Publisher of QEDNG, Olumide Iyanda, has been named among The Industry Newspaper’s Top 50 Men of Impact 2025.
The list recognises men whose leadership and achievements have made meaningful contributions across key sectors such as media, marketing communications, entertainment, banking, telecommunications, entrepreneurship, technology, healthcare and energy.
Mr Iyanda, a journalist and media executive, is the Founder and CEO of Mighty Media Plus Network Limited, the parent company of online news medium QEDNG. He is also the Convener of the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit, a forum that brings together creative entrepreneurs, practitioners, policymakers, financiers, business leaders, academics and representatives of professional associations to deliberate on strategies to unlock Nigeria’s creative potential.
In addition, he serves as deputy president of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), where he plays an active role in promoting professionalism and ethical standards in Nigeria’s online media industry.
Other honourees on the list include Olayinka Ijabiyi, Acting Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communication, First Bank of Nigeria; Steve Babaeko, GMD/CEO, X3M Ideas; Lanre Adisa, MD/CEO, Noah’s Ark; Israel Opayemi, Chief Strategist/CEO, Chain Reactions Africa; Abisoye Fagade, Director General, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR); and Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo, Director General, Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON).
Also recognised are Ramon Nasir, Group Head, Media and External Affairs, UBA Plc; Wole Olagundoye, Managing Director, Outori Limited; Charles Aigbe, Deputy Vice President, Community Relations, Heirs Oil & Gas; Abiodun Oshinibosi, Project Marshall, Abelinis Limited; Lampe Omoyele, MD/CEO, Nitro 121 Brand; Michael Dada, Managing Director, PRM Africa and President, All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA); Joseph Edgar, Founder, Duke of Shomolu; Rasheed Bolarinwa, Group Head, Brand Management and Corporate Communication, Polaris Bank Limited; and Gboyega Akosile, Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Lagos State Governor.
The Men of Impact award ceremony will take place on November 4, 2025, at Radisson Blu, Isaac John Street, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. The event will feature a panel discussion on the theme “Empowering Men: Achieving Balance in a Fast-Paced World.”
Expected guests include Udeme Ufot, Group CEO of SO&U; Rufai Ladipo, Group Managing Director of Agile Communications; Jimi Awosika, Executive Vice Chairman of Insight Redefini; Funmi Onabolu, CEO of Cosse LLC; Muyiwa Kayode, CEO of USP Communications; and Sir Steve Omojafor.
According to The Industry Newspaper, the Top 50 Men of Impact 2025 were selected for their outstanding leadership, innovation, and commitment to excellence in their respective fields. The event marks the inaugural edition of the recognition programme.
