The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has mandated service providers to inform consumers of major service outages on their networks through media channels as part of the move to enhance transparency and accountability in the telecoms sector. Nigeria: Nigerian fashion NCC said the move will also ensure that consumers are kept …

Stanbic IBTC Insurance Limited, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings and a leading life insurance provider in Nigeria, is excited to announce that it has successfully undergone a rigorous recertification process, achieving ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification. This prestigious recognition validates that Stanbic IBTC Insurance Limited has effectively implemented and maintained a …

… Inducted into the Brand Africa Hall of Fame … Honours Aliko Dangote with a Lifetime Achievement Award It was another historic milestone for pan-African investor Aliko Dangote and the Dangote Industries Limited over the weekend, as they garnered three prestigious accolades at the 15th annual Brand Africa 100 awards, held …

…as Aliko Dangote Foundation distributes rice to Okpella Host Communities Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo at the weekend flagged-off the distribution of 13,000 bags of rice donated by the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) for the economically challenged in the state with an appeal to well-meaning Nigerians to emulate the …

The arraignment of Halima Buba, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of SunTrust Bank Ltd, and Innocent Mbagwu, the bank’s Executive Director/Chief Compliance Officer, over alleged $12 million fraud could not proceed on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, due to the absence of the two defendants in court. The EFCC had in …

In recognition of its exceptional contributions to innovative financial solutions for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Fidelity Bank Plc has been awarded the 2025 Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Innovation Award in the Deposit Money Bank (DMB) category. This prestigious accolade celebrates Fidelity Bank’s commitment to addressing the unique …

             …Says ADF spends over N50bn yearly on ‘Giving Back to Africa’   Africa’s foremost humanist and Chairman of Aliko Dangote Foundation, Aliko Dangote, has pledged to invest greater funds in the upliftment of vulnerable populations across Nigeria and Africa, as part of his philanthropic efforts to give back to …

Pioneering book on PR measurement and evaluation now available globally in digital format — with a mission to transform how communications performance is defined and delivered Philip Odiakose, Africa’s leading media intelligence expert and PR measurement authority, today officially launches his much-anticipated book, The Science of Public Relations: A Comprehensive Guide …

Stanbic IBTC Bank recently hosted a two-day interactive workshop for its corporate clients, focusing on the adoption of the Nigeria Customs Service’s newly launched unified customs management system, B’Odogwu. The specialised training was developed in direct response to businesses’ needs since B’Odogwu’s implementation in March 2025; addressing operational challenges disrupting …

… To commence Global Touring in 2026. As part of its commitment to one of its seven core pillars, the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, is set to launch the AFRIMA Kreative Academy, TAKA,  a project designed to reshape Africa’s creative sector through education, skills development, and job creation to …