MarkHack 5.0 to Unveil Africa’s First AI Platform Built for Advertising Agencies

MarkHack 5.0, Nigeria’s leading marketing, media and technology conference, is set to host the unveiling of Ad-Agency GPT, described as Africa’s first generative artificial intelligence platform designed specifically for marketing and advertising agencies.

Quest Merchant Bank Outlook Upgraded to Stable as GCR Affirms Ratings

Quest Merchant Bank Limited has reinforced its standing in Nigeria’s financial services sector after GCR Ratings affirmed the bank’s national scale issuer ratings of BBB(NG) and A3(NG), while revising its outlook to Stable from Rating Watch Negative.

Africa’s Business Leaders Shift Focus from Growth to Institutional Strength, New Report Finds

Africa’s corporate landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation, with business leaders increasingly prioritising institutional resilience, governance and operational performance over rapid expansion, according to a new report by TheBoardroom Africa.

Akinwumi Adesina appointed chair of Botswana’s Diamonds for Development Fund

Dr Akinwumi Adesina, former president of the African Development Bank Group, has been appointed inaugural chairperson of Botswana’s Diamonds for Development Fund, a major new initiative aimed at accelerating economic diversification in the diamond-rich nation.

Nigerian Breweries appoints Nkechi Runsewe as Human Resources Director

Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced the appointment of Nkechi Runsewe as its new Human Resources Director, effective 1 August 2026.

Anthropic overtakes OpenAI to become world’s most valuable AI startup after $965bn valuation surge

Anthropic has overtaken OpenAI to become the world’s most valuable artificial intelligence startup following a blockbuster $65 billion Series H funding round announced on Thursday.

Presco appoints François Van Hoydonck to board amid continued director exits

Presco Plc has appointed François Van Hoydonck as a Non-Executive Director, marking the second time in four months that the Nigerian palm oil producer has filled what it described as a "casual board vacancy" without disclosing which director left the board.

CBN Extends PoS Geo-Tagging Deadline to August 2026, Eases Location Compliance Rules

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the enforcement deadline for its point-of-sale (PoS) geo-tagging regulations to 1 August 2026 and relaxed the operational radius requirement, increasing it from 10 metres to 70 metres.

Grammy House New York Returns for 2026 with Two-Day Celebration of Music, Diversity and Industry Innovation

The Recording Academy will bring back Grammy House New York for a second consecutive year, hosting a two-day pop-up event on 10 and 11 June 2026 that celebrates music, culture and community while highlighting the artists and industry leaders shaping the future of the business.

LG Electronics Brings Clean Water Relief to Akwa Ibom Community with Solar-Powered Borehole Project

Residents of Ifa Ikot Idang community in the Etoi Clan of Uyo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, have welcomed a major improvement in their quality of life following the donation of a solar-powered borehole by LG Electronics.

World Public Relations Forum 2026: Early Bird Registration Closes May 31

Public relations professionals across the world have been urged to take advantage of the early bird registration window for the 2026 World Public Relations Forum, which closes on Sunday, 31 May.

Promasidor Nigeria boosts Isolo community with borehole and water tower donation

Promasidor Nigeria has strengthened its corporate social responsibility commitment with the donation of a water tower and borehole system to the palace of the Osolo of Isolo Kingdom in Lagos State, in a move aimed at improving access to clean water within the host community.

Ride-hailing drivers petition Lagos AG over health insurance and welfare demands

Drivers operating on Uber, Bolt, inDrive and other ride-hailing platforms under the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) have petitioned the Lagos State Attorney-General, Lawal Pedro (SAN), calling for the enforcement of a federal directive mandating digital transport companies to provide health insurance for drivers.