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Celebrating Africa’s advertising and PR czar @80

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The drums have been rolling for the past few weeks, snippets of his brief interview where he fully identified with the youths trending on social media and great excitement from family, friends and associates to felicitate with this sage At…

Konga to unveil AI-powered radio station in Lagos

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Konga, a leading e-commerce group, is set to launch Africa’s first AI-powered FM radio station in Lagos, scheduled for debut in January 2025. The station, KongaFM, will blend technology, entertainment, and commerce to foster impactful connections across Nigeria and beyond.…

Don canvasses critical journalism in Nigeria

A Professor of Journalism and Communication Studies Ismail Ibraheem has advised that the country requires a media transformation that prioritises factual reporting, context, and critical analysis, while adopting a more nuanced approach to covering issues. Ibraheem said this while presenting…

Airtel to return $100m to shareholders via share buyback

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Airtel Africa, a telecommunications and mobile money services provider, has announced the launch of a second share buyback programme aimed at returning up to $100m to its shareholders. In a corporate notice filed on the Nigeria Exchange Limited on Monday,…

Labour faults new price, demands further reduction

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The Nigeria Labour Congress and Civil Society Organisations have called for further reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), stressing that the recent drop in price to N935/litre is not satisfactory. Dangote Petroleum Refinery in partnership with…

Tax reform bill and the rest of us

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The 2024 tax bill, currently before the National Assembly for consideration and passage into law, has generated unprecedented public debate over its contents, context, and comprehension. These debates revolve around how the bill will affect internal revenue generation, household livelihoods,…

Telcos urged to overcome RoW bottlenecks, multiple taxation

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The telecom industry in Nigeria has been urged to address critical barriers that hinder its growth, including right-of-way bottlenecks and multiple taxation, which have continued to slow down infrastructure development and digital transformation. This message was delivered by the President…

UI wins N200,000 inter-campus debate

The University of Ibadan emerged as the winner of the eighth edition of the Super Bowl Debate Competition, held at the university’s Alumni Hall. UI, represented by Chineke Ugochukwu defeated 12 other universities to win the grand prize of N200,000.…

Julius Berger to establish subsidiary in Benin Republic

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Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has announced plans to establish a wholly owned subsidiary in Benin Republic. According to a notice filed by the company secretary, Cecilia Madueke, on the Nigeria Exchange Limited on Monday, its subsidiary, Julius Berger Investments Limited,…

Tax reforms here to stay, says Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has stated that his administration’s tax reforms have come to stay. The Nigerian leader stated this on Monday night while speaking during his first presidential media chat in Lagos State. The tax reform bills, which are before…