We are now enabled and empowered by technology to say it when we see it or feel it. We live in a world of expression, images of excellence, images of disappointment, instant reactions, and on-the-spot reports of our experiences and emotions. From customer encounters to service failures and moments of satisfaction, consumers today document and share their realities in real time. In many ways, we have all become walking diaries, constantly showcasing our experiences to the world. This cultural shift has changed the relationship between brands, institutions, and the public. Consumers are no longer passive buyers; they are active reputation…
Author: Elvis Eromosele
The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria has announced plans for the 2026 edition of the HFN Healthcare Leadership Conference, a high-level gathering aimed at advancing practical solutions for healthcare delivery, investment readiness and sustainable growth across Nigeria’s healthcare ecosystem. The conference, scheduled to hold during the World Health Expo Lagos 2026, will bring together healthcare leaders, policymakers, regulators, investors, development partners and private sector stakeholders to deliberate on actionable strategies for transforming healthcare systems in Nigeria and across West Africa. The event will take place on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the Landmark Events Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, beginning from 9:00am.…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has noted recent public concerns regarding the quality of telecommunications services in parts of the country. The Commission recognises the frustration experienced by consumers when calls drop, internet speeds slow down, data services become unstable, or service disruptions affect daily activities. Telecommunications services are now central to how Nigerians work, learn, do business, access essential services, and stay connected. Consumers are therefore entitled to reliable service and must receive value for the services they pay for. Over the past two years, improving Quality of Service has been a central regulatory priority for the Commission. The…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has introduced a centralised digital platform for personnel licensing and medical certification as part of efforts to modernise aviation regulatory services and reduce approval delays across the sector. The rollout was announced by Chris Najomo, the Director-General of Civil Aviation, during the PEL/MED Go-Live stakeholders engagement held at the NCAA Lagos Regional Office. According to a statement shared on the agency’s official X account, the initiative forms part of the NCAA’s broader digital transformation programme aimed at improving service delivery, operational efficiency, and regulatory oversight within Nigeria’s aviation industry. The authority confirmed that implementation…
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has listed its 18.95 per cent N47.335 billion Series III Sovereign Green Bond due June 2030 on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited. The disclosure was made in a statement released by the DMO on Wednesday through its official X account. The Series III Sovereign Green Bond is a climate-focused debt instrument issued by the Federal Government through the DMO to raise funds for environmentally sustainable projects aimed at supporting Nigeria’s transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy. According to the DMO, the latest issuance represents the third Sovereign Green Bond…
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has scrapped the requirement for Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) to obtain prior approval before releasing advertisements and marketing campaign materials. The new directive was announced in a circular dated May 8, 2026, and signed by the Director of Surveillance, A. M. Saleem. According to PenCom, the policy takes immediate effect and replaces Section 6.3.1 of the Guidelines for the Operations of PFAs. The commission said the move is aimed at reducing bureaucratic bottlenecks, improving operational efficiency, and enabling faster dissemination of information to pension contributors and the general public. Previously, PFAs were required to obtain…
By Michael Owhoko, Ph.D Inevitable deaths are in the offing in 2027. Those familiar with Nigeria’s electoral mythology, history, and patterns know that the 2027 general elections will be a harbinger of death, powered by electoral violence. It will take a miracle to escape what will play out. People will die. Nigerians will perish. Hospitals will be overwhelmed. Nigerians must therefore brace up for the coming calamity, as the intensity and scale will make it a memorable year of regrettable carnage. All six geopolitical areas of the country will be affected. The event will further rub off on the country’s…
By Anthony Ubani There is nothing wrong with consensus in politics. In fact, in a disciplined political culture, consensus can reduce bitterness, save money, prevent needless internal war, and help parties present their best candidates without tearing themselves apart. But what Nigeria is witnessing under the consensus candidate provision of the Electoral Act 2026 is not consensus in its noblest sense. It is increasingly looking like elite imposition dressed in legal clothing. It is the old politics of godfatherism wearing a new suit. The Electoral Act 2026 recognises only two methods for the nomination of candidates by political parties: direct…
Fidelity Bank Plc has reported a strong performance for the 2025 financial year, with gross earnings rising by 45 per cent and shareholders’ funds crossing the N1 trillion mark, driven by balance sheet expansion and fresh capital injection. According to its audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, the bank recorded gross earnings of N1.5 trillion, up from N1.04 trillion in 2024. Net interest income rose to N831.3 billion, compared to N629.7 billion in the previous year, supported by growth in interest-earning assets and a higher interest rate environment. Interest and similar income calculated using the effective…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to establishing an agro-industrial livestock hub in the Federal Capital Territory as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s livestock value chain and attract investment into the sector. The assurance was given by Idi Mukhtar Maiha, the Minister of Livestock Development, during a high-level strategic meeting involving the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, ABIS Group, and the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) in Abuja. Maiha said the ministry would collaborate closely with ABIS Group, L-PRES, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful take-off of the proposed ABIS Mega Livestock Processing Facility in…