By: Philip Odiakose In public relations, data-driven decision-making has become a pivotal element of PR success. The ability to accurately monitor and measure media coverage is essential for PR and communication professionals who need to gauge public sentiment, assess brand reputation, and drive impactful communication strategies. However, as automated PR measurement …
Read More »Local Content: Dangote Cement, Ibese Plant Enhances Skills of Local Business Operators
The management of Dangote Cement’s Ibese Plant has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing its local content policy, aiming to stimulate the economies of its 17 host communities through skills development and increased business opportunities for local enterprises. During a one-day capacity development workshop for local vendors, themed “Leveraging DCPI’s Processes …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers: A Proud Journey of Supporting ART X Lagos
Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, a financial institution in Nigeria, has once again demonstrated its commitment to fostering artistic expression by sponsoring the ninth edition of ART X Lagos, West Africa’s premier international art fair, which holds from 31 October to 03 November 2024. Since its inception, Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, a …
Read More »Wizkid, Burna Boy never helped me – Skales clarifies
Nigerian singer Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, popularly known as Skales, has stated that his colleague and former record label mate, Burna Boy and Wizkid, never helped him at any point in his career. The ‘Shake Body’ crooner explained that only his former record label boss Banky W and Olamide and Timaya …
Read More »I’m sorry, Abia lawmaker apologises for assaulting Bolt driver
A member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh, who assaulted an e-hailing (Bolt) driver who went to deliver a package to him has tendered a public apology. Ikwechegh admitted that his behaviour did not meet the standards expected of a public official. He issued the public apology on Monday, …
Read More »Elumelu Foundation backs 20,000 African startups with $5,000 seed fund
Heirs Holdings and the Tony Elumelu Foundation have provided $5,000 in seed capital to young African entrepreneurs to spur economic growth across the continent. The announcement was made during the Future Investment Initiative New Africa Summit in Saudi Arabia, where the Chairman of Heirs Holdings and Founder of TEF, Tony …
Read More »Tight grip: Govs devise new strategies to keep LGs under control
Despite its significance to progress and development at the grassroots, local governments in the country have been treated as personal estates of governors, who have shown little or no regard to that tier of government. In this report, DIRISU YAKUBU examines the conduct of council polls in recent times and …
Read More »Ondo poll: APC groups declare support for SDP candidate
Ahead of the forthcoming Ondo State governorship election, several groups within the All Progressives Congress have declared their support for the candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Benson Akingboye. The groups, comprising Ondo Patriots, Ondo APC Solidarity Group, Jagaban Coalition, and APC Youth League, stated they are backing Akingboye as …
Read More »Tinubu intensifies efforts to resolve Northern Nigeria blackout, summons Minister
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed serious concern over the week-long blackout that has crippled social and economic activities in northern Nigeria. Taking decisive action, the President summoned the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to discuss rapid solutions to restore electricity across the affected …
Read More »HSBC reports $8.5b pre-tax profit in third quarter
Banking giant HSBC said Tuesday that pre-tax profit in the third quarter rose 10 per cent year-on-year, citing revenue growth in two divisions. This comes days after the lender announced an organizational overhaul. HSBC said in an earnings release that the rise in pre-tax profit to $8.5 billion reflected a …
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