BAT Nigeria’s Adesegun Orafidiya Wins Prestigious 2024 Africa CIO Award for Digital Innovation Leadership
BAT Marketing Nigeria has reached a significant milestone as Adesegun Orafidiya, Head of Information and Digital Technology for BAT West and Central Africa (WCA), was honored at the 2024 Africa CIO Awards for his transformative leadership in driving digital innovation. The accolade, presented by the Africa ICT Alliance, highlights BAT Nigeria’s instrumental role in leveraging technology to revolutionize business...
Governor Sanwo-Olu Advocates for Inclusion of MSMEs and High-Net-Worth Individuals in Nigeria’s Tax System to Combat Evasion
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has emphasized the need to expand Nigeria’s tax net by including Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and high-net-worth individuals to tackle rampant tax evasion and enhance revenue generation. Represented by his Special Adviser on Taxation and Revenue, Ogungbo Abdul-Kabir Opeyemi, Sanwo-Olu made this call during the opening ceremony of the 27th Annual Tax...
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Labour and Employment to Grace 2025 Global Excellence Summit, Amplifying Africa’s Role in Global Excellence
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, will join a distinguished lineup of global leaders, diplomats, and innovators at the 2025 edition of the Global Excellence Summit and Awards (GESA) . The event, set to take place on May 23–24 in Lagos, aims to elevate Africa’s position as a beacon of excellence on the world stage. Organizers...
Emirates Group Posts Record $6.2bn Profit, Solidifying Its Position as the World’s Most Profitable Aviation Group
Emirates Group, the parent company of Emirates Airlines, has announced a staggering profit of $6.2 billion for the 2024-2025 financial year, cementing its status as the most profitable aviation group globally during the review period. According to its recently released annual report, this figure represents the highest profit, revenue, EBITDA, and cash balance in the company’s history. In a statement...
Group calls for political reform in Lagos state
A petition filed by the United Action for Democracy (UAD) has uncovered shocking irregularities during the All Progressives Congress (APC) Local Government primary elections in Lagos State. The coalition has accused the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) of facilitating widespread electoral fraud, casting a shadow over the integrity of Nigeria’s democratic process. With the 2027 general elections...
ExxonMobil Foundation and Junior Achievement Africa Empower 1,500+ Students Through STEM Africa Programme
The ExxonMobil Foundation, in collaboration with Junior Achievement Africa, is empowering over 1,500 secondary school students across Africa through its 2025 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Africa programme. Launched in Abuja, Nigeria, the initiative aims to nurture the next generation of innovators by equipping students with skills and resources to excel in STEM-related careers. Spanning four African nations—Nigeria, Angola,...
UM6P Hosts Second DeepTech Summit, Reinforcing Africa’s Position as a Hub for Innovation and AI-Driven Progress
The University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) has successfully organized the second edition of the DeepTech Summit, solidifying its reputation as a leading force in fostering innovation across the continent. Themed “Redefining Progress: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming DeepTech Innovation,” the event attracted over 5,500 participants from 53 countries, highlighting the growing intersection of artificial intelligence and frontier science tailored...
TomTom Honors Two Rising Music Stars with Cash Prizes and Development Opportunities in Lagos Talent Contest
Candy giant TomTom has celebrated two promising music talents, Lukuman “Leekee” Kamilu and Haruna “Dannyboi” Mohammed, by awarding them cash incentives and professional backing following the ‘Breathe Through It Verse Challenge’ held in Agege, Lagos. The initiative aimed to provide a platform for young creatives to showcase their skills while gaining access to structured guidance within the creative...
Caverton Marine Teams Up with NNPC and Stena Bulk to Launch Unity Shipping Worldwide
Caverton Marine Limited, a subsidiary of Caverton Offshore Support Group Plc, has partnered with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and Swedish global shipping giant, Stena Bulk, to establish Unity Shipping Worldwide . This landmark joint venture aims to elevate Nigeria’s role in global energy logistics by enhancing NNPC’s shipping operations and expanding the nation’s maritime transportation capabilities. The...
Lagos State Launches Affordable MSME Financing Scheme to Boost Economic Growth
The Lagos State Government, in partnership with the Bank of Industry and Sterling Bank, has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with affordable finance and support. Named the Lagos State–BOI–Sterling Bank MSME Access to Finance Scheme , this program offers single-digit loans at an annual interest rate of just nine per cent,...
