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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…
- 9 Apr 2023
ARCON's New Law has Prevented N120bn Capital Flight Annually - Buchi Johnson
The new advertising regulation law, which transformed the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) to Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has been applauded by some…
- 1 Jun 2025
ARCON Probes 9mobile over Alleged N1Bn Advertising Debt
Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) is investigating a petition against 9Mobile, one of Nigeria’s top four telecoms companies, over an alleged N1 billion unpaid advertising debt. In a…
- 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…
- 7 Jul 2026
Court Declares ARCON’s N60Bn Fine against Facebook Nigeria Illegal
Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos has declared the N60 billion fine imposed by the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) on Facebook Nigeria Operations Limited…
- 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…
- 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…
- 28 Jan 2024
ARCON Says Claim of N3m Advert Vetting Fee False
Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), has debunked a claim that it was charging N3 million as advert vetting fee. A statement by Winifred Akpan, head, Corporate Affairs of ARCON,…
- 6 Apr 2025
AOT Issues Bench Warrant against Sanusi, Aero Contractors MD
Advertising Offences Tribunal (AOT) has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Captain Ado Sanusi, managing director, Aero Contractors Company of Nigeria Limited, for failing to appear before the…
- 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…
- 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…
- 20 Oct 2025
Over 50 Brands Set to Wear the Badge of Honour @ CVA 2025
Preparations are in top gear for the 2025 edition of the Consumers Value Awards (CVA), as more than 50 brands gear up to wear the Badge of Honour on November 26, 2025. Speaking with the media, Akonte…
- 14 Nov 2023
PalmPay Wins Big @ Nigerian Marketing Awards
PalmPay is a leading Africa-focused fintech platform committed to driving economic empowerment in Africa. Through its secure, user-friendly, and inclusive suite of financial services, PalmPay brings…
- 2 May 2025
Fines: Meta Threatens to Shut Down Facebook, Instagram in Nigeria
Meta may shut down its Facebook and Instagram services in Nigeria in protest against the substantial fines imposed by multiple government agencies. The tech giant has been ordered to pay nearly $300…
- 19 Oct 2023
President Tinubu Sacks NBC DG, NAN CEO, Others
President Bola Tinubu has sacked the heads of some government agencies under the Ministry of Information. Ajuri Ngelali, Special Adviser to the President on Media Publicity, announced this in a…
- 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…
- 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…
- 19 Jul 2024
FCCPC Slams $220m Fine on WhatsApp, Facebook over ‘discriminatory practices’ in Nigeria
Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has imposed a $220,000,000 penalty on Meta Platforms Incorporated over alleged discriminatory practices against Nigerian data and…
- 13 Oct 2023
Polaris’ ‘Save N Win’ Promo: Another Set Of 50 Winners Emerge
Another set of 50 lucky Nigerians have emerged winners in the monthly draw of ongoing Polaris "Save N Win" promo. The draw which took place at the Polaris Bank Headquarters in Victoria Island, Lagos…
- 7 Apr 2025
FG to Invest in Cutting-edge Broadcast Technology
Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to collaborating with key stakeholders in the global information and broadcasting…
- 3 Apr 2023
9mobile Bags the Industry Awards for Innovation
9mobile, Nigeria's most innovative brand, has been recognized for its innovative efforts in the telecommunications sector at the 2023 edition of The Industry Awards held recently in Lagos. L-R:…
- 7 Apr 2025
FG Begin Technical Upgrade of Government-Owned Media
Alhaji Mohammed Idris, minister of Information and National Orientation, has said that the federal government has commenced investing in cutting-edge technologies and acquiring state-of-the-art…
- 15 Nov 2023
Five Millionaires Emerge in Polaris Bank's ongoing ‘Save & Win’ Promo
Five lucky Nigerians at the weekend hit a fortune when they emerged Millionaires in the ongoing Polaris Bank Save & Win Promo. The live quarterly draw of the ongoing Polaris 'Save & Win'…
- 3 May 2021
Polaris Bank Gives Away N26m to Customers in Save and Win Grand Finale Draw
The millionaires include: Williams F. Atinuke, a customer of Ikorodu Local Govt branch; Bello G. Amthe, a customer of Maiduguri branch and Sani Mohammed, a customer of Kura branch, Kano. Others are…
- 29 Dec 2014
Consumers May Pay More for Goods, Services in 2015 - LCCI
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) have expressed anxiety on the possibility of consumers paying more for goods and services in 2015.…
- 8 May 2018
NCC, Telcos to Face Senate over Dropped Calls, Unsolicited SMSes
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and telecommunication operators have been invited to face the senate committee on communications over the issue of unsolicited adverts and dropped calls.…
- 18 Sept 2013
President Jonathan Tasks Mordi’s NCCN on Investment
President Goodluck Jonathan said Nigeria's business competitiveness and ability to attract local and international investment will be significantly enhanced with the appointment of ex-banker Chika…
- 17 May 2024
Nigeria's Omoniyi Ibietan, elected Secretary-General of APRA
Omoniyi Ibietan, Head Media Relations at the Nigerian Communications Commission, fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and African Public Relations Association (APRA), has just…
- 19 Nov 2019
FG Outlines Measures to Strengthen NBC, Punish Hate Broadcasts
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister of Information and Culture, has announced plans to take the necessary measures for the amendment of the Act establishing the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to…
- 6 Apr 2010
Promos: Consumers Groan, Authorities Look Elsewhere
GSM service providers exploiting the lax regulation and absence of consumer advocacy groups which can bark and bite have turned to promotions and sometimes outright gambling in attempt to make more…