrial conglomerate.
For over 15 years, he has overseen corporate communications across the group’s expansive portfolio, spanning cement, agriculture, energy, manufacturing and consumer goods.
His stewardship has been central to positioning Dangote as Africa’s most admired indigenous company and a symbol of the continent’s industrial ambition.
“As group head of corporate communications, he oversees external and internal reputation across multiple sectors and has helped steer the brand’s continued recognition as the most admired indigenous company on the continent,” PRovoke Media stated.
Under his leadership, Dangote Group’s communications function has navigated complex regulatory environments, major industrial expansions and rising global attention, particularly as the conglomerate deepens its footprint across Africa and advances sustainability and energy security initiatives.
Before joining Dangote Group, Chiejina held senior roles at Zenith Bank, Oceanic Bank, Seven-Up Bottling Company, African Economic Digest and African Concord.
These experiences have given him deep insight into Nigeria’s political economy, financial markets and media landscape—expertise that continues to shape the group’s engagement with stakeholders locally and internationally.
His sustained recognition on the Influence 100 not only highlights personal professional excellence, but also signals the growing visibility of African corporate leadership in global reputation management.
As communications increasingly defines how organisations lead, govern and earn trust, Chiejina’s presence on the 2025 list reinforces Nigeria’s place in the global conversation shaping the future of the profession.
The 2025 Influence 100 features 28 new entrants alongside notable re-entries, including Michael Stewart, who moved from PwC to Unilever; Michael Gonda, from McDonald’s to Nike; and Sandy Rodriguez, also from McDonald’s to Eli Lilly.
The list represents a cross-section of leadership from some of the world’s most influential organisations, including Walmart, Apple, Shell, Microsoft, Nvidia, Nissan, Coca-Cola, Google, Lufthansa, MTN, Emirates, Ford, Marriott, Tencent and Reliance Industries.
In all, 20 countries are represented. Gender balance remains strong, with women accounting for 58 of the honourees, sustaining a female majority for the second consecutive year.
The 2025 cohort is also the most highly educated to date, with all recipients holding at least a first degree and 56 per cent possessing advanced qualifications.
Dangote Executive Chiejina Emerges as Only Nigerian on 2025 Global Influence 100
Auto
Jetour T2 PHEV Storms Abuja as Jetour Steps Up Nigeria Expansion
Jetour T2 PHEV Storms Abuja as Jetour Steps Up Nigeria Expansion
Abuja is set for a major dose of electrified motoring as Jetour Nigeria takes its technologically advanced T2 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) to the nation’s capital for an experiential showcase aimed at deepening the brand’s growing footprint in Nigeria.
The Jetour T2 PHEV will headline the Jetour Experience Abuja, scheduled for September 22 to 24, 2026, following the strong reception recorded at the brand’s Lagos edition earlier this year, where customer participation, test drives and sales enquiries reportedly surged.
The move to Abuja, according to Jetour Nigeria, was largely driven by growing demand from motorists in the Federal Capital Territory who have been seeking an opportunity to experience the brand’s latest vehicles, particularly the T2 PHEV.
The Abuja activation will feature test drives, product demonstrations and interactions with Jetour’s technical and sales teams, giving prospective buyers first-hand access to the SUV and its plug-in hybrid technology.
Jetour Nigeria, the sole authorised distributor of the brand in the country, is also leveraging an expanding nationwide dealer network comprising Elizade Nigeria Limited, New Era AutoVehicle Services Limited, Kojo Motors, Germaine Auto Centre, TAB Autos Limited, R.T. Briscoe Motors and Mandilas Autos to strengthen sales and after-sales support across key markets.
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The company said the decision to stage the Abuja experience was also driven by requests from patrons and prospective customers in the capital who want an opportunity to experience Jetour’s latest products, including the technologically advanced T2 PHEV.
The Jetour T2 PHEV combines rugged SUV capability with hybrid efficiency, advanced technology and comprehensive safety features, positioning it as an attractive option for Nigerian motorists seeking performance, comfort and improved fuel economy.
Since its entry into the Nigerian market, Jetour has recorded growing acceptance, with its SUV range gaining popularity among families, professionals and adventure enthusiasts.
The brand’s expanding customer base has been supported by competitive pricing, after-sales service and vehicles engineered to cope with diverse road and driving conditions across Nigeria.
