CBN, NCC propose 30mins timeline for refund on failed airtime, data purchases
Create dashboard to track complaints, reversals By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor, In a major regulatory intervention aimed at protecting consumers, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have proposed a 30-minutes timeline for refund to subscribers in the event of failed airtime and data purchase transactions. The proposal is contained in the […]
Women rewrite succession: Emokiniovo, others lead as 2nd-generation business titans
Family-owned businesses are often inherited by or transferred to male children, no thanks to cultural norms and beliefs
Tension eases over 96 months of unpaid benefits as Alia wades in
For weeks, tension simmered quietly among thousands of pensioners across Benue State over years of unpaid entitlements
CSO applauds COAS Shaibu’s sweeping reforms
The Nigeria Integrity Watch has commended the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, over what it described as a sweeping transformation of the Nigerian Army within his first 90 days in office. The civil society organisation said the scale and pace of reforms under Shaibu signal a decisive shift in Nigeria’s military strategy […]
Okporoko faults attack on Tompolo, Tonlagha over Pipeline surveillance
President General of Owahwa Sub-Clan, OML34, Ambassador (Chief) Godwin Okporoko has faulted what he described as malicious and misleading publication by Zik Gbemre against Chief Government Ekpemuplo alias Tompolo, and Mr. Mathew Tonlagha over the pipeline surveillance contract. Okporoko, Executive Assistant on Security Matters to Governor of Delta State, in a statement on Tuesday, said, […]
Freedom Foundation repositions for expanded humanitarian impact
By Esther Onyegbula Freedom Foundation has set its strategic direction for 2026, with a renewed focus on accountability, sustainability and impact-driven interventions, following its inaugural breakfast and board meeting for the year. The meeting, convened by the Chairman, Board of Trustees, Dr. Tony Rapu, brought together board members and the foundation’s executive leadership to review […]
Workplace wellbeing critical to organisational success — DGBS
By Esther Onyegbula Docenti Global Business School, DGBS, has emphasised workplace happiness as a strategic driver of productivity and organisational performance, as it hosted a Business Excellence Programme under its MBA Human Resources framework. The programme, themed “The Happy Workplace: Helping Employees Connect Their Daily Tasks to a Larger Meaningful Mission,” brought together academics, corporate […]
INC Presidency: Real Admiral Yanga joins race
Rear Admiral Geoffrey Yanga (rtd.) has thrown his hat into the ring for the Ijaw National Congress (INC) presidency, submitting his nomination for the 2026 national elections.
Excitement in Edo community as govt returns seized land
Residents of Oke-Oroma community, Benin City, Edo State, are in a frenzy mood, following the resolution of a lingering land dispute, as the state government commenced the issuance of allocation letters to eligible property owners, paving the way for the return of 2,950 plots of land.
Tougher regulation pushing Nigerian firms towards stronger risk management frameworks — Pedabo
Nigerian businesses are facing growing pressure from regulators to adopt more rigorous and structured approaches to risk management as economic uncertainty, technological change and regulatory scrutiny intensify, according to a new report by Kreston Pedabo.
China pledges people-centered diplomacy, marks 55yrs of diplomatic ties with Nigeria
The Consul General of the People’s Republic of Nigeria, Ms Yan Yuqing, has pledged to continue to pursue people-centered diplomacy as it marked 55 years of diplomatic relations with Nigeria.
