Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has directed MultiChoice Nigeria to maintain its current subscription prices until the ongoing investigation into its proposed price hike is concluded. This directive follows MultiChoice Nigeria’s request for an extension regarding its scheduled appearance before the Commission. While the FCCPC has granted the request,…
Makkah, Saudi Arabia – The Nigerian Government has signed a cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Halal Products Development Company to establish Nigeria as a leading player in the global halal market valued at $7.7 trillion. The agreement will facilitate investment, technical cooperation, and market access across key sectors, including food production, pharmaceuticals, finance, and livestock…
Calabar, Nigeria – Phone and tech accessory dealers have taken to the streets of Calabar to demonstrate what they called a security threat to their businesses after losing almost a billion naira to burglars within a short period. This is coming barely 24 hours after traders protested against the planned demolition of their shops in…
Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned Multichoice Nigeria to explain its proposed subscription price increase for DStv and GOtv, set to take effect on March 1, 2025. Exercising its mandate under Sections 32 and 33 of the FCCPA, the FCCPC directed the Chief Executive Officer of Multichoice Nigeria…
By Phillip Alaga Ogoja, Cross River – A large number of traders in Ogoja metropolis stormed the office of the Urban Development Authority on Tuesday to protest the planned demolition of containers (shops) used by micro-business owners for their daily trade. The protesters, who gathered in their numbers, expressed their dissatisfaction with the government’s decision,…
Lagos, Nigeria – Multichoice, the parent company of DStv and GOtv, has increased prices for all packages for its Nigerian customers. According to a statement by John Ugbe, Chief Executive Officer of Multichoice Nigeria, on Monday, the new prices are effective from 1st March 2025. According to Ugbe, the recent update is due to increased…
Abuja, Nigeria – In a striking reversal of the old adage, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” rising fruit prices have forced many Nigerian households to cut back on what was once considered an essential part of a healthy diet. Despite fruits being nature’s nutrient-packed gifts—rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and dietary fiber—the…
IKOM – Senator John Owan-Enoh, Minister of State for Industry, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment, announced on Monday that the federal government has signed over 100 Import Duty Exemption Certificates (IDECs) in the past three months. The revelation came during a facility tour of the Ikom Cocoa Processing Factory, followed by a roundtable…
BERLIN – Germany’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminals on the North Sea operated at about 65% capacity in 2024, according to the state-owned Deutsche Energy Terminal. The floating terminals are located in the northern German cities of Wilhelmshaven and Brunsbüttel.Meanwhile, private operator Deutsche ReGas, responsible for two floating terminals on the Baltic Sea, has…
Billionaire Godwin Ubaka Okeke, popularly known as G.U.O, is a name synonymous with innovation and success in Nigeria’s transport industry. As the CEO of GUO Motors and the owner of the renowned GUO Transport Company, Okeke’s journey from modest beginnings to becoming one of Nigeria’s most celebrated transport magnates is as compelling as it is…
