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Thursday, 19 February 2026

World Out of Home Organisation Expands with 13 New Global Members


The World Out of Home Organisation (WOO) has strengthened its global footprint, adding 13 new members following the APAC Forum in Seoul, South Korea, which welcomed over 400 delegates.

Radisson Rewards Hits 27 Million Members with New Banking, Travel and Lifestyle Partnerships


Radisson Rewards, the global loyalty programme from Radisson Hotel Group, has surpassed 27 million members in just three years, highlighting its rapid growth and worldwide appeal. In 2025, the programme unveiled a series of new partnerships across banking, travel, and lifestyle sectors, designed to make earning and redeeming points simpler, more relevant, and more rewarding for members globally.

Thales to Hire Over 9,000 Employees Globally in 2026


Thales, a global leader in high technologies for defense, aerospace, cybersecurity, and digital, has announced plans to recruit more than 9,000 new employees worldwide in 2026.

Zenith Bank Confirms Chairman Jim Ovia Not Linked to Fake Wealth Bridge Investment Scheme

...Sends Strong Warning Over Dubious AI Video


Zenith Bank Plc has urged the public to ignore videos circulating online that falsely link the bank’s Group Chairman, Dr Jim Ovia, to an investment scheme called Wealth Bridge.

IBMN Announces 15th West Africa Brands Excellence and CEOs Awards 2026


The Institute of Brand Management of Nigeria (IBMN), a leading body promoting branding excellence and professional brand management across West Africa, will host the 15th West Africa Brands Excellence Awards and West Africa Brands CEOs Awards 2026 on 27 February 2026 at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

xAI Secures $3 Billion from Saudi-Linked Humain Ahead of SpaceX Takeover


Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI has received a $3 billion investment from Humain, an AI firm linked to the Saudi government, signalling growing Middle Eastern influence in global AI development. The funding strengthens xAI’s financial position ahead of its acquisition by Musk’s SpaceX.

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

National Housing Fund Surges 48% to ₦152 Billion in 2025 – FMBN


The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) has recorded ₦152.4 billion in National Housing Fund (NHF) collections for 2025, marking a 48 per cent increase from the ₦103 billion generated in 2024.

Unilever Teams Up with Google Cloud to Drive AI-Powered Business Transformation


Unilever has announced a five-year partnership with Google Cloud to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI), data, and next-generation marketing capabilities in a bid to transform its business.

Netflix Set to Capture Nearly 10% of Global Connected TV Ad Spend by 2027


Netflix, a global leader in streaming and original content, is entering a new era of ad-funded growth. While subscription fees continue to dominate its revenue—advertising currently accounts for just 3% of total full-year earnings—the platform’s ad tier has evolved from an experimental feature to a core growth engine. WARC forecasts indicate Netflix is on course to secure nearly 10% of global connected TV (CTV) ad spend by 2027.

Tinubu signs Executive Order to Suspend NNPCL Fees, Mandates Full Remittance of Oil Revenues to Federation Account


President Bola Tinubu has signed an Executive Order suspending the collection of management and frontier exploration fees by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and directing the full remittance of oil and gas revenues to the Federation Account.

Promasidor Nigeria Extends Ramadan Greetings, Reaffirms Commitment to Nourishing Nigerian Families


As Muslims across Nigeria prepare to observe the holy month of Ramadan, Promasidor Nigeria, a leading fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, has extended warm greetings to the Muslim community, wishing them a spiritually fulfilling season marked by devotion, reflection, compassion, and communal harmony.

Tax Reform Success Depends on Execution, Not Legislation – Tegbe


Joseph Tegbe, Chairman of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), has stressed that the success of Nigeria’s new tax reform framework will rely less on the ambition of the laws and more on disciplined execution. Speaking at the 2026 Leadership Retreat of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Tegbe emphasised that the country’s tax reform journey is at a critical stage where effective implementation will determine long-term fiscal outcomes.

Arla launches Cool Cow Yoghurt in Nigeria with fresh milk from Kaduna farm


Yoghurt lovers across Nigeria have a new option on supermarket shelves as Arla Foods rolls out its latest product, Cool Cow Yoghurt, made with 100 per cent fresh milk sourced from the Arla-Dano Farm in Kaduna.