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A WhatsApp Group specifically named International Day of the Girl Child created in 2020 by Mr Babatunde Ola Sanyaolu had an online celebration of the 2023 International Day of the Girl Child. Guided by the theme, Invest in Girls’ Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being, members interacted through articles, poems and comments. The postings were beautifully adorned with flowers of various shapes and hues. In a brief he posted in preparation for the Day, Mr Sanyaolu said that:”The United Nations came up with the International Women’s Day and the International Day of the Girl Child to consciously fight against the sociocultural…

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to organise another edition of the UBA Business Series. This is in line with the bank’s commitment to support the growth of micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises by equipping them with the requisite tools to strengthen and sustain their businesses.The UBA Business Series is a regular seminar/workshop organised by the bank as one of its capacity-building initiatives, where leading business leaders and professionals share well-researched insights on relevant topics and best practices for running successful businesses, especially in the face of difficult business challenges.This edition, which is powered by…

Niger Delta people in their numbers stormed the streets in a peaceful protest rally calling on President Bol a Ahmed Tinubu to immediately sack and probe Engr. Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer Of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The protesters yesterday matched through the major Warri\Sapele Road to the Warri zonal office the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Delta State. The rally was organised by 26 youth and civil society organisations (CSOs) under the umbrella of the Niger-Delta Coalition. Some of the leaders included the National Coordinator, Niger Delta…

Niger Delta people in their numbers stormed the streets in a peaceful protest rally calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately sack and probe Engr. Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer Of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The protesters yesterday matched through the major WarriSapele Road to the Warri zonal office the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Delta State. The rally was organised by 26 youth and civil society organisations (CSOs) under the umbrella of the Niger-Delta Coalition. Some of the leaders included the National Coordinator, Niger Delta Youth Alliance (NDYA), Comrade…

Events in the cement sector in the last couple of weeks have been really worrisome.Ever since BUA Group Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu disclosed that his products would be sold at 3,500 per bag, the other players in the industry have been jittery.First, the media was and is still agog with rhetorics over whether the price reduction was possible and feasible.Obviously, most of these did not come from outsiders in the industry but sponsored by industry leaders who feel threatened. Because these have not worked, stories of BUA Cement unavailability started circulating, also from the same sources.Meanwhile, investigations revealed that BUA…

Events in the cement sector in the last couple of weeks have been really worrisome. Ever since BUA Group Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu disclosed that his products would be sold at 3,500 per bag, the other players in the industry have been jittery.First, the media was and is still agog with rhetorics over whether the price reduction was possible and feasible. Obviously, most of these did not come from outsiders in the industry but sponsored by industry leaders who feel threatened. Because these have not worked, stories of BUA Cement unavailability started circulating, also from the same sources. Meanwhile, investigations…

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…