The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has announced plans to sign direct purchase agreements with three Nigerian refineries to enhance the availability of affordable petroleum products nationwide. In a notice issued on Tuesday, signed by PETROAN National President Billy Gillis-Harry and Secretary Adedibu Aderibegbe, the association […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovations, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, is currently holding discussions with representatives from major telecommunications companies, including MTN Nigeria, Airtel, Globacom, and 9Mobile, as tensions rise over proposed increases in call and data tariffs. The meeting comes against the backdrop of telecom operators’ recent appeals for […]
MTN Nigeria employees, fondly called MTNers, took a powerful stand against gender-based violence (GBV) during this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. In a moving demonstration of solidarity, MTNers gathered at the company’s rooftop event center in Lagos, holding hands to form a united front against GBV […]
Karl Toriola, the Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, has revealed that telecommunication companies in Nigeria are jointly proposing a 100% increase in tariffs to the government. The recommendation comes in response to rising operational costs, inflation, and the devaluation of the naira, which Toriola says have put immense strain […]
PalmPay, a leading Africa-focused fintech platform, has earned recognition in the prestigious 2024 KPMG West Africa Banking Industry Customer Experience Survey for delivering outstanding customer experiences. The platform outperformed traditional banks in critical areas of service delivery, solidifying its reputation as a leader in Nigeria’s digital financial services sector. The […]
Dele Kelvin Oye, the National President of The National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), has urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to prioritize tax reform by reducing corporate taxes to 19% and setting Value Added Tax (VAT) at 7.5%. Oye expressed this in a statement he […]
Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reveals a significant rise in net foreign exchange (FX) inflows into the Nigerian economy, increasing by 65.7% year-on-year (YoY) to $46.92 billion in the first ten months of 2024. This is up from $28.31 billion in the same period in 2023. The […]
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will endure extended power outages starting today, Monday, January 6, as announced by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). In a statement shared via its X handle on Friday, AEDC revealed that the outages are due to the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) […]
Nollywood actor and comedian Woli Arole has announced the passing of his father. The entertainer shared the emotional news on his Instagram page, expressing heartfelt gratitude for his father’s impactful life and the cherished memories they created together. In his post, Woli Arole described his late father as his “hero” […]
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative that allows students to retake their West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) as early as January and February 2025. This marks a significant shift from the previous system, where candidates had to wait until the next private exam […]