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The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has inaugurated a Special Recognition Awards Committee to oversee the planning, coordination, and successful execution of the forthcoming ARCON Special Recognition and Advertising Standards Panel (ASP) Awards Ceremony. The awards program is designed to recognise and reward advertisers, agencies, media organisations, and other industry stakeholders that have demonstrated exemplary compliance with advertising regulations and best practices. It will also…

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Digital Communications, Engagement and New Media Strategy, O'Tega Ogra, has said the recent Federal High Court judgment involving Facebook Nigeria and the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) strengthens the rule of law and promotes a more stable regulatory environment, rather than weakening consumer protection. In an article published recently titled "The Facebook Nigeria Judgment Is Not a Defeat for Consumers. It Is a Victory for the Rule of Law,"…

Nigerian communications expert, Omoniyi Ibietan has been re-elected to a top position at the African Public Relations Association (APRA), the continent's umbrella body for public relations professionals. Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan who is a journalist, writer, scholar, author, strategic communications professional as well as a retired Deputy Director at Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) where he served as Head of Media Relations, was returned as Secretary-General of the association during its General Assembly held…

Two Nigerian banks have taken home top honours at the 2026 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, with Wema Bank named Nigeria's Best Digital Bank for Consumers and Access Bank picking up 16 awards across several African markets. Wema Bank, described as the pioneer of Africa's fully digital banking model, received its award in recognition of its digital transformation journey, anchored on its digital banking platform, ALAT, Africa's first fully digital bank. The Euromoney Awards for Excellence, presented annually,…

First HoldCo Plc has reported its strongest half-year performance on record, posting a pre-tax profit of ₦653.54 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, an 83.5% increase from ₦356.15 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. The company's shares also rose by 10% during mid-day trading following the release of the results. The Group sustained its momentum in the second quarter, delivering a pre-tax profit of ₦332.42 billion, up 3.5% from ₦321.12 billion in the first quarter and 95.9% higher…

The President and Chairman of Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Dr Ike Neliaku, has expressed concern over the growing lack of trust in government, urging PR practitioners to take the lead in rebuilding public confidence by adopting fresh approaches and creating better communication systems that can reconnect citizens with the government. The call was made at the fifth edition of the PR Power List 2026 Soirée and Awards organised by GLG Communications. The event, held in Lagos to mark World…

Shareholders of BUA Foods Plc have unanimously voted to keep Abdulsamad Rabiu on as Chairman of the company and signed off on a final dividend payout of N28.00 for every ordinary share held, covering the 2025 financial year. The vote took place at the company's 5th Annual General Meeting on July 15, 2026, held at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja. Company Secretary Oluseye Alayande confirmed the outcome in a statement issued on July 17, 2026, noting that shareholders went through the company's full set of yearly…

President and Chairman of Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku; Founder and Convener of NECCI PR Roundtable, Nkechi Ali-Balogun; Founder and Chief Strategist of Chain Reactions Africa, Israel Jaiye Opayemi; Publisher of Brand Communicator, Joshua Ajayi, alongside several other leading communications professionals, have been named among the honourees on the 2026 PR Power List. Also recognised on the prestigious list are Mabel Adeteye, Head, Brand & Marketing…