Former Chairman of the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON), now Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), Lou Akinwunmi has said that the practice of advertising has changed and has led to a fusion of the different functions of marketing communication. Lolu, who was speaking during his appearance on C-Suite[Read More…]
Author: Godwin Anyebe
Cordros Capital Limited Commissions New Home Economics Laboratory at Falomo Junior High School, Ikoyi
Cordros Capital Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading financial services groups in the capital market space, has officially commissioned a newly renovated and fully equipped Home Economics Laboratory at Falomo Junior High School, Ikoyi, Lagos. The commissioning which was held in Lagos recently, is part of the company’s 2025 Corporate Social[Read More…]
CIFIAN Calls for Policy Coherence on Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Taxation
The Chartered Institute of Financial and Investment Analysts, Nigeria (CIFIAN) has called on the Federal Government to urgently align its sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) tax policy with broader public health objectives and Nigeria’s industrial development goals. The Institute warns that steep tax increases, if implemented without a coherent framework, could harm[Read More…]
AFRO-SOUL ARTIST OSÉ TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘24 HOURS’ THIS FRIDAY
Juno Award-winning Afro-Soul artist Osé will release her latest single, “24 Hours,” on Friday, Aug. 8. Known for her emotionally resonant songwriting and genre-blending sound, Osé continues to build momentum with this highly anticipated release. Born in Nigeria and raised in Toronto, Osé brings a global sensibility to her music,[Read More…]
The Cardoso Doctrine: A Year of Hard Medicine for a Sick Economy
When Olayemi Cardoso took the helm of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), he inherited an economy on life support. A volatile currency, galloping inflation, a massive foreign exchange (FX) backlog, and a deep-seated loss of public trust in the institution defined the landscape. One year on, the “Cardoso Doctrine”—a[Read More…]
For years, the phrase “FX backlog” hung like a dark cloud over the Nigerian economy. A mountain of unfulfilled foreign exchange obligations, estimated at a staggering $7 billion, cast a long shadow, eroding investor confidence and fueling a volatile currency market. Businesses struggled to repatriate profits, and importers faced crippling[Read More…]
ROTARY CLUB OF LAGOS PARTNERS WITH HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE TO 100 PREGNANT WOMEN
In a significant step towards combating Nigeria’s high maternal and infant mortality rates, the Rotary Club of Lagos has partnered with HelpMum Africa and Medheights, a pharmaceutical company, to provide essential healthcare services to 100 pregnant women. The initiative, in line with Rotary International’s commitment to improving maternal and child[Read More…]
The Naira’s Resilience: A Closer Look at the CBN’s FX Stabilization Strategy
For years, the Nigerian foreign exchange market was a source of constant anxiety, characterized by a depreciating naira, a wide gap between official and parallel market rates, and a persistent scarcity of foreign currency. However, in recent months, a new narrative has begun to emerge. The Naira, once seen as[Read More…]
Survival of the Fittest: How Banks Are Navigating the CBN’s Capital Crunch
In the high-stakes world of Nigerian finance, a new drama is unfolding. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in a bold and decisive move, has sounded the bugle for a banking sector recapitalization, a policy that is shaking the foundations of financial institutions across the country. With a deadline of[Read More…]
Gowon Estate Resident Brutally Assaulted by Naval Officers, Left in a Coma
The family of Onyebuchi Nwamordi is calling for justice after he was brutally beaten by naval officers in Gowon Estate, Lagos, on Wednesday, July 30th. The unprovoked assault, which occurred in broad daylight, has left Mr. Nwamodi in a coma and has sparked outrage over the persistent issue of military[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…]