Salesforce Upgrades Slackbot into Fully Functional AI Agent

Slackbot, the familiar assistant within Slack workspaces, has been upgraded into a fully functional AI agent. Salesforce, Slack’s parent company, says the enhancement transforms Slackbot from a simple automated helper into a digital coworker capable of understanding context, taking action, and supporting teams across daily workflows.

Meta Cuts Over 1,000 Jobs in Reality Labs Amid Shift to Wearables and Mobile

Meta has begun laying off more than 1,000 staff from its Reality Labs division, the unit behind the company’s virtual reality (VR) and metaverse products, Bloomberg reports. The restructuring signals a major strategic shift, with Meta now prioritising wearable technology, including its AI-powered Ray-Ban smart glasses, according to an internal memo from CTO Andrew Bosworth.

Paramount Intensifies Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover Battle with Lawsuit and Proxy Campaign

Paramount is ramping up its efforts to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), following multiple rejected bids, including a recent hostile offer that WBD’s board urged shareholders to dismiss. The media giant has now taken the fight to court and launched a proxy campaign aimed at reshaping WBD’s board.

Nigerian stocks gain N745bn as NGX rallies on strong demand for mid-cap equities

Trading on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) began the week firmly in positive territory on Monday, as sustained buying interest lifted market capitalisation by N745 billion to N104.52 trillion.

Eko Disco Appoints Wola Joseph-Condotti as Chief Executive Officer

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (Eko Disco) has appointed Wola Joseph-Condotti as its new Chief Executive Officer, following the resignation of Rekhia Momoh, who led the company for nearly two years.

Nigeria: MMA2 to roll out structured slot system to ease congestion and improve efficiency

The Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), operated by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd., has announced plans to introduce a structured slot system in 2026 as part of efforts to balance growing passenger demand with terminal capacity and improve overall operational efficiency.

Kemi Omotosho Appointed CEO of MultiChoice Nigeria as John Ugbe Takes a Bow After Nearly 15 Years

MultiChoice Nigeria has announced a major leadership transition with Chief Executive Officer John Ugbe set to retire after nearly 15 years at the helm, and Kemi Omotosho named as his successor, effective January 2026. The company said the change follows a structured succession process aimed at ensuring leadership continuity as Nigeria’s pay-TV and digital entertainment market continues to evolve.

FIFA appoints Stats Perform as first official global data and streaming partner

FIFA has appointed sports AI and data company Stats Perform as its first official worldwide data and streaming rights distributor, marking a significant shift in how official match information and live content from FIFA competitions are collected, managed and distributed globally.

Amazon Leo secures NCC approval to launch satellite internet services in Nigeria

Amazon’s satellite broadband venture, Project Kuiper, now rebranded as Amazon Leo, has received regulatory approval to enter Nigeria’s internet market, marking a significant development in the country’s connectivity landscape. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has granted Amazon Leo a seven-year landing permit, paving the way for commercial operations to begin this year.

DMO Opens January 2026 FGN Savings Bond Offer at Up to 15.39% Interest

The Debt Management Office (DMO) has opened the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Savings Bond for subscription, offering investors returns of up to 15.39 per cent per annum under its January 2026 issuance.

Meta names Dina Powell McCormick President and Vice-Chairman to drive next stage of growth

Meta has appointed Dina Powell McCormick, a veteran banking executive and former senior US government official, as its new President and Vice-Chairman, strengthening its top leadership as the company enters its next phase of growth.

Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital Extends Condolences to Chimamanda Adichie and Family, Clarifies Medical Care

Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital has expressed deep sympathy to acclaimed author Chimamanda Adichie and her family following the death of their son, describing the loss as profound and unimaginable.

Levene Energy Secures $64m Afreximbank Financing for Strategic Stake in Axxela

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has provided a $64 million acquisition finance facility to Levene Energy Development Limited, enabling the company to take a strategic equity position in Nigeria’s gas and power sector.