Dettol Nigeria has launched the “Dettol Original 12hrs Protection Challenge,” a nationwide consumer storytelling competition encouraging Nigerians to build consistent, daily hygiene habits. Running from July 13 to August 15, the contest invites consumers to create and share a 60-second video on Instagram featuring a bar of Dettol Original Soap while telling their personal stories and memories with the brand. A total of 25 winners will be selected to receive various prizes, with full details available on the brand’s official Instagram page. Through the initiative, Dettol aims to highlight real-life experiences and generational memories connected to the brand while driving…
Author: Elvis Eromosele
Approximately 1.2 million people worldwide contracted HIV in 2025, according to a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO). While the figure represents a 42% reduction in new infections compared to 2010, the agency warned that the current pace of progress remains insufficient to meet the global target of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. The findings were detailed in the WHO’s Global Health Sector Strategies on HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections 2022–2030: 2026 Mid-term Progress Report, which evaluates global health efforts halfway through its eight-year strategic window. The new cases bring the global…
World football’s governing body, FIFA, has unveiled an ambitious plan to establish a new $20 billion commercial subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), in a bid to dramatically increase earnings from global competitions and supercharge financial support for national federations worldwide. The proposed entity would consolidate FIFA’s core commercial assets, including broadcast rights, corporate sponsorships, ticketing, and licensing, alongside the operational execution of its international tournaments. According to FIFA, the venture is designed to unlock the full potential of its commercial rights portfolio across men’s, women’s, and youth competitions while creating a streamlined business structure capable of generating long-term revenue. To…
In a decisive crackdown on poor banking services, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) slammed financial institutions with ₦430 million in penalties in 2025 for failing to resolve customer complaints on time and ignoring regulatory directives. According to the regulator’s newly released 2025 Annual Report, the apex bank issued 21 separate fines during the year as part of a broader push to enforce strict consumer protection across the banking sector. Beyond customer grievance delays, the CBN levied an additional 11 penalties totaling ₦1.26 billion on institutions for other supervisory breaches and failure to respond to official queries. The regulatory hammer…
Motorists using the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway have been advised to expect traffic delays as the Federal Government begins a two-week repair of the expansion joint at Kara Bridge from Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation announced the traffic advisory in a statement on Monday, saying the rehabilitation work will be carried out by the Federal Ministry of Works. To facilitate the repairs, the existing four-lane carriageway will be temporarily reduced to two lanes along a 1.5-kilometre stretch of the expressway, leading to partial traffic disruptions around the Kara corridor. The ministry urged road users to plan their…
By Remi Ogunpitan For more than three decades I have had the privilege of building media and production businesses in Nigeria, watching some succeed beyond expectation, helping others recover from failure, and learning that sustainable enterprises are rarely created by funding alone. They are built through patient investment, sound governance, strong infrastructure and, above all, a clear understanding of how value is created over time. It is from that perspective that the growing conversation around Nigeria’s creative economy is viewed with both optimism and concern. Hardly a month passes without another announcement of a major intervention. Governments unveil ambitious initiatives.…
Nigeria has called for greater unity among African nations to advance shared priorities and strengthen the continent’s influence in international decision-making, especially with Africa seeking a stronger voice in shaping the future of global telecommunications and digital innovation. The call was made at the Seventh Ordinary Session of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Conference of Plenipotentiaries in Abuja, where policymakers, regulators and industry leaders from across the continent gathered to chart a common course for Africa’s digital future ahead of key international telecommunications engagements. Speaking on behalf of the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima,…
As Nigerian small businesses grapple with high borrowing costs, limited access to credit and economic uncertainty, FirstBank Nigeria has advised entrepreneurs to focus on building healthy cash flow, saying it has become the most important factor in securing business loans. Idris Olalekan Garuba, the bank’s Business Manager, Retail Banking Group (RBG), Ejigbo Branch, said many business owners still believe collateral such as landed property is the key requirement for accessing credit. However, he explained that banks now place greater emphasis on a business’s cash flow and ability to repay loans. Speaking on the sidelines of the graduation ceremony for a…
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) recovered approximately ₦165 billion from delinquent debtors in the first half of 2026, marking a 64 percent increase over the ₦107 billion recovered during the same period in 2025. Gbenga Alade, AMCON’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, disclosed this during an interactive session with senior media executives in Lagos over the weekend. He said the Corporation also maintained a cost-to-recovery ratio of 2.3 percent, underscoring the efficiency of its debt recovery operations. Beyond the improved recoveries, Alade announced that AMCON has commenced the process of divesting its controlling interest in telecommunications firm…
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign, arguing that the president no longer has the capacity to tackle Nigeria’s deepening economic and security challenges. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Sunday, Obi said the country was “headed in the wrong direction” under the current administration and insisted that the 2027 general election should focus on issues affecting ordinary Nigerians rather than political distractions. The former Anambra State governor said President Tinubu should step aside, claiming the leadership qualities he displayed as Lagos State governor are no longer evident. “We are headed in…