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Airtel Africa Plc has bought back another 798,919 of its own shares. This brings the total number of shares it has repurchased under its ongoing buyback programme to 19,907,874 since the exercise began in May 2026. The telecoms giant disclosed the latest purchase in a transaction notification dated September 22, 2026, showing that the shares were bought at a volume-weighted average price (VWAP) of 322.59 pence per share. A VWAP is simply the average price paid for a batch of shares, weighted by how many shares…

The National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN) has announced plans to induct a new crop of marketing professionals into the Institute at a ceremony scheduled for November 4, 2026, in Abuja, Nigeria. The Institute recently announced the plan on its social media platforms, describing the event as an opportunity to welcome professionals into a new chapter of professional growth and development. In its announcement, NIMN stated, “Welcoming Excellence, Celebrating Professionalism. A New Chapter in…

Elizade JAC Motors has unveiled a mobility and finacing solution targeted at small and medium-sized businesses, offering access to light-duty trucks as part of efforts to help SMEs reduce logistics costs and build sustainable business assets. The company, through its SME-focused offering, is targeting businesses that rely heavily on hired vehicles, transporters or used trucks to move goods and supplies. The initiative provides access to JAC trucks ranging from 1.6-tonne to 10-tonne capacities, with options including…

Publicis Media topped the rankings for advertising business in the first half of 2026, pulling in $3.24 billion in billings worldwide, according to a new report from agency research firm COMvergence. The figure covers wins, losses, and client retentions on a net basis. Key account wins for the group included Adidas in China, HP, Microsoft, and Prada. Omnicom Media came in second with $3.15 billion, boosted by new business from Delta, IBM, and Subway. WPP rounded out the top three at $2.98 billion, helped by…

PepsiCo has just pulled off a name-tease hat trick, after spending nearly a week making the internet believe it was about to drop its own name, only to reveal that nothing of the sort was happening. The stunt began with a vague teaser posted on PepsiCo's official social media accounts, captioned "PepsiCo brands are up to something, stay tuned," giving no further details. Days of content followed, all built around a single running joke: what if PepsiCo's own brands got to choose the company's name? A video…

The President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to invest more than $10 billion in Africa's power sector over the next three to four years. This announcement is coming on the heels of the confirmation of a 2028 stock market listing for its fertiliser business, which it intends to grow into the largest fertiliser company on Earth. Aliko disclosed the power investment plan during an interview, stressing that reliable electricity remains critical to…

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to transform business models, decision-making and risk management, the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN) will convene board directors, chief executives, regulators, technology experts and other business leaders at its 2026 Annual Corporate Governance Conference on 8 October 2026 in Victoria Island, Lagos, with virtual participation available. Themed “Artificial Intelligence (AI), Power & Accountability: The New Architecture of Corporate Governance,” the…

The Media Independent Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MIPAN), in partnership with the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), are charting a smooth analogue-to-digital TV switch over, as revealed in a webinar conducted recently. The session which was titled "The Future of TV Is Here: Understanding Nigeria's Digital Switch Over," brought together regulators and industry executives to discuss the country's transition to digital broadcasting and the infrastructure being built to support it. Two presentations…