The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has inducted 448 new members into the Institute at its 4th Quarter induction ceremony held today, Friday, December 12, 2025, in Abuja, bringing the total number of new members inducted this year to 1,516. Speaking during the induction ceremony, Dr. Ike Neliaku, NIPR President, charged the new inductees with the responsibility of nation-building through responsible communication, saying that “Public Relations professionals must now rise beyond routine communications to nation-supporting communication, that builds confidence, explains reforms, manages expectations, reduces tension, and rallies citizens behind shared national purpose.” Dr. Neliaku, in a solemn call, remarked:…
Author: Elvis Eromosele
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all acquirers, processors and Payment Terminal Service Providers (PTSPs) to connect their Point of Sale (PoS) systems to both the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) and Unified Payment Services Limited (UPSL) within one month. The directive was issued in a memo dated December 11, 2025, signed by Rakiya Yusuf, Director of the CBN’s Payments System Supervision Department. The move is aimed at strengthening transaction monitoring, improving interoperability, and enhancing the integrity of PoS transactions nationwide. The order comes as regulators intensify efforts to sanitise Nigeria’s fast-growing PoS ecosystem. The Corporate Affairs Commission…
The Presidency, through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Food Security, in partnership with UNESCO REF and the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Lagos State Chapter, has launched a tailored Urban Agriculture Training Programme aimed at empowering women and strengthening food security in Lagos State. Speaking at the inauguration, Yejide Ogundipe, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Food Security, said the initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and recognises women as critical drivers of Nigeria’s food system. She explained that the programme is designed to boost Lagos State’s agricultural value…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a significant increase in the budget of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), raising it from approximately ₦3 billion to nearly ₦20 billion, in a move aimed at strengthening transparency and accountability in public service. Dr. Abubakar Bello, the CCB Chairman, disclosed the development in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. According to Bello, the expanded funding will be used to modernise Nigeria’s asset declaration system, enhance verification and enforcement, and deploy technology to improve the bureau’s efficiency. He explained that the existing asset declaration process is…
Olayinka Miriam Tawose, a leading ruminant production specialist, has identified Nigeria’s ruminant livestock sector as one of the country’s most overlooked economic opportunities, warning that poor utilisation, not scarcity, is holding the industry back. Speaking at a recent engagement with agricultural stakeholders, Tawose said public debate has focused too narrowly on conflicts and productivity challenges, obscuring the vast potential of cattle, sheep, and goats to drive food security, rural incomes, and economic resilience. “Ruminants are not a burden; they are assets,” she said, noting their unique ability to convert fibrous, non-edible plant materials into high-quality protein. She pointed out that…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has linked the recent quality of service (QoS) challenges experienced by telecom subscribers in Abuja to diesel supply disruptions affecting IHS Nigeria Limited, a major infrastructure provider that powers base stations used by Airtel and MTN in the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement issued by Mrs Nnenna Ukoha, Head of Public Affairs at the NCC, the Commission acknowledged the service degradation and assured subscribers that urgent steps are being taken to restore network stability across affected areas. According to the regulator, the disruptions arose from challenges in diesel supply to IHS facilities, resulting in…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its ex-depot petrol price from ₦828 to ₦699 per litre, a sharp ₦129 cut representing a 15.6 per cent drop, intensifying competition in Nigeria’s fuel market ahead of the festive season. The new price, which took effect on Wednesday, December 11, 2025, marks about the 20th price adjustment by the 650,000-barrel-per-day Lekki-based refinery this year, underscoring the increasingly dynamic nature of Nigeria’s deregulated downstream sector. Market watchers say the timing is strategic. With Christmas and New Year travel approaching, fuel demand typically spikes, and the latest cut positions the Dangote Refinery as one of…
By Elvis Eromosele It was a weekend of colour, culture, and deep communal reflection as the Old Umuahia Development Union (OUDU), Lagos Branch, hosted Umuahia Day 2025 Lagos. It was a heart-warming cultural celebration that brought sons, daughters, and in-laws of Old Umuahia together under one roof. Held under the compelling theme “Bridging the Gap,” the event went far beyond festivity. It was a deliberate call to unity, continuity, and closer collaboration among Umuahia people at home and in the diaspora. The celebration, held under the Distinguished Chairmanship of Mazi Chidi Onwuchekwa, unfolded as an occasion rich in heritage, meaning,…
#FixPolitics Initiative has expressed deep concern over the makeup of 65 ambassadorial and high commissioner nominees sent by President Bola Tinubu to the Senate for confirmation. The list consists of 34 career diplomats and 31 non-career appointees. Coming after almost two years during which Nigeria’s foreign missions operated without substantive ambassadors, according to Executive Director, #FixPolitics Initiative, Anthony Ubani, citizens expected a well-vetted list that embodied competence, integrity and national balance. “Instead, the list provoked widespread criticism and disappointment across the country,” he lamented. For #FixPolitics, one of the most troubling issues is the inclusion of a deceased nominee. “The…
New data from Jobberman shows that 62 per cent of international companies are actively recruiting young Africans, either for full-time remote roles or freelance engagements, highlighting growing global demand for Africa’s talent. The opportunities are strongest in technology, finance, customer success, data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking at the Jobberman Lagos Remote Work Fest 2025, themed “Work Beyond Borders: Building Africa’s Global Remote Workforce,” Olamide Adeyeye, Country Head of Programmes at Jobberman Nigeria, stressed the urgency of equipping young Africans for global jobs. “The world is hiring, and Africa is ready,” Adeyeye said, noting that while official employment…