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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has registered about 231 million phones and other devices already in use across Nigeria, as it begins checking new devices before they can connect to mobile networks. Edoyemi…

New research reports have revealed that Nigerian internet users made more than 93 million visits to sports and betting websites in August 2026, a figure analysts say could push brands to rethink where audiences spend their time…

WhatsApp, Meta’s messaging platform, has introduced guest calling, a feature that lets people who don’t have a WhatsApp account join its voice and video calls through a link. The company announced the feature yesterday, saying the…

The National Union of Food, Beverage and Tobacco Employees (NUFBTE) has asked the House of Representatives to reject a bill that would change how soft drinks are taxed, warning that it could lead to factory closures and job losses.…

WPP, a global marketing services company, has announced the appointment of Tyler Turnbull as CEO of WPP Creative, effective early 2027. Tyler, who is currently the global CEO of McCann, will succeed Jon Cook, who is leaving the…

The Flour Mills of Nigeria Women Network (FMNWN), recently held a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk across FMN sites nationwide. The walk by the company’s ladies known as “Amazing Amazons,” took place on Monday, October 12, 2026, as…

American Rhythm and Blues singer Brandy is set to perform live in Lagos on Sunday, December 20, 2026.She will be headlining Flytime's House of R&B at the Eko Convention Centre on Victoria Island. The show will be open for…

Anthropic, parent company of Claude AI, has raised concerns over the growing capability of small artificial intelligence models, warning that they could soon replicate themselves across everyday internet-connected devices such as…

Corporate support for Nigeria’s flagship advertising gathering has received a significant boost, with Interswitch Limited and Nestlé Nigeria Plc joining a growing coalition of sponsors for the 2026 National Advertising Conference…

A Lagos fashion vendor closes her shop at 9 p.m., exhausted after a long day of haggling with customers on WhatsApp. Somewhere in her chat list sits a half-finished conversation with a supplier in Enugu, three unanswered "is this…