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Month: December 2016

Airtel Named ‘Best Company in Support of Youth Development’

Leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has been named the ‘Best Company in Support of Youth Development’ by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Lagos State Chapter. The award was presented to the telco at the maiden edition of…

MTN boss
ICT

Oyagbola left on her own, not sacked out of fears of US probe – MTN

Contrary to speculations that Mrs Amina Oyagbola, former Human Resource Executive and Corporate machine of MTN Nigeria was eased out of office by the company ahead of fears of probe of her complications in the surprise cut of the NCC…

Economy now forcing businesses, citizens to be more creative, prudent—Nyong

The Managing Director of Lekki Gardens, Mr. Richard Nyong has revealed the current state of the Nigerian economy is not only forcing families to start thinking outside the box to be eating daily, but has compelled every serious business to…

CBN’s Guidance Note to MDBs on IFRS 9 implementation’ll drive disclosures

Banking analysts have noted that the newly issued Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) initial Guidance Note on the implementation of International Financial Reporting Standard 9 (IFRS) to Money Deposit banks (MDBs) will raise the standard in financial disclosures. It would…

Why FG inaugurated National Digital Literacy Council —Minister

Minister of Communications, Barr Adebayo Shittu, has revealed that federal government has set up a National Digital Literacy Council (NDC) to drive the digitization campaign and facilitation in the country. In an interview, he said the council would drive the…

Ayade, Ita-Giwa, others laud Dangote on sponsorship of African Food Festival

Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade last weekend joined participants at the maiden African Food festival Calabar to commend Dangote Industries Ltd for sponsoring the event. The Governor represented by his wife, Dr. Linda Ayade who declared the food…

Adebayo Shittu
ICT

DSO’ll grow broadband penetration by freeing more spectrums next year

Indications have emerged that the recent activation of Abuja Digital Switch Over (DSO) will not only grow digital terrestrial viewing experience in Nigeria but will on complete digitization of the country free more strategic spectrum that are critical in the…

Relief Customs of other roles, leave only revenue collection for efficiency—Yusuf

The Chief Executive Officer and Country Director of Accenture Nigeria, Mr. Niyi Yusuf has raised a salient issue, saying time has come to the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) to forgo some of its core and consolidate on revenue generation only….

Stanbic IBTC introduces new financial services mobile App

Stanbic IBTC has introduced a new mobile app as part of its financial service offerings aimed at boosting customer service delivery and user experience across its branch network. In a statement, it said that the new Stanbic IBTC Mobile App…

Banking/Investments

FCMB’s promo harvests winners across regions

Grand finale of the eight-month promotion tailored by First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has ended with the grand finale draws held across the country, where four winners got N2 million each. Known as ‘FCMB Millionaire Promo Season 3’, the four…