Creato Urban Wins Most Outstanding PR Agency in Strategic Communications at 2026 Brandcom Awards Lagos, Nigeria: Creato Urban, an award-winning strategic communications and public relations agency, has been named Most Outstanding PR Agency in Strategic Communications at the 2026 Brandcom Awards, adding to a series of industry recognitions the agency has received this month. The
Nestlé Nigeria appoints Toritseju Egbebi as Corporate Communications and Sustainability Manager as Victoria Uwadoka retires Nestlé Nigeria has announced the appointment of Toritseju (Toju) Egbebi as Corporate Communications and Sustainability Manager, effective 1 November 2026, following the retirement of Victoria Uwadoka after ten years with the company. Toritseju Egbebi, currently Corporate Affairs Manager, brings 18
GTBank Customers Can Now Add Their Debit Cards to their Google Wallet for Secure Online Payments Lagos, Nigeria — October 27, 2026 Guaranty Trust Bank Limited (“GTBank”), the flagship banking subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or “the Group”), today announced that customers can now add their GTBank debit cards to Google Wallet and use Google Pay to make secure online payments locally and internationally. Making online payments easier, faster and more convenient, customers can now add their GTBank debit cards to Google Wallet and use Google Pay to make secure online payments
Oyebanji Seeks Assembly’s Nod for Three Commissioners, 10 Special Advisers Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has sought the approval of the State House of Assembly for the reappointment of three commissioners who served in his first-term administration, as well as the appointment of 10 Special Advisers. The request, made barely 10 days after his inauguration
ARCON Celebrates Advertising Trailblazers, Recognises Leading Brands at 2026 Special Recognition Awards The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has honoured advertising industry pioneers, government officials, corporate brands and marketing communications agencies for their contributions to the growth of Nigeria’s advertising industry and commitment to professional standards. The honours were presented at the 2026 ARCON
Customs, Military, Police Strengthen Alliance Against Insecurity in Imo The Acting Comptroller of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone ‘C’, Owerri, Deputy Comptroller Farouk Nadaniya, has called for stronger collaboration among security agencies to combat smuggling, tackle insecurity and promote peace in Imo State. Nadaniya made the call during familiarisation visits
Customs Hands Over Five Tankers Carrying Suspected Diverted Diesel to NMDPRA The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), through Operation Whirlwind, has handed over five tanker trucks conveying suspected diverted Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) for further investigation and regulatory action. The handover, which
Sahara Foundation Opens 23rd Recycling Hub in Lagos LAGOS, Nigeria — October 2026: Sahara Group Foundation has commissioned its 23rd Sahara Go Recycling Hub at Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Ikeja, Lagos, as part of efforts to promote environmental sustainability, waste recovery and economic empowerment. From left:Kingsley Okotie, Head of Corporate communications, Ikeja Electric; Commander
Fidelity Bank Distributes 2,000 Food Packs at 2026 Ofala Festival From left:Ozioma Anyanonu, Regional Bank Head, Onitsha, Fidelity Bank Plc; Victoria Abuka, Team Lead, Corporate Social Responsibility, Fidelity Bank Plc; Chief Emmanuel Ifejika, businessman; and Cynthia Ogbonna, Team Lead, Brand Management, Fidelity Bank Plc: during the Fidelity Food Bank distribution at the 2026 Ofala Festival
From Genome to Headset: 5 Nigerian Students Shine as They Replicate a Tough Lab Procedure into a Virtual Reality Headset. The biggest Genome Center in Africa hosted its second edition of the XR & AI Genomics Hackathon after the first-ever edition outside of Africa. At this hackathon, we have five teams of young scientists and