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Airtel Africa Foundation is advancing its gender inclusion and enterprise support efforts through the “Empower Her” initiative, targeting women operating within Nigeria’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) segment. Delivered locally by Airtel Nigeria, the first phase of the programme has been implemented across Lagos, Oyo, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Kano and the Federal Capital Territory, reaching nearly 2,000 women.The initiative is positioned against the backdrop of Nigeria’s largely informal SME ecosystem. Data from…

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has launched the final phase of liquidating 89 failed Microfinance Banks (MFBs) and one Primary Mortgage Bank (PMB), signaling closure to a key regulatory cleanup in Nigeria's financial sector. NDIC announced on Wednesday that the defunct banks, part of 179 MFBs and four PMBs whose licenses were revoked by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in May 2023, have been recapitalized and relaunched under fresh identities with new CBN licenses. This follows the…

Guinness Nigeria Plc has recorded a N15.7 billion pre-tax profit for the quarter ended March 31, in its unaudited financial statement. This represents a 53.19% jump from the N10.2 billion recorded in the same period last year, showing a steady revenue growth, significantly lower finance costs, and a sharp rise in finance income. According to the statement, the revenue rose to N122.7 billion from N118.3 billion, with the sale of brewed products in Nigeria accounting for 98.47%, while export sales made up the…

The organisers of the Pitcher Awards have announced a distinguished lineup of industry leaders, including Steve Babaeko, Dozie Okafor, Ayodeji Razaq, and Oge Maduagwu, as part of the first wave of jury members for the 2026 edition. Babaeko, CEO/CCO of X3M Ideas and Vice President, Area Director for Africa at the International Advertising Association (IAA), will serve as Entertainment Jury President. Okafor, MD/CEO of PHD Nigeria and President of the Media Independent Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MIPAN),…

As part of its efforts to promote holistic hair care solutions and deepen engagement with women, Hair Harmony, a fast-growing hair care brand from the stables of Imperio Cosmetics, made a vibrant debut at Zikoko’s Hertitude 2026 event, positioning itself as a go-to brand for diverse hair needs. The new hair care brand from Imperio Cosmetics became the ‘main character’ at the women-focused gathering, tagged “Main Character Energy, “offering not just products but an immersive self-care experience that combined…

…As Lagos-based independent agency places 4th among 674 global agencies in the ACT Good Report 2026 The Nigerian advertising industry has reason to celebrate on the global advertising stage as X3M Ideas, one of Africa’s fast expanding global agencies with headquarters in Lagos has been ranked fourth among the world's best agencies for socially impactful advertising in the ACT Good Report 2026, placing Nigeria firmly on the map in a fiercely contested international field. The ranking which was released…

The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has issued a firm and far-reaching directive aimed at resolving the long-standing problem of advertising and media debt in Nigeria, a move that signals a decisive intervention by the Federal Government in the affairs of the advertising and media industry. In a move that industry stakeholders have described as bold and timely, Alhaji Idris directed the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) to collaborate with the…

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations has unveiled Brylyne Chitsunge, Pan-African Parliament Ambassador for Food Security and Chief Executive Officer of Elpasso Farms, South Africa, as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Nigerian Public Relations Week. The conference, scheduled in Kaduna from April 19 to 25, will bring together stakeholders from across Africa and beyond under the theme "Food Security: From Policy Paper to Public Plate, The Imperatives of Public Relations." Chitsunge is widely recognised for…