The Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, Carl Cruz, has described telecom the New Economy Industry, as the sector transforms business and lifestyle through connectivity. Mr. Cruz made this assertion in his presentation titled “Breaking Barriers: The Art of Living Outside Your Comfort Zone at TEDx PAU, an independently organized[Read More…]
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Dangote pan African operations fetch Nigeria $687,977m
The management of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has reported that Nigeria has received $687,977 million from its pan-African activities. The company reported that it has so far repatriated around $576.009 million through several Nigerian banks, in addition to a $111.968 million cash swap deal between Dangote Cement Plc and Ethiopian[Read More…]
NAFDAC bans the use of ethoxyquin in the feed of food-producing animals in Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has banned the use of ethoxyquin as an antioxidant in the feed of food-producing animals in Nigeria. According to the policy released by the agency, the use of ethoxyquin as an antioxidant in the feed of animals is responsible for[Read More…]
Omale Omale restates commitment to transformation of power, transport sector
Benue State Commissioner for Transport and Power, Barr Omale Omale, has reaffirmed the commitment of Benue State government to transforming the power and transport sectors to address the critical needs of the people. Omale, who made this known while speaking to journalists recently in Makurdi disclosed that Governor Hyacinth Alia[Read More…]
BJAN reschedules 2023 Brands and Marketing Conference to Dec 15
Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria (BJAN) has rescheduled the 2023 edition of its annual Brands and Marketing Conference to Friday December 15, 2023 at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos by 10am. The theme of this year’s event is “Private Public Partnership: Infrastructural Development Strategy for Government, Communities & Brands”. Scheduled[Read More…]
FirstBank urges continuity, structure as family businesses contribute $200bn to GDP
The Group Executive, Private Banking and Wealth Management, FirstBank of Nigeria, Idowu Thompson, has called on family business stakeholders to ensure continuity and make sure that the next generation gets involved. He also called on family businesses to develop structure to ensure easy adaptation for succeeding generations. He added that[Read More…]
Cult Clash: 22 killed in rival gang war
No fewer than 22 persons have been killed in Chito and Tyo Akosu communities of Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, following a rival gang fight and attack on a drinking spot. It was gathered from sources in the area that the gang supremacy fight, which erupted, weekend, in[Read More…]
Policy Innovation Centre Set to Host 2023 Gender and Inclusion Summit
The Policy Innovation Centre, today announced that the highly anticipated Gender and Inclusion Summit, with the theme “Building Bridges: Advancing Gender and Inclusion through the Intersection of Trade and Health”, will be held on November 28 and 29, 2023 in Abuja, Nigeria. This landmark event promises to be a catalyst[Read More…]
SERAP sues FG over alleged missing $15b, N200b oil funds
SOCIO-ECONOMIC Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the federal government of Nigeria at the Federal High Court in Lagos over failure to probe over $15 billion oil revenue and N200 billion alleged budget to fix refineries between 2020 and 2021. The claims are contained in the 2021 report by[Read More…]
Customers to Pay More from November 6 as Multichoce Raises Subscription Fees
Multichoce Nigeria, the owners of DSTV and GOTV, has announced another increase in its subscription fees for different bouquets, effective from Monday, November 6, 2023. This is the second time the company has hiked its prices this year, causing more financial burden for its customers. According to a notice sent[Read More…]
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FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]