Dr. Samuel Ayetutu has officially assumed office as Chairman of the Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), following the election of the immediate past Chairman, Mrs. Comfort Obot Nwankwo, into the Institute’s Governing Council during the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. In line with the provisions of the NIPR Chapter Administration By-Law (Amended 2024), Dr. Ayetutu, who previously served as Vice Chairman, will serve out the remainder of the current Executive Council’s tenure, which concludes on Thursday, August 14, 2025, when new elections are scheduled to hold. The official…
Author: Elvis Eromosele
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has collaborated with the Association for Progressive Communications and other institutional stakeholders towards addressing challenges confronting rural network connectivity in Nigeria. The collaboration resulted in a two-day workshop hosted in Abuja from June 3-4, 2025, to explore policy framework for enabling community networks towards bridging the digital divide and accelerating socio-economic development in Nigeria’s underserved and unserved communities. The forum brought together regulators, community leaders, technical experts and potential foreign investors, among others, to examine policy and regulatory barriers, explore innovative funding mechanisms, ensure sustainable renewable solutions and strengthen collaboration with stakeholders. Addressing participants at…
The World Bank has retained Nigeria’s annual growth at 3.6 percent in 2025 despite heightened trade tension and uncertainty that has dragged the global economy’s GDP to its worst levels in decades. The Washington-based lender sees Africa’s most populous nation’s GDP improving by 0.2 percent this year up from 3.4 percent recorded in 2024 with services sector being the major growth driver. “Growth in Nigeria is forecast to strengthen to 3.6 percent in 2025 and to an average of 3.8 percent in 2026-27,” the development lender said in a report released Tuesday. “Services activity will continue to be the main…
C-Suite Café, a new talk show designed to popularise mentorship and ideas-sharing, is set to debut across Nigeria and the African media space. The initiative, created by Ikem Okuhu, journalist and brand strategist, will feature Africa’s top business and policy leaders in relaxed, thought-provoking conversations, aimed at educating and inspiring audiences. Okuhu described C-Suite Café as “a lifestyle programme of African executives” and likened it to a free MBA class. “It will present to Africans an opportunity to earn free MBAs by listening to, and immersing themselves in the strategic thinking and business ethos of successful Africans,” he said. Produced…
For the sixth consecutive year, Nestlé Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability through a nationwide clean-up and community sensitization campaign. This initiative, executed in collaboration with the African Clean-Up Initiative (ACI) and local authorities, mobilized a total of 516 Nestlé Cares volunteers from the Nestlé head office, branch offices, and factories. The clean-up efforts spanned 11 cities, focusing on high-footfall market hubs such as Oke-Arin Market in Lagos, Utako Market in Abuja, Abubakar Rimi Market in Kano, Satellite Market in Jos, Sabo Market in Sagamu, Bodija Market in Ibadan, Okoko Market in Agbara, Abaji Market in Abaji, Holyghost…
By Elvis Eromosele For years, USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) banking in Nigeria has been a lifeline for millions of Nigerians. It was simple, fast, and accessible even on the most basic mobile phones. From transferring money to paying bills, and checking balances to buying airtime, USSD provided seamless access to banking without the need for internet access. But now, a terse, polite message from banks may have sounded the death knell of the service. In what feels like a final move in a long-standing tussle between telecom service providers and banks, the new directive from the Nigerian Communications Commission…
Let’s face it – we’re living in noisy times. From Instagram reels to sponsored tweets, and TV ads to WhatsApp broadcasts, people are being bombarded with messages every single second. And in all that noise, there’s one thing every brand is trying to earn: trust. But here’s the truth – trust is hard to earn, and even harder to keep. In this digital age, where one PR misstep can go viral in minutes, brands can’t afford to get it wrong. Consumers are watching. They’re listening. And they’re comparing notes. So how do you rise above the clutter and connect with…
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, June 12, 2025, as a public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day celebration. This announcement was made in a statement issued on Sunday and signed by Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior. According to the statement, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. He congratulated Nigerians on the commemoration of 26 years of unbroken democratic governance in the country. “June 12 represents our historic journey to building a nation where truth and justice reign, peace is sustained, and our future assured,” Tunji-Ojo said.…
The Federal Government of Nigeria is pressing ahead with the implementation of a ¥15 billion (approximately $110 million) emergency loan facility from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), aimed at bolstering the nation’s food security. This development follows a crucial meeting on Wednesday involving Mr. Wale Edun, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, and Senator Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, with senior JICA officials. The high-level discussion focused on accelerating the “Food Security Emergency Loan Support Programme,” a vital initiative designed to enhance Nigeria’s food production systems and build resilience amidst persistent global…
Akinwale Akingbade, technology advocate and public policy analyst, has called for the urgent adoption of digital transformation initiatives as a cornerstone for development in Ondo State. In a comprehensive address shared with stakeholders and the public, he outlined a vision to reposition the state as a leader in innovation, digital governance, and economic inclusivity. According to Akingbade, Ondo State, like many others in Nigeria, continues to grapple with systemic challenges in education, healthcare, governance, agriculture, and economic growth. He argued that embracing technology across all sectors will fast-track development, enhance service delivery, and ensure transparency. “Integrating technology into governance and…