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MultiChoice Nigeria: A Workplace Fostering Gender Inclusion
As we commemorate the 2024 International Women’s Day, various symposiums will once again delve into age-old discussions surrounding women’s empowerment and gender equality. Aligned with this year’s theme, ‘Inspire Inclusion,’ there will be dialogues on creating a more equitable world by providing equal opportunities for women in various fields, irrespective of their backgrounds.
Despite the attention, few countries and organisations are committed to actualizing this dream. A report by the United Nations Women in 2023, said that since the Global Goals were signed in 2015, no country has achieved gender equality. At the current rate of progress, over 340 million women and girls, an estimated 8 per cent of the world’s female population, will live in extreme poverty by 2030. According to the report, it could take close to 300 years.
To drive gender inclusion, and ultimately attain equality, there’s a strong call for private organisations, who are the major employers of labour, to make the initiative part of their corporate value.
One of the organisations visibly implementing this in Nigeria is MultiChoice. Beyond the media attention that gender equality attracts yearly during this period, the company has displayed a full commitment to the course through top management appointments and content focus.
Women in key positions
MultiChoice Nigeria has been a vivid example of organisations giving women opportunities at the top management level. Key appointments in recent years attest to this. “We have brilliant and hardworking women as heads of some of our most important operations at MultiChoice. Our senior management team is of an almost equal gender split,” said MultiChoice West Africa CEO, John Ugbe.
MultiChoice’s entertainment business is content-driven, and notably, this key department for the West African market, is headed by a distinguished woman, Dr. Busola Tejumola, who was recently elected as a distinguished member of the International Academy of Television Arts and Science.
MultiChoice Nigeria has also proven to be a workplace for career growth and development for women, with the Executive Head of DStv Media Sales, Doris Ohanugo, as a perfect example. Ohanugo joined MultiChoice in 2012 as the Sponsorship Manager, DStv Media Sales, and was later promoted to the position of Regional Sales Manager, a role she occupied until her appointment to the current post in 2022.
Another testament to career growth opportunities for women at MultiChoice is Caroline Oghuma, the Executive Head of Corporate Affairs, at MultiChoice West Africa. Oghuma rose to the post in 2017, after serving as the PR Manager at DStv for three years.
Female Sports Coverage
In addition to providing equal workplace opportunities for women, MultiChoice has also shown commitment to celebrating women’s strides and achievements in sports. The SuperSport “Here For Her Campaign”, which ran across the SuperSport channels for most of 2023 is still fresh in memory. The campaign drew audiences’ attention across Africa to exciting women’s sporting events throughout the year.
To drive home the message, MultiChoice unveiled an African female football icon, Asisat Oshoala, as a brand ambassador, as part of the campaign. The climax was the FIFA Women’s World Cup, for which MultiChoice provided a robust broadcast on SuperSport. The company also made the coverage a unique experience for female staff, by ensuring that the entire coverage crew for the tournament in Australia, was made up of women. “We believe this provides them the exposure and privilege that comes with this special showcase of women’s football,” Ugbe said, while speaking on the deliberate move.
MultiChoice Nigeria is proving a good example of an inclusive workplace for women and more corporate firms will need to imbibe the culture if the world is to attain gender equality goals.
Through strategic top-level appointments, a culture of internal career growth for women, and a groundbreaking focus on female sports coverage, MultiChoice proves that genuine gender inclusion is not merely an aspiration but an integral part of its corporate ethos. As the world grapples with the imperative of achieving gender equality goals, MultiChoice Nigeria stands as an exemplary organisation that supports the path towards a more inclusive and equitable future.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A hotline number, 0800 123 5264, for Nigerians to report any MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, above the approved pump price of N739 per litre, has been released by Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
The private refiner said the number was now active nationwide, enabling consumers to promptly report violations and help maintain fair pricing across over 2,000 MRS stations.
This measure follows the refinery’s recent commencement of nationwide PMS sales at N739 per litre—a strategic intervention aimed at stabilising fuel prices and easing the financial burden on Nigerians during the festive season.
“We encourage Nigerians to avoid purchasing PMS at inflated prices when locally refined fuel is available at N739 per litre.
“Report any MRS station selling above this price by calling our hotline. Together, we can ensure that the benefits of this price reduction reach every consumer,” the company stated in a statement.
The organisation stressed its mission to deliver affordable, high-quality fuel while safeguarding national economic interests, reaffirming its commitment to steady supply, backed by a guaranteed daily output of 50 million litres, and warned against attempts to create artificial scarcity or manipulate supply.
Regulatory authorities have been urged to remain vigilant and take decisive action against unpatriotic practices.
By refining locally at scale, Dangote Refinery is reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imports, conserving foreign exchange, stabilising the Naira, and strengthening energy security. This initiative represents a significant milestone in the country’s journey toward sustainable energy solutions and economic recovery.
The refinery also issued a stern warning against attempts by unscrupulous operators to create artificial scarcity in response to the price reduction, calling on government agencies to act decisively.
“Any attempt to create artificial scarcity or manipulate supply to frustrate recent price reductions is unpatriotic and unacceptable. We urge regulatory authorities to remain vigilant and take firm action against such practices, especially during this critical festive period,” the statement added.
Consumers were advised to resist purchasing fuel at inflated prices when cheaper, high-quality alternatives are readily available.
By Bon Peters
The Airport Chapter of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) at Omagwa Rivers State has praised the Customs Area Controller for Customs Area 1 Command, Comptroller Salamatu Atuluku.
At the end-of-the-year party attended by stakeholders, including the leader of the association’s chapter, Mr Charles Onyema, said the customs officer has done well in stakeholder engagement and trade facilitation.
At the event held last Friday, he said his association has been enjoying a very cordial relationship with other organisation in the ecosystem.
“You can see what is happening today, everybody is working together and our operations here are seamless,” he noted.
He stated that apart from creating a very robust business environment for his members and other stakeholders to operate, he has taken a decision to build and commission a befitting ANLCA Secretariat which would be completed soon and be commissioned by the ANLCA national president, Mr Emenike Nwokeoji.
The ANLCA chapter chief said since “Comptroller Salamatu Atuluku assumed office at Customs Area 1, Port Harcourt Command, it has been a different ball game, facilitating trade and increasing Revenue generation.”
“I remember I told her she was a mother during her maiden visit to the airport.
“You know when you have a woman in charge of an affair, food will not lack, compassion will not lack and motherly love will not lack.
“She is very wonderful in stakeholder engagement, revenue generation and trade facilitation,” Mr Onyema enthused.
Projecting into the future, Mr. Onyema said the year 2026 would be better for his members, adding that he has advised them on financial discipline which he said would help them during the trying period.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The federal government has declared Thursday, December 25, and Friday, December 26, 2025, as public holidays to mark Christmas and Boxing Day respectively.
The government also declared Thursday, January 1, 2026, for the New Year celebration.
The declaration was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Mrs Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
According to the statement, the Minister urged Nigerians to reflect on the values of love, peace, humility and sacrifice associated with the birth of Jesus Christ.
Mr Tunji-Ojo also called on citizens, irrespective of faith or ethnicity, to use the festive season to pray for peace, improved security and national progress.
He further advised Nigerians to remain law-abiding and security-conscious during the celebrations, while wishing them a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Business Post reports that on these public holidays – the foreign exchange market, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), as well as the NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange will not open to trade.
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