A Makurdi High Court recently, presided by Justice Tertsea Asue, on Monday declined to grant an application by former governor of Benue, Samuel Ortom seeking to appeal against its ruling. In the ruling, the court had dismissed his ex parte motion seeking to stop Gov. Hyacinth Alia from investigating him.[Read More…]
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Edward Israel-Ayide Honoured in 2024 PR Power List alongside Industry Leaders
Edward Israel-Ayide, Founder of the Lagos-based public relations agency Carpe Diem Solutions, has been recognised as one of 50 influential PR professionals in the GLG Communications 2024 PR Power List. The prestigious list, unveiled at a recent event to celebrate World PR Day, spotlights select change-makers, emerging voices, and community[Read More…]
Nigerian Communications Commission directs telcos in Nigeria to conduct billing audits
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecommunication companies in Nigeria to conduct a comprehensive audit of their billing systems. A source within the Commission, who requested anonymity, revealed this development to our correspondent. The source confirmed that KPMG, one of the leading global audit firms, has been appointed to[Read More…]
Today’s consumers are not interested in brand loyalty but value delivery – Yinka Adebayo
Yinka Adebayo, the Group Executive Director at Omnicom Media Group for West and Central Africa (WECA), brings decades of experience in marketing communications, with a primary focus on advertising and media buying. His expertise extends across various sectors, including FMCG, telecommunications, banking, automobile, and airline industries. Known for his consistent[Read More…]
Nigerian Consumers in disarray: Suffering from Government Inconsistent Economy Policies
In Nigeria, consumers find themselves amidst a tumultuous economic landscape shaped by the erratic nature of government policies. The inconsistency in economic policies implemented by the Nigerian government has plunged consumers into a state of disarray, profoundly impacting their daily lives and financial stability. In addition, inconsistent economic policies in[Read More…]
Investors have warned that amending the Finance Act 2023 could undermine confidence and negatively impact Nigeria’s investment climate if enacted
Some foreign investors who spoke to THISDAY on Thursday on condition of anonymity, have expressed concerns over move by the Senate to retroactively amend the Finance Act 2023, and impose a one-time windfall tax on banks’ foreign exchange gains realised in their 2023 financial statements. This comes as the Minister[Read More…]
FCCPC has accused Meta of data misuse and market abuse, imposing a $220 million fine for infringing Nigerian consumer rights.
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Friday, imposed a $220 million fine on Meta, formerly known as Facebook and WhatsApp over alleged consumer rights’ infringements. In a statement, acting Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive, FCCPC, Dr. Adamu Abdullahi, accused the social media platforms of denying Nigerian data subjects[Read More…]
WITH GIANTS CAMPAIGN, FIRSTBANK IS TRULY WOVEN INTO THE FABRIC OF SOCIETY
The ‘Giant in you’ campaign of the FirstBank has again confirmed the common expression that ‘apple doesn’t fall far from the tree’ given the history of the financial brand and its legendary relevance to the growth of enterprises, within and outside Nigeria. In its usual creative conjecture, 13O-year-old FirstBank, has[Read More…]
Dangote Refinery 45% completed, not yet licensed – NMDPRA
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) on Thursday said the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote refinery is still at the pre-commissioning stage and has not yet been licensed. The NMDPRA Chief Executive, Farouk Ahmed, disclosed this while speaking to the state house correspondents on Thursday. Mr Ahmed[Read More…]
Dufil Prima Foods Unveils New Flavour For Indomie Relish
…Expands its offerings with refreshed beef flavour to deliver a complete meal experience to consumers Dufil Prima Foods Limited, renowned for its leading Indomie brand, is proud to announce that it has added a new beef flavour to its Indomie Relish line of products, marking a significant milestone for the[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…]