Fearless Energy Drink Returns as Sponsor of Felabration 2026

Fearless Energy Drink, a brand of Rite Foods Limited, has returned as the official energy drink sponsor of Felabration 2026, reaffirming its commitment to promoting creativity, individuality and self-expression among young Nigerians.

Meta, Google and Other Tech Giants Join Global Crackdown on West African Scam Networks

Meta and 14 other leading technology companies have joined law enforcement agencies from 10 countries in a major operation to disrupt criminal scam networks operating in West Africa and targeting victims worldwide.

African Marketplace Dubai 2026 Opens to Boost African SMEs’ Global Export Opportunities

African Marketplace (AMP) Dubai 2026 has opened at Conrad Dubai with a call to turn Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) into a global export powerhouse, highlighting the vast, largely untapped commercial potential of businesses that account for 90 per cent of the Afro-Caribbean productive sector. 

Global Advertising Spend to Hit $1.34 Trillion in 2026 Despite Consumer Caution, WARC Forecasts

Global advertising expenditure is forecast to grow by 11.9% to $1.34 trillion in 2026, despite mounting cost-of-living pressures and cautious consumer spending, according to the latest WARC Media Global Ad Spend Forecast.

SKOT Impact Academy Launches Third Cohort to Develop Africa’s Communications Talent

SKOT Impact Academy, the social impact learning programme of SKOT Communications for early-career public relations and communications professionals, has commenced its third six-week, intensive, tuition-free training programme on 10 October 2026.

NGX Loses N1.58trn as Investors Sell Off Stocks Ahead of Q3 Earnings

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) recorded a N1.58 trillion week-on-week decline in market capitalisation as weak buying interest and renewed sell-offs in selected stocks weighed on equities ahead of third-quarter (Q3) earnings releases.

J.P. Morgan to Launch Merchant Bank in Nigeria Before End of 2026

Global financial services giant J.P. Morgan has announced plans to establish a dedicated merchant bank in Nigeria, with operations expected to begin before the end of 2026, subject to final regulatory approval. 

Moove to End Operations in Nigeria, Transfers ₦35bn Worth of Vehicles to Customers

Moove, the global mobility company founded in Lagos, has announced plans to conclude its operations in Nigeria six years after its establishment, expressing gratitude to the customers, employees, partners and communities that supported its growth from a Nigerian start-up into an international business. 

Why Audi Discontinued A1 and Q2 in South Africa

Audi is discontinuing the A1 hatchback and Q2 compact crossover in South Africa, ending the German luxury carmaker’s presence in the entry-level premium segment. The decision follows the end of global production for both models in April 2026, leaving local buyers with access only to remaining dealership stock.

Emirates Holidays Launches Thailand Pass with Exclusive Discounts and Holiday Perks

Emirates Holidays has launched the Thailand Pass, offering exclusive discounts and benefits on shopping, dining and leisure experiences for customers travelling to Thailand.

Basketball Africa League Unveils Six Refurbished Courts Across Nigeria, Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) has announced the unveiling of six newly refurbished basketball courts across Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria and Senegal as part of NBA Africa’s commitment to build or renovate 1,000 courts across the continent over the next decade. 

CBN Cuts 1-Year Treasury Bill Rate to 15.85%

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the spot rate on its 364-day, or one-year, Nigerian Treasury bill to 15.85 per cent following an oversubscribed primary market auction held on Wednesday.

AU, AFRIMA Open Entries for 10th Edition on October 11

The African Union (AU) and the International Executive Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) will officially open the entry portal for the 10th edition of the awards on October 11, 2026, inviting artistes and music professionals across Africa and the Diaspora to submit their works for consideration.