The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal on Friday, 25 April, 2025, delivered its judgment in the appeal filed by Meta Platforms Incorporated (Facebook) and WhatsApp LLC against the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), affirming the Commission’s authority and actions in nearly all the contested issues. The Tribunal specifically determined that the Commission complied with prevailing laws, discharged its mandate, and exercised its powers within the confines of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). It ruled that the multiple actions by WhatsApp and Meta, for which the Commission made findings of violations, were correctly identified, and that the Commission did…
Author: Olamide Obayemi
The Royal Frieslandcampina Global Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jan Derck Van Karnebeek highly referred Yaba College of Technology as a fertile ground for industry partnerships and a model for nurturing talents that meet both national and global standards. He made this assertion at an industry and academia engagement session, tagged Career Leap Series 1 to foster strategic collaboration between industry and educational institution to mould future frontrunners, held at the college Yusuf Grillo Auditorium. Mr.Derck van Karnebeek praised YABATECH for its consistent delivery of quality education and its reputation as a premier institution for technical and vocational training in Nigeria;…
The MTN Foundation has officially launched its Skills Academy, a transformative digital learning platform designed to empower millions of Nigerians with access to digital and financial skills essential for the 21st-century economy. The launch event, held at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, brought together top government officials, education stakeholders, and technology experts, reinforcing the importance of public-private collaboration in building a digitally inclusive Nigeria. With youth unemployment over 6% and more than 18.3 million children out of school, according to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Nigeria faces a…
By: Abdullah Adeyanju Binuyo When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addressed world leaders this April on climate and the just transition, it wasn’t just another diplomatic performance—it was a signal. The global rules of climate finance are changing, and Tinubu’s speech, flanked by the UN and Brazil’s President Lula, placed Nigeria in the heart of that transformation. Tinubu was clear: Nigeria sees climate not as a constraint, but as a lever for growth. This is indeed a bold pivot, especially for a Petro-state. However, for much of his first two years in office, Tinubu’s climate policy was anything but certain. It…
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has felicitated Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno on his 61st birthday. Akpabio, in a congratulatory message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh stated that Governor Eno’s commitment to democratic values has earned him recognition as a leader who prioritizes the people’s interests over self He hailed the Governor’s, “inclusive leadership style”, which he noted has fostered unity and cooperation across party lines, earning him widespread acclaim. According to the Senate President, “Governor Umo Eno has distinguished himself as a peacemaker, reconciliatory leader, and true democrat. “Through…
By Tunde Odesola (Published in The PUNCH, on Friday, April 25, 2025) Wracked by a head-splitting fever and a head-aching red eye, this article may not see the light of day. But if it’s ever published, dear reader, know that this article is a product of pain, lethargy, tiresomeness and hissing. The meaning of headache is truly a pain in the head. When I woke up early Monday morning, the pain in my right eye was tormenting. I couldn’t differentiate between a comma and a full stop. The wider I opened my eyes to tell the difference between the two…
Today, on World Malaria Day 2025, we are reminded that malaria is not just a public health challenge for Nigeria, it is a national emergency. Nigeria bears the heaviest global burden of this disease. We must continue to work hard to reverse this trend. The theme for this year, “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,” is both a call to action and a message of hope. It challenges us to renew our investment in life-saving interventions, increased awareness and to revive the collective commitment needed to end malaria once and for all. We should also ensure that our environment…
Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (JANDOR), Lead Visioner of Lagos4Lagos Movement on Thursday, 24 April, 2025, congratulated the APC Apex Leader for Badagry Division and a member of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Chief Rabiu Adio Oluwa on the occasion of his 86th birthday. JANDOR extolled the virtues of Chief Oluwa and commend him for his dedication and commitment to the development and prosperity of Lagos State over the years. “Sir, today offers an opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate your charismatic leadership and magnanimity. God will bless your new age and grant you good health as you continue to…
The Ogun State government has once again reiterated its commitment to consistently prioritize the welfare of its retirees. This was demonstrated through the recent release of the sum of N6.7 billion to offset backlogs of gratuities for retired public servants. The Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, made this known while declaring open the 9th Quarterly General Meeting of the Association of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries – South West, Nigeria (ARHOSPS-SWN), hosted by the Ogun State chapter of the Association at the ARHOSPS Secretariat, opposite OOPL gate, Abiola Way, Abeokuta. Represented by the state Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde…
The new Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Bayo Ojulari, has officially taken over the reins of the company from his predecessor, Mr. Mele Kyari. In a brief handover ceremony held at the NNPC Towers on Friday, 4 April, 2025, the GCEO commended Kyari for his contributions to the growth of NNPC Ltd and his sterling service to the nation. He disclosed that the objective of his management was to consolidate on the successes of his predecessor and take the company to the next level. He said though the targets set for his management…