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Nigeria’s Mobile Subscription Nears 190Million As Data Consumption Surges
A recent report shows that Nigerians are getting more connected than ever, with active mobile lines climbing toward the 190-million mark, even as network operators battle higher costs. According to figures from the Nigerian…
H1 Report: BUA Foods Rakes In N292B Profit
BUA Foods Plc has closed the first half of 2026 with a profit after tax of N292.27 billion, a 12 per cent jump from the N260.1 billion it made in the same period last year, even though the company's sales slowed.
According…
FirstHoldCo Breaks Record, Crosses N6Trillion Recapitalisation Threshhold
FirstHoldCo Plc has become the first Nigerian banking group to cross the N6 trillion market capitalisation mark, a milestone reached during trading on Monday, August 3, 2026, and one that cements its place as the country's most…
Microsoft Stocks Add Remarkable One-Day Gain Of Nearly $450B, Setting New Wall Street Record
Microsoft added nearly $450 billion in market value in a single trading session on Thursday, marking the largest one-day gain by any company in stock market history, according to data disclosed by Reuters.
Shares of the Redmond,…
Airtel Money Plans London Listing As African Central Banks Hold Rates
Airtel Africa has selected London as the preferred listing venue for its mobile money business, Airtel Money, later in 2026, as central banks in Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa have all decided to hold their benchmark interest…
Abia, ABSAA Impose N200m Billboard Permit Fee For Presidential Candidates As Industry Stakeholders,…
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Abia State Government, through the Abia State Structures for Signages and Advertising Agency (ABSSAA), has imposed a N200 million political campaign advertising permit fee for every…
Airtel Nigeria Introduces Single-Seater Shops Across The Country
Airtel Nigeria has begun rolling out a new chain of compact retail outlets called "Single-Seater Shops," designed to bring its products and customer services closer to subscribers across the country.
The telecom operator…
Destination Branding: Lessons From Rwanda’s Bold, Consistent Sports Sponsorship Success
From Arsenal to Aston Villa, Rwanda, the small East African nation has built a $650 million tourism industry on the back of sports sponsorships — and the critics haven't stopped it.
A Shirt, A Statement, A Strategy
When Aston…
Beyond The Podcast: How Ezinne Akudo Is Building A Purpose-Driven Media Brand
Entrepreneur, lawyer and 38th Miss Nigeria, Ezinne Akudo, is building more than a podcast. With the launch of Season 2 of Beyond with Ezinne, she is steadily creating a purpose-driven media brand anchored on authentic storytelling,…
Meta Brings Back Facial Recognition For New Free “Facebook Verified” Badge
Meta has launched a free verification badge for Facebook that uses facial recognition to confirm a real person is behind a profile, reviving technology the company shut down in 2021 over privacy concerns.
Meta announced…