When he inaugurated a cohort of 72 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria, SANs, on December 8, 2021, then Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Tanko Muhammad, reported that 33 or nearly five per cent of the 681 cases considered by the Nigerian Supreme Court during the year were “political cases”. This was rather a curious category to maintain or report on. Judicial doctrine ordinarily views political cases with reluctance. Nigerian law knows nothing of the sort. When Ogbonnaya Ukeje died in Lagos two days after Christmas Day in 1981, Bode Rhodes-Vivour was a 30-year-old lawyer making his way up the rungs…
Author: Elvis Eromosele
The Nigerian government is concerned about the economic impact of malnutrition, costing the country $1.5 billion a year in lost productivity and human capital development. Abubakar Bagudu, the Minister for Budget and Economic Planning, said at the 53rd Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) in Abuja that the government is determined to tackle malnutrition through the inclusion of nutrition in the National Development Plan (NDP 2021-2025) as well as “The Nigeria Agenda 2050”. He urged experts in nutrition in the country to research and develop innovations that will boost nutrition and contribute towards…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has granted approval for the transfer and assignment of a 10MHz frequency division duplex (FDD) in the 2.6GHz spectrum band from OpenSkys Services to MTN Nigeria. The transfer was effective from September 7, 2023, and will be up for renewal on April 17, 2033. “Not only will it help to support the growing demand for data in the country but will improve the overall Internet experience in line with our commitment to delivering quality service to our customers,” said MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola. According to Toriola, the spectrum will enable MTN Nigeria to roll…
The national target to achieve 70 per cent broadband penetration by 2025 is receiving renewed attention from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which promises 50 per cent before the end of 2023. This promise was one of the highlights of the special media chat with executive editors and media chiefs in the northern part of the country, hosted by the Executive Chairman of the NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, to unveil his achievements since the resumption of office till date. At the occasion, where Danbatta informed the media chiefs that Fifth Generation (5G) services subscriptions have already hit half a million…
More than two-thirds of the UN’s targets for sustainable development can benefit directly from digital technologies, according to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), organizers of SDG Digital which opened today at United Nations Headquarters in New York. With digital technologies so closely linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the SDG Digital event highlights how safe, inclusive and scalable digital solutions can put the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development back on track amid concerns that the world may miss the vision for people, planet and prosperity that was set in 2015. The SDG…
Elvis Eromosele The consumer is the nucleus of all production and marketing activities. It is therefore important for brands to observe the consumer closely and pay particular attention to the consumer’s journey if sustainable growth is the object. In this digital age, experts argue that the consumer journey is more dynamic and interconnected than ever before. Brands that adapt to these changes and prioritize customer-centric approaches are more likely to succeed in this evolving landscape. Today, information flows freely and consumer choices are increasingly shaped by digital landscapes, the intersection of law, marketing, and technology becomes a pivotal arena. To…
By Elvis Eromosele In a world that often celebrates the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry, there’s a quiet yet significant movement happening in Nigeria that deserves its share of the spotlight. This is the celebration of brands selected by the consumer based on value. Yes, the Consumers Value Awards, designed to recognize and celebrate brands that prioritize consumer satisfaction and uphold ethical business practices, deserve and own their place in the spotlight. While it is not your typical red carpet event, it was a night that shone just as brightly with its unique allure. Unlike traditional awards, the…
The Talent Coach, a tour de force that adds a new perspective to the nature versus nurture debate, is now available at bookstores across Nigeria. Published by New Africa Book Publishers (NABP), and authored by Dr. Frederick Mordi, a Commonwealth Short Story Award winner, who also wrote The Familiar Stranger and Other Stories, The Talent Coach is the compelling story of Dr. Joe Jordan, one of the world’s leading experts on talent. They call him ‘The Talent Coach’ everywhere he goes, and he is highly sought after by many high-profile clients including professional athletes, CEOs of Fortune 500 Companies, and…
Simba TVS, the leading brand of tricycles in Nigeria, has brought its award-winning Queen Rider Program to Ile-Ife in Osun State, in collaboration with the House of Oduduwa and Queen Moremi Ajasoro Foundation. The Queen Rider Program is a women’s empowerment initiative of the Simba Group that trains women on tricycle riding and maintenance and equips those from under-represented backgrounds with the skills and support to start their own tricycle business. The opening ceremony, which was held recently at the Palace of the Ooni of Ife, had several government officials, traditional rulers and transport unions in attendance. Declaring the program…
By Elvis Eromosele Nigeria is in dire straits, nearly everything is currently dodged by controversies. The 2023 presidential election is under dispute with the PEPT set to give judgement anytime soon. The latest unemployment figure has raised plenty of dust with experts questioning the methodology applied. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is in a struggle to rally its members following an issues-laden AGM. Time will fail us to talk about the planned military action in Niger Republic, the fuel subsidy removal and palliatives palava, and the unification or none unification of the exchange rates among other controversies. One thing that…