NCC sets up taskforce on improper SIM registration

Worried by the dangers of improperly registered, unregistered and pre-registered Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has set up a 12-member committee to tackle the problem. The commission said the “menace will no longer be tolerated”. Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta declared this on Monday […]

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OFFICIAL: Buhari fires SGF, Lawal and NIA DG, Ayodele Oke (See replacement)

President Muhammadu Buhari has studied the report of the panel headed by the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, which investigated allegations against the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Babachir David Lawal, and the Director General, National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Ayo Oke. The President accepted the recommendation of the […]

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Red Star Express Plc Commemorates Silver Jubilee Anniversary in Grand Style

One of Nigeria’s leading logistics company Red Star Express Plc, commemorated its Twenty-Fifth (25th) anniversary in Grand Style, recently in Lagos. The company began its celebration with the unveil of a 3D version of the 25th anniversary logo few months back, embarked on a Corporate Social Responsibility tagged ‘SME 1000’ for upcoming entrepreneurs, organized a […]

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TONY ELUMELU FOUNDATION (TEF) WRAPS UP 2017 TEF ENTREPRENEURSHIP FORUM – LARGEST GATHERING OF AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURS

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading philanthropy dedicated to supporting entrepreneurship, concluded its 3rd annual TEF Entrepreneurship Forum on 14th of October 2017 in Lagos. The Forum hosted more than 1,300 participants from 54 African countries. The most diverse and inclusive gathering of African entrepreneurs on the continent, the Forum continued its strong tradition of showcasing innovation […]

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Elumelu speaks on SMEs

Tony Elumelu: To make progress we must prioritise SMEs and the Creative Sector

The Chairman of African proprietary investment company, Heirs Holdings, Tony O. Elumelu, CON has called on the government to prioritise SMEs, the Creative Sector and access to electricity to drive job creation, inclusive growth and the diversification of the economy. He made this call while speaking on the topic “Opportunities, Productivity and Employment: Actualizing the […]

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