Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), has announced the deferment of the implementation of revised fees for its services to October 1, 2025

The Commission, in a public notice issued at the weekend in Abuja, said the decision was taken to enable it to prioritise full stabilisation of its new Company Registration Portal before mid-September.

This was after CAC had already postponed the initial deadline of Aug.1, following technical hitches on the upgraded portal.

The CAC said that the latest extension was aimed at delivering optimum value to customers and stakeholders while ensuring a seamless transition into the new regime of services.

The revised fees were earlier scheduled to take effect on Sept. 1.

According to the notice, the deferment demonstrates CAC’s strong determination to provide efficient and customer-centric services that meet global standards.

The Commission expressed appreciation to its customers and stakeholders for their patience, understanding, and cooperation during what it described as a critical phase of transformation.

It then reaffirmed its commitment to building an intelligent registry that supported Nigeria’s ease of doing business reforms.

In a bold step towards advancing access to education and youth empowerment in Nigeria and the rest of the continent, the Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has announced that two Nigerian students, Terence Ifeanyichukwu and Ali Usman Mohammed, have been selected as recipients of the prestigious Airtel Africa Fellowship.

These scholars will pursue undergraduate studies in technology, including Artificial Intelligence, at Plaksha University in Mohali, India, an institution known for reimagining engineering education for the 21st century.

The Airtel Africa Fellowship, launched in September 2024, is a flagship educational initiative of the Airtel Africa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa, the leading telecom and mobile money services provider with operations across 14 African countries.

The Fellowship aims to provide academically gifted but financially disadvantaged African youth with access to quality STEM education and global opportunities that would otherwise be out of reach.

According to Airtel Africa Foundation Chairman, Dr Segun Ogunsanya, “Beyond offering an opportunity to study in one of the most advanced universities in the world, this Fellowship is also about equipping Africa’s future tech leaders with up-to-date skills while nurturing their talent, drive, and ambition to change their communities and the world. We are immensely proud of Terence and Ali and are confident they will make Nigeria proud.”

The selection process, fully managed by Plaksha University, was competitive and rigorous; rooted in the university’s high standards and commitment to diversity.

Applicants were evaluated through a comprehensive process that considered academic excellence, leadership potential, personal drive, and alignment with Plaksha University’s mission.

From a broad pool spanning Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, and Tanzania, 21 candidates were shortlisted, with 13 completing both interview stages. Following a final review by the university’s admissions committee, two candidates, both Nigerians, were presented with admission offers.

Through this collaboration, Airtel Africa Foundation not only supports the academic pursuits of the selected scholars but also contributes to a long-term vision: equipping Africa’s youth with advanced digital skills, nurturing innovation, and breaking cycles of poverty.

Airtel Nigeria CEO, Dinesh Balsingh, further described the scholarships as crucial steps toward building the human capital needed for Nigeria’s digital transformation.

“Through high-calibre technology education like that which is offered through the Airtel Africa Fellowship, our hope is to contribute significantly to the growth of Nigeria’s digital economy by helping to train a large number of technical talents across the board,” he said.

As it is set to announce 100 additional local scholarships to more Nigerian undergraduates, this milestone reinforces Airtel Africa Foundation’s mission to empower African youth through its operational pillars of financial inclusion, education, environmental protection, and digital inclusion (F.E.E.D.), creating opportunities where talent exists but opportunity may be scarce.

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a recall notice for the antibiotic product Embacef 125 Powder for Oral Suspension, following safety complaints received from consumers.

The recalled product, manufactured by Laborate Pharmaceutical India and registered in Nigeria by Embassy Pharmaceutical and Chemicals Ltd, Lagos, was reported to have caked or solidified after reconstitution by the second day of use. This complaint was brought to NAFDAC’s attention at its Ekiti State office, prompting a thorough investigation.

NAFDAC’s findings confirmed the product’s substandard quality and potential health risks associated with its use. As a precautionary measure, the agency has mandated a recall of the affected batch, identified by batch number PEDSE001, manufactured in February 2025 and expiring in January 2027.

Embacef 125 contains Cefuroxime Axetil, an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, Lyme disease, and infections of the skin, ears, sinuses, throat, tonsils, and urinary tract.

The agency warned that using substandard antibiotics could worsen patient conditions, lead to treatment failures, and contribute to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

NAFDAC has directed all zonal directors and state coordinators to intensify surveillance activities and remove the affected products from circulation. The public has been urged to purchase medicines only from authorized and licensed suppliers and to verify product authenticity and physical condition before use.

Consumers and healthcare professionals are encouraged to report any suspected cases of substandard medicines or adverse effects via NAFDAC’s hotline, email, or the Med-Safety App.

The recall notification has also been shared internationally through the World Health Organisation’s Global Surveillance and Monitoring System to enhance global tracking and intervention efforts.

This swift action by NAFDAC underscores the agency’s commitment to safeguarding public health and ensuring the availability of safe, effective medicines in Nigeria.