2027 Volkswagen Atlas Debuts with New Look, Redesigned Interior and More Power

Ten years after its introduction, Volkswagen has unveiled the 2027 Atlas with a redesigned exterior, an all-new interior and a more powerful engine, describing the latest three-row crossover as “all new”.

INEC Establishes AI Division to Verify Election Results and Combat Deepfakes

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has established a dedicated Artificial Intelligence Division within its Information and Communication Technology (ICT) department to strengthen election result verification, combat misinformation and deepfakes, and upgrade the software powering the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). 

NGX CEO Jude Chiemeka Emerges President of African Securities Exchanges Association

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), Jude Chiemeka, has been appointed President of the African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA), effective September 30, 2026.

Google to Limit Free Gemini Users to Flash-Lite from October 9

Google is set to restrict users of its free Gemini AI service to the Flash-Lite model from October 9, as the company changes how its artificial intelligence models are accessed across its subscription tiers.

DisCos Miss Loss Targets as FG Spends ₦321bn on Electricity Subsidy

All 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) in Nigeria failed to meet their loss-reduction targets in the second quarter of 2026, as the Federal Government spent ₦321.26 billion to subsidise electricity generation, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).

Ofcom Opens First Meta Investigation Over Instagram Instants Safety Checks

Britain’s communications regulator, Ofcom, has opened its first formal investigation into Meta under the Online Safety Act, examining whether the company carried out adequate safety assessments before launching Instagram’s disappearing-content feature, Instants. 

TPT International, Adetokunbo Modupe Win Double Honours at 2026 EDGE Awards

TPT International, also known as The Preferred Team, has received two major honours at the 2026 EDGE Awards, with the communications consultancy named Outstanding Strategic Communications and Reputation Management Agency of the Year, while its Founder and Chief Consultant, Adetokunbo Modupe, was recognised as a PR Industry Legend.

Airtel Africa Reports 3.62 Billion Voting Rights as at September 2026

Airtel Africa Plc has announced details of its issued share capital and total voting rights as at the end of September 2026, in compliance with the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. 

LG Electronics Commissions 21st Solar-Powered Borehole in Ondo

LG Electronics has commissioned its 21st solar-powered borehole in Nigeria, providing clean water to residents of Osan Agba, Oke Oka Akoko, Ondo State, as part of its ongoing community development initiative.

MTN Clears Regulatory Hurdle in $2.2bn IHS Towers Acquisition

MTN Group has cleared another regulatory hurdle in its proposed $2.2 billion acquisition of IHS Towers, as the South African Competition Tribunal authorised the transaction following a recommendation by the Competition Commission.

NCC Grants STN 10-Year Licence to Operate Nationwide Telecom Services

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has granted Swift Telephone Network Limited (STN) a 10-year Unified Access Service Licence (UASL), paving the way for the indigenous telecommunications company to provide a broad range of services across Nigeria. 

CIoD Nigeria Calls for Stronger Board Leadership as AI and Economic Shifts Reshape Business

The Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD) has called for stronger boardroom leadership and oversight as Artificial Intelligence (AI), sustainability concerns, changing investment patterns and global economic developments continue to reshape the business environment.

NNPC Strengthens Digital Foundation for Next Era of Nigeria’s Energy Industry

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) is accelerating its digital transformation as it seeks to strengthen its operations and prepare for the next phase of Nigeria’s energy industry amid changing markets, geopolitical uncertainty and evolving regulatory demands.