Jetour’s growing reputation has also been reinforced by a number of local and international recognitions spanning product quality, design, innovation and customer satisfaction.
Its vehicles have also earned strong global safety ratings, with the T2 achieving a 5-Star NCAP safety rating, placing it among vehicles meeting high benchmarks for occupant safety.
The Abuja event is expected to feature test drives, product demonstrations and direct interactions with Jetour’s technical and sales teams, giving visitors an opportunity to experience the brand’s products and understand the technology behind the T2 PHEV.
Beyond showcasing its expanding SUV lineup, Jetour said the Abuja activation reflects its commitment to bringing the brand’s ownership and customer experience closer to motorists across Nigeria.
With the Federal Capital Territory as its next destination, Jetour is looking to build on the momentum generated in Lagos while deepening its footprint in one of Nigeria’s most important automotive markets.
Jetour T2 PHEV Storms Abuja as Jetour Steps Up Nigeria Expansion
Auto
Honda shakes up Nigeria operations, dissolves HAWA, retains HMN
Honda shakes up Nigeria operations, dissolves HAWA, retains HMN
Japanese automobile giant, Honda, has overhauled its operations in Nigeria, dissolving its automobile arm, Honda Automobile Western Africa Limited, and folding its business into Honda Manufacturing Nigeria Limited.
The restructuring, which took effect on September 1, 2026, followed the sanctioning of the merger by the Federal High Court, with HMN emerging as the surviving entity.
Under the new arrangement, HAWA, which had been responsible for Honda’s automobile business operations in the country, has ceased to exist as a separate corporate entity, while HMN has taken over its assets, liabilities, contracts, rights, obligations and ongoing business operations.
Honda, however, moved quickly to allay concerns over the development, assuring customers, dealers and business partners that the restructuring would not disrupt its automobile operations or affect the level of service and support they receive.
In a notification to its business partners dated August 31, 2026, Honda said the restructuring had resulted in the consolidation of both companies into “one unified entity”, with HMN assuming all assets, liabilities, rights, obligations, contracts, undertakings and business operations previously held or conducted by HAWA.
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The development means that existing relationships, arrangements and commitments involving HAWA will henceforth be managed and administered by HMN.
The company, however, stressed that the restructuring would not disrupt its automobile business operations in Nigeria.
“Automobile business operations previously conducted by HAWA will continue under HMN without interruption,” Honda assured its partners, adding that it remained committed to maintaining the same level of service, support and cooperation that customers and business partners had come to expect.
The restructuring is also expected to streamline Honda’s corporate structure in Nigeria by bringing its manufacturing and automobile business operations under a single surviving entity.
Honda said it was currently updating relevant corporate records and information as part of the integration process. These include corporate details, registered address, authorised signatories, management information and other related documentation.
It added that any changes requiring the attention of its business partners would be communicated in due course.
The company further requested the continued support and cooperation of its partners during the transition, while providing a copy of the Federal High Court order sanctioning the merger as an appendix to its notification.
Honda shakes up Nigeria operations, dissolves HAWA, retains HMN
Railway
Fire Scare at Abuja Train Station as Electrical Fault Sparks Blaze, NRC Assures Passengers
Fire Scare at Abuja Train Station as Electrical Fault Sparks Blaze, NRC Assures Passengers
A minor fire caused by an electrical fault broke out at the Idu Train Station in Abuja on Wednesday night, but the incident did not disrupt operations on the Abuja–Kaduna train route, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has said.
The fire, which occurred in the station’s low-voltage electrical room, was detected at about 8:30 p.m. and was quickly brought under control by maintenance personnel.
A preliminary inspection showed that some electrical supply cables connected to the station’s control panels were damaged in the incident.
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However, the NRC said the station’s solar power system was not affected, while power had been temporarily restored to the lifts and escalators.
According to the Corporation’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, all the lifts and escalators are currently operational except Lift 1.
The NRC stressed that the incident had no impact on Abuja–Kaduna train services, assuring passengers that scheduled operations would continue as normal.
The Corporation said its technical team was conducting a detailed assessment to establish the cause of the electrical fault and permanently restore the affected installations.
It added that appropriate safety measures had been put in place while the assessment and remedial work continued.
Fire Scare at Abuja Train Station as Electrical Fault Sparks Blaze, NRC Assures Passengers
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