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Onoriode Akusu Named Fast Rising PR Practitioner Of The Year 2025 At MediaConsortium 3.0 A seasoned Public Relations and Digital Media Strategist, Onoriode Akusu, Founder and Lead Strategist at Alphabet PR Limited, Nigeria’s strategic communications and media buying firm, combining cultural fluency, media mastery and narrative strategy to shape perception, build trust and drive impact in a fast moving world – has clinched the Fast Rising PR Practitioner of the Year 2025 at the prestigious Media Consortium 3.0 Conference and Awards. With over a decade of experience, Onoriode, fondly known as ‘Onos’ in the industry, has built a legacy of…

Dangote Refinery back to petrol sales in Naira Dangote Refinery Dangote Petroleum Refinery has restore the sale of petrol denominated in naira, less than 24 hours after announcing a suspension of local currency transactions. A memo circulated to marketers on Saturday confirms that the decision followed intervention from the Naira-for-Crude Technical Committee, chaired by Dr. Zacch Adedeji. “Following the intervention, we are pleased to inform you of the resumption of PMS sales in Naira commencing immediately,” the notice stated. The refinery had earlier issued a memo on Friday stating that, effective Sunday, September 28, it would halt sales of…

PENGASSAN orders suspension of supply to Dangote Refinery over unlawful sack Dangote Refinery … escalation could advance to picketing. A major industrial dispute between Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has escalated, as the union has ordered a halt to crude oil and gas supplies to the facility. In accordance to a letter dated 26 September, signed by the union’s General Secretary Lumumba Okugbawa, PENGASSAN accused the refinery of unlawfully sacking its members for exercising their constitutional right to unionise. The union instructed its branch chairpersons across seven key oil and…

Obi calls Olubadan ‘my dear brother,” provoking criticism Peter Obi Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has drawn harsh criticisms for addressing the newly crowned Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, as his dear brother. While congratulating the 44th Olubadan, Obi had written, “I warmly congratulate my dear brother, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa I, on his installation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. His ascension to this revered throne is a celebration for the people of Ibadan and a source of pride for the entire Yoruba nation and Nigeria as a whole.” But Obi’s post has attracted nothing…

FAAN announces commencement of cashless payments at Lagos, Abuja airports The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced that all payments at airports will soon be cashless. The new system will begin at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on September 29, 2025. According to FAAN, this change will make services faster, safer, and easier for travellers. Payments at places like airport gates, car parks, VIP lounges, and protocol lounges will only be accepted through electronic or contactless options. To help people adjust, FAAN has placed trained assistants at the airports. They…

Dangote refinery halts naira sales of petrol A file photo Dangote Refinery Reason being exhaustion of its crude-for-naira allocation.  The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the suspension of petrol sales in naira, a move that has unsettled marketers and raised fresh concerns about fuel pricing and foreign exchange pressure. In an email sent to its customers at exactly 6:42 pm on Friday, the refinery disclosed that the decision would take effect from Sunday, September 28, 2025, citing the exhaustion of its crude-for-naira allocation as the reason. The notice, signed by the Group Commercial Operations of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals,…

Wema Bank boosts efficiency by unveiling new features on ALATPay Wema Bank has unveiled Static Wallets and Instant Settlement capabilities on ALATPay to boost enhancements to its digital payment gateway, simplify payments, ensure operational efficiency, and foster business growth. Managing Director /CEO of Wema Bank, Mr. Moruf Oseni, stressed the financial institution’s strategic focus on delivering innovative solutions that empower businesses and customers alike. He said the introduction reflected the bank’s commitment to delivering secure, transparent, and innovative financial solutions tailored to meet the needs of businesses across various sectors. He said: “ALATPay embodies this vision by simplifying the processes…

Ladoja as 44th Olubadan, Makinde Presents Instruments of Office Oba Ladoja said he would serve the people to the best of his ability.  The State governor of Oyo, Seyi Makinde, has said that the Olubadan traditional system and succession process are sacrosanct and must continue to be sustained. The governor stated this on Friday, while presenting the staff and instruments of office to the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa I, at the Mapo Hall Arcade, Ibadan. He stated that all challenges associated with the Olubadan Chieftaincy System in recent years are over, even as he prayed…

We Fined Facebook, WhatApp, Meta Operators to Keep Activities Within Law – FG Dr Vincent Olatunji The Federal Government has said that the investigation into the operations of tech giant, Meta, was to ensure that it operated within the ambit of the nation’s laws. The National Commissioner, Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr Vincent Olatunji, said this in Abuja on Friday at the Training for DevsInGovernment which had as its theme: ‘Innovating with Privacy: Building Trust in Government Digital Services.’ The U.S-based company are the operators of social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger and Threads. The government…

Shareholders Endorse Providus–Unity Business Combination, Signaling Confidence in CBN’s Banking Reforms Shareholders and boards of Providus Bank and Unity Bank have overwhelmingly approved a business combination of the two institutions at a court-ordered Extraordinary General Meeting on Friday, marking a significant moment for Nigeria’s banking sector. In a joint statement, both banks expressed deep appreciation to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for its foresight, determination and steadfast support of a stronger financial system. They noted that the regulator’s backing of this transaction underscores its commitment to resilience, stability, and customer confidence. “This regulatory support is not only shaping healthier…