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FG to unveil power sector scorecards, may sanction underperforming DisCos, GenCos

FG to unveil power sector scorecards, may sanction underperforming DisCos, GenCos

The Federal Government (FG) is set to introduce performance scorecards for operators across Nigeria’s electricity value chain, with underperforming distribution and generation companies (DisCos and GenCos) to face sanctions while high-performing operators will be rewarded. Meanwhile, Nigerians spent an estimated N16.5 trillion on self-generated electricity in 2023, compared with about N1 trillion in revenue generated […]
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Lagos, Abuja airports to be certified soon

Lagos, Abuja airports to be certified soon

Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority of Nigeria (NCAA), Capt. Muhktar Usman has said that the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikewe International Airport, Abuja will soon be certified by the agency. Disclosing this development to newsmen during an interactive session, Capt. Usman pointed out that work at the two international airports were at advanced stages adding that as soon as the work were completed, the airports will be commissioned.

Amidst election fever, business community sustains confidence

Amidst election fever, business community sustains confidence

In the heat of the just concluded electioneering campaigns for presidency, Nigerian businesses appeared very confident that the economy would bounce back from the low keyed first quarter 2015. This was the outcome of the Business Expectations Survey by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently conducted and released last week in Abuja.

Access Bank deploys ‘Easy-top-up’ for airtime recharge

Access Bank deploys ‘Easy-top-up’ for airtime recharge

Purchasing direct airtime has become the new phenomenon taking place between banks and mobile service providers, Access Bank joined the fray while depoying ‘Easy-top-up’ as its customers can now buy airtime directly. ‘Easy-top-up,’ is a quick, convenient airtime recharge service which discards use of physical recharge cards or PINS. With the product, account holders can buy airtime from any network by dialing a dedicated code *901*Amount#.

Positioning: When Legend consumers take blind ‘Taste to Tell’

Positioning: When Legend consumers take blind ‘Taste to Tell’

Overtime, legend extra stout has continued to position itself as a credible stout choice in the stout market, despite daunting challenges. This invariably has given it the toga the ‘Real Deal.’ This proposition has however sustained the brand’s growth since its re-launch in 2009 in the midst of other high profile stout brands; like Williams Dark Ale, Wilfort, Castle beer which have been playing in the regional markets, except for Guinness and Castle beer.

Uber, others partner All Amber to host Mobile West Africa 

Uber, others partner All Amber to host Mobile West Africa 

Taxi hailing service, Uber, MTN and Etisalat Nigeria will partner with All Amber, the organisers of technology conferences across Sub-Saharan Africa, to host the 5th edition of Mobile West Adfrica which will take place in Lagos from April 21 to 23, 2015.