Nigeria losing billions exporting raw leather, UNDP warns
…Partners Lagos to grow Africa’s creative economyBy Nnamdi Ojiego and Cynthia Alo The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has warned that Nigeria is losing billions of naira in potential revenue by exporting raw hides and skins rather than processing them into finished leather products, urging the country to strengthen local value addition to unlock jobs, […]
‘Why we invested N35m in JAMB’s best candidates’
By Elizabeth Osayande The Managing Director of Rite Foods, Saleem Adegunwa, has articulated the company’s commitment to investing a total of N35 million in the seven highest-performing candidates from public universities in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. This initiative, launched in collaboration with the management of the Joint Admissions […]
Energia, Oando JV inaugurate Ndokwa West-1 host community developmenttrust
By Peter Egwuatu Energia Limited and its Joint Venture partner, Oando Plc, have inaugurated the Board of Trustees of the Ndokwa West-1 Host Community Development Trust (HCDT), marking a significant milestone in strengthening sustainable development, transparency and community participation across their host communities in Delta State. The inauguration, held in Asaba on Friday, 3 July […]
Poor fitness culture hampering Nigeria’s healthcare system – Expert
A Lagos-based fitness expert, Sir Goodluck Obi, has warned that Nigeria’s rising burden of hypertension, diabetes, and obesity is directly tied to poor fitness culture and physical inactivity. Speaking in Lagos, Sir Obi, chairman of Gategold Fitness Ltd, said most lifestyle diseases are preventable, yet many Nigerians only seek medical care after they fall sick. […]
Real Warri Pikin makes history with sold-out six-city Canada tour
By Ayo Onikoyi Real Warri Pikin has successfully concluded the Canadian leg of her highly anticipated “In My Element” Tour, delivering an extraordinary six-city run that saw every show sell out across Winnipeg, Toronto, London, Saskatoon, Regina, and Vancouver. The historic tour attracted thousands of fans from across Canada, bringing together members of the African […]
Nigeria loses N2.376tn to grid inefficiency in 12 years – NISO
By Esther Onyegbula Engr. Abdu Bello, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), on Monday said Nigeria’s power sector underutilisation has resulted in capacity payment losses of over N2.376 trillion since 2015. Bello disclosed this at the 11th Nigeria Energy Forum 2026 (NEF