A Memorandum of Understanding between Dangote Group and Niger State government earlier slated for yesterday has been shifted to next week, Daily Trust learnt. This is to enable the President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, to be personally present at the event as well as broaden the scope of the investment, a source […]
Month: August 2017
Dip in petrol price causes reduction in Gambia’s fares
The Gambia has released a new tariff, reducing transport fares on passenger vehicles across all destinations. The cut in fares was necessitated by a recent drop in prices of fuel by 25 per cent. The Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure released the tariff on Monday. The new tariff made available to APA on Tuesday, […]
GOTv adds three new free-to-air channels
GOTV has launched additional three Free-to-Air, FTA, channels on its platform. Managing Director, MultiChoice Nigeria, John Ugbe, said: “We are very excited about our new channel offerings and the role of GOTv in promoting local content and cultural values. It is a true testament of our vision to transform the pay-television landscape in the country […]
Guinness rewards consumers with over N100m
Brewery giant GUINNESS Nigeria Plc, is set to reward its teeming consumers with over N100million in a consumer promo. Marketing and Innovation Director for Guinness Nigeria, Adenike Adebola, said at the unveiling of the promo tagged, “Go Get It” in Lagos, that Malta Guinness through the promo is giving consumers the opportunity to fulfill their […]
Soon, no one in Nigeria will be able to evade tax payment – FIRS Chairman
The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr Babatunde Fowler says with the introduction of the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS), no Nigerian can evade tax payment. Fowler said this at the 138th Quarterly Meeting of the Joint Tax Board (JTB) on Monday in Abuja. The theme of the meeting was […]
FG approves N39bn loan for Discos
The Federal Government has approved about N39 billion to discos to procure meters for customers. Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, announced the lifeline for Discos at the 18th Monthly Power Sector Stakeholders Meeting hosted by Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO). Fashola said the gesture was part of power sector recovery programme […]
Ikeja Electric to publish names of energy thieves
Ikeja Electric (IE) has announced plans to commence newspaper publication of energy thieves as part of measures aimed at addressing the rising cases of revenue loss. The move, according to IE, is to be deployed within the Disco’s network while using other traditional and conventional media platforms. And to give credence to the latest initiative, […]
Mercedes-Benz takes voice control to another level with the new E-class
Mobility has once again been refined with the introduction of vehicular control using voice commands. Mercedes-Benz has further enhanced the performance of the LINGUATRONIC voice control system for navigation use and entertainment. This is one of the many efforts aimed at perfecting mobility in the autonomous future. The new E-class features a new Audio 200 […]
RenMoney MfB unveils school fees loan
Renmoney Microfinance Bank (MfB) has unveiled “School Fees Loan” product with a view to making Back-to-School season easier and faster for parents and guardians, just as it kicked-off #Back2School campaign. Back to school season is always financially stressful for parents over school fees, especially when tuition is increased as it is regularly the case; new […]
ICAN appoints Evbodaghe as Registrar/CEO
Mr. John Evbodaghe has been appointed as the Registrar/Chief Executive officer of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). The Governing Council of ICAN which made the appointment also announced Dr. Ben Ukaegbu and Mukaila Lawal as new Deputy Registrars. Evbodaghe, a fellow of the institute is a consummate professional whose experience cuts across […]