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By: Philip Odiakose In governance, understanding public sentiment and effectively responding to emerging issues are important metrics that determine the success of public administration. The modern media landscape, characterized by the rapid dissemination of information across newspapers, websites, and social media, poses both opportunities and challenges for government officials. This dynamic …

In a landmark decision, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos has mandated Union Bank of Nigeria to immediately remit N811,174,229.25 to the Chief Registrar of the court. This amount represents the principal claim by Shago Payments Limited, a fintech company, against the bank over allegations of …

Access Bank has been honoured at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024, being named Nigeria’s Best Bank and Ghana’s Best Bank for ESG. These accolades highlight the Bank’s outstanding performance and commitment to sustainable practices across its operations in Africa. For over two decades, Access Bank has consistently demonstrated its …

There is tremendous excitement in the air as the first female Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe clocked 60 years on Sunday July 28, given her outstanding performance in the nation’s financial services sector that had earned her respect amongst banks’ top CEOs. …

…Warn IOCs against economic sabotage …Urge FG to end fuel, diesel importation The Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM), over the weekend, threatened to renew agitation for greater autonomy and control of their natural resources, if the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the International Oil Companies …

As the 2024 Olympic Games kicks off in Paris, France, Nigerians travelling for the event have been offered unmatched data roaming packs from total telecommunications solutions provider, Globacom.   The company disclosed in a press statement that the data roaming packs will ensure that visiting Glo subscribers can capture incredible photo and …

  Glo 1, the international submarine cable owned exclusively by national telecommunications operator, Globacom, has marked eight years of uninterrupted connectivity.   Since 2016, the facility has not experienced any down time in its operations, thereby ensuring uninterrupted connectivity for individual and corporate customers who rely on it for their …

Shareholders have strongly defended Africa’s foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote over the on-going petroleum product supply controversies, while criticising the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, for deliberate attempt at demarketing Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals. The shareholders under the aegis of Pragmatic Shareholders …

Following its successful launch in 2019, with the selection of 100 students nationwide, the annual Stanbic IBTC University Scholarship programme has proven to be a launchpad for Nigeria’s brightest minds to advance academically; providing a supportive environment to for them to reach their full potential. To further extend its impact, Stanbic IBTC …

The Senate, on Tuesday, passed the Finance Act (amendment) Bill, 2024 to provide for the imposition of Windfall Tax, assessment and review of profit declarations. This followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Finance presented by its Chairman, Sen. Sani Musa. Presenting the report, …