Author: Godwin Anyebe

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…]

FCCPC approves more loan apps as company list grows to 211

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has registered and approved more digital money lenders, otherwise known as loan apps, bringing the list of approved companies to 211 at the end of October. The 211 companies comprise 172 that have received full approval from the Commission and 39 others[Read More…]

CSR: Stanbic IBTC gears up for its 9th annual Together4ALimb Walk

Stanbic IBTC Holdings is set to host the 9th annual Together4ALimb Walk, its flagship corporate social investment (CSI) initiative that supports children with limb loss. Scheduled for Saturday, 25 November 2023, the event is more than just a charity walk; it demonstrates Stanbic IBTC’s commitment to raising awareness about supporting[Read More…]

Hilda Baci Bags Brand Ambassador Deal

Foremost culinary brand, GBFoods has announced Nigerian Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci as new brand ambassador for two of its flagship brands, Gino and Bama Mayonnaise. This step according to the organisation will further drive the promotion of local culinary and put Nigeria’s flavors on global map. Speaking at[Read More…]

Lagos cancels 50% discount on public transport, reverses to old rate

The Lagos State Government has announced reversion to the old rates of public transport from Sunday. “The 50% rebate in transport fare in the regulated transport system in Lagos ends on Sunday,” the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority said in a statement on Saturday. The statement informed commuters that starting[Read More…]

BSG, FRSC Launch 2023 “Don’t Drink & Drive” Campaign, Park Rallies

The Beer Sectoral Group (BSG) of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) launched the 2023 edition of their annual Don’t Drink & Drive campaign on the 1st of November 2023, at the Movenpick Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos. The BSG comprises International Breweries Plc, Guinness[Read More…]