President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a one-year extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, whose tenure was initially scheduled to end on August 31, 2025. With this approval, Adeniyi will now serve until August 2026. The extension, announced in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, is intended to enable Adeniyi to consolidate ongoing reforms and deliver on strategic initiatives central to the Tinubu administration’s agenda. Among these initiatives are the modernisation of the Nigeria Customs Service, the implementation of the National Single Window Project, and…
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By Olumide Balogun The digital pulse of Nigeria beats fastest on mobile. With $1 billion projected in app usage and purchases for 2025 across the continent, marketers in Nigeria cannot afford to ignore this wave. At Google’s recent “Appcelerate” summit, top industry voices explored the central role of mobile apps in today’s marketing strategies. The takeaway was unmistakable: Nigerians spend over 4 hours daily on mobile, with 80% of that time in apps. Apps have moved from being optional extras to becoming the core of customer engagement, business efficiency, and innovation. Smartphone access is set to reach 880 million across…
MTN Nigeria held its inaugural Customer Engagement Day (CED) at the MTN Rooftop in Ikoyi, Lagos, reaffirming its commitment to listening, engaging, and co-creating with Nigerians at every stage of their digital journey. Themed “We See You. We’re With You,” the full-day hybrid event brought together hundreds of in-person guests and thousands of online participants for a vibrant celebration of digital empowerment and customer-focused innovation. The event offered an engaging mix of immersive technology demonstrations and authentic conversations with MTN’s leadership, creating a platform for real-time feedback and meaningful connection. Attendees experienced fireside chats with company executives and thought leaders,…
It was a thrilling and fun-filled Saturday, July 26, as football enthusiasts trooped to Atican Beach, Lekki, in large numbers to enjoy the beautiful game at the Lagos Campus Beach Soccer 2025. After hours of intense competition on the scorching sandy beach, accompanied by electrifying music from DJ Bright, the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) emerged as the gold medal winner, having secured the highest number of points across all their matches. LASUED demonstrated remarkable resilience and tactical superiority, defeating Lagos City Polytechnic 1–0 in their opening game and holding University of Lagos (UNILAG) to a goalless draw in…
By Aliyu Gaya One exceptionally commendable fact about the Bola Tinubu presidency is that it is not lacking in ambition and audacity. Courage defines the leader and Tinubu has it in good measure. Think about this: Tinubu wants to grow Nigeria’s net worth to a $1 trillion economy by 2030. While this shows ambition, it is much more a demonstration of audacity in leadership. To achieve this, Tinubu says Nigeria must lean on and encourage local production. He believes that achieving food security is the sine qua non for advancing the nation’s economy through heavy investments in the agriculture value…
Dr. Umaru Kwairanga, Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), is set to chair the 2nd edition of the Business Journal Fintech & Financial Inclusion Roundtable, scheduled for Friday, August 29, 2025, at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos, at 10:00 AM prompt. Themed “Fintech & Financial Inclusion: The Opportunities & Challenges for Nigeria,” the roundtable will bring together key stakeholders to explore the evolving landscape of financial technology and its impact on inclusion across the country. In a statement, Prince Cookey, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Business Journal Media Group, noted that the selection of Dr. Kwairanga as Chairman…
The growing national concern over the implementation of the recently enacted Designation and Protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure Order, 2024, has prompted stakeholders in the telecommunications sector to reconvene under a more strategic timeline. In light of this, the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) and the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), in collaboration with other key industry bodies, have rescheduled the highly anticipated CNII & Sustainability Conference 2025 to August 7, 2025, and will be held at CitiHeight Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. The decision to shift the date, originally set for July 30, was made following…
As part of its golden jubilee celebrations, ECOWAS has honoured excellence in journalism, naming seasoned media and global affairs analyst, Paul Ejime, as the recipient of its maiden award for Print Journalism. The prestigious recognition, organised by the ECOWAS Commission through its Communication Directorate, marked the inaugural edition of the ECOWAS Journalist Excellence Awards, spanning five categories of Print, Television, Radio, Online, and Photojournalism. A seven-member Jury of multimedia professionals assessed and evaluated more than 200 entries from across the region, and selected 12 outstanding submissions, which “exemplified excellence in reporting, storytelling, and high-impact on the successes, challenges and major…
The vital role of diaspora alumni in Nigeria’s socio-economic and political development will be the central focus at the upcoming annual reunion of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) UK Alumni Association. Speaking during a virtual world press conference held on Thursday, ahead of the event scheduled for Saturday, Chairman of the Organising Committee, Mr. Emeka Onyeje, highlighted the significant and growing contribution of diaspora alumni to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). He described the reunion as a landmark event—the first of its kind—and expressed confidence in its far-reaching impact. Mr. Onyeje also revealed that the event is expected to draw…
In a significant stride toward a smarter, more connected Anambra, a custom-built Mobile Tech Hub—capable of providing free high-speed internet access to as many as 3,000 users at once, has officially hit the road. The innovation, driven by the Geeks & Founders Alliance for Soludo (GEFAS), is set to redefine public connectivity across rallies, campaign grounds, and other communal spaces. Fully equipped with reliable data and voice services, as well as backup power for continuous operation, the Mobile Tech Hub is an ambitious expansion of the Solution WiFi initiative, which is already active in over 26 locations statewide. This mobile…