Top manufacturing companies incur N1.96trn debt in 2025

Top manufacturing companies incur N1.96trn debt in 2025

By Yinka Kolawole Analysis of the audited 2025 full-year financial statements of top ten Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, FMCG, companies in Nigeria has revealed that the firms incurred a combined debt burden of about N1.963 trillion, underscoring the mounting pressure facing operators in the consumer goods sector amid soaring inflation, rising interest rates and foreign exchange volatility. […]
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Invest in midwives for mother, child survival NANNM charges FG

Invest in midwives for mother, child survival NANNM charges FG

By Sola Ogundipe To commemorate the 2026  International Day of the Midwife with the theme “One Million More Midwives”, key health stakeholders have demanded for increased investment in the training, retention and welfare of midwives, warning that the country cannot reduce maternal and newborn deaths without rapidly expanding its skilled birth workforce. Making the call […]

Our position of presidency to be retained in the south has not changed – SMBLF

Our position of presidency to be retained in the south has not changed – SMBLF

Jonathan is exercising his Constitutional right, Middle Belt By Henry Umoru  ABUJA- THE Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum, SMBLF has reiterated its stand for the 2027 Presidency to be zoned to the South., saying that its position on that has not changed.  Reacting to former President Goodluck Jonathan’s aspiration to contest the 2027 election, […]

FEC approves Apapa, Onne power plants

FEC approves Apapa, Onne power plants

The Federal Executive Council, FEC, has approved two Independent Power Projects, IPPs, at the Onne Port Complex, in Rivers State, and the Apapa Port Complex, in Lagos.

Sahara Group 2025 Sustainability Report underscores ‘Beyond Energy’ commitment globally

Sahara Group 2025 Sustainability Report underscores ‘Beyond Energy’ commitment globally

By Emmanuel Okogba Sahara Group has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, reaffirming its commitment to responsible energy development and sustainable business practices across its global operations. The report, themed “Sustainability Beyond XXX: Responsible Growth, Enduring Impact”, sets out how Sahara integrates environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance discipline across its upstream, midstream, downstream, power, energy […]

An important and frank message to my fellow Yorubas

An important and frank message to my fellow Yorubas

By Babafemi Ojudu There are moments in the life of a people when difficult questions must be asked—not for provocation, but for the preservation of conscience. This is one of such moments. Across Nigeria today, there is a growing perception—fair or unfair—that the Yoruba, once regarded as a stabilizing moral force in the national equation, are retreating […]

Japan as a model of sustainable development

Japan as a model of sustainable development

By Victor-Bandele Dada Japan represents one of the most coherent and instructive models of sustainable development in the contemporary world. It combines industrial dominance, environmental stewardship, and institutional discipline within a unified governance structure. Notably, Japan is home to Toyota Motor Corporation, the world’s number one automaker by production and sales, symbolizing the country’s ability to align […]

Health: Don’t allow fortification of ultra-processed food, Coalition warns FG

Health: Don’t allow fortification of ultra-processed food, Coalition warns FG

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – A public health advocates under the auspices of Coalition for Healthy Food Advocacy and National Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax Coalition, NSSBTC, have warned that Federal Government allowing fortification of ultra-processed food will further worsen the current health situation in the country. They raised the alarm at a press conference held in […]

Experts urge businesses to embrace data-driven HR systems for workforce efficiency

Experts urge businesses to embrace data-driven HR systems for workforce efficiency

By Etop Ekanem A data-driven HR and payroll solutions provider in Nigeria, and a subsidiary of SystemSpecs Group, HumanManager Limited (HML), recently hosted a thought-leadership webinar themed “The Future of HR: From Manual Processes to Workforce Intelligence,” bringing together professionals across technology, FMCG, manufacturing, consulting, and SME sectors to discuss the evolving role of Human […]

Team Nigeria set for 4th Africa Kabaddi Championship, calls for support

Team Nigeria set for 4th Africa Kabaddi Championship, calls for support

By Jacob Ajom The Nigeria Kabaddi Sports Association has announced its intention to participate in the 4th Africa Kabaddi Championship scheduled to hold in Kinshasa, DR Congo from June 20 to 28, 2026. Already, preparations for the championship, which will also serve as a World Cup Qualifier have been intensified for Team Nigeria. President of […]