The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has officially announced a new date for the first edition of its Public Relations, Reputation, Ideas, Concepts and Excellence (PRICE) Awards. Originally scheduled for December 7, 2025, the ceremony will now hold on January 25, 2026, providing additional time to ensure the full participation of the Institute’s diverse stakeholder community.
According to NIPR, the decision to postpone was driven by the early commencement of Christmas activities among key stakeholders, which could affect attendance and overall engagement. By moving the event into the new year, the Institute aims to create a more inclusive, well-attended ceremony that reflects the importance of what the PRICE Awards represent.
Chairman of the Organising Committee, Israel Opayemi, appealed to professionals and partners to take note of the new date. He emphasised that the Awards remain a significant opportunity to energise practitioners, highlight excellence within the industry, and strengthen Nigeria’s standing in the global public relations space. Opayemi also reassured stakeholders of the Committee’s commitment to delivering an exceptional, world-class event next January.
The PRICE Awards, envisioned as a credible long-term platform for recognising outstanding work in the PR field, have been in development for several months. The project reached a major milestone in September 2025 when NIPR President and Chairman of Council, Dr. Ike Neliaku, inaugurated a 12-member committee to steer the maiden edition. This followed the Council’s approval of a technical report initiated to lay the foundation for a robust and reputable award system.
With the new date set, anticipation continues to build for what promises to be a landmark celebration of creativity, impact, and professionalism across Nigeria’s public relations landscape.
