It’s no longer news that, betting, gambling and gaming has become so popular in Nigeria to an extend that, the state of gambling has become worrisome. In fact, prior to now, gambling has existed in Nigeria but was viewed as an antisocial activity and was actively discouraged by parents and[Read More…]
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Dufil Prima Foods To Alleviate Economic Hardship On Vulnerable Nigerians
Dufil Prima Foods Limited has reaffirmed its mission to help in easing the burden on vulnerable Nigerians as occasioned by the present economic challenge. The company restated this when it’s management visited the Ajegunle area of Lagos State for the second time in two weeks to distribute free meals and[Read More…]
NAFDAC Decries “Inappropriate Marketing” Of Breastmilk Substitutes
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) yesterday warned against what it called “inappropriate marketing” of breastmilk substitutes. It reiterated the need for Nigerian nursing mothers to embrace exclusive breastfeeding of their infants for the first six months of life to improve the health status of[Read More…]
NCC Extends NIN-SIM Linkage Deadline By 1 Week
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has extended by one week the second phase of SIM-NIN linkage deadline, top officials of the commission has said. It would be recalled that the disconnection process was rolled out in stages, with the second phase scheduled for today, March 29. The first phase took[Read More…]
Low patronage forces Indomie price slash amid rising inflation
Indomie Instant Noodles, a Dufil Prima Foods Limited brand, says it has reduced its price to keep the product affordable to Nigerians. BusinessDay survey of some stores across Lagos shows that the price of 70g Indomie Regular Chicken noodles dropped to N250 from N300 last month. While it’s 40-pack carton[Read More…]
Stanbic IBTC, Yellow Cowries, and Junior Achievement Promote Financial Literacy
In a thrilling display of the power of gamification in enhancing financial knowledge and wellbeing of students from across Akwa Ibom State, participants showcased their financial literacy skills at the Yellow Cowries Financial Literacy Brainee Competition. Organised by Yellow Cowries, in partnership with Junior Achievement Nigeria; Ministry of Education, Akwa[Read More…]
Sanwo-Olu lauds Dangote over donation of 80,000 bags of rice to Lagosians
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, has praised Aliko Dangote, billionaire businessman and president of the Dangote group, over the donation of 80,000 bags of rice to Lagosians. The business mogul flagged off the distribution of the 80,000 10kg bags of rice to the vulnerable in the state on Wednesday. Speaking[Read More…]
NAFDAC raids Onitsha, bursts fake alcohol factories, seizes banned drugs
NAFDAC raids Onitsha, bursts fake alcohol factories, seizes banned drugs The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized banned pharmaceutical products, worth millions of naira, in the commercial city of Onitsha, Anambra, during a raid. The agency also burst factories manufacturing fake alcoholic beverages in Enugu[Read More…]
5G adoption rose to 1.11% in January – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission data has shown that 5G adoption in Nigeria has moved to 1.11 per cent of all connections in January 2024. According to the data sourced from its website, 5G recorded a marginal increase from the 1.04 per cent recorded in December 2023. Despite the slight uptick,[Read More…]
More Subscribers Risk Disconnection As Telcos Bar Unverified NINs From Friday
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given the nod to telecommunication companies (Telcos) to disconnect subscribers with five or more lines linked to unverified National Identity Numbers (NINs), starting March 29, 2024. Recall that in a notice dated December 20, 2023, the NCC gave the directive to Telcos to block[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…]