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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…

Nigeria’s food security challenge took centre stage at the 2026 National Public Relations Week (NPRW), bringing Vice President Kashim Shettima, Kaduna State Governor Senator Uba Sani, and leading experts to confront the growing divide between government food policies and their delivery to ordinary Nigerians. The event, themed “Nigeria’s Food Security: From Policy Paper to Public Plates,” featured Brylyne Chitsunge, CEO of Elpasso Farms and pan-African food security expert as the keynote speaker. She warned that…

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has been conferred with the prestigious Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), alongside his appointment as Ambassador for the World Public Relations Forum (WPRF). This dual honour was conferred on the governor in a glittering ceremony at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House. The honour celebrates his exemplary public service record, blending governance excellence with masterful communication strategy. Presided over by NIPR National President Dr. Ike Neliaku, the…

Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc has delivered a commanding performance in its 2025 financial results, with pretax profit surging 81.62 percent to N551.7 billion from N303.7 billion in 2024, driven by robust growth across interest and non-interest income lines and strengthened balance sheet expansion. Interest income climbed 38.94 percent year-on-year to N787.05 billion, with loans and advances contributing 60 percent and investment income accounting for 36 percent. Net interest income rose to N585 billion, up 42.53…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the creation of a fraud detection portal. The Telecom Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS) Portal was launched on April 20, 2026. It is a centralized system designed to give banks, fintechs, and telecom operators instant visibility into the status of mobile numbers used in financial transactions, flagging high-risk numbers, including those recently swapped, recycled, or blacklisted,…

The Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) has welcomed the election of its Vice President, Mr. Otega Ogra, to the Executive Committee of the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA), describing it as a significant milestone for Nigeria’s advertising and marketing communications industry. Mr. Ogra, who also serves as Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Digital Engagement, Strategy and New Media, was elected during the WFA Global Marketer Week in Stockholm, Sweden, bringing Nigerian…

BUA Group's two publicly listed companies, BUA Foods Plc and BUA Cement Plc, are distributing ₦842.64 billion in cash dividends to shareholders, a record payout that has sparked widespread shareholder praise for BUA Group's approach to translating corporate success into broader societal benefit. BUA Foods is distributing ₦504 billion with a final dividend of ₦28 per share, a 115.4 percent increase from ₦13 paid in 2024, while BUA Cement is paying ₦338.64 billion, implying ₦10 per share, representing a…