The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has launched an investigation into a petition filed against 9mobile, over an alleged unpaid advertising debt amounting to ₦1 billion. In a statement released on Friday, ARCON said the petition was submitted by advertising agencies accusing Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Limited — which …
Read More »‘Burn in hell’: Burna Boy blows hot
Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy has responded to the backlash following his proposal to hold a free concert in Burkina Faso.Nigeria: Nigerian fashion Taking to his Instagram Story, the Grammy-winning artist addressed critics who mocked the initiative and claimed he was allegedly rejected by the President of Burkina Faso. “I …
Read More »Court freezes bizwoman, Okonjo Udokanma’s bank accounts over $97,982 debt
A Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an interim order freezing the bank accounts of Okonjo Udokanma, the CEO/Executive Vice Chair of Fine and Country International (West Africa), a real estate firm, over an debt of $97,982.19 owed to Providus Bank. Justice Lewis Allagoa, who presided over the matter, …
Read More »Afrobeat losing identity – ID Cabasa
Nigerian music executive ID Cabasa has spoken up about the current state of Afrobeats, claiming that it is losing its identity.Nigeria: Nigerian fashion While speaking on Rubbin Minds on Sunday, Cabasa stated that Nigerian artists are trying hard to appeal to the music taste of the West that they are …
Read More »BUA criticizes Hadiza Usman over alleged violations in port concession
BUA Group has challenged the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Coordination, Hadiza Bala Usman, to clearly state which clause or clauses of the port concession agreement the company allegedly violated, following her justification for terminating the agreement with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). BUA Group and Hadiza …
Read More »Five arrested for beating up Vice-Principal over student’s cheating attempt
The Police Command in Ondo State says five suspects have been arrested following the assault on a vice-principal during the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) examination held in the state. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Akure by Olushola Ayanlade, the command’s Spokesperson. …
Read More »No one can force me out: Wike challenges PDP leadership
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has strongly responded to calls for his expulsion from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), asserting that no one has the authority or courage to remove him from a party he has served faithfully for years. Speaking during a media parley in Abuja on …
Read More »Unity Bank, AfriGo Explore Collaboration to Deepen Access to Electronic Payments
Unity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing electronic payment adoption and financial inclusion by partnering with domestic card scheme provider, AfriGo, to boost card usage across its retail customer segments. This pledge was made during a high-level strategic business engagement held at Unity Bank’s head office in Lagos …
Read More »Philip Odiakose Joins Institute for Public Relations Measurement Commission
The Institute for Public Relations (IPR) has announced the inclusion of Philip Odiakose, Chief Media Analyst at P+ Measurement Services, as a member of its distinguished Measurement Commission. This appointment marks a significant milestone in Odiakose’s ongoing efforts to advance the global standards of public relations measurement and evaluation, especially across the …
Read More »Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria PMI: Business activity continues to rise, but growth eases to four-month low
Although the Nigerian private sector remained in growth territory midway through the second quarter of the year, there were signs of a slowdown in the latest survey period as inflationary pressures remained elevated. Rates of expansion in output and new orders eased in May, while employment dipped for the first …
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