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NIPOST Workshop Strategic for Economic Diversification- Stakeholders
Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) Workshop Service has organized its maiden Customers’ Forum showcasing its capabilities as outstanding venture for the Service’s transformation.
At the occasion held at its Centre in Lagos, stakeholders showered encomiums on the management for taken the steps in setting up the Workshop decades ago, while urging the Federal Government enable the Workshop’s autonomy.
Architect Enoch Ogun, acting postmaster general and chief executive officer of NIPOST represented by Malam Bala Wamba, deputy postmaster general, Mail Operations, said that over time, and in response to prevailing global economic recessions, captains of industry were adopting strategies to keep afloat and remain in business, hence NIPOST has queued into the trends.
“We at NIPOST took the initiative by restructuring some of our traditional products and services into strategic business development (SBD). I am proud to tell you that the Workshop service so created in now one of the key ventures of the organization.
“Most recently, we have also repositioned and empowered the Workshop to reach out to the public with excess capacity of the installed machineries by providing quality products and services at competitive prices,” the Acting PMG said.
He pointed out that although it has not been rosy for the Service, they are working assiduously to been in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s change mantra by contributing to the national GDP growth.
According to Engineer John Ayodele, guest speaker at the occasion, said that restructuring NIPOST and the postal/courier sector in Nigeria is largely dependent on the Postal Reform Bill lying at the floor of the National Assembly since 2004.
Ayodele who spoke on the topic: Global Recession- Necessity for Diversification and Synergy: NIPOST Workshop in Perspective , said that although NIPOST management are not to blame for the steady decline in businesses associated with the Service, however, failure to diversify spells a doom for the national postal agency.
He said that before now, NIPOST boasted of surplus mails and other parcels for deliveries, but the advent of technology brought greater challenge to players in the industry.
“A situation where even ‘bus conductors’ at Jibowu and other places are now courier operators is not good for the economy. We need this Bill to be passed to enable an Independent Regulator and endear fresh impetus in NIPOST operations as it would become the national postal agency and not a regulator-player as being practiced now,” he said.
The guest speaker, said he believes NIPPOST is critical in financial inclusion and other government programmes due to its large network of offices and branches scattered across the 774 local government areas in the country.
On the need for NIPOST Workshop’s autonomy, Ayodele suggested an Equity Trust model for private investors and other financial institutions to partner with the Service to grow its profitability to the nation.
“Also, NIPOST Workshop and NIPOST as an Agency of the Government needs to publicize its achievements; let marketers go to the streets and educate people on the core-competencies of this Workshop. It is a mega edifice and national resource based on human capacity and tools available here. Meanwhile, if NIPOST fails to leverage this window presented by ventures like the Workshop, it may find it difficult to remain in business. Gone are the days you relied on letters/mails and stamp duties. The Global recession calls for strategic thinking and rebranding.
The guest speaker also called for improved remunerations for the Workshop’s staff for continued service excellence and proficiencies in their duties.
Also speaking, Otunba Dele Olapeju, who chaired the occasion expressed delight on the quality of products been developed by the Workshop. He sought for Federal Government’s intervention by way of reducing the in-flock of foreign furniture in the market.
According to Olapeju, “Most of the furniture you buy at Mushin and other markets are not as strong as the one produced by NIPOST workshop. So, why can’t the government project this venture first as a national treasury and help the public to utilize the wonderful products they have here”.
He also suggested for a technical partnership between the NIPOST workshop and technical colleges for knowledge transfer hence the global trends revolve around entreprenurship.
To this end, Sikiru Olawale Sulaiman, general manager, NIPOST Workshop service said that the Customers’ Forum was as a result of the observation that being customer-centric is the hallmark of good organization, whether in the public or private sector.
Sulaiman the workshop in consonance with the NIPOST management has put in place structures and processes that are geared towards satisfying customers’ needs, timely and in good conditions.
He reiterated the Workshop’s resolve to building effective and sustainable collaborations with relevant stakeholders for improved service delivery.
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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.
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