The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris has given the assurance of the Federal Government's commitment to hosting the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF), saying that Nigeria's winning of the hosting right for the event was one of the country's key scorecards in the information and communications space in the outgoing year.

The Hon. Minister made the declaration at the 2025 End-of-Year Media Engagement held on Monday at the Banquet Hall of Nicon Luxury Hotel Abuja.

The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management (GA) has announced the regional winners of the 2025 #NextInLine Changemakers’ Recognition Competition, with Filipino students earning three of the ten top spots in the Asia-Pacific category. The results were revealed during GA’s final Hero Web Conference on December 5.

The global essay-writing competition challenged students and young communication practitioners to respond to the theme, “How Can AI-Driven Communication Transform the World? From Information to Impact: Reimagining the Future of Ethical, Purpose-Driven Communication.”

Entrants submitted original essays examining how innovation, empathy, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence can advance ethical and human-centered communication.

As the Global Alliance enters its 26th year of service to the international public relations and communication management profession, we extend an open invitation to all our member organizations to nominate senior leaders to represent their membership organization by becoming a nomination candidate for Global Alliance Executive Board.

You may submit a nomination by identifying a potential leader from your member organization or region who meets the eligibility requirements given below and has both the skill and the passion to move forward and support our profession. 

Candidates for the following positions on the Global Alliance Executive Board are to be elected at the 2026 Global Alliance Annual General Meeting to be scheduled.

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has inducted 448 new members into the Institute at its 4th Quarter induction ceremony held on 12th December, 2025, in Abuja, bringing the total number of new members inducted this year to 1,516.
Speaking during the induction ceremony, NIPR President, Dr. Ike Neliaku charged the new inductees with the responsibility of nation building through responsible communication, saying that "Public Relations professionals must now rise beyond routine communications to nation-supporting communication, that builds confidence, explains

The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management is calling on scholars, practitioners, and policymakers worldwide to contribute to an upcoming edited volume titled Towards SDG 18: Responsible Communication for a Sustainable Future, to be published by Palgrave Macmillan or Routledge.

Building on the Global Alliance’s ongoing advocacy for the recognition of Responsible Communication as the proposed Sustainable Development Goal 18 (SDG 18), this publication will make a compelling case for communication as a cornerstone of sustainable development, democratic governance, and social trust.

We are thrilled to announce the finalists of the Global Alliance World Public Relations and Communication Awards 2025!

After careful deliberation by our esteemed panel of judges, we are excited to reveal the outstanding entries that have made it to the shortlist of this Award.

Global Alliance World Public Relations and Communication Awards recognize and celebrate excellence in the field of public relations and communication across various industries and regions. We received exceptional submissions, each showcasing incredible talent, innovation, and impact within the world of PR and communication.

The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management held its in-person Board Meeting in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, from 13–15 November 2025, hosted by the University of Sharjah, gathering senior leaders to advance strategic initiatives and strengthen the Alliance’s global impact.

The meeting brought together 14 Board Members and the CAO representing Australia, Brazil, Czech Republic, France, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Nigeria, Philippines, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, and Turkey.

One of the key outcomes of the meeting was th

It is an honour to present the tenth edition of Approaching the Future, the annual benchmark report for understanding, anticipating and leading business transformation from the strategic and integrated management of reputation and intangibles. This 2025 edition marks a very special milestone: a celebration of a decade of supporting organisations and professionals in identifying the key trends shaping the present and future of business. A decade contributing to strengthening the impact of intangibles in the creation and protection of business value.

Developed by Corporate Excellence – Centre for Reputation Leadership, in collaboration with CANVAS Estrategias Sostenibles and Global Alliance as a worldwide partner, this milestone edition marks a decade of insights into how reputation, sustainability, communication, and leadership are evolving in response to global change.

The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management has launched the Global Diversity, Equality, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Policy Framework 2025 the first global initiative for DEI across the public relations and communication profession.
Developed through extensive consultation with members worldwide, the Framework provides a consistent standard of DEI knowledge and practice that is adaptable to national, cultural and legal contexts. The Framework is grounded in universal human rights and reflects the Alliance’s values of collaboration, professionalism, integrity, innovation and openness.

We invite you to join the #NextInLine Hero Web Conference: Africa Edition - From Hashtags to Headlines: How Communication Can Change the World in the AI Era.
Date: 5 December, 2025 (Friday)
Time: 12:00 PM GMT | 1:00 PM WAT | 2:00 PM SAST/CAT | 3:00 PM EAT
The Global Alliance #NextInLine Hero Web Conference: Africa Edition is where communication students, aspiring professionals, and practitioners unite to celebrate innovation and purpose.
From Cairo to Johannesburg, this is where bold ideas meet cultural depth.
Hear from Africa’s visionary communicators and witness the live announcement of the Global Changemakers Recognition Winners!