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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged public relations professionals, digital creators and communication experts to prioritise responsible communication and public trust over the pursuit of online engagement, warning against the spread of misinformation. He made the call in his keynote address at the 11th Nigeria Digital Public Relations Summit, held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at The Zone, Gbagada, Lagos. Delivering the minister’s keynote address, was the Director…

The Centre for Public Sector Governance (CPSG), a public sector-focused subdivision of the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN), will on Thursday, October 22, 2026, convene governance leaders and other stakeholders to discuss ways of improving board appointments in public enterprises across Africa. The 2026 Public Sector Directors’ Symposium, to be held virtually from 12 noon to 3 p.m. West Africa Time (WAT), will focus on the theme, “Professionalisation of Board Appointments in Public Enterprises…

New research reports have revealed that Nigerian internet users made more than 93 million visits to sports and betting websites in August 2026, a figure analysts say could push brands to rethink where audiences spend their time online. According to the data from Semrush, shared in an infographic by Rage, figures showed that five sports and betting platforms drew a combined 93.63 million visits during the month. Sportybet led the group with 48.99 million visits, making it the second most visited website on the…

Elon Musk, Tesla’s Chief Executive Officer, has unveiled a next-generation version of the company’s Roadster electric sports car, featuring experimental technology designed to lift the vehicle into the air, nearly a decade after the company first promised the model. Musk unveiled the two-seater electric sports car last Thursday at a SpaceX test facility in Texas, United States, showcasing what he described as a combination of advanced automotive engineering and rocket technology. The new Roadster, which has…

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,…