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Rite Foods Limited has strengthened its position among Nigeria’s leading homegrown brands, climbing five places from 22nd in 2025 to 17th in the 2026 Top 50 Brands Nigeria Ranking. The latest recognition marks the company’s entry into the country’s 20 most recognised brands, reflecting its growing influence in Nigeria’s competitive food and beverage market.
Rise of Fearless, an African-owned mobile battle royale game inspired by the continent’s history and culture, has secured US$1 million in funding from advisory firm Epic Edges Capital to accelerate its growth and strengthen its position in the global gaming industry.
Adidas is set to become the official match ball supplier for Italy’s top-flight football league, Serie A, from the 2027-28 season, replacing German sportswear rival Puma in a new commercial agreement.
Ericsson has marked its 150th anniversary with a celebration in Lagos, reflecting on its contributions to Nigeria’s telecommunications industry and reaffirming its commitment to supporting the country’s digital transformation.
Chinese automaker GAC has unveiled its all-new E8 at the 16th China (Macau) International Automobile Exposition, alongside the debut of two other models, as the company strengthens its presence in Macao and expands its international market reach.
Google Wallet and Google Pay officially launched in Nigeria on 28 October, allowing eligible Android and Wear OS users to make contactless payments in physical stores, apps and online. However, the launch has exposed a significant gap in the country's digital payments market, with customers of major fintech platforms, including OPay, Kuda, PalmPay, and Moniepoint, unable to access the service.
Abdulrazak Saubana, popularly known as Savahdor, has emerged winner of the Bigi Music Competition at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), taking home the top prize of ₦500,000 as Soundcity OnTour continues its search for emerging music talent across Nigerian universities.
Andela, OpenAI and Miva Open University have partnered to bring together 200 developers and engineers in Lagos to develop artificial intelligence-powered solutions addressing challenges in education and lifelong learning.
Facebook has partnered with acclaimed Nollywood filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele for the London and Lagos premieres of her latest film, The Four, in a collaboration aimed at celebrating Nigerian storytelling and the creators and communities taking African cinema to global audiences.
FirstCap Limited, an investment banking subsidiary of First HoldCo Plc, has called for stronger capital mobilisation to support business growth, infrastructure development and sustainable economic expansion in Nigeria.
Verdant Zeal Group Limited, a leading marketing communications group, is set to host the 14th edition of its annual flagship thought leadership platform, the Innovention Series, focusing on the global export of African culture through entertainment.
Zenith Bank Plc has announced that its customers can now use Google Pay to make payments in stores, online and within supported apps, offering greater convenience and security for everyday transactions.
