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Leading Media Intelligence Consultancy, P+ Measurement Services recently undertook a comprehensive evaluation of the media performance of Big Brother Naija All Stars (Big Brother Naija Season 8). The highly anticipated reality television program featured former housemates from past seasons of the popular Big Brother Naija series. The audit meticulously analyzed and revealed key insights such as the most-mentioned housemates, media sentiment, media reach, media share by countries, and sponsorships of the reality show. According to the analysis, the housemates with the most significant mentions include Ilebaye (Ilebaye Precious Odiniya), who emerged first with 19%, followed by Mercy (Mercy Chinenye Eke)…

Bigi, a flagship brand of Rite Foods Limited, has been honoured with the prestigious “Friendly Brand of the Year 2023” award at the inaugural Media Consortium Conference and Awards (MCCA) held on September 28, 2023, at the Sheraton Hotel in Lagos. The conference, themed “Consumer Journey in a Digital Age: Prospects and Challenges,” united industry leaders and experts to explore the ever-evolving consumer landscape and underscore the vital role of customer-centric approaches. The Media Consortium Conference and Awards (MCCA) 2023 marked a significant milestone by emphasizing the necessity for brands to adapt to the ever-changing consumer journey, maintain transparency in…

Smartcash Payment Service Bank Limited (Smartcash PSB) has partnered with Thunes, a cross-border payments infrastructure provider, to power international remittances in naira to mobile wallets. Smartcash PSB becomes one of the first financial services providers to offer naira payouts to wallets, since the Central Bank of Nigeria approved this payout method in June 2023. This partnership will enable Smartcash PSB’s customers to receive inward remittances from countries worldwide directly into their Smartcash accounts by simply sharing their phone numbers, which also serve as their account numbers. Funds are sent rapidly at no charge to the recipient and can be accessed…

Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, recently hosted the Port-Harcourt edition of its TechConnect event, bringing together industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders to explore the transformative impact of digital payments in the microfinance sector. The event featured an insightful keynote address delivered by Tyoyila Aga, Group Head, Financial Services Business, Digital Infrastructure & Managed Services (Interswitch Systegra) on the latest trends in digital payment solutions, such as mobile wallets, QR codes, and contactless payments, emphasizing their pivotal role in shaping the future landscape of microfinance banking. Attendees also gained valuable insights into the technological advancements…

Special investigator, Mr. Jim Obazee appointed to probe the activities of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and its related entities, may soon invite the managing director of Wema Bank Plc, Mr. Moruf Oseni and other senior officials of the bank over the management of intervention funds released to the lender by the apex bank.The development, it was gathered that it is causing panic and disquiet at the bank’s headquarters in Lagos.According to a report by The Punch, the bank’s executives will be invited for questioning as the investigations proceed over N1.27 trillion undisbursed intervention funds in some commercial banks in Nigeria, in which Wema…

Special investigator, Mr. Jim Obazee appointed to probe the activities of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and its related entities, may soon invite the managing director of Wema Bank Plc, Mr. Moruf Oseni and other senior officials of the bank over the management of intervention funds released to the lender by the apex bank.The development, we gathered is causing panic and disquiet at the bank’s headquarters in Lagos.According to a report by The Punch, the bank’s executives will be invited for questioning as the investigations proceed over N1.27 trillion undisbursed intervention funds in some commercial banks in Nigeria, in…

Smile Communications, a leading telecommunications company with a strong presence in nine states in Nigeria, is proud to announce the launch of a comprehensive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at primary and secondary schools within its service areas across Nigeria.With a deep commitment to making a positive impact in the communities it serves, Smile Communications has initiated this program to support schools as they resume new terms, particularly in these challenging times. As part of this CSR effort, Smile Communications will be distributing hundreds of exercise books to each of these schools, benefiting students and educators alike. The primary…

The Mega National Movement For Good Governance (MNMGG) has demanded the immediate sack of the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) The group, which consists of a coalition of 19 youth groups, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and civil society organisations (CSOs), equally demanded the probe of allegations of monumental corruption entrenched in NNPCL under his leadership. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, the Spokesperson of the Spokesperson Mega National Movement, Ibrahim Tijani, said the group is deeply concerned about the instability of the prices of petroleum products, resulting from thesomersault in policies. Listing the sins of…

The Mega National Movement For Good Governance (MNMGG) has demanded the immediate sack of the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) The group, which consists of a coalition of 19 youth groups, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and civil society organisations (CSOs), equally demanded the probe of allegations of monumental corruption entrenched in NNPCL under his leadership. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, the Spokesperson of the Spokesperson Mega National Movement, Ibrahim Tijani, said the group is deeplyconcerned about the instability of the prices of petroleum products, resulting from thesomersault in policies. Listing the…

The National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) has elected a new executive to lead the national body. The congress which brought in the new executive was held at the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) hall in Leme, Abeokuta on Saturday. The congress that ushered the new executive was peaceful and witnessed by former student leaders who cut across Ogun State. Several Student Leaders (Senators) from various institutions in the state were present to cast their votes during the congress. The congress was declared open, and the election process began in earnest. A total of three candidates emerged from the election…