100TH ANNIVERSARY: TOTAL ENERGIES TO EMPOWER 100 AFRICAN STARTUPS

TotalEnergies is set to empower 100 startup businesses from 32 African countries of presence, in the 4th edition of the ‘Startupper of the Year Challenge’ to celebrate its 100th anniversary. General Manager, TotalEnergies Country Services, Dr Adesuwa Adewole, stated that the 4th edition of the challenge reaffirms TotalEnergies’ commitment to promoting innovation and entrepreneurship and […]

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May 13, 2024

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DETTOL UNVEILS BRAND AMBASSADOR

Hygiene brand, Dettol, has unveiled Super Eagles forward, Taiwo Awoniyi, as the new brand ambassador for one of its category products, Dettol Cool. The announcement was made at the official signing event held in Lagos recently, the brand stated in a release.  It declared that the partnership with Dettol established the Nottingham Forest forward as […]

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May 10, 2024

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MORE CUSTOMERS, BUSINESSES OPPOSE CYBERSECURITY LEVY

In a growing backlash against the recently implemented 0.5% cybersecurity levy, an increasing number of customers and businesses are voicing their opposition to the new levy. Recall that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in a circular on Monday directed commercial banks and other financial institutions to start charging 0.5 per cent cyber security levy […]

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May 9, 2024

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CANNES LIONS 2024: TOKUNBOH GEORGE -TAYLOR JOINS PR LIONS SHORTLISTING JURY

Tokunboh George-Taylor, a seasoned Communications Leader and CEO of Skot Communications, has been appointed as a Shortlisting Juror for the PR Lions at the prestigious 2024 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. This global event, scheduled for June 17-21, 2024, is the largest gathering in the advertising and creative communications industry, recognizing and celebrating innovative […]

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May 8, 2024

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CBN DIRECTS BANKS TO SUSPEND CHARGES ON DEPOSITS TILL SEPTEMBER

The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed banks to stop charges on cash deposits until September 30, 2024. The apex bank disclosed this in a circular dated May 6, 2024, signed by its Director of Banking Supervision, Adetona Adedeji. Customers of some of the Deposit Money Banks raised concerns that the banks have begun collection […]

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May 8, 2024

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USAID, COCA-COLA FOUNDATION PARTNER TECHNOSERVE TO LAUNCH NIGERIA PLASTIC SOLUTIONS ACTIVITY

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with The Coca-Cola Foundation and TechnoServe Nigeria, is pleased to announce the launch of the Nigeria Plastic Solutions Activity (NPSA). This impactful initiative, funded equally by Coca-Cola and USAID with a combined investment of $4 million, tackles the critical challenge of plastic waste management in […]

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May 8, 2024

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ACCESS HOLDINGS, PARTNERS MOVE TO EMPOWER WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES

An international charity organization, Sightsavers, has partnered with Access Holdings, alongside Unilever, UK Aid, and UNICEF to launch the Sabi-Woman project for females with disabilities in Nigeria. The project, designed for adolescent girls aged 13–17 years and young women aged 18–24 years, seeks to increase the economic productivity and labour force participation of young women […]

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May 7, 2024

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IKEJA ELECTRIC REDUCES TARIFF FOR BAND A CUSTOMERS

In a move aimed at providing relief to its customers, Ikeja Electric Distribution Company (IE) has announced a significant reduction in electricity tariff for customers under Band A category. Effective May 6, 2024, customers in this category will now pay N206.80/kWh, down from the previous rate of N225/kWh as stipulated by the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). […]

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May 7, 2024

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QUICKTELLER, VERVE PARTNER MULTICHOICE ON AFRICAN CREATIVITY

Quickteller and Verve have announced their sponsorship of the 10th edition of the prestigious Africa Movie Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) in a bid to promote African creativity. The sponsorship is in line with their continued commitment to support the African creative industry and celebrate the robust African heritage, Interswitch Group’s flagship brands. The award ceremony, […]

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May 7, 2024

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SHELL SIGNS AGREEMENT TO BUILD GAS PIPELINES IN OYO

Shell Nigeria Gas and the Oyo State Government have signed an agreement to develop a gas supply and distribution infrastructure that will deliver gas to industrial and commercial users in the state. As disclosed in a statement released by Shell Nigeria’s Media Relations Manager, Abimbola Essien-Nelson, the agreement outlines plans for SNG to construct and […]

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May 3, 2024

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RITE FOODS HONOURS WORKERS,COMMITS TO EMPLOYEES’ WELL-BEING

Rite Foods Limited has celebrated its workers on International Workers’ Day year This year’s theme, ‘Social Justice and Decent Work for All,’ it stressed, resonates deeply with Rite Foods’ commitment to employees’ well-being and its continuous contribution to the Nigerian economy. The company commended its employees for their staunch commitment, innovative approach, and adherence to […]

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May 2, 2024

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9PSB REITERATES COMMITMENT TO EMPOWERING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB), has reiterated its support to Nigerian women entrepreneurs and Small and Medium Scale Enterprises through its agent banking business opportunities that will scale up their revenue base and improve their standard of living. The firm noted this at the 2024 South-West Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Emerging Market Emerging Market Summit, and […]

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May 2, 2024

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