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The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has officially unveiled the 2026 edition of Lagos PRFest, a flagship event designed to celebrate excellence in public relations, promote professional development and reinforce the role of strategic communication in nation-building. The unveiling took place during the Chapter's Monthly Meeting/PR Clinic held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the Eko FM Multipurpose Hall, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos. Speaking at the unveiling, the Chairman of…

Colgate-Palmolive has announced the elevation of senior executive Ram Raghavan to the role of Global Chief Marketing Officer, marking a significant leadership change within the global consumer goods company. The appointment places Raghavan in charge of the company’s worldwide marketing strategy across its portfolio of well-known brands, including Colgate oral care products, Palmolive personal care, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, and other global labels. Raghavan’s promotion is the latest step in a career that has…

The National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) is set to bring together marketers, business leaders, academics, and young professionals for its 2026 Annual Marketing Conference scheduled to hold in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The three-day event will take place from June 18 to June 20, 2026, at Julirose Hotel & Suites. This year’s theme, “Community, Culture & Connection: Re-imagining the New Market,” is expected to guide discussions around how brands and marketers can better understand consumer…

Three listed companies under the Dangote Group have recorded a strong start to the year, posting a combined profit before tax of N456.68 billion in the first quarter of 2026. This represents a 52 percent increase compared to N300.61 billion recorded in the same period of 2025, according to financial results filed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) and reported by industry sources. The companies involved are Dangote Cement Plc, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, and NASCON Allied Industries Plc. Their performance reflects…

OpenAI's ChatGPT has become the fastest application in history to reach one billion monthly active users, marking a major milestone for artificial intelligence as it moves further into everyday life and work. According to estimates from market intelligence firm Sensor Tower, ChatGPT crossed the one-billion-user mark in May 2026, roughly three years after its launch. The achievement puts the AI chatbot ahead of some of the world's most widely used digital platforms, including Google Maps, TikTok, Instagram and…

Across four years of deliberate brand activity, the now-discontinued streaming platform Showmax consistently demonstrated one of marketing’s most elusive truths: that the most effective campaigns do not interrupt culture; they become it. From early content-led activations to a full-scale platform relaunch, the brand’s communications journey in Nigeria offers a compelling study of what it means to build a durable brand in one of Africa’s most demanding consumer markets. In the fiercely competitive landscape of the…

The Experiential Marketers Association of Nigeria (EXMAN) is set to bring its annual gathering of industry leaders, creative minds, and experiential marketing professionals to the South-South geopolitical zone as it announces Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, as the destination for its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), slated for July 16 to 19, 2026. The association urged members and stakeholders to act swiftly, noting that early bird registration is currently open but will close on June 25, 2026. This year's event will…

Airtel Africa Plc has confirmed the exchange rate that will apply to its final dividend payment for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The company said the dividend is 4.26 U.S. cents per ordinary share and is due for payment on July 24, 2026, subject to shareholder eligibility and currency election rules. The telecommunications and mobile money group said shareholders on the Nigerian Exchange can choose to receive their dividend in naira or U.S. dollars. Those who do not submit a currency choice by the…