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Faith based Yoruba film Agbara Nla: The Return has recorded more than N71 million at the West African box office from preview screenings, setting several box office records ahead of its nationwide cinema release last Friday. The film sold more than 12,000 tickets during the preview period, with figures from Nile Entertainment and Nigerian box office records showing that it achieved the highest single day preview revenue reported in West Africa and the biggest preview admission figure for a film in 2026. The…

The growing adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data-driven technologies is reshaping corporate decision-making and raising critical questions about accountability, oversight and legal responsibility. These issues will take centre stage at the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria’s (SCGN) 2026 Annual Corporate Governance Conference, scheduled for October 8, 2026, in Victoria Island, Lagos, with virtual participation available. With the theme, “Artificial Intelligence (AI), Power & Accountability:…

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…