BREAKING NEWS
- Breaking: X3M Ideas Makes History, Brings Home Nigeria’s First-Ever Cannes Lions Medal
- Publicis Groupe Africa Appoints Koo Govender As First Female CEO
- Influencers, Brands, Skitmakers, Others Now To Obtain Pre-exposure Approvals From ARCON Before Use On Social Media
- Just In: New Dawn For Advertising Regulation As Buhari Signs New ARCON Bill To Law
- Jandor Accuses JC Decaux, Afro Media, LASAA Of Aiding LASG In Electoral Misconduct
- Adenike Adebola Of Guinness Nigeria Makes IPA Effectiveness Awards 2022 Jury List
- Olubayo Adekanmbi Joins Airtel Africa UK Limited As Chief Strategy, Partnership And Sustainability Officer
- FIRS Partners NTA, FRCN, NOA To Enlighten Consumers On Tax Compliance
- Tayo Otubanjo Now Professor, Marketing, LBS
In a move to enhance consumer safeguards across Nigeria's competitive markets, the Federal Competition and!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
FCCPC, LASCOPA Partner Against Consumer Exploitation
In a move to enhance consumer safeguards across Nigeria's competitive markets, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) have formalized a collaborative partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding.
The agreement which was signed in Abuja, targets persistent consumer grievances in key sectors like real estate, aviation, and transportation where Nigerians frequently encounter exploitation and unfair trading practices.
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Unilever Nigeria Plc Sustains Double-Digit Growth Momentum in Q1 2026 Unaudited Results
Unilever Nigeria Plc has announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026, delivering a 26% increase in revenue to ₦59.2 billion, compared to ₦46.9 billion in the same period last year. Operating profit rose by 39% to ₦11.5 billion, up from ₦8.3 billion in the prior year, while net profit increased by 26% to ₦7.0 billion.
Commenting on the performance, the Managing Director, Tobi Adeniyi, remarked, “Our Q1 2026 results represent a strong start to the year and a clear signal that!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
2026 National PR Week: Food Security Takes Centre Stage
Nigeria’s food security challenge took centre stage at the 2026 National Public Relations Week (NPRW), bringing Vice President Kashim Shettima, Kaduna State Governor Senator Uba Sani, and leading experts to confront the growing divide between government food policies and their delivery to ordinary Nigerians.
The event, themed “Nigeria’s Food Security: From Policy Paper to Public Plates,” featured Brylyne Chitsunge, CEO of Elpasso Farms and pan-African food security expert as the keynote speaker. She warned that!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Governor Uba Sani Appointed World PR Forum Ambassador, Bags NIPR Fellowship
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has been conferred with the prestigious Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), alongside his appointment as Ambassador for the World Public Relations Forum (WPRF). This dual honour was conferred on the governor in a glittering ceremony at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House. The honour celebrates his exemplary public service record, blending governance excellence with masterful communication strategy.
Presided over by NIPR National President Dr. Ike Neliaku, the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Stanbic IBTC Surges 82% To N551.7bn Profit As Deposits Swell To N4.3 Trillion, Declares N4 Dividend
Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc has delivered a commanding performance in its 2025 financial results, with pretax profit surging 81.62 percent to N551.7 billion from N303.7 billion in 2024, driven by robust growth across interest and non-interest income lines and strengthened balance sheet expansion.
Interest income climbed 38.94 percent year-on-year to N787.05 billion, with loans and advances contributing 60 percent and investment income accounting for 36 percent. Net interest income rose to N585 billion, up 42.53!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
NCC, CBN Launch Real-Time Fraud Detection Portal To Close Nigeria’s Digital Identity Vulnerability
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the creation of a fraud detection portal. The Telecom Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS) Portal was launched on April 20, 2026. It is a centralized system designed to give banks, fintechs, and telecom operators instant visibility into the status of mobile numbers used in financial transactions, flagging high-risk numbers, including those recently swapped, recycled, or blacklisted,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
ADVAN Welcomes Otega Ogra’s Election To WFA Executive Committee, Hails It As Milestone For Nigeria’s Advertising Industry
The Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) has welcomed the election of its Vice President, Mr. Otega Ogra, to the Executive Committee of the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA), describing it as a significant milestone for Nigeria’s advertising and marketing communications industry.
Mr. Ogra, who also serves as Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Digital Engagement, Strategy and New Media, was elected during the WFA Global Marketer Week in Stockholm, Sweden, bringing Nigerian!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
BUA Group Disburses ₦842.64bn Dividend, Receives Accolades On Corporate Governance
BUA Group's two publicly listed companies, BUA Foods Plc and BUA Cement Plc, are distributing ₦842.64 billion in cash dividends to shareholders, a record payout that has sparked widespread shareholder praise for BUA Group's approach to translating corporate success into broader societal benefit.
BUA Foods is distributing ₦504 billion with a final dividend of ₦28 per share, a 115.4 percent increase from ₦13 paid in 2024, while BUA Cement is paying ₦338.64 billion, implying ₦10 per share, representing a!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Agency
Beyond Digital: Why Nigerian Banks & Corporates Still Bet Big On Print Media Advertisements
P+ Measurement Services, Nigeria’s leading independent media intelligence consultancy, has released its Q1 2026 Print Media Advertising & Placement Audit, reaffirming the continued relevance, credibility, and strategic value of print media in Nigeria’s evolving information ecosystem.
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Nigeria’s X3M Ideas Breaks Into Global Top 5 In World…
…As Lagos-based independent agency places 4th among 674 global agencies in the ACT Good Report 2026
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Lagos Food Bank Launches Powerful New Campaign To Tackle…
Creative agency, X3M Ideas, brings provocative new work to life, reframing fitness culture to expose the deadly reality of malnutrition….
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Publicis To Acquire 160over90 Sports Marketing Agency From WME
In a major global move, Publicis Groupe has agreed to acquire sports marketing and creative agency 160over90 from WME Group.
Publicis is acquiring the agency in full for an undisclosed amount, with the deal subject to regulatory approval. Once completed, the agency will become part of the Publicis Sports division, led by CEO Suzy!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Crisis Signals Every Business Should Watch: Preparing Before…
In today’s business environment, reputational crises rarely begin with headlines. They start quietly through small, often overlooked signals that!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Indigo Wins SABRE Africa Award for ‘Women on Wheels’…
Integrated Indigo Limited has secured another continental recognition, winning at the 2026 Superior Achievement in Branding, Reputation and Engagement!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Beyond Digital: Why Nigerian Banks & Corporates Still Bet Big On Print Media…
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People
Apple Appoints John Ternus As New Global CEO
Global tech giant, Apple Inc. has appointed John Ternus as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Spotlight
From Detty December To AFRIMA: How Lagos Is Redefining Destination Branding With…
From Afrobeats to festivals, sports to December revelry, Lagos is showing African cities how to turn!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Cover Story
I Want To Be Remembered As Someone Who Served With Unwavering Dedication -Steve…
If there is anything Steve Babaeko loathes with great passion, it is self-glorification. When he was!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…


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