The 2022 Pitcher Festival of Creativity has started with the release of the Pitcher Awards shortlist. The organizers say in-person event will return in 2023, while all programmes for 2022 will proceed online. The Pitcher Awards entries were judged by 6 independent juries. The 6 jury categories include Channel, Craft,[Read More…]
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Report says Billionaire Aliko Dangote Allegedly Broke, Can’t Meet 2023 Refinery Completion Target
Fitch, the world’s biggest global rating agency has alleged that Africa’s wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote is broke. It alleged that his company, Dangote Industries has limited financial flexibility with which to complete its refinery. Fitch is basing its allegation on the timely completion or lack thereof of the project, adding[Read More…]
AEROLAND BUSINESSES AND PROPERTIES NOT CONFISCATED BY AMCON
We have been inundated with the news making the rounds on the alleged sealing of one of our office outlets in Lagos State, However, it is pertinent to set the records straight in the interest of the general public and our associates. Aeroland Conglomerate is a going concern and is[Read More…]
Alleged N22b tramadol’: Ukatu sues NDLEA, demands N200m, apology
The Managing Director of Mallinson & Partners Ltd, Afamefuna Mallinson Ukatu has filed a fundamental rights suit asking the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos to order the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to release him “forthwith” and “unconditionally” or upon such terms as the court may deem fit.[Read More…]
TuruUgoLota Progress Tour: Life Continental Lager Reinforces Consumer loyalty as Flavour of Africa Shuts down Asaba
When the news flittered in across major communication outlets in Asaba that Life Continental Lager Beer was featuring Flavour of Africa and other music artists to celebrate consumers with its TuruUgoLota Progress Tour, some people thought that it was just another me-too concert. However, as the night wore on, consumers[Read More…]
Lamb Weston Poundo Potato presents Nigerians with healthier swallow option
Poundo Potato, a product by leading global potato products maker, Lamb Weston/Meijer, has offered an exciting healthy option to Nigerians desirous of light swallow options to combine with their favourite soups. Lamb Weston Poundo Potato is made from 100% Irish potatoes and consists of flakes of the popular root vegetable[Read More…]
CVA 2022: GTCO, MTN, Milo leads in online voting
After 30 days of voting on the consumers value awards portal, GTCO leads the banking sector award for value for money Bank service with 40% while MTN and Milo leads the Tech category and Beverage category with 63% and 64% respectively. With two months left to conclude the votes, consumers[Read More…]
Biodun Shobanjo, Emeka Okeke, Phil Osagie, others bag Industry Award
It was a night of glitz and glamour recently in Lagos when practitioners in Nigeria’s integrated marketing communications industry were recognised for their positive impact in the industry at the Industry Summit/Awards Night. With the theme: “Financial Inclusion, Digital Payment and the Challenges of Banking the Unbanked”, the event held[Read More…]
FIRSTBANK WINS BEST BANK IN NIGERIA AND BEST BANK IN DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION NIGERIA 2022
Nigeria’s premier banking institution and leading financial services inclusion services provider, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has won two awards: Best Bank in Nigeria 2022 and Best Banking Digital Transformation Nigeria at the International Investor Awards 2022, a print and online publication that provides insights, news and visual informative pieces[Read More…]
Banks, fintech Companies need to learn from their previous mistakes – FITC boss
The Chief Executive Officer of Financial Institution Training Centre, (FITC), Mrs. Chizor Malize has said that deposit banks and fintech companies need to learn from their previous mistakes in driving financial inclusion in Nigeria. Malize made this known recently in Lagos as the keynote at the third edition of Industry[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…]