Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria marked its 15th anniversary in Lagos with a strong message: active citizen engagement remains Nigeria’s most potent driver of accountability, democratic growth, and long-term economic stability. The event, themed “Footprints and Frontlines,” brought together leaders from civil society, business, faith, policy, and the creative sector to reflect on Nigeria’s democratic journey and the cost of citizen apathy. Speakers included WTO Director-General Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former Emir of Kano Muhammad Sanusi, GTCO co-founder Fola Adeola, Bishop Matthew Kukah, tech pioneer Omobola Johnson, and artist-entrepreneur MI Abaga. As part of the celebration, EiE premiered One Voice, Many…
Author: Elvis Eromosele
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a strong warning to telecom operators, directing them to urgently improve service quality or face regulatory sanctions. The warning follows persistent complaints from subscribers over poor and unstable network services, especially during the festive period. To underscore its position, the NCC released a data-driven network performance report developed in partnership with Ookla, a global network intelligence firm. The report reveals widening performance gaps among operators. MTN emerged with the strongest national performance, delivering consistently high download and upload speeds alongside stable latency and jitter levels. Airtel recorded a slight performance dip as the…
The Lagos State Government has directed all communities operating gated streets to keep their gates open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. throughout the festive season to ease traffic congestion across the state. The directive was announced in a statement on Tuesday by Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Commissioner for Transportation, who also ordered the removal of unauthorised gates and structures on public roads within seven days. Osiyemi said the move aligns with the state’s THEMES+ Agenda, which prioritises free traffic flow, public safety, and ease of doing business, especially during the Christmas period marked by increased travel, commerce, tourism, and entertainment.…
Afrinvest, a leading Nigerian investment management firm, has expanded its operations in the South-East with the opening of a new office in Enugu State. This move reinforces its commitment to bringing structured wealth management services closer to investors in the region. Speaking during a sensitisation exercise in Enugu, Mr Emmanuel Eleojo, Afrinvest’s Enugu Office Manager, said the outreach was aimed at informing residents about the company’s presence and the wide range of investment opportunities now available to them. According to him, the Enugu office is Afrinvest’s second branch in the South-East, following the successful establishment of its Onitsha office. “Today,…
The Federal Government has launched a new framework to regulate online pharmacy services with the inauguration of the National Electronic Pharmacy Policy (NEPP) and its Strategic Implementation Plan in Abuja. Prof. Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, said the policy is designed to modernise healthcare delivery, regulate the production and sale of medicines, and ensure Nigerians have access to safe, affordable, and quality-assured pharmaceuticals, regardless of location. Represented by Olubumi Aribeana, Director of Food and Drug Services, Pate noted that while digital platforms have transformed many sectors, pharmaceutical sales, especially online, have remained largely fragmented and…
The Federal Government and the United States have signed a five-year, $5.1 billion bilateral health cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system and improving health outcomes nationwide. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on December 19, 2025, supports the America First Global Health Strategy and focuses on building resilient, self-reliant and accountable health systems, according to a statement released by the US Mission in Nigeria on December 21. Under the agreement, the United States will commit nearly $2.1 billion in health assistance over five years, while Nigeria will invest about $3.0 billion in new domestic health spending within the…
The Federal Government has formally designated kidnappers, bandits and other violent armed groups as terrorists, marking a tougher national response to abductions, attacks on farmers and rural insecurity. The announcement was made on Monday in Abuja by Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information, during the government’s end-of-year press briefing. The move shifts mass kidnappings and rural violence from being treated as conventional crimes to offences subject to full counterterrorism measures. Idris said the new designation gives security agencies wider powers to pursue, disrupt and dismantle criminal networks, while improving intelligence sharing and operational coordination across agencies. “In 2025 alone, two of…
Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) has reaffirmed its support for Nigeria’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through continued investment in digital platforms and targeted funding, highlighted by its latest Food & Drive campaign. Over the past year, the bank has expanded its SME-focused digital infrastructure, providing improved access to financing, payments, and business management tools. This push has translated into a 20 per cent growth in GTCO’s SME loan book in the first half of 2025, reflecting increased credit flow to entrepreneurs. GTCO said recent upgrades to its core banking systems have improved platform reliability and uptime, making it easier…
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, as public holidays to mark Christmas Day and Boxing Day, while Thursday, January 1, 2026, will be observed as a public holiday for the New Year. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by Dr Magdalene Ajani, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, on behalf of Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior. The minister urged Nigerians to use the season to reflect on the values of love, peace, humility and sacrifice exemplified by the birth of Jesus Christ. He also called…
By Ishola Ayodele As I navigate the closing days of 2025, I see the digital landscape pulsing with unprecedented energy. Artificial intelligence has woven itself into the fabric of public relations and communication, with a staggering 91 per cent of organisations worldwide now permitting its use. However, a stark reality shadows this innovation as only 39.4 per cent have implemented responsible frameworks for the use of AI. As the Venice Pledge warns, we are drowning in principles yet starving for practice. This is why I am so proud that Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management of which NIPR…