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Rosemary Egabor-Afolahan, Director, Commercial and Communications at News Central TV, has been recognised as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Women in Marketing and Communications at the 12th Edition of Women in Marketing and Communications Awards (WIMCA) 2026 with the theme: Grow. Give. Glow.
The prestigious recognition was presented on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, bringing together leading professionals, industry executives, brands and stakeholders from across Nigeria’s marketing, advertising, media and communications sectors.
The Top 50 Most Influential Women recognition celebrates women who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, professional excellence and measurable impact within Nigeria’s marketing and communications ecosystem.
As Director, Commercial and Communications at News Central TV, she has played a significant role in strengthening the station’s communications, commercial visibility and brand positioning, while contributing to initiatives that have expanded its engagement with audiences, partners and stakeholders.
This recognition reflects her extensive experience spanning marketing, communications, media and business development, as well as her contribution to shaping strategic communications within Nigeria’s rapidly evolving media landscape.
Her work has also helped position News Central as a media organisation committed to impactful journalism, community engagement, and storytelling that reflects the issues that matter most to its audiences.
The recognition further highlights the growing influence of women in Nigeria’s marketing and communications ecosystem and celebrates professionals who are shaping the future of the industry through leadership, creativity and strategic thinking.
The WIMCA 2026 recognition adds to Rosemary’s growing list of professional accomplishments and highlights the growing influence of women driving transformation across Nigeria’s marketing and communications industry.
News Central congratulates Rosemary Egabor-Afolahan on this significant achievement and celebrates her continued commitment to excellence, strategic leadership and impactful communications. As a leading news platform across Nigeria and Africa, the award signifies the station’s values of equality and progress.
