Nigeria’s downstream oil sector, operators have disclosed that the Federal Government has successfully saved approximately ₦400 billion since the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). While this move has garnered mixed reactions from industry stakeholders, it has resulted in substantial savings for the government and raised discussions on […]
Month: June 2023
MTN Foundation, in partnership with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), led residents in Lagos and Abuja as they took to the streets on an advocacy walk against substance abuse on June 24, 2023. The advocacy walk in Abuja […]
In a move to crack down on data breaches, the National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) in Nigeria has initiated an investigation into banks and telecommunications companies. These entities face the risk of paying substantial fines, potentially reaching billions of naira. The NDPC has received numerous complaints over the past few […]
In response to the potential risks associated with contactless payments, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced transaction limits that require verification and authorization for higher-value transactions. The CBN issued guidelines on contactless payments and outlined the restrictions to safeguard the financial system. Effective immediately, the transaction limit for […]
In a Sallah message conveyed through his spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu, former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed that governing a nation like Nigeria presents one of the toughest trials in life. Buhari extended his greetings and well-wishes to Muslims, extending wishes for a joyous Eid celebration and a safe return […]
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert regarding the presence of counterfeit Dostinex (Cabergolin) 0.5mg tablets in circulation. The alert was prompted by a complaint received from Pfizer Specialties Limited, the manufacturer of the authentic product, regarding a patient’s concern. Although […]
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Lagos, Nigeria, following his successful diplomatic visits to Paris and London. The President’s plane landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos precisely at 05:13 pm on Tuesday, where he was warmly received by a crowd of enthusiastic supporters and prominent members of […]
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has been commended for its contributions towards fostering gender equality in the workplace. This recognition was conferred at the Nigeria2Equal Gender Leader Awards in Victoria Island, Lagos on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Organised by the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) the Gender Leader Awards […]
Globacom, Nigeria’s leading provider of integrated telecommunications solutions, has urged the nation’s Muslims to use the occasion of the Eid-El-Kabir celebration to advance good neighbourliness, love, and solidarity. In a press release issued on Tuesday in Lagos, the company wished Muslims a joyous Eid celebration and urged them to continue […]
L-R: Reuben Muoka, Director, Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC); Vincent Maduka, past President, Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAEng); Prof. Azikiwe Onwualu, President, NAEng; Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) NCC; Abraham Oshadami, Director, Spectrum Administration, NCC; Hafiz Shehu, Chief of Staff to the EVC, NCC; at the Academy’s 2023 Technology Dinner where Danbatta received Platinum Appreciation […]