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5 Reasons Not To Miss The “Bridge Of Progress” Parties By Life Beer
Life Beer will be ending the year on a high. After a year which has seen the beer brand further deepen its connection with its southeastern consumers with initiatives such as Hi-life fest and Life Progress Booster, Life will now be wrapping up 2018 with two parties and a concert.
The “Bridge of Progress” parties are set to hold in Anambra and Owerri on the 26th and 28th of December respectively. While the Flavour of Africa Concert, which will be sponsored by Life Beer, is set to hold on the 30th.
Here are 5 reasons not to miss these year-end festivities:
- Phyno For The Culture
Indigenous rapper Phyno is fresh off his latest single with pop sensation – Teni, and with the massive airplay, the new track has been getting, one can expect Phyno to be in high spirits when he hits the stage on Boxing Day.
He will be headlining the Anambra edition of the party and he’ll be bringing his considerable talents and electrifying personality to the fore.
If his last performance at the Hi-life fest is anything to go by, you can expect Mr. Alobam, to deliver a scintillating performance once again.
- What’s Life Without a Little Bit Of Flavour
Alongside Phyno, Flavour is another ambassador of the Life brand, and he will be taking over the reins to headline the Owerri edition of the Bridge of Progress Party. A few days later he will also be hosting his own concert in Enugu, making it a dream week for fans of the highlife maestro, who will be getting a chance to see him perform back to back.
Flavour is the master of using a live band to beautiful effect, bringing his classic renditions to life with impressive live instrumentation. Seeing an artist perform so well with a live band is a rarity in Nigerian music, hence if you care for real, undiluted musical performance, you certainly don’t want to miss this party.
- Life Beer
At the heart of these three entertaining events is the Life continental beer, the beer brand which is unapologetic in its love and commitment to the Igbo culture and tradition. You can expect to enjoy loads of Life Beer when these parties get started. After all, what’s a party without Life?
- A Special Way To End The Year
You’ve had a long year, you’ve worked hard, and now is the time to unwind a little, the time to live a little, the time to enjoy life.
Life beer is providing its consumers with a festive experience to reward them for their loyalty, hard work, and dedication throughout the year. All of these, while celebrating the progress of the people.
If any of these describe you, then you know where to be on Boxing Day and the days that follow.
- One For The Culture
It is not unusual to see Nigerians of south-eastern ethnicity head home to their states of origin to celebrate the festivities. This long tradition will continue this year and this is part of the reasoning behind the the timing and location of these parties.
People from Enugu, Owerri, and Anambra can get a chance to not only travel home but also celebrate the end of the year with Life beer.
And while the likes of Phyno and Flavour will be performing, you can also expect the very best of highlife music. The likes of Chibest David, a previous winner of the Hi-life fest will most likely make an appearance, as well as other local talents such as the Obiligbo brothers who are fan favorites of people in the East.
Life Continental Beer has proven time and time again its understanding of the Igbo people and how to deliver on the things that are important to this demography, so you can expect all boxes to be checked when the “Bridge of Progress” parties kick-off on the 26th of December.
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a forward-looking strategy that places satellite-enabled mobile connectivity at the heart of the country’s drive to bridge its long-standing coverage gaps.
The draft Spectrum Roadmap for the Communications Sector for 2025 to 2030 lays out how satellite technologies could help deliver reliable voice and data services to millions of Nigerians who live beyond the reach of conventional mobile networks.
The direction is outlined in the Commission’s draft Spectrum Roadmap for the Communications Sector covering the period.
The proposed approach highlights non-terrestrial networks as a complement to existing mobile infrastructure, especially in areas where terrain, insecurity, or high costs limit the deployment of base stations.
The NCC said D2D satellite technology, which allows standard mobile phones to connect directly to satellites, is gaining traction globally as a means of delivering voice and data services without reliance on ground towers.
According to the regulator, the technology could help close persistent coverage gaps in rural, riverine, and border communities that remain outside the reach of conventional networks.
It also noted that satellite-backed connectivity could improve network reliability by providing alternative links during fibre cuts, power failures, or other disruptions affecting terrestrial systems.
The Commission added that wider adoption of D2D services could support emergency communications, public safety operations, Internet of Things applications, and services such as smart agriculture in underserved regions.
It also pointed to potential investment opportunities through partnerships between mobile network operators and satellite companies, including more efficient use of shared spectrum resources.
Beyond D2D services, the roadmap places emphasis on Low-Earth Orbit satellites to expand broadband access to remote parts of the country.
