Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Through ‘Riteonthebeach’ Project, Rite Foods Removes 40 Tons of Plastic Waste in Lagos, Drives Circular Economy In a bold demonstration of its commitment to environmental stewardship and a cleaner, healthier Lagos, Rite Foods Limited, a market leader in the food and beverage sector in Nigeria, has got rid of 40 tons of plastic waste from the city during the global Plastic Free July campaign. The initiative was championed through its multi-award-winning Riteonthebeach project, in partnership with Pop Beach Club, a renowned Lagos eco-resort, with support from the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)…

Through ‘Riteonthebeach’ Project, Rite Foods Removes 40 Tons of Plastic Waste in Lagos, Drives Circular Economy In a bold demonstration of its commitment to environmental stewardship and a cleaner, healthier Lagos, Rite Foods Limited, a market leader in the food and beverage sector in Nigeria, has got rid of 40 tons of plastic waste from the city during the global Plastic Free July campaign. The initiative was championed through its multi-award-winning Riteonthebeach project, in partnership with Pop Beach Club, a renowned Lagos eco-resort, with support from the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Sustainable Development Goals…

Glo delights customers by reduction of call  rates to major countries Globacom has made public significant reductions to its International Direct Dialing (IDD) tariffs to several major countries that Nigerians usually call. For both new and current subscribers throughout Nigeria, this lowers the cost of calls to an affordable rate as low as N30. As from August 10, the new tariffs began to apply to calls to over 15 major overseas destinations. In accordance to the change, calls to the United States will now cost ₦30 per minute instead of ₦35. India’s rate has dropped from ₦45 to ₦40, while…

Stanbic IBTC Champions Empowering Women Women entrepreneurs play a vital role in Nigeria’s economy. They drive innovation, create jobs, and build resilient businesses. Stanbic IBTC Bank recognises its impact and is committed to supporting its growth through tailored financial solutions. One key offering is the Blue Blossom Account. This account is designed to help women overcome common financing challenges. It provides easier access to business finance in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Sustainable Banking Principles. Women business owners enjoy zero current account maintenance (CAM) fees, concessionary loan rates, and access to business clinic sessions. These benefits make the…

E-invoicing platform: FIRS integrates 1,000 large taxpayers into system * E-invoicing platform is expected to boost transparency. * 16 companies have been certified. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has successfully onboarded over 1,000 large taxpayers into its e-invoicing platform within two weeks of its rollout. The Director of Change Management at FIRS, Emmanuel Eze, spoke yesterday at a two-day E-Invoice Post Go-Live Workshop in Lagos. The event was organised by the service to strengthen adoption and ensure smooth implementation of the National E-Invoicing Solution (Merchant-Buyer Model). Representing the Chief of Staff to the FIRS Executive Chairman, Mr. Tayo Koleosho,…

The couple, Mercy Chinwo, Pastor Blessed welcome second child The couple, Mercy Chinwo, Pastor Blessed welcome second child Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and husband Pastor Blessed have welcomed their second child. On Friday, Mercy shared beautiful photos of her pregnancy, via Facebook, celebrating the joyous occasion. The couple tied the knot on August 13, 2022 in a beautiful wedding ceremony in Port Harcourt and were blessed with a son on October 4, 2023. In her caption, she wrote: “The Lord has done it again! He has added to our joy… multiplied our laughter…and blessed us with the precious gift of…

Tinubu appoints Rotimi Pedro as New DG of NTA Rotimi Richard Pedro President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a major reshuffle at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), replacing the management team with new leadership. “Veteran media executive Rotimi Richard Pedro has been appointed as the new Director-General of the state broadcaster. “Other key appointments include Katsina State’s Karimah Bello as Executive Director of Marketing, Stella Din from Plateau State as Executive Director of News, and Sophia Issa Mohammed from Adamawa State as Managing Director of NTA Enterprises Limited. “Pedro a Lagos native is an accomplished media entrepreneur and consultant with…

Labour in Weightier Matters! Idede Oseyande  “The labour of fools wearies them, For they do not even know how to go to the city”- Eccl 10:15 Last month, I was invited to address the alumni association of a school in Edo State on the benefits of writing a book. In the course of the address, I made them understand that you can’t be a writer without being a reader. In essence, writing is born from the abundance of what you have read. One of the attendees asked a question. “How do we find time to read in the hustling and…

NNPCL Lowers Fuel Price by N55 NNPCL, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, has dropped the pump price of premium motor spirit (PMS) at its retail outlets in Abuja from N945 to N890 per litre The new price, representing a N55 reduction, has already taken effect at major NNPCL stations, including Danziyal Plaza in the Central Area, Wuse Zone 4, Wuse Zone 6, and other outlets across the Federal Capital Territory. “It was reduced to N890 per litre this afternoon (Thursday), down from N945,” a fuel attendant at one of the stations told Daily Post anonymously. The adjustment follows similar price…

FG Credits PINL, Security Agencies for Meeting Oil Revenue Target for First Time in Years … results based on strong community partnerships and energy security. For the first time in many years, the Federal Government has met its oil and gas revenue benchmark — a milestone the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) attributes to improved security and sustained peace in the Niger Delta, driven by the efforts of security agencies and pipeline surveillance contractors such as Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL). The announcement was made by FIRS Chairman, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, when he received a delegation of senior military officers…