By Elvis Eromosele Integrity has always been one of the most valuable traits in both personal and professional life. It sets a clear line between what is acceptable and what is not. During my time at MTN Nigeria, a significant lesson on integrity was ingrained in me by Funmi Onajide, General Manager, Corporate Affairs, at the time. During my first appraisal, I had checked a ‘2’ for integrity. Her response was quick and firm: “No. It is either you have integrity or you don’t.” She insisted that if I did, I should rate it as a ‘4’, otherwise take the…
Author: Elvis Eromosele
The highlights of the EFInA Women’s Economic Empowerment report was launched recently in Abuja, at the third edition of the Gender and Inclusion Summit hosted annually by the Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG). The report underscored the second plenary by EFInA and FSD Network; tagged – Unpacking Access to Essential Tools and Services for Women’s Economic Empowerment – Collaborating for Sustainable Outcomes. The EFInA WEE report utilises data from the 2023 Access to Financial Services in Nigeria (A2F 2023) Survey, Nigeria’s primary source of financial inclusion data, to better understand potential linkages between female…
Stanbic IBTC Plc reported its second-quarter results, showing pre-tax profits soaring by 80.4 per cent to N84.2 billion for the three months ending in June 2024. The jump in pre-tax profits represents the highest ever recorded for any quarter in the company’s history. Stanbic IBTC’s half-year pre-tax profit has now risen to N147 billion, significantly higher than the N82.9 billion reported in the same period in 2023. The bank holding company is now on track to hit the N200 billion pre-tax profit mark by the end of 2024. Stanbic IBTC’s performance was largely driven by a surge in interest income…
Elvis Eromosele The world has gone digital. Today, the importance of a secure and reliable online presence cannot be overstated. For Nigeria, the .ng domain has become a cornerstone of this digital identity, representing more than just a web address—it is a symbol of national pride and a driver of economic growth. The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) plays a pivotal role in managing and promoting this national asset, and its recent achievement of over 229,596 .ng domain registrations as of August 2024 highlights its significant contributions to the nation’s digital journey. As the custodian of the .ng domain, NiRA…
In August, the Federal Government released the ‘Designation and Protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure Order, 2024,’ aimed at securing telecom infrastructure 23 years after the country’s mobile revolution began. Bosun Tijani, minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, said, “I would like to appreciate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the release of the official gazette, ‘Designation and Protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure Order, 2024.’” This gazette now makes it an offence to purposefully damage assets such as telco towers/sites, switch stations, data centres, satellite infrastructure, submarine and fibre optic cables, transmission equipment, e-government platforms, and databases, among others.…
The Lagos State Government has launched a sensitization initiative aimed at promoting the circular economy as a solution to diversifying the State’s resources by transforming waste into valuable assets. The awareness campaign themed, ‘Eco Circulate’ started in Badagry, Lagos on Saturday at the St Thomas primary school, Agbalata road. The eco-circulate programme is designed to increase awareness and adoption of the circular economy across the State and reduce the financial burden of climate impacts, such as flooding and waterborne diseases on the Government and citizens. At the event held at the weekend, many people in Badagry attended and brought their…
The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) is celebrating a significant milestone: over 229,596 .ng domain registrations as of August 2024. This achievement reflects NiRA’s ongoing efforts to make the .ng domain more accessible, affordable, and secure for Nigerians. The announcement was made by NiRA President, Adesola Akinsanya, at an ICT Growth Conference in Lagos. Mr. Akinsanya, represented by Board Member Peter Oluka, highlighted the importance of collaboration: “This feat was achieved through partnerships with stakeholders across various sectors. We are committed to ensuring every Nigerian, regardless of location, can have a trusted digital identity.” NiRA emphasizes the crucial role of…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has announced a one-month moratorium for traders and market forces to reduce the prices of consumer goods, during which it will closely monitor compliance with consumer protection regulations. The Commission also warned that after this period, it will initiate strict enforcement actions against individuals and businesses found guilty of exploiting consumers for undue profit, with penalties including substantial fines and possible imprisonment. Tunji Bello, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Commission stated this during a one-day stakeholders’ engagement on exploitative pricing held in Abuja. Bello said that the FCCPC’s commitment comes as part…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is pleased to announce significant progress in the Federal Government’s 2020 policy to link all Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) to National Identity Numbers (NINs). To date, over 153 million SIMs have been successfully linked to a NIN, reflecting an impressive compliance rate of 96 per cent, a substantial increase from 69.7 per cent in January 2024. As we approach the final phase of this critical process, the NCC seeks the continued cooperation of all Nigerians to achieve 100 per cent compliance. The complete linkage of all SIM cards to NINs is essential for enhancing the…
By Elvis Eromosele Professor Tahir Mamman, Nigeria’s Minister of Education, recently announced a policy setting the minimum age for writing the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) at 18 years, starting from 2025. This decision has sparked widespread criticism from education stakeholders, who view it as a regressive step that fails to consider the realities of modern education. The new age limit rather than enhancing educational outcomes, risks stifling student progress and diminishing the quality of education in Nigeria. Setting the minimum age for SSCE at 18 years is out of step with the global trend toward encouraging early academic achievement. Nigeria’s…