Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Airtel gives waste bins, mobilises for anti-plastic campaign Airtel Airtel gives waste bins, mobilises for anti-plastic campaign Airtel Nigeria ended its 2025 World Environment Week campaign with a series of clean-up exercises across six states, aimed at tackling plastic pollution under the theme ‘Ending Plastic Pollution’. The campaign, branded UnPlasticAfrica, saw participation from Airtel employees, market communities, community leaders and government partners, culminating in a market clean-up at the Elegushi Model Market, Jakande, Lekki, Lagos. The initiative was supported by Ecobarter Company, a social enterprise committed to advancing circular economy practices, Nigeria’s second biggest telecom operator. To promote environmental…

Lagos port terminal welcomes IPSARION, largest cargo vessel The arrival of IPSARION, the largest general cargo vessel to be handled by Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group. | Credit: Anozie Egole Lagos port terminal welcomes IPSARION, largest cargo vessel Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group, said it has recorded a milestone with the arrival of IPSARION, which is the largest general cargo vessel ever handled at its terminal at the Tincan Island Port, Lagos. This was contained in a statement released by the Group Head, Corporate Communications at SIFAX Group,…

Dabiri-Erewa lauds Usman as true ambassador on UFC victory Chairman, NIDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa Dabiri-Erewa lauds Usman as true ambassador on UFC victory The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman following his triumphant return to the octagon on Sunday morning in Atlanta, United States. Reacting to Usman’s victory over American fighter Joaquin Buckley, Dabiri-Erewa described the Nigerian’s performance as a proud moment for the country, hailing him as a true ambassador of the nation on the global stage. “Congratulations to the Nigerian Nightmare, Kamaru Usman, as he beats Joaquin Buckley…

Fidelity Bank Executive Director, Ugwuoke becomes President of Risk Managers Association L-R: Registrar/Chief Executive, Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI), Victor Olannye; Divisional Head, Risk Management Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Grace Abioye; Immediate Past President, CRMI, Ezekiel Oseni; President, CRMI and Executive Director/Chief Risk Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Kevin Ugwuoke; Director, Enterprise Risk Management, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Amal Haruna; and Rep. Keynote speaker, Deputy Group Management Director, United Bank of Africa (UBA), Chukwuma Nweke; at the CRMI Conferment Handover/Sent-Forth ceremony, held in Lagos recently. Fidelity Bank Executive Director, Ugwuoke becomes President of Risk Managers Association Kevin…

E-call-up: IPMAN members plan to avoid Lekki-Epe corridor over N12,500 levy E-call-up: IPMAN members plan to avoid Lekki-Epe corridor over N12,500 levy The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), South-West Zone, has instructed its transporters to withdraw from the Lekki-Epe corridor starting Monday, June 16, 2025, in protest against a N12,500 E-Call-up levy set by the Lagos State Government. The directive, issued by the Zonal Chairman, Chief Oyewole Akanni, stated that the association would not expose its members to potential harassment as the state moves forward with implementing the traffic management system. The development was reported by the News…

Jumia strategies  to counter challenge of Temu, Shein restoring investors trust Jumia strategies  to counter challenge of Temu, Shein restoring investors trust. Africa’s e-commerce giant, Jumia, said it is reshaping its business strategy to defend market share, boost profitability, and restore investor confidence as Chinese e-commerce giants Temu and Shein intensify their presence in Africa. Jumia CEO Francis Dufay stated this in an interview with the Financial Times, where he also disclosed that the company is in the process of “rebuilding credibility” with investors while positioning itself to better compete against Chinese low-cost platforms. Temu and Shein are rapidly gaining…

Dangote Refinery to distribute fuel nationwide, procures 4,000 CNG tankers Dangote Refinery to distribute fuel nationwide, procures 4,000 CNG tankers Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced its readiness to commence free distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, and diesel to marketers, petrol dealers, manufacturers, telecom firms, aviation, and other large users across the country. The refinery, in a statement on Sunday, disclosed that the national free logistics initiative, scheduled to take off August 15, is designed to transform Nigeria’s fuel distribution landscape. To ensure the smooth takeoff of the free logistics for marketers and petrol dealers…

Interswitch introduces PensionRemit to Simplify Pension Contribution Remittance System Compliance for Employers Interswitch introduces PensionRemit to Simplify Pension Contribution Remittance System Compliance for Employers Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading technology companies focused on creating solutions that enable individuals, businesses and communities prosper, has officially launched Interswitch PensionRemit, a fully automated platform designed to help employers comply with the recently introduced Pension Contribution Remittance System (PCRS). The new system, mandated by the National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp), took effect on June 1, 2025. Fully compliant with the PCRS framework, Interswitch PensionRemit is an…

Tinubu sends congratulatory message to Abdulsalami Abubakar at 83 General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd) Tinubu sends congratulatory message to Abdulsalami Abubakar at 83 …valued at a time where unity and leadership were more critical than ever. President Bola Tinubu on Sunday paid tribute and congratulated former Nigeria’s Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (Retd.) as he clocked 83 years on earth. In the tribute personally written by him, he saluted the retired General Abubakar for his service to Nigeria, both in uniform and in retirement. He commended his commitment to peace, stability, and good governance across the African continent. According to…

Atiku celebrates Titi’s 75th birthday with love confession Atiku and his wife, Titi Atiku celebrates Titi’s 75th birthday with love confession * Wishes Titi many more years of bliss and blessings. Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has offered a rare and deeply personal glimpse into his over five-decade-long marriage with his wife, Titi Abubakar, revealing that the union began in defiance of their parents’ wishes. In a heartfelt tribute shared on social media on Saturday to mark Titi’s 75th birthday, Atiku celebrated the unwavering bond they have shared for more than 50 years, describing her as “a blessing…