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George Isitua-Onukwu Assumes Office As CEO, TBWA\Concept Unit Nigeria, Unveils Mandate To Reshape…
George Isitua-Onukwu has assumed office as Chief Executive Officer of TBWA\Concept Unit Nigeria. He stepped into the role today, July 1, 2026 with a clear mandate to reshape the agency from a service-led shop into an…
AfCFTA Says IP Rights Protocol Will Drive Africa’s Industrial Development
The Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, has said the adoption of the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Protocol by African countries will accelerate industrial development and…
HBM Nigeria Calls For Accelerated Climate Action, Sustainable Infrastructure Development
HBM Nigeria Plc has called for stronger climate action, sustainable infrastructure development and greater collaboration across sectors to unlock Nigeria's green economy potential.
The company made the call at the 2026 Nigeria…
PZ Cussons Appoints Oghenekevwe Ogefere As Company’s Secretary
PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc has appointed Oghenekevwe Ogefere as its new Company Secretary, effective June 29, 2026.
The appointment was approved by the company's Board of Directors at its meeting held on June 29 and disclosed in a…
Bharti Airtel Increases Stake In Airtel Africa To 79.22%, Tightens Grip On African Telecom Market
Indian telecom giant Bharti Airtel has increased its direct stake in Airtel Africa to 79.22%, following the completion of an internal share-for-share transaction with promoter group firm Indian Continent Investment Limited (ICIL).
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WhatsApp To Offer Number-Free Chats, Starts Username Reservations
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…
Telecom Subscription In Nigeria Rises To 188m As Broadband Penetration Reaches 55.67%
According to the Nigerian Communications Commission's (NCC) latest industry statistics release, Nigeria's telecommunications industry sustained its growth trajectory in April 2026, with active mobile subscriptions rising to 188.01…
Marketing Research Experts Urge Brands To Read The Market Using Consumer Intelligence, AI
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…
FCCPC Raises Concerns Over Slow Reduction In Fuel Prices, Denies Approving New Loan Apps
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has raised concerns over the slow reduction in fuel prices despite the recent fall in global crude oil prices, while also dismissing reports claiming it approved 48…
Cannes Lions 2026 Ends On High Note For Africa As Kenya Clinches First Grand Prix
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…