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Nigeria's listed energy companies posted a record combined revenue of about N2.57tn in the first half of 2026, with Seplat Energy leading the pack on the back of higher production and stronger commodity prices. Seplat, the country's foremost indigenous oil and gas producer listed on both the Nigerian Exchange and the London Stock Exchange, drove the bulk of the sector's revenue growth, with its own first-half earnings climbing 30 per cent to $1.82bn, from $1.398bn in the same period of 2025. Converted at an…

Pepsi has always taken the Big Brother Naija house by storm with electrifying performances, dominating energy, music, good dance moves and a pure party vibe. This year, however, the brand took that experience to another level by bringing the pitch and the stage together, taking over Day 27 of the Big Brother Naija Season 11 reality show with its “Thirsty for More” task. The sixth sponsored brand task of the season brought together the 20 “Show Ya Sef” housemates for an evening built around three of Pepsi’s…

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has briefed Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and other members of the diplomatic community in Abuja on Nigeria's preparations to host the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF), scheduled to hold in the capital from November 15 to 21. The briefing which was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently was attended by members of the diplomatic community, NIPR officials and other stakeholders, ahead of what organisers describe as the world's largest gathering…

Google has announced a second, consecutive year of free access to its premium artificial intelligence tools for students in Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, as institutions resume for the new academic session. Under the offer, eligible students will get 12 months of Google AI Plus at no cost, a subscription valued at ₦92,400 and normally billed monthly. To qualify, a student must be at least 18 years old and currently enrolled in an accredited higher institution in the country.…

Ahead of its 23rd anniversary next week, digital solutions provider, Globacom, on Wednesday in Lagos, launched a new brand campaign, “Never Settle For Less” along with new products and services designed to enable Nigerians to achieve more.“Never Settle For Less” is a call for Nigerians to always demand the best in the pursuit of their goals. Globacom said this mindset is key to excelling in today’s competitive world with many opportunities to explore. The highlight of the event was personal testimonies from…

Nigerian music stars Burna Boy and Tems have landed a total of three nominations for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, as the American network released its full list of nominees recently. Burna Boy picked up two nominations for his song "Dai Dai," a collaboration with Colombian singer Shakira. The track is up for Best Collaboration and Best Latin, two of the night's marquee categories. Tems on the other hand earned a nomination in the Best R&B category for "Raindance," her joint effort with British rapper…

For decades, Colgate, under Colgate-Palmolive Tolaram, has positioned oral hygiene at the centre of its mission to help people care for their teeth and maintain healthier, more confident smiles. That commitment was brought into sharp focus on the Big Brother Naija Season 11 stage as the brand challenged housemates to think beyond entertainment and test how much they know about oral care. The fifth sponsored brand task of the season, tagged “24-Hour Protection,” turned the BBNaija house into a competitive…

Four Pulley Limited (FPL), a Nigerian out-of-home media company, has joined the National Advertising Conference (NAC) 2026 as a Platinum Partner, reinforcing the growing support for the industry’s foremost platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange and strategic engagement. The partnership comes ahead of the 2026 edition of the National Advertising Conference, scheduled to be held in Abuja from November 11 to 13, under the theme, “Repositioning the Marketing Communications Industry for the Next Frontier.” The…