The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has condoled with its immediate past president and the publisher of Realnews, Ms. Maureen Chigbo, on the death of her sister, Barrister Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo. Barrister Chigbo was murdered by kidnappers in Abuja on January 5, 2026. The Guild in a condolence letter signed by its President. Mr. Danlami Nmodu, mni, and the General Secretary, Mr. Sufuyan Ojeifo, expressed profound sadness over the passing of Barrister Chigbo. The leadership of GOCOP recalled how the late lawyer diligently provided legal services to the Guild, even as it commended her dedication to the legal profession…
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LG Electronics Nigeria has warned the public about counterfeit televisions currently circulating in the market, following disturbing online videos showing unauthorized individuals packaging non-LG TVs in fake LG cartons and labels. LG Electronics Nigeria said in a statement that these counterfeit products are not manufactured or distributed by LG Electronics Nigeria or any of its approved partners, noting that “they present serious risks to consumers, including substandard performance, electrical hazards, and the complete absence of an LG warranty or support.” “We are deeply concerned by the spread of these counterfeit TVs and the potential harm to Nigerian families. At LG,…
PalmPay has opened a new office at 33 Old Yaba Road, Lagos, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, customer service, and operational growth in Nigeria. The new office represents a continued investment in PalmPay’s people, operations, and infrastructure, supporting the company’s ability to deliver reliable financial services at scale. Designed to accommodate PalmPay’s growing team, the workspace enables closer cross-functional collaboration while strengthening service delivery nationwide. Located in Yaba, one of Lagos’s most established commercial and technology corridors, the office further anchors PalmPay within Nigeria’s innovation and financial ecosystem. Speaking at the office launch, Managing Director Chika Nwosu highlighted that the…
In the rapidly evolving landscape of African technology, few figures bridge the gap between high-level research and grassroots digital execution as effectively as Nnaemeka Ani. As the Founder of MGX Research Center and the visionary behind MexyGabriel, Ani has emerged as a leading protagonist in the narrative of Nigeria’s technological self-reliance. The Visionary: Founding MGX Research At the heart of Ani’s philosophy is MGX Research, a center dedicated to “first-principles thinking.” Under his leadership, the center has become a beacon for data-driven innovation, moving beyond the “hype” of the tech world to focus on persistent, localized solutions. Through MGX Research Center, he is building a multidisciplinary ecosystem…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has continued to consolidate its reputation as a digitally driven public institution, emerging among the top three Federal Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the 2025 Website Performance Ranking conducted by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR). The recognition comes barely three weeks after the telecom regulator was listed among the top five best-performing Federal Government agencies for 2025 by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), underscoring the Commission’s sustained investment in technology and efficient service delivery. According to the BPSR 2024/2025 scorecard on MDA website performance, the NCC ranked second overall…
In a strategic intervention aimed at strengthening emergency response capacity in Lagos, Fidelity Bank Plc has equipped the Ikoyi Fire Service Station with vital firefighting and preventive tools, underscoring its commitment to community safety and environmental sustainability. The donation, which included fire hoses and gasoline-powered water pumps, was delivered under the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP) by the Bank’s True Serve team. The initiative reaffirms Fidelity Bank’s focus on proactive community engagement and environmental stewardship. Under the FHHP framework, staff members identify critical needs within their communities, mobilise funds, and receive matching financial support from the Bank to implement impactful…
Nigeria’s growing stature as a global reference point for digital governance was once again underscored as the leadership of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) formally received the awards and certificates conferred on the country at the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit, Spain 2025. Nigeria emerged as the overall global winner in the Digital Governance category, a recognition of its effective deployment of digital tools and policies to strengthen transparency, accountability and citizen engagement. The country also clinched the Regional Award for advancing Open Digital Governance across Africa and the Middle East, reinforcing its leadership role in promoting…
Access to capital, visibility, and credible investor pathways remains one of the most persistent barriers facing women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Addressing this gap came into sharp focus on November 21, 2025, when the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), with support from Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and Sterling One Foundation, convened investors, ecosystem leaders, and high-potential women-led enterprises for the Women Investment Readiness Accelerator (WIRA) Demo Day in Ilupeju, Lagos. The event reinforced DBN’s strategic role in deepening Nigeria’s MSME ecosystem, with a deliberate emphasis on unlocking growth opportunities for women founders who continue to play an outsized role in…
By TIm Akano Leo Stan Ekeh (LSE) is an extraordinary human being. He is extremely hardworking, hugely brave, and massively intelligent. He is a shrewd businessman, but with a Cathedral-size heart of butterfly. I’m a product of LSE’s generosity. But not only me, I am close enough to know. We are uncountable. I was always with him after office hours in his office twenty years ago when he was constructing a church in his place of birth. He was so committed to details and beauty that when the church was roofed and he went for inspection and discovered some misalignment,…
Lagos is set to experience a refined take on Christmas celebrations as ‘The Mood Market by Riella Luxé’ hosts its First Edition Christmas Fair on Monday, December 22, 2025. The one-day lifestyle fair will take place at the rooftop venue of Maison Fahrenheit VI, running from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., with free entry for members of the public. Conceived as a lifestyle-led festive experience rather than a conventional market, the event is designed to offer a softer, more intentional approach to Christmas shopping and social engagement. Set against the backdrop of the Lagos skyline, the fair blends curated retail…