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- 1 May 2024
ARCON to Regulate Computer-Imagery in Advertising
The Nigerian Advertising Regulatory Council (ARCON) plans to regulate the use of computer-generated imagery in advertising. Dr Olalekan Fadolapo, director general of the ARCON, disclosed this at a…
- 13 Mar 2022
‘We’ll Deliver More Value to Advertisers Through Content’ MultiChoice CEO
Mr. John Ugbe, Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria, has declared that the company is committed to the production and broadcast of content that align with the consumption and technology…
- 28 Feb 2023
ARCON Begins Clampdown on Firms over Digital Advertisements
Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), has warned players in the digital media space that further contravention of the newly promulgated ARCON Act will attract severe sanctions ranging…
- 27 May 2022
APCON to Begin Clamp Down on Unlicensed Advertisers
Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) has said it will clamp down on individuals and organisations engaged in advertising without licence. According to the law of the council, it is…
- 3 Jun 2025
ARCON to Crackdown on AI-Generated Fake Ads
Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has issued a stern warning to marketers, content creators, and social media influencers amid an alarming rise in fraudulent, AI-generated…
- 7 Jul 2023
Strategic Brand Communicators Pledge to Partner with Govt
Dr Idorenyen Enang, the president, National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN), has said professional marketers are ready, willing and able to partner with government at all levels to drive…
- 19 Jul 2024
Court Strikes Out FG’s N30b Illegal Ads Suit Against Meta
Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed the N30 billion alleged illegal advertisement lawsuit instituted against Meta Platforms Incorporated (owners of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp…
- 26 Jan 2025
ARCON to Sanction Perpetrators of Misleading Adverts
Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has expressed concern over the proliferation of unethical advertisements on Meta-owned platforms, including Instagram and Facebook. The regulator…
- 23 Jun 2025
ARCON to Tackle Digital, Recommits to Ethical Standards
Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has declared its full readiness to confront emerging challenges in the country’s dynamic advertising landscape—particularly those arising from…
- 26 Mar 2026
Stakeholders at Crisis Management Flagship Conference 2026 Call for AI-Driven Preparedness, National Coordination
CMC Connect LLP (Perception Consulting) convened the Crisis Management Advocacy Month Flagship Conference 2026 in Lagos, spotlighting the urgent need for artificial intelligence-driven strategies and…
- 8 Oct 2020
APCON Partner NBC to Resolve N8Bn Media Industry Debt
Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) and National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), the two government agencies regulating advertising practice and the broadcast media have agreed to…
- 16 Jun 2026
Stakeholders Endorse Hybrid Model for Nigeria’s Digital Switch
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s broadcasting industry have endorsed a hybrid digital broadcasting model that combines Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT), Direct-to-Home (DTH) satellite services, and…
- 3 Mar 2021
NCC, APCON, For Joint ADR, Manpower Training Of Advertising Practitioners
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) and Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) have committed to exploring joint manpower development and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to…
- 21 Mar 2021
FG Directs NBC, APCON to Guarantee Income for Media Houses
Federal government gas directed Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON), to implement key policies to guarantee the advertising income of media houses by creating a healthy environment…
- 24 Oct 2021
Ugbe, MultiChoice CEO Begins Tenure as BON Chairman
John Ugbe, chief executive officer, MultiChoice Nigeria, has been sworn in as the chairman of the Broadcasting Organizations of Nigeria (BON). The swearing in ceremony held yesterday at the Transcorp…
- 17 Mar 2023
BrandXchange Opens Nomination Portal for 2023 Consumers Value Awards
BrandXchange, conveners of the 2023 Consumers Value Awards, have announced the commencement of nomination of brands eligible for voting. According to Akonte Ekine, Chief Analyst and Managing Director…