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Contagious Brands Report 2026 has released a report spotlighting 45 brands from around the world considered to be rule-breakers that challenge category conventions and stand out in a sea of sameness. From startups to multi-billion-dollar companies and across diverse sectors, the selected brands tell their own stories, move at the speed of the internet, and generate ideas people can't wait to talk about. Regarded to be creative, disruptive, and innovative, the list has been shaped by today's biggest…

The Association of Digital Marketing Professionals (ADMARP) has announced a 20-person lineup of speakers and moderators for its inaugural Digital Product Growth Summit, scheduled to hold in Lagos in November. The summit, tagged “ADMARP Digital Product Growth Summit 2026”, will bring together professionals across marketing, product development, technology, business and the creative economy to examine how organisations can build, market and scale digital products in African markets. Among the announced speakers are…

Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc has reported a profit after tax (PAT) of N239.68 billion for the half-year ended June 30, 2026, in its unaudited financial report. This represents a 38.20% year-on-year (YoY) increase from N173.43 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. Profit before tax (PBT) also rose by 40.13% to N341.57 billion from N243.74 billion, reflecting stronger overall profitability despite a decline in interest income. According to the financial report, the interest income decreased by 5.40%…

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Kaduna State Chapter, has announced plans to hold a state-level roadshow on Saturday, October 3, 2026, as part of nationwide efforts to promote the World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) Abuja 2026. The roadshow, organised in line with a national directive by the NIPR, will take place simultaneously across Nigeria's 36 states to raise awareness and mobilise support for the global gathering scheduled for November 15–22, 2026. In Kaduna, the procession will…

Swift Telephone Network Limited (STN) has received a Unified Access Service Licence (UASL) from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), clearing the way for the company to offer mobile, voice and data services across Nigeria. The licence took effect on October 1, 2026, and will run for 10 years, with room for renewal. STN announced the approval in a statement on Thursday. A UASL is a broad permit. It allows the holder to provide fixed-line, mobile, voice and data services under one licence, subject to NCC…

Coca Cola is celebrating its 75 years in Nigeria with the release of a special anniversary anthem created by Mavin Records star Johnny Drille.The Anthem performed with a 75-member Nigerian choir, captures the brand’s long standing connection with generations of consumers across the country. Released recently, the Coca-Cola Anthem forms part of the brand’s ongoing anniversary campaign, which has already featured special 60cl packaging and other nationwide consumer activities celebrating its seven and a half…

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has reported a profit before tax (PBT) of N603.03 billion for the half-year ended June 30, 2026, supported by growth in interest and trading income. The Group disclosed its Audited Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements for the period to the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE) recently. The results show interest income rose 7.5% year-on-year, while trading income rose 24.7%. However, the earnings growth was moderated by a N46.2…

Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group would be speaking at the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) in Abuja, where he is expected to share his views on the global business climate and Africa's economic development. Dangote made the commitment recently when a delegation from the global public relations community visited him in Lagos. The team was led by Prof. Justin Green, who is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication…