By Ayomide Otitoju As part of its commitment to empowering the Nigerian media and reinforcing its role as society’s watchdog, Polaris Bank is organizing an open workshop for journalists across the media spectrum. This initiative, a key part of the bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, is designed to enhance the skills of media professionals…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Chevron Nigeria Limited have announced a significant oil discovery following the successful drilling of the Meji NW-1 well in the shallow waters of the Niger Delta. The well, spudded on September 2, 2024, reached a total depth of 8,983 feet, with operations concluding on October 2. In…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ecobank Nigeria is gearing up to host its first-ever Design & Build Expo, a major event set to spotlight the latest trends, innovations, and sustainable practices in architecture, construction, and interior design. The five-day event, themed “Building Nigeria Together,” will run from November 27 to December 1, 2024, at the Ecobank Pan…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a 4.19% increase in the average price of a 5kg cylinder of cooking gas, rising from ₦6,430.02 in August to ₦6,699.63 in September 2024. This data was disclosed in the NBS’ latest “Cooking Gas Price Watch” report, released on Friday in Abuja. On a year-on-year basis, the…
In a fierce new competition among the world’s top airlines, free onboard WiFi is emerging as the latest battleground. What was once an expensive, unreliable service is now being upgraded to provide connectivity quality comparable to what passengers experience at home. In recent weeks, major carriers such as Delta, United, Japan Airlines, and Air France…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) continues to be the sole off-taker of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, despite a recent directive from the Federal Government allowing other oil marketers to start sourcing PMS directly from the refinery. Oil marketers disclosed on Wednesday…
By Ayomide Otitoju In a major leap toward enhancing customer service, MTN Nigeria has unveiled its first fully digitized experience centre in Abuja, driven by advanced 5G technology. The new facility, located at the company’s regional office in Maitama, was launched on Wednesday, showcasing MTN’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to meet the evolving needs…
Nestlé’s new CEO, Laurent Freixe, revised the company’s sales growth expectations for 2024 and announced a leadership overhaul on Thursday, signaling what one analyst described as a “painful reset” for the global food giant. Freixe, who took over as chief executive on September 1, following the departure of Mark Schneider, faces the challenge of reviving…
By Ayomide Otitoju Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has announced the successful completion of a system upgrade aimed at enhancing service delivery across its digital and physical platforms. In a message to customers on Wednesday, the bank confirmed that both its online banking services and branches are now fully operational, signaling a new phase of improved…