It also proposes better utilisation of Geostationary Orbit satellites and the exploration of high-altitude platforms, such as stratospheric balloons, to support mobile backhaul and rural connectivity.
The policy signals come shortly after Airtel Africa announced an agreement with SpaceX to introduce Starlink-powered direct-to-cell services in Nigeria.
The NCC’s roadmap is expected to shape future spectrum allocation, licensing decisions, and technology adoption across the telecommunications sector.
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House of Reps Releases Certified Copies of Tax Reform Acts amid Gazette Discrepancy Claims
House of Representatives has released certified true copies of the four tax reform Acts signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, addressing public concerns over alleged discrepancies between legislative versions and circulated gazetted documents.
Tax Reform Acts
House spokesperson, Akin Rotimi, disclosed this in a statement, noting that Speaker Tajudeen Abbas directed the immediate publication of the Acts—including endorsement and presidential assent pages—for public verification, in collaboration with Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
The move followed allegations raised by Rep. Abdulsamad Dasuki on the House floor, highlighting inconsistencies between Bills passed by the National Assembly and executive gazetted versions, which he warned could erode legislative integrity and public trust.
Abbas constituted a seven-member ad hoc committee chaired by Rep. Aliyu Betara, with members including Idris Wase, Sada Soli, Adedeji Faleke, Igariwey Iduma, Fred Agbedi and Babajimi Benson, to investigate the alleged alterations, unauthorised circulation and preventive measures.
The committee’s mandate includes probing circumstances around the discrepancies, while Abbas ordered internal verification and public release of certified copies to dispel doubts and safeguard legislative records. Legal experts, tax professionals and civil society had demanded clarification and implementation suspension amid heated debates triggered by Dasuki’s intervention.
The released laws comprise the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025; Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025; National Revenue Service Establishment Act, 2025; and Joint Revenue Board Establishment Act, 2025, described as foundational to modernising Nigeria’s tax system.
These reforms aim to enhance compliance, curb inefficiencies, eliminate overlaps and bolster fiscal coordination across federal, state and local tiers, following extensive stakeholder consultations, committee reviews and plenary debates under Abbas’s leadership.
Rotimi reassured Nigerians: “The National Assembly is an institution built on records, procedure, and institutional memory. Every Bill, every amendment, and every Act follows a traceable constitutional and parliamentary pathway.”
He emphasised that only National Assembly-certified versions hold authority, urging the public, institutions and stakeholders to disregard all other circulating documents as unofficial.
MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company, has retained the distribution rights to 12 Warner Bros. Discovery thematic channels following the signing of a new multi-year, multi-territory agreement between CANAL+ Group and Warner Bros. Discovery, marking a significant expansion of their long-standing partnership.
MultiChoice
The new deal, which spans several regions across Africa and Europe, covers the distribution of HBO Max as well as the renewal of selected Warner Bros. Discovery thematic channels. It represents a major milestone in the companies’ international collaboration and strengthens content offerings across MultiChoice Group territories.
MultiChoice disclosed that this agreement builds on earlier partnerships concluded in Europe. “It builds on the landmark agreements concluded in France in 2024,including the renewal of the exclusive pay-TV window for Warner Bros. Pictures films just six months after their theatrical release in France and the integration of HBO Max within select CANAL+ group offers – as well as in Poland in 2025, with the renewal of the distribution agreement for 22 thematic channels (including TVN 24 and Eurosport) and 4 free-to-air channels (including TVN).”
Under the renewed arrangement, MultiChoice Group will continue to distribute 12 Warner Bros. Discovery thematic channels across its territories, with some channels offered on an exclusive basis. CNN International and Cartoon Network will remain exclusive to South Africa while being distributed non-exclusively in other markets. Cartoon Network Porto will be exclusive in Angola and Mozambique and non-exclusive elsewhere. Other channels such as Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV, Food Network, TNT Africa, Travel, ID and Cartoonito will be offered on a non-exclusive basis.
According to the partners, the deal reinforces CANAL+ Group’s channel portfolio on the continent. “This agreement enables CANAL+ Group to strengthen its entertainment, kids, news, and documentary channel offerings in African markets.”
The agreement is also expected to improve access for CANAL+ Group subscribers to Warner Bros. Discovery’s premium content through HBO Max and selected channels, including globally recognised series and films, further extending the studio’s international reach while consolidating MultiChoice’s content offering in key markets.
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