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Tuesday, 30 June 2026

GEN Nigeria selects top startups for GEC+ Africa pitch competition in Cape Town

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 reaffirms support for NHIA one-hour approval policy at Lagos-Ogun providers’ forum

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.

CBN mops up N947bn as OMO bills auction attracts strong investor demand

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has withdrawn N947.0 billion from the financial system through its Open Market Operations (OMO) bills auction, in a fresh move to rein in excess liquidity.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 leaders urge strategic investment in women to unlock Nigeria’s creative economy growth

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.

Fads shines in Afro-Italian challenge as MasterChef Nigeria turns up the heat

The MasterChef Nigeria kitchen was filled with fire, flavour and fierce competition as contestants took on a creative Afro-Italian challenge during White Apron Day, where although no one faced elimination, there was still plenty at stake.

Airtel Kenya appoints Djibril Tobe as Managing Director to drive next phase of growth

Airtel Kenya has appointed Senegalese telecommunications executive Djibril Tobe as its new Managing Director, signalling a new chapter for the country's second-largest mobile network operator as it seeks to strengthen its market position and accelerate growth.

STEM Africa Fest 2026 to expand beyond Lagos as sixth edition promotes innovation and STEM education

STEM Africa Fest, West Africa's largest experiential science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) festival for children and young people, will return for its sixth edition with an expanded footprint across Nigeria.

WhatsApp opens username reservations ahead of global feature rollout

WhatsApp has begun allowing users to reserve usernames ahead of the global rollout of its long-awaited username feature, giving people a new way to connect without sharing their phone numbers.

TBWA\Concept Unit names George Isitua-Onukwu CEO, unveils ‘Beyond the Brief’ strategy for Nigeria’s creative industry

TBWA\Concept Unit Nigeria has announced a leadership transition and a new business strategy aimed at redefining the future of advertising, innovation and talent development in the country.

Friday, 26 June 2026

Cannes Lions: Advertising still grapples with the creator takeover as human creativity pushes back against AI dominance

At this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, human creativity appeared to wrest back some of the spotlight from artificial intelligence (AI), even as the technology remained a dominant force across conversations in the French Riviera.

Bosch appoints Christian Fischer as CEO in leadership transition amid industry pressure

Bosch has announced that Dr. Christian Fischer will become chief executive from 1 July, replacing Stefan Hartung in an unexpected leadership transition at the world’s largest automotive parts supplier.

Nigeria targets unregistered POS operators in crackdown on financial crime risks


Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is seeking closer collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to tackle rising financial crime risks linked to unregistered businesses, with Point of Sale (POS) operators under increased scrutiny nationwide.

Nigerian Treasury Bills Yield Rises 27 Basis Points as Sell Pressure Intensifies

The average yield on Nigerian Treasury bills rose by 27 basis points as increased sell pressure swept through the secondary market, driven by investor reactions to rising inflation and recent adjustments in primary market rates.