Breweries defy economic hardship, record sharp rise in revenue
…As profit rises 117% to N317.2 bn •Our performance was led by Heineken beer – Nigerian Breweries •We take beer to ease frustration, stress – Consumers •It’s habit driven – Analysts •Helped by product re-pricing – Egbomeade By Peter Egwuatu Against the backdrop of rising costs of living and declining purchasing power, brewing companies have recorded sharp […]
ABC Transport inaugurates Historic & Archive Centre to preserve 33 years of innovation, achievements
By Theodore Opara In a remarkable celebration of legacy, innovation, and corporate heritage, ABC Transport Plc officially unveiled its Historic and Archive Centre on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the company’s Corporate Head Office in Owerri, Imo State.The launch, which coincided with the birthday celebration of the company’s Founder, Mr. Frank Nneji (OON), marked another […]
Guinness Nigeria CEO attributes strong 2026 start to operational efficiency, localised decision-making
By Etop Ekanem The Managing Director/CEO of Guinness Nigeria Plc, Girish Sharma has attributed the company’s strong start in 2026 to a blend of operational efficiency, localised decision-making, and expanded market reach, factors he says have fundamentally repositioned the business for sustained growth. Speaking in an interview with CNBC Africa, Sharma said the results reflect […]
June Sometimes launches interactive web game
A first-of-its-kind musical experience where listeners don’t just hear the album—they play it. Following the release and growing momentum of his debut album, Memories With Nostalgic Flaws, JuneSometimes officially unveils the next phase of the project: an immersive web-based game built from the album’s tracklist, lyrics, and hidden sonic clues. Originally introduced as a nostalgic […]
Awori insists on indigenous representation in Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency II
By Ebunoluwa Sessou & Matthew Johnson The Awori Youth Council (AYC) has expressed dissatisfaction over what it described as the increasing involvement of non-indigenes in the political leadership of Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency II in Lagos State. Convener of the council, Olanrewaju Eboda, disclosed this during a visit with his team to the old Osolo Palace […]
How APC can win in 2027 polls — Hamzat
By Dapo Akinrefon, LAGOS THE Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamat, yesterday, urged members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to aggressively mobilise with utmost dedication and loyalty, to enable President Bola Tinubu to be re-elected and the APC to win the governorship polls in the state. Hamzat said “it is important that […]
NANS hail Victoria Samson’s appointment as UNIOSUN Chancellor
By Adesina Wahab The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has hailed the appointment of Mrs Victoria Adunola Samson, the boss of BOVAS Oil and Gas, as the Chancellor of Osun State University, UNIOSUN, describing it as well deserved. In a statement signed by Alao John Oluwadamilola, NANS Presidential Spokesperson, the association described Mrs Samson […]
Barakat Odunuga-Bakare: Surulere-born lawyer ready to take Assembly seat home
What sets Odunuga-Bakare apart is her track record of delivering results, not just promises.
2027: Oshodi-Isolo Fed Constituency II will never remain the same — Okwara
Nixon Okwara, an aspirant in Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency 2, has reiterated that his intention is to see the constituency glow with visible projects in line with the mega-city model of Lagos State. Okwara, who is contesting on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), stated that Oshodi-Isolo, being one of the vibrant constituencies in the […]
Miva Open University secures NUC full accreditation for degree programmes
Miva Open University has received full accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for twelve of its programmes, marking an important step for the institution and for open and distance learning university education in Nigeria. The accreditation exercise took place between October 15 and November 14, 2025. The outcome was communicated in a formal letter […]
Kebbi APC Youths fault Malami’s ‘Operation Rescue’ campaign
A youth group within the All Progressives Congress in Kebbi State, the Kebbi APC Youth Vanguard (KAYVA), has criticised former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, over what it described as attempts to portray himself as a “saint” and “messiah” ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state.
Alleged minor’s detention: Lagos insists suspect is adult, facing robbery trial
By Henry Ojelu LAGOS—The Lagos State Government has dismissed claims circulating in a viral video alleging the unlawful detention of a minor, Michael Adekunle, at the Kirikiri Custodial Centre, describing the narrative as misleading and an attempt to generate public sympathy. The reaction followed a video by social media influencer Seaking, who claimed that during a […]
Amaechi formally joins 2027 Presidential race, promises results-driven leadership
Former Governor of Rivers State and immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has formally entered the 2027 presidential race under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), positioning himself as an aspirant focused on performance, governance experience, and measurable results. Amaechi’s nomination form was obtained on his behalf on Friday at the ADC […]
World Malaria Day: Lafarge, Lagos govt, others rally nationwide action against Malaria
By Tunde Oso Leading Nigerian building solutions company, Lafarge Africa Plc, has reinforced its commitment to public health with a series of malaria outreach initiatives across its host communities, in commemoration of the 2026 World Malaria Day. The nationwide campaign, with theme: “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must,” mobilised over 1,000 […]
Nigerian motorcyclist Ebaide Joy releases new book on survival, recovery
Nigerian adventurer and travel storyteller, Ebaide Joy, has officially released her debut memoir, From Wheelchair To Motorcyclist, chronicling her remarkable journey from surviving a devastating spinal injury to traveling across countries on a motorcycle. The newly released memoir captures the emotional and life-altering experiences that shaped the last decade of her life after an accident […]
Failed banks: Judiciary, NDIC move to fast-track liquidation, safeguard depositors
By Henry Ojelu, LAGOS In a move to tackle delays and conflicting rulings that often trail failed banks, the National Judicial Institute, NJI, and the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, have initiated fresh steps to strengthen judicial handling of bank liquidation cases and protect depositors’ funds. The push came to the fore on Monday at […]
