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Tapaswee Chandele has officially assumed office as The Coca-Cola Company's new Global Chief People Officer. The company announced her appointment on April 14, 2026, with the change taking effect May 1, 2026. She succeeds Lisa Chang, who steps down after a distinguished seven-year tenure in the role.Chandele will report directly to CEO Henrique Braun. Chang will maintain the role of senior advisor of the company through the end of 2026 and will also join the board of The Coca-Cola Foundation. Chandele…

The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has officially unveiled its Digital Directory Portal and the LASAA One App, a significant step in the digitalisation of Lagos' outdoor advertising sector. According to the agency, the two interconnected platforms are designed to bring transparency, structure, and efficiency to how practitioners, advertisers, and regulators interact within the state's Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising ecosystem. Speaking at the launch ceremony held in Lagos, Managing Director…

Universal Music Group (UMG), company behind some of the world's biggest music acts, announced on Wednesday, April 29, that it will sell part of its ownership stake in Spotify, and use the money to fund an expanded share buyback programme worth $1 billion — roughly $1.17 billion. A share buyback is when a company uses its own money to buy back its shares from investors, a move that typically makes the remaining shares more valuable. The sale will reduce UMG's ownership of Spotify from about 3 percent to 1.5…

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc is set to sell Y’ello Digital Financial Services (YDF) and a 60% stake in MoMo Payment Service Bank to its parent company, MTN Group, in a transaction valued at N152.06 billion. The two subsidiaries are the main engines behind MTN Nigeria’s fintech revenue, and the proposed sale was revealed in a FAQ document sent to shareholders ahead of the company’s Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 30, 2026. MTN Group said it will make its move through MTN Group Fintech B.V.,…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has opened an investigation into a viral bread review that raised questions about product quality, after the woman behind the review was arrested and sued for ₦50 million by the baker whose product she publicly criticized. The FCCPC's Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, disclosed this on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television's The Morning Brief. The controversy stems from a video posted by Love Doshima, in which she claimed that a…

In its tradition as an innovative business, telecommunications giant, Globacom has unveiled two new television commercials, “Road Trip” and “Department of Imagination,” underscoring its commitment to delivering seamless connectivity. Both commercials are vibrant and engaging, showing how Glo integrates effortlessly into everyday life while pointing toward a more connected and exciting future. “Road Trip” tells a relatable, feel-good story of a family journey filled with laughter and routine moments. When Toyin…

Meta has launched a new app called Instants, rolling it out in Italy and Spain this week as a test market. This marks another chapter in the social media giant's ongoing strategy to capture different ways people connect. Instants lets users share disappearing photos with their friends. These photos last 24 hours and can't be viewed more than once. The app's slogan, per the current app listing is said to be "Real life, real quick." The app is intended to "give people low-pressure ways to connect with friends,"…

Nigerian Breweries Plc’s Board and Management have been commended for the company's strong recovery and improved profitability in the 2025 financial year, driven by disciplined cost management and a significant reduction in finance expenses. The commendation was made by shareholders of the company at NB Plc’s 80th Annual General Meeting held at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The company returned to profitability in 2025 after recording net losses in 2023 and 2024. Record…