If this appears to be a flattering appraisal of the role of the media in Nigeria’s unfolding democratic Fourth Republic, it may well be; you can’t separate the media from the workings of a modern democratic society. And, with as many as 50 journalists reported to have been picked up by security agencies in 2024…
You may have seen the video clip of President Bola Tinubu encouraging leaders of the Arewa Consultative Forum to ask governors to judiciously discharge their responsibilities to their people (now that they receive more money from the Federal Account Allocation Committee, after the removal of petrol and electricity subsidies). The President said, “We are running…
Whoever came up with the idea of unveiling the portrait of President Bola Tinubu at the June 12, 2024, Democracy Day celebrations must be a sycophant of the highest order. He misadvised himself, presidential aides and the President on this very uncool action. These mischief makers are about to create the monster of a personality cult around…
Pray, why are the Federal Government and labour leaders splitting hairs over a matter that should not take so much of their time? They are unnecessarily running the risk of getting high blood pressure. While the Federal Government is doing overtime, and yet unable to agree on a minimum national wage for years, state governors…
Zenith Bank Plc has been named the “Most Sustainable Bank, Nigeria” in the International Banker 2024 Banking Awards, retaining the title for the second consecutive year. Commenting on the award, the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON, said: “We are deeply honoured to be recognised as the Most Sustainable Bank in Nigeria for the…
Zenith Bank Plc, on Thursday, 30th May 2024, launched a state-of-the-art digital/LED screen at Ajose Adeogun Roundabout, solidifying its commitment to innovation and community engagement. The monumental digital installation, an upgrade from its previous LED screen launched in 2013 at the same location, features a resolution of 3936×960 pixels compared to the previous 1024×256 pixels. Measuring 6.4×6.4 metres,…
Now that President Bola Tinubu has greenlighted the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, those shooting down the project should go and “sempe,” or cool off, as fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, may have put it. The wet blankets remind one of former Military Head of State, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, who reportedly stood down the Lagos…
The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, has been named the ‘Best Banking CEO of the Year in Africa’ at the International Banker 2024 Banking Awards, retaining this title for the second consecutive year. This award, published in the Spring 2024 issue of International Banker Magazine, United Kingdom, coincides with Dr. Onyeagwu’s completion…
The N19 that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission recommends for electricity distribution companies to shave off the extortionate tariff of helpless customers in Band A markets, who are actually paying for darkness, is “underwhelming.” And, by the way, the new agency, with the splendid name, Nigerian Independent System Operator of Nigeria Limited, recently created by…
It is a welcome development that the Central Bank of Nigeria finally withdrew its circular requesting banks to deduct the cybersecurity levy after the National Assembly and President Bola Tinubu ordered its withdrawal. When America’s State of Massachusetts overburdened its residents with too many taxes, it was christened “Taxachusetts.” The sundry taxes that the Tinubu…