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BVN Database Hits 68.6M As CBN Introduces Ironclad Rules
Nigeria's Bank Verification Number (BVN) database has skyrocketed to a record 68.6 million enrollees by March 2026, capping a blistering growth spurt fueled by the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) aggressive new regulatory…
AI Set To Fuel Africa’s Digital Colonization, UN Panel Warns
A United Nations panel has issued a stark warning that artificial intelligence may be accelerating "digital colonization" across Africa, as imported systems from abroad deepen existing inequalities and exploit local data resources…
Nigeria’s Movie Industry Hits Six-Year High in Q1 2026
Nigeria’s cinema industry has recorded its strongest first-quarter performance in six years, with total ticket sales reaching 752,136 in Q1 2026. The figures indicate a steady resurgence in movie-going demand, underscoring the growing…
Atiku Hires US Lobby Firm To Counter FG Narratives For $1.2m
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has engaged Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., a Washington-based lobbying firm, in a $1.2 million deal to strengthen his reputation and countering the Nigerian government’s lobbying efforts in the…
Industry Leaders Hail Adejumoh’s Book, Advocate Strategic Shift in PR Practice
L-R: Chairman, Board of the Nigeria Reputation Management Group (NRMG)/ immediate past President of the African Public Relations Association (APRA)/Founder, CMC Connect LLP, Chief Yomi Badejo-Okusanya (YBO); Corporate Affairs and…
2026 World Cup: $10.5 Billion Ad Boom Despite Diminishing Impact
The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, set to be hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the United States, is poised to be the largest in the tournament’s history, driving an estimated $10.5 billion in global advertising spend.
Yet, despite…
Airtel Surpasses 650 Million Customer Mark, Emerges World’s Second-Largest Telecom Brand
Airtel has crossed 650 million customers globally, ranking as the world's second-largest telecom operator by mobile subscribers, based on GSMA IntelligenThe total covers operations in 14 African countries, via Airtel Africa, and…
Google Unveils New AI Voice Model As ‘Search Live’ Goes Global
Google has expanded its Search Live feature globally, alongside the introduction of a new artificial intelligence voice and audio model, Gemini 3.1 Flash Live, as it deepens efforts to make search more interactive and intuitive.
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FG Launches AI-Powered App To Strengthen Citizen Engagement
The Federal Government has introduced a new digital platform designed to deepen citizen participation and improve governance. The government, through the National Orientation Agency (NOA), unveiled the Crime, Lawlessness,…
Godfrey Adejumoh’s New Book Sparks Renewed Call For PR To Influence Decision-making At Highest…
Industry stakeholders have expressed strong support for Godfrey Adejumoh’s newly launched book, Winning with Strategic Communications, describing it as timely and essential for advancing public relations practice in Nigeria and across…