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WhatsApp has begun letting users reserve usernames as it prepares for a major privacy update that will allow people to chat without sharing their phone numbers. The feature is rolling out gradually, and users will get a…

The Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) has called for wider adoption of QR code payments and stronger digital payment systems in Nigeria after a courtesy visit to the Nigeria…

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced the winners of the 2026 Young Lions Competitions, recognising the world's most promising creative talents aged 30 and under across seven disciplines. Sponsored…

Researchers under the aegis of the Nigerian Marketing Research Association (NiMRA) have urged brands and other organisations to deepen their use of consumer intelligence and artificial intelligence as they seek to remain…

The 2026 Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity ended with strong results for Africa, as Kenya and South Africa recorded standout wins. The festival’s final winners were announced on June 25, 2026, confirming a big showing for the…

Brand loyalty and variety seeking in Nigeria have come under scrutiny in this thought-provoking feature as opinion writer, Olakunle Yusuf, examines the duo through the lens of Nigeria’s political realities, to know whether voters…

Burson and Carat, among others, emerged winners on day three of the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, with both names standing out in the festival’s major awards rundown. Carat was named Media Network of the…

Nigeria is ready for a major shift in how its markets are built and its brands grown, says Dr Victor Gbenga Afolabi, Group CEO Tech, Marketing, and Management Consultant and CEO at Hazon Holdings, Eko Innovation Center & GDM…

Cannes Lions revealed winners across its Entertainment and Craft categories in the festival’s second awards show, handing top prizes to standout campaigns that blended brand storytelling with cultural moments and technical skill. …

Will Cathcart, the man who grew WhatsApp into the world's most widely used messaging application, has announced his departure after nearly seven years at the helm, handing control to Kunal Shah, an Indian entrepreneur who built one…