The Director-General of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo, has been confirmed as a distinguished speaker at the 5th edition of the Bodex Social Media Hangout (BSMH), scheduled to hold under the theme “SOCIAL MEDIA: THE INFLUENCE, POWER AND IMPACT.” Dr. Fadolapo will deliver a keynote address on the “Digital Media […]
By Godwin Anyebe Starting from April 1, 2024, the AAAN, EXMAN, MIPAN and OAAN key sectoral groups under the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) are to provide N1B (One Billion Naira) professional industry insurance cover for their members. This is part of the ongoing advertising industry reform and the need to strengthen advertising agencies’ […]
By Godwin Anyebe The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), the government’s regulator for advertising/marketing in all its forms has flagged down D’General’s promotional marketing skits (video) and outdoor hoardings spotting music star and Brand Influencer, Davido in army General Uniform. The ARCON in its recent review has just like the Army, outlawed the the […]
By Godwin Anyebe The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has announced the constitution of the much-awaited Advertising Offences Tribunal by the federal government to aid the enforcement of the new advertising law in a move to ensure high ethical standards and professionalism in advertising industry. In statement released by the advertising regulatory agency, the […]
As the 2023 general elections gain momentum with increased electioneering activities, the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, ARCON has urged advertising agencies to adhere to the advertising code of practice in order to maintain peace and decorum in the polity. Speaking during a forum tagged: “Political Advertising in Nigeria: Regulation, Compliance and Enforcement”, held in […]
In line with the mandate to ensure that all forms of advertising and marketing communications in Nigeria conform to the stipulated ethical standards, the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, ARCON has charged digital content creators to desist from exposing advertising messages without the approval of the regulatory agency. Speaking on this development, the Director General […]