Nigeria has displayed various digital social investments through the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) at the just-concluded 35th annual conference of the African Public Relations Association (APRA) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. A statement issued by the NCC noted that through a presentation by the Head of Media Management Relations at the[Read More…]
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Ban on sachet alcohol: Reps C’ttee berates NAFDAC DG for disobeying motion to suspend directive
The House of Representatives Committee on National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC has accused the Director General of the agency, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye of blatantly refusing to suspend the ban on sachet alcohol as directed by the House. Briefing journalists at the National Assembly at the[Read More…]
NAFDAC seal shops with unwholesome drugs, others in Abuja, arrests owners
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Friday, sealed three shops at Kpaduma Community 2, Asokoro District and Nyanya Motor Park of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the agency on Thursday also raided drug hawkers at the[Read More…]
Stakeholders’ input, key in formulating telecoms regulatory instruments –NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has tasked telecom industry stakeholders to make valuable inputs in formulating some regulatory frameworks for the industry. Speaking during the 2-day public inquiry into three regulatory instruments (also known as subsidiary regulations), which commenced on Friday, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications (NCC),[Read More…]
Information Ministry, NOA Partner ARCON, NBC To Unveil TAM Platform
The Ministry of Information and National Orientation, in partnership with the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) and the Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has announced plans to unveil an advanced television audience measurement (TAM) platform. This cutting-edge system which aims to transform audience measurement in Nigeria by delivering precise and[Read More…]
Afforestation measures, campaigns needed to save Benue’s environment – NES Chairman
The Nigerian Environmental Society, NES, says there should be delibrate measures of afforestation, sustained campaigns and capacity building to save the Benue environment. The newly inaugurated Benue State Chairman of the NES, Dr. Timothy Ishi, who stated this at the weekend shortly after assuming office, assured that his leadership would[Read More…]
Firstbank Partners With PROPARCO on Climate Performance
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, in partnership with Proparco, a Development Finance Institution is mainstreaming climate initiatives into its business operations and strategy. This is aimed at achieving a holistic integration of climate action on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions reduction through an articulated strategic pathway to position the Bank as[Read More…]
Reliance MFB, Leadway Capital, Stellar Beverages, STL Trustees bag 2024 WAI Awards
Top organisations and brands in the West Africa sub-region have bagged prestigious West Africa Innovation (WAI) Awards at the 13th edition of the Awards in Lagos at the weekend. The event which took place at the L’erola Hotel in Maryland Lagos witnessed the crème d’ crème of the corporate titans[Read More…]
NCC To Review Regulatory Instruments To Improve Telecom Sector
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has put mechanisms in place to review three key regulatory instruments (also known as subsidiary regulations) in order to improve the operations of the telecommunications industry. The executive vice chairman of the Commission, Dr, Aminu Maida made this known during a two- day public inquiry[Read More…]
Benue woos investors with tax holiday
Benue State Government has declared its intention to offer tax holidays to investors interested in investing in the state. The gesture, according to the Managing Director of Benue Investment and Property Company Limited, Dr Raymond Asemakaha, is to revive and attract more investors to the state. Asemakaha, who played host[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…]