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Comcast-owned Sky has agreed to acquire ITV's broadcasting and streaming business in a deal worth up to £1.6 billion, marking one of the most significant restructurings in British broadcasting as traditional television companies seek greater scale to compete with global streaming platforms.
7-Eleven has filed a lawsuit against Nike, alleging trademark infringement over the sportswear brand’s upcoming Air Max 95 “Big Bubble” sneaker, which the retailer claims uses colourways closely associated with its iconic branding.
BMW has confirmed that its V8 engine will remain part of its long-term line-up, even as the new X5 ushers in a wide range of electrified and alternative powertrains.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks across the country with immediate effect, in a sweeping regulatory action effective July 1, 2026.
AS Roma has confirmed a new strategic partnership with Orodei, a company specialising in the trading and management of precious metals.
For decades, sports advertising followed a predictable formula. Brands invested millions in television commercials, broadcasters controlled audience access, and success was measured by ratings and reach. If you wanted to connect with football fans during a major tournament such as the FIFA World Cup, buying television airtime was the obvious strategy. That playbook is rapidly becoming obsolete.
Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted Approval-in-Principle (AIP) to seven fintech and digital asset companies for admission into its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP), as the regulator steps up efforts to encourage financial innovation while strengthening investor protection.
Luno Nigeria has become the first cryptocurrency exchange with a global footprint to receive Approval in Principle from Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) through admission into the Commission’s Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP).
Emirates has become the first cargo airline to deploy the Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger-to-freighter converted aircraft, marking another milestone in the expansion of its global cargo operations.
The Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Nigeria, in partnership with Tripoint Travel Limited and the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), Pan-Atlantic University, has concluded the Nigerian leg of the GEC+ Africa Regional Pitch Competition, with three outstanding startups earning the opportunity to represent the country in Cape Town, South Africa, later this year.
SUNU Health Nigeria Limited, a leading Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO), has reaffirmed its support for the National Health Insurance Authority’s (NHIA) one-hour authorisation response directive as part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery across Nigeria.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has withdrawn N947.0 billion from the financial system through its Open Market Operations (OMO) bills auction, in a fresh move to rein in excess liquidity.
Creative industry leaders have called for increased and targeted investment in women to unlock the full economic potential of Nigeria’s creative sector, warning that persistent gaps in funding, leadership, infrastructure and visibility continue to limit growth in one of the country’s most dynamic industries.
