Chams Holding Company Plc, an integrated technology company in Nigeria has announced the appointment of Ugochukwu Chijioke as its new non-executive director, effective June 1, 2024. According to a statement, Ugochukwu is a Chartered Director and Fellow of the Institute of Directors (IoD), United Kingdom, and of the Chartered Institute[Read More…]
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Unilever appoints Bolaji Balogun independent non-executive director, board chairman
Unilever Nigeria Plc. has announced the appointments of Mr. Bolaji Balogun as Independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Board, and Ms. Ngozi Edozien as Independent Non-Executive Director. The appointments took effect from May 16, 2024. Mr. Balogun is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Chapel Hill Denham. He[Read More…]
FBN Holdings releases 2023 audited accounts, profits surge by 128%
FBN Holdings Plc, the parent company of FirstBank, has released its audited financial statements for the year ended December 2023. The group reported a profit after tax of N310.4 billion, a significant increase from the N136.3 billion reported for the same period in 2022. This marks the highest profit ever[Read More…]
FIRSTBANK’S FIRSTADVANCE – FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT FOR GOOD REASONS
Ade is a hardworking father in Lagos. Recently, fate dealt him a heavy blow when his young son, Tunde, fell scarily ill. Tunde’s illness struck suddenly, sending shockwaves through Ade’s world. As he watched his son grow weaker on a hospital bed with each passing hour, Ade felt an overwhelming[Read More…]
Public complaints on goods and services rise by 45% in three years- NBS
The number of reported public complaints on goods and services continuously increased in the three years between 2020 to 2022. The complaints have risen from 61,480 in 2020 to 88,897 in 2022. This represents an increase of 44.59% during the three-year period. This figure is according to the 2023 Social[Read More…]
Prioritise your mental health, Stanbic IBTC boss urges youths
The Chief Executive Officer of Stanbic IBTC, Demola Sogunle, has encouraged youths to embrace both professional achievement and mental wellness. Sogunle stated this in his keynote address at the Stanbic IBTC Youth Leadership Series 2024 on Wednesday in Lagos. The event had the theme “The Growth Code: Unlocking the Secrets[Read More…]
Only Consumers Can Give Brands Badge of Honour ..Akonte EKine
Akonte Ekine is the CEO, BrandXchange and the Convener, Consumers Value Awards. In this interview, he shared more insight on the essence of the Awards. Excerpt: What Makes the Consumers Value Awards unique compared to other industry awards? Thank you, Consumers Value Awards as express by the name is an[Read More…]
Why we’re conducting public enquiry into telecom regulation – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, says it is conducting public enquiry into its three regulatory instruments as a testament to it’s commitment and dedication to transparency and inclusivity towards ensuring that the voices of all stakeholders are heard and considered. The Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida[Read More…]
Nigerian Monitoring Agency, NAFDAC Warns Against Caro White Lotion, Says Users Risk Endocrine Disruption
The National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against usage of Caro White, an Ivorian skin-lightening beauty lotion. The warning was stated in a the public notification issued by NAFDAC on May 13, stating Caro White, an Ivorian skin-lightening beauty lotion has been to have[Read More…]
NAFDAC Moves To Mitigate Export Rejection, Urges Collaborations From CBN, Others
Worried by the recurring problem of Nigerian products being rejected international market, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has pledged to mitigate the issues plaguing the nation’s product export sector. This decisive move aims to restore order and ensure only high-quality goods leave Nigeria’s shores.[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…]