The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) says it is actively monitoring the digital space to ensure online advertising materials comply with the rules and regulations governing the practice in the country. The agency's Director General, Dr. Lekan Fadolapo, made the disclosure at a media briefing in Lagos on Tuesday, held ahead of this year's National Advertising event. According to ARCON, violators of advertising regulations in the online space will face prosecution as part of its enforcement efforts.

Officials of the Kwara State Signage and Advertisement Agency (KWASAA) on Wednesday removed campaign billboards belonging to Engr Kale Kawu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, citing violations of advertising campaign rules, environmental protection standards, and destruction of public infrastructure. According to Tribune Online, two political billboards were affected, one located at Adabata Junction. The enforcement action forms part of the agency's efforts to ensure compliance with regulations governing political advertising in Kwara State, Nigeria.

The High Court has ruled that a provision in the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, which allowed a state committee to block websites without court approval, is unconstitutional. The court found that this provision infringes on constitutional rights related to freedom of religion, expression, and media freedom, granting excessive censorship powers to an administrative body without adequate safeguards.

Nigerian banks UBA, GTCO, and Access Holdings invested N118 billion in aggressive advertising campaigns over a period of 15 months, focusing on brand promotion in a competitive market, according to Punch.

The Lagos state government has accused bloggers of disseminating fake images related to flooding in the area. According to the commissioner, the government is actively monitoring developments in Lagos and is responsive to reports and complaints received through various media platforms. The warning highlights the importance of accurate information during emergencies.

Meta is continuing to run paid advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material on its platforms in India, according to a new report. The findings follow a BBC Eye investigation that previously found Instagram carrying paid ads promoting such material in the country. The report raises fresh questions about the company's content moderation and advertising review systems in one of its largest markets.