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FirstHoldCo Plc has bounced back with impressive momentum in the first quarter of 2026, delivering one of the strongest quarterly performances in the Nigerian banking industry, as the diversified financial services group capitalizes on decisive strategic actions taken in 2025 to de-risk its balance sheet. The financial group reported gross earnings of ₦942.0 billion for Q1 2026, representing a robust 26.8 per cent year-on-year increase, while profit before tax surged 72.2 per cent to ₦321.1 billion, underlining…

Guinness Nigeria Plc has attributed its impressive start in 2026 to a strategic reset anchored on operational efficiency, localized decision-making, and expanded market reach, the company's Managing Director/CEO Girish Sharma said at the weekend. The strong opening has translated into solid financial performance, with the beverage manufacturer reporting a 48 per cent year-on-year surge in Profit After Tax to ₦10.39 billion, while revenue climbed 4 per cent to ₦122.77 billion in what analysts describe as resilient…

The Nigerian Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) industry has received a major boost with the announcement of the prestigious 2026 Cannes Lions Shortlisting Jury, which features some prominent professionals from this market. The jury will be responsible for shortlisting world-class creative work that will go on to be judged, awarded and celebrated ahead of the 73rd Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, taking place June 22nd and 26th, 2026. Industry observers say the inclusion of the…

The Association of Corporate Affairs Managers of Banks (ACAMB) is set to mark three decades of service to Nigeria’s banking sector with a major 30th anniversary celebration scheduled for September 2026. The event will coincide with the association’s Annual General Meeting and other programmes, as part of a broader agenda to recognize its role in shaping the image and reputation of the Nigerian financial services industry. Founded in 1996, ACAMB was established as a platform for corporate and marketing…

MultiChoice has officially released a teaser on the return of its yearly reality TV show, Big Brother Naija for the 11th season, with the auditions expected to take place soon. The organisers made the announcement recently on their official X account that. The post reads “Biggie is calling. Are you ready to answer?.” The post came alongside a video announcement confirming that the audition process would kick off shortly. “It’s back. Auditions coming soon!” the post declared, and just like that, the BBNaija…

Airtel Nigeria has begun rolling out airtime compensation to customers who experienced poor network service between the months of November 2025 and January 2026, acting on a directive from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Affected customers started receiving SMS notifications on Monday morning, with the message reading: "Dear customer, you have been credited with compensation airtime for service quality issues (Nov 2025 – Jan 2026). Dial *306# to check. Thank you." For subscribers exhausted by…

Nigerian telecom companies have pulled in more than N2 trillion from subscribers through a sweeping debt recovery exercise that has seen countless mobile lines barred from making calls, even as airtime and data lending services remain offline. MTN Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria, Globacom, and 9mobile launched the crackdown after falling short of updated compliance requirements imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), which led to the shutdown of their lending services and set off a…

Donatus Ukpai, Category Manager for Dairy at Promasidor Nigeria Limited, has once again demonstrated exceptional leadership and impact within Nigeria’s marketing and FMCG landscape, emerging as one of the most decorated professionals at the 7th Edition of the Industry Awards in the month of April 2026. At the prestigious ceremony, Donatus clinched the coveted “Purpose-Driven Marketing Personality of the Year” award, an honour that recognizes marketers who have successfully integrated purpose, social impact, and…