Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has engaged the services of MSP Secure Technologies Nigeria Ltd, the Nigerian affiliate of an international security printing outfit, Mandras Security Printing Private Limited of India, to introduce a product authentication scheme in Nigeria. The scheme is aimed at assisting consumers to determine the genuineness of products before purchase. Speaking […]
Author: Isaac Umunna
Jaiz Bank posts N540m half year profit
Jaiz Bank Plc has posted a profit of N540.212 million in the first half of the year as against N152.673 million realized in the corresponding period of 2016, showing an impressive growth of 254%. The unaudited report submitted to the Nigerian Stock Exchange shows that the bank grew its total assets to N80.662 billion in […]
Viewers gear up for final battle rounds of Airtel TVN 2
With only two possible steals and one battles round remaining, the rest of the contestants aspiring for a spot in the Live Show of Airtel’s The Voice Nigeria will on Sunday, August, 2017 have their chance to sway the coaches in their duet performances. Knowing that the road to the Lives has worn thin, viewers […]
Alibaba profit nearly doubles on robust revenues
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba said Thursday its net profit almost doubled in the latest quarter on the back of solid revenue growth in its core shopping business and in cloud computing. Alibaba, which has made billionaire founder Jack Ma one of China’s richest men and a global e-commerce icon, has seen its shares soar 80 […]
Uzoma Dozie to speak at the 2017 Marketers Day
By Amechi Obiakpu Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) has named the Group Managing Director, Diamond Bank Plc, Mr. Uzoma Dozie as the guest speaker of the 2017 Marketers Day and Annual General Meeting. The ADVAN Marketers day is a foremost platform for the discourse of marketing information and best practices in Nigeria. The event is […]
$450m investment: Dangote’s pact signing with Niger shifted
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 […]
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 […]