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Netflix has revealed plans to cut about 1,000 jobs globally, representing roughly 6 per cent of its workforce. The streaming giant also seeks to expand its advertising business, live sports and gaming offerings while reassessing its resource allocation amid concerns about slowing growth and weakening viewer engagement. According to the streaming giant, the planned layoffs come as the company broadens its programming and viewing options, expanding into video podcasts, content featuring YouTube creators, live…

Standard Bank Group, the parent company of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has announced plans to invest up to $200 million in Nigeria’s leading fintech company, OPay, ahead of its proposed listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Standard Bank is seeking to acquire a stake of up to 4.99 per cent in the digital payments platform, according to its registration statement filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to the financial services group, the proposed investment would place…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has reported a strong financial turnaround, recording $22.5 billion in revenue and $4.73 billion in net profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2026. The unaudited financial results, released in Lagos last Tuesday, showed revenue rose 144 per cent to $9.2 billion from $4.0 billion a year earlier. At the same time, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) climbed to $5.52 billion from $627.6 million, reflecting higher refining…

The Flour Mills of Nigeria Women Network (FMNWN), recently held a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk across FMN sites nationwide. The walk by the company’s ladies known as “Amazing Amazons,” took place on Monday, October 12, 2026, as part of activities marking Pink October. The women who gathered at designated points nationwide to embark on the walk, were all dressed in pink, to show unity and support for the global campaign against breast cancer. The initiative was aimed at raising awareness of breast cancer,…

American Rhythm and Blues singer Brandy is set to perform live in Lagos on Sunday, December 20, 2026.She will be headlining Flytime's House of R&B at the Eko Convention Centre on Victoria Island. The show will be open for six straight nights of concerts by Flytime during Detty December, during the festive season. Organisers have described the Grammy-winning R&B star as the first international act confirmed for the event. The concert is sponsored by Glenmorangie. Speaking in a video message, Brandy…

Corporate support for Nigeria’s flagship advertising gathering has received a significant boost, with Interswitch Limited and Nestlé Nigeria Plc joining a growing coalition of sponsors for the 2026 National Advertising Conference (NAC). The two corporate bodies will be supporting the event alongside Tolaram Group Nigeria and Four Pulley Limited(FPL), which were announced as lead sponsor and platinum partner respectively. Organisers also confirmed that Tropical General Investments Group (TGI) has been named Gold…

Dettol Nigeria has concluded its “12 Hour Protective Shield” storytelling challenge, recognizing 30 Nigerians for sharing personal stories about their experiences with Dettol Original Antibacterial Bar Soap. The Dettol Original 12hrs Protection Challenge ran from 13 July to 31 August 2026, and invited Nigerians to share personal Dettol stories ranging from childhood memories to family and personal hygiene routines. After the challenge closed, 30 winners were selected and rewarded with cash prizes for their entries. …

A new independent reputation intelligence audit of the African Public Relations Association (APRA) has examined a defining question for the continent’s public relations profession: how effectively is Africa’s regional professional body converting its convening power, partnerships and continental ambitions into measurable institutional influence? Released by Africa Reputation Pulse (ARP), APRA 10 Years: Independent Reputation Intelligence Audit 2026 examines the association’s public reputation, leadership…