Publishing & Media Industry: Vanguard Newspapers marks its 40th anniversary with a commemorative book launch and reunion in Lagos on Aug 19, featuring a new title, The Vanguard Chronology: 40 Years of Nigeria’s Leading Tabloid, chronicling four decades of coverage and national development. Education & Testing: Nigeria’s WAEC faces fresh scrutiny over 2026 WASSCE results, with schools and stakeholders alleging grading anomalies and technical glitches tied to expanded computer-based testing. PR & Communications: CBN’s Ag. Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali, wins the 2026 National Spokespersons Award, after prior sector wins in 2024 and 2025. Creative Industries & Language: Abu Dhabi’s Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries spotlights Arabic IP value, Arabic-language AI tools, and new financing models for the region’s creative economy. Business of Publishing/Books: A review highlights Didi Esther Walson-Jack’s memoir I Planted – A Memoir of Purposeful Service, framing institution-building and public service through a “planting” metaphor. Digital Payments for Content: Xsolla adds 15+ local payment methods to help game publishers reach players across Africa and beyond without extra integration.