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International strategic communications agency LSF PR has been named a finalist at the2026 SABRE EMEA Awards across two categories: Capital Markets Communicationsand Superior Achievement in Brand-Building (Diamond SABRE).The nominations recognize LSF PR’s work with UAC of Nigeria PLC and BIC,spanning both corporate and brand-building disciplines, and delivered through theagency’s Nigeria office. The Capital Markets Communications nomination recognises LSF PR’s work supportingUAC of Nigeria on the acquisition of…

Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage is set to close out a landmark week with a grand finale concert on Sunday, April 26, celebrating more than 100 emerging creatives who have just completed training under her music foundation program. The concert will be held at the iconic National Theatre now reborn as the Wole Soyinka Center for Culture and the Creative Arts in Lagos, a venue whose storied walls make it the perfect backdrop for a night dedicated to the future of African music. The program will be anchored by…

Microsoft and Meta are trimming thousands of roles as both companies double down on massive investments in Artificial Intelligence and executives say the technology is shaping the companies’ productivity needs to get jobs done. Meta informed staff recently that it will cut about 10% of its workforce which is just under 8,000 employees, with the layoffs set for 20 May. The company is also shutting down around 6,000 open positions. The same day, Microsoft revealed it would offer voluntary retirement packages to…

The President of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN), Dr. Bola Joko Bayo-Ajayi, the immediate past president of the Institute, Mr Idorenyen Enang and some distinguished members of the NIPR, including Mr Chido Nwakama, a veteran communications expert, have been conferred with the status of fellows at the 63rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of NIPR held during the Nigerian Public Relations Week in Kaduna. Others include Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives; Hon.…

Stanbic IBTC Pension has delivered solid returns, generating double-digit gains across virtually every fund of its Retirement Savings Account (RSA) funds (Fund I, Fund II, Fund III, Fund IV and Fund V), with some portfolios approaching the 20 per cent mark. This was revealed in the latest available performance data from Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers Limited, which shows that its Retirement Savings Account (RSA) funds are not only posting high percentages but also translating those figures into meaningful value…

Meta has launched new AI tools for parents to supervise the topics and conversations their teenage subjects engage with on its virtual assistant across Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram. Meta explained that a new “Insights” tab will appear within the supervision hub, showing the general topics a teen has been exploring through the chatbot. Categories span a wide range from School, Entertainment, and Lifestyle to Travel, Writing, and Health and Wellbeing, among others. Meta noted that parents can go further by…

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. Tunji…

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…