Year: 2023

Reputation Management: Nurturing Trust and Perceptions By Afolabi Olajuwon

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Reputation management plays a pivotal role in today’s business landscape, influencing customer trust, stakeholder confidence, and overall organizational success.   This article explores the multifaceted nature of reputation management, emphasizing its significance in nurturing trust and shaping external perceptions.   By focusing on strategies such as aligning organizational values, fostering open communication, investing in corporate social responsibility, and leveraging digital platforms, organizations can effectively manage their reputation, cultivate trust, and ultimately thrive in an increasingly competitive marketplace.     The importance of reputation management cannot be overstated. In an era…

Citizen’s Welfare and Security ,by Attahiru Jega

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Nigeria is a country of enormous potentials. We are often told that it is the largest economy in Africa, with stupendous natural mineral and agricultural resources, in addition to comparatively much more trained and intellectually endowed human capital. We are also often reminded that one out of every 4 Africans is a Nigerian, and one out of every 5 black people in the world is a Nigerian. In spite of all these matters of pride, however, it is axiomatic that Nigeria currently faces tremendous, wide-ranging and verified challenges, which if…

The Lynx-eyed Fashola By Olaleye Olawale

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Former Lagos State governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, is probably another prophet not accorded deserving honour in his home. But the joke has never been on him. With his lynx-eyed understanding of issues, he is not one to speak out of context.   Last Friday, at the Airforce Base, Ikeja, where as a guest speaker, Fashola addressed issues of leadership, he cited two current issues as quick examples of leadership and responsibilities: The Ondo and the Rivers States crises.   Speaking against the backdrop of calls for President Bola Tinubu…

Akpabio declares Umahi, Giadam’s seats vacant

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President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has declared as the seats of two senators: David Umahi (Ebonyi-South) and Ibrahim Giadam (Yobe-East) vacant, following their appointments as ministers.   Sen Akpabio made the declaration at plenary on Wednesday in Abuja.   Akpabio said that the declaration of vacancies in their seats was in accordance with section 68, sub-section (1)(d) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).   He, therefore, called on Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to commence the process of by-elections in the two senatorial districts immediately.       NAN  …

ISRAEL/PALESTINE WAR : All UN resolutions must be enforced – Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria insists

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The Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria, Abdullahi Abu Shawesh has stated that all resolutions at the United Nations UN on Palestine should be enforced,insisted that “no more lip service should be tagged to decisions taken concerning Palestine”. The envoy stated this while briefing Journalists on Wednesday at a media interactive session organised by the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) in Abuja Shawesh asserted that “the original plan of Israel to exterminate Palestine is yet unachieved and can never be achieved. “Since the start of the present hostilities, Israel has…

Leveraging Public Relations (PR) for Economic Advantage By Afolabi Olajuwon

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This article examines the critical role of Public Relations (PR) in achieving economic advantage for organizations. PR has evolved significantly over the years and has become an essential tool for building and managing an organization’s reputation.   The paper explores how effective PR strategies, when aligned with an organization’s business goals, can foster economic growth, attract investment, enhance customer relations, and increase competitiveness. By leveraging PR effectively, organizations can gain a significant edge in today’s highly competitive global marketplace.   In today’s interconnected and fast paced world, organizations operate in…

BREAKING: Akpabio swears in Lalong as Plateau South Senator

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Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday, December 20, has sworn in former governor of Plateau state, Simon Lalong, as the senator representing Plateau South.     Lalong took the oath of office which was administered by Akpabio at the plenary on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.   Recall that the appeal court sitting in Abuja had on November 7, 2023, affirmed that Lalong, who was the Director General of Tinubu’s Presidential Campaign Organisation in the February 25 election was the winner of the election.   The victory of Lalong and some…

BREAKING: Tinubu announces free train rides for Nigerians ahead of Christmas and New Year

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced free train rides for Nigerians travelling for Christmas and New Year celebrations.   The free train rides will be free across Nigeria from Thursday, December 21 to 4 January.   The directive was announced by the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, while addressing State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Wednesday.   Alake said a committee, which he hairs, had already met with all relevant transportation bodies across Nigeria and reached an agreement that the government will bear 50 per cent…

SERVICOM applauds NYSC on service delivery

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The National Youth Service Corps has been applauded by the SERVICOM National Office for its efficiency, innovation and effective service delivery to members of the public.   The Chief Executive Officer/National Coordinator Servicom, Mrs Nnenna Akajemeli stated this today in her address at the Executive Session of the one-day workshop on the culture of continuous service improvement in NYSC held at the National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja.   She said there was a need for continuous improvement with innovations, adding that teamwork is a catalyst for development.   Speaking further,…

BREAKING: Tinubu approves 50% reduction in transport fare nationwide

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President Bola Ahmed has approved a 50 percent slash in the price of interstate transport fare for Nigerians traveling during the yuletide from Thursday, December 21, 2023, to January 4, 2024. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake, announced this to State House Correspondents at the Aso Rock Villa on Wednesday. Alake said a committee, which he chairs, had already met with all relevant transportation bodies across Nigeria and reached an agreement that the government will bear 50 per cent cost of transportation based on the prices at…