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ADVERTISING AGENCIES URGED TO EMBRACE INNOVATION

The organisers of the Lagos Advertising and Ideas Festival have emphasised the need for advertising agencies to evolve their creative essence as a means towards ensuring the growth of the industry. The Chairman of the LAIF Management Board, Jay Chukwuemeka, speaking during the 2023 edition of the annual fete held recently in Lagos, said this […]

UBA WINS BIG AT THE BANKERS AWARD

Africa’s Global bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has clinched nine prestigious awards at The Bankers Awards 2023, organized by The Banker Magazine – a publication of Financial Times of London, the world’s leading business newspaper. The prestigious awards presented to the Bank at a ceremony in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, included the […]

FIRS PARTNERS EFCC TO BOOST TAX COMPLIANCE

Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr. Zacch Adedeji, has called for synergy between the agency and the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in tracking and reporting local and trans-border financial transactions of companies, multinationals and high-net-worth individuals. Adedeji made the call when he visited the chairman of the anti-graft agency, Mr. Ola […]

ZENITH BANK SIGNS MOU TO ESTABLISH SUBSIDIARY IN FRANCE

Zenith Bank Plc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the French Government to establish a subsidiary in France. The Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, CFR, and the French Minister for Trade, Attractiveness and French Nationals Abroad, Mr. Olivier Becht, executed the MoU on Friday, November 24, 2023. According to a […]

NAIRA DEVALUATION SINKS MULTICHOICE INTO $72M LOSS

MultiChoice, Africa’s leading pay-tv provider, has reported a third consecutive semi-annual loss, blaming forex challenges in Nigeria and persistent power outages in South Africa for its financial woes. In a recent filing, MultiChoice revealed a net loss of 1.32 billion rand ($72.4 million) for the six months ending September 30. The company attributed the loss […]

FINTECHS SHOULD ENHANCE USERS’ SAFETY, TRUST _PALMPAY

PalmPay, a leading fintech company fostering financial inclusion in Nigeria through technology, has called for improvement in the security and safety of fintech apps to address the upsurge in fraud cases in Nigeria’s financial services sector. At the third Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH) on Wednesday, November 8, in Lagos, Temitayo Oduwole, Head of IT […]

TGI GROUP LAUNCHES YOUNG PROFSSIONALS PROGRAMME TO NURTURE EMERGING TALENTS

Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group, has launched the Young Professionals Programme (YPP) in its commitment to nurturing and growth of young Nigerian talents. The YPP programme includes a structured six-week induction program tailored to individual development needs, mentorship and guidance from seasoned industry experts and exposure to diverse industries and markets, including Africa, the Middle […]

GLO GIVES 6 MONTHS DATA BONUS ON IPHONE 15 MODELS

Digital telecommunications services provider, Globacom, has announced the availability of the latest iPhone 15 variants for purchase in its Gloworld shops nationwide.  Those who purchase these choice devices in Gloworld shops stand to reap huge benefits from Globacom. The company announced in a statement in Lagos that customers who buy any model of iPhone 15 […]

SCHWEPPS LAUNCHES PRODUCT

Schweppes, a premium beverage brand, has introduced a new 40cl PET bottle in the Nigerian market. A statement said this latest addition enhanced Schweppes’ existing brand variants including Virgin Mojito, Chapman, and Pineapple with malt extract, the company said in a statement. The launch event took place Lagos, and was attended by celebrities from the […]

CHIVITA URGES CONSUMERS TO PRIORITIZE FRUIT JUICE CONSUMPTION

Manufacturer of the fruit juice brand, Chivita and Capri-Sun, CHI Limited has urged consumers to prioritise fruit juice consumption. This was disclosed at an evening of fun, excitement, and juicy conversations as Chivita hosted fruit juice lovers to the celebration of the annual Chivita World Juice Day. This year’s event, which is the 5th edition […]