The Project Management Institute (PMI) has urged professionals to continually upgrade their skills as artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly automates tasks and transforms how organisations operate. PMI gave the advice while unveiling its refreshed Project Management Professional (PMP) certification examination, which was launched globally in July 2026 to align project management skills with the evolving demands of employers. The institute said the pace of technological change makes continuous learning increasingly important, noting that about half of technical skills could become obsolete within five years. The updated PMP examination shifts the emphasis beyond traditional project management tools and processes to areas such…
Author: Elvis Eromosele
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is set to deepen its collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) to improve project planning, execution and delivery across the housing sector. The decision followed a meeting between Muttaqa Rabe Darma, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, and the leadership of CIPMN in Abuja. Darma, while receiving the delegation, said the Institute’s presentation had given him a clearer understanding of its mandate and highlighted the critical role of professional project management in national development. The minister, who said his academic and professional background had exposed him…
…Investors can subscribe through bank apps, fintech platforms and POS terminals, says Vetiva Capital CEO The Dangote Petroleum Refinery Initial Public Offering (IPO) will be Nigeria’s first public share offer that allows retail investors to subscribe entirely through digital channels, according to Chuka Eseka, Chief Executive Officer of Vetiva Capital Management Limited. Speaking at the IPO signing ceremony on Monday, Eseka said the digital-first model was intentionally designed to give millions of Nigerians seamless access to the landmark share sale, regardless of their location. He added that, once listed, Dangote Petroleum Refinery is expected to become the largest single company…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has moved to accelerate preparations for the launch of the ECO, the bloc’s proposed single currency, with member states working towards a July 1, 2027 rollout. The regional bloc directed its Commission to immediately convene a meeting of the Presidents’ Task Force to fast-track implementation of the single-currency project. The directive followed the 14th Session of the ECOWAS Convergence Council, held by videoconference on September 7, 2026, where officials reviewed progress towards establishing the ECOWAS Single Currency and assessed outstanding requirements ahead of the proposed launch date. According to a statement issued…
Nigerian Breweries (NB), a leading brewery in Nigeria; Checkers Africa Ltd, makers of custard brands; Nestlé Nigeria; Rite Foods, makers of Bigi drinks; and Afriglobal Insurance Brokers Ltd, have thrown their weight behind this year’s MediaConsortium Conference and Awards, scheduled to hold on Friday, September 18, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Alausa, Ikeja. The MediaConsortium Conference enters its fourth edition as a high-level gathering that brings together business leaders, marketing professionals, brand strategists, corporate executives, media practitioners, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and students to shape conversations around evolving consumer trends and market dynamics. Organised annually by MediaConsortium, a brand,…
A new chapter has begun. The newly elected National Executive Council of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism Alumni Association (NIJAA) today paid a courtesy visit to the Provost of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Mr. Gbenga Adefaye, in Lagos. The meeting marked the first formal engagement between the new NIJAA leadership and its alma mater and provided an opportunity to present the Association’s vision for a stronger, more active and impactful alumni body. The Provost warmly welcomed the new leadership and expressed the Institute’s readiness to work with NIJAA, stressing the enormous expectations attached to having a vibrant Alumni…
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), in partnership with the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria, used the 2026 Nigeria-China Food Festival to advance culinary diplomacy, cultural exchange and people-to-people relations between the two countries. Held on 27 August at the China Cultural Centre in Abuja, the event carried the theme “From Farm to Feast” and formed part of activities marking 55 years of diplomatic relations between Nigeria and China. More than 200 participants attended, including hospitality professionals, chefs, tourism stakeholders, government officials, diplomats, entrepreneurs and cultural practitioners from both nations. A key highlight was the presentation of 14…
Two Kano-based rice processors, Didi Rice Limited and Kura Brothers Limited, have launched their whole grain rice products, expanding access to locally produced nutritious rice for households and institutional buyers. The products were introduced with support from TechnoServe Nigeria under the West African Fortified Parboiled Unpolished Rice (WAFPUR) Project. The launch event in Kano brought together government officials, private-sector representatives, development organisations, traditional and religious leaders, consumer protection agencies and officials from the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme. The move comes amid rising concerns over nutrition and the need for healthier food options. Stakeholders described the introduction of whole grain…
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has launched the maiden edition of the ARCON Special Recognition Awards (ASRA) to reward excellence, ethical compliance and outstanding performance across Nigeria’s multi-billion-naira advertising industry. The initiative was unveiled at a high-level media briefing in Lagos attended by marketing leaders, sectoral presidents and corporate executives. It marks a deliberate shift in the regulator’s approach—from primarily enforcement to actively promoting industry growth and professional standards. Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo, ARCON’s Director-General, said the council aims to “rewrite the history” of Nigeria’s marketing communications sector. “We need to change the narrative as a regulator. We are…
PZ Cussons Nigeria has delivered a dramatic turnaround in its audited results for the year ended 31 May 2026. Revenue rose 22 per cent to N260.46 billion while profit after tax surged 349 per cent to N45.17 billion. Earnings per share jumped from N2.32 to N10.87, and shareholders’ equity swung from a deficit of N17.34 billion to a positive N66.64 billion. The company has proposed a dividend of N2.50 per share, its first payout since 2022. At the late-August closing price of N81, that equates to a yield of roughly 3.1 per cent. Yet the headline profit number needs closer…