The chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Aliko Dangote has revealed that the company’s turnover increased by 51 per cent to N665.6 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024, as against the corresponding figure of N441.5 billion recorded for the 2023 financial year. Speaking at the 19th Annual General Meeting …
Read More »King Charles gives cancer update in deeply personal message about ‘frightening’ diagnosis
King Charles has candidly described the experience of receiving a cancer diagnosis as “daunting” and “frightening.” In a heartfelt and deeply personal message, shared 15 months after his own diagnosis, the monarch revealed he drew inspiration from the late Dame Deborah James. He recalled her courageous words, urging those affected …
Read More »‘Naira Abuse’: EFCC releases E-Money after interrogation
Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money, was released on Tuesday night following hours of interrogation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged naira abuse and currency defacement. The businessman and socialite was arrested on Monday night at his residence in the Omole area of Lagos and transported …
Read More »Why Analyzing Media Sentiment by Frequency is Holding You Back
As someone who has spent over 15 years working directly with public relations measurement and intelligence and more than a decade helping brands make sense of their media performance, I can say with confidence (and a touch of media analysis fatigue) that not all PR metrics are doing what we …
Read More »52 New Dangote Petroleum Trainee Engineers complete training programme
…set for employee induction into the Refinery A new batch of 52 trainee engineers have successfully completed their Dangote Petroleum Refinery Graduate Trainee Programme and are now set to be inducted into the refinery as employees. The trainee engineers in the field of Chemical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering and Mechanical Engineering …
Read More »Sterling Bank Introduces Free Bus Rides for Nigerians After Launching Free Transfer
After sparking a national movement with its Zero Transfer Fees campaign, Sterling Bank has once again pushed the boundaries of what corporate citizenship can mean to everyday Nigerians. Last week, regular Lagosians stepping out after long workdays were met with an unexpected gift: Sterling OneBank-branded buses waiting to take them …
Read More »Alleged fraud: EFCC produces Aisha Achimugu in court for arraignment
The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja with the businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, as ordered by the court. Achimugu, who was sandwiched by two female EFCC officers, arrived in court at about 11:35 am. Justice Inyang Ekwo had, …
Read More »EFCC declares Elie Bitar wanted over CBEX scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Elie Bitar wanted over alleged involvement in the Ponzi scheme platform Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). The agency issued the public notice via its social media handle on Wednesday. According to EFCC, Bitar is a 41-year-old man, and his last known address …
Read More »Africa Set to Accelerate Global Space Sector Growth as African Space Agency Debuts
The African Space Agency was formally inaugurated on Sunday, 20th April 2025, during the NewSpace Africa Conference, gathering dignitaries worldwide, including ministers and ambassadors from various countries. At the event, Dr. Valanathan Munsami, former CEO of SANSA and Chair of the AU Space Working Group, highlighted Africa’s unique opportunity to …
Read More »Fidelity Bank’s FY 2024 Performance Praised by Shareholders
Shareholders of tier one lender, Fidelity Bank, have applauded the board and management of the bank for delivering an outstanding performance in FY 2024. Speaking at the bank’s 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held virtually on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the National Chairman of The Progressive Shareholders Association, Chief Boniface …
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