The Brand Journalists’ Association of Nigeria has announced its plans to hold the 9th Consumer Rights Day celebration on the 31st of March 2021. The decision to mark this year’s event on the chosen date was as a result of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic which was envisaged[Read More…]
Author: Godwin Anyebe
Digital Economy: the reality before Nigeria
Globally, digtal economy is developing rapidly. In fact, It is the single most important driver of innovation, competitiveness and growth, and it holds huge potential for entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). New digital trends such as cloud computing, mobile web services, smart grids, and social media, are radically[Read More…]
Nigeria’s unemployment rate at 33%: A growing monster
For the past decades, the rate of unemployment in Nigeria has continued to generate debate among Nigerians locally and internationally. Most people in the country’s labor force are either unemployed or underemployed. This stat was one of the key highlights of latest unemployment rate released by Nigeria’s Bureau of Statistics.[Read More…]
“We can’t continue subsidy’ — NNPC GMD says petrol may sell for N234 per litre
Mele Kyari, general managing director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), says the company cannot continue to bear the subsidy burden Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) had released a template increasing petrol price to N212 per litre — but the template was later deleted. Speaking during a[Read More…]
FIRSTBANK CEO LISTS TECHNOLOGY, CAPACITY AS KEY FOR POST COVID-19 GROWTH
Dr Adesola Adeduntan, Chief Executive Officer, First Bank of Nigeria Limited said technology, innovation and enhanced capabilities have become necessary to achieve significant business growth in the post-COVID-19. Adeduntan made this remark on Thursday during a Digital Disruption Series webinar organised by the Surrey Business School of the University of[Read More…]
Olumide Set To Give Back To The Society
It takes a kind hearted person to remember his source. Volunteering one’s time to support a cause his passionate about is something such a person will never regret. It will enrich his life, familiarize him with his community, and connect him to people and ideas that will positively impact his[Read More…]
Elev8 launches JuiceUp for consumer all time phone use Elev8 Media Advertising Ltd, a top of the market outdoor advertising agency has introduced into the Nigerian market, a unique product named JuiceUp Emergency Charger. JuiceUp which entered the Nigerian market in March 2021 is aimed at solving the problem of[Read More…]
WAEC delists 42 Benue schools for exam malpractices
The West African Examination Council has delisted 42 schools in Benue for examination malpractices. The Commissioner for Education, Dennis Ityavyar, confirmed this on Wednesday in Makurdi. “Let me inform the public that WAEC has delisted 42 schools in the state, and most of them are private schools. There are two[Read More…]
FIRSTBANK PROMOTES CROSS BORDER PAYMENTS IN SUB SAHARA AFRICA WITH FIRST GLOBAL TRANSFER
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and leading financial inclusion services provider, has announced the launch of First Global Transfer (FGT) to promote international transfer of funds across its subsidiaries in sub-Saharan Africa. The Bank’s subsidiaries in Africa include FBNBank DRC, FBNBank Ghana, FBNBank Gambia, FBNBank Guinea, FBNBank Sierra-Leone,[Read More…]
How Technology Can Aid Revenue Generation
It’s no longer news that the federal government is in dare need of revenue to deliver basic services to Nigerians. This need of the federal government has in a way put the revenue generation agency under pressure to deliver on promise. In fact, the federal government had at a time[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…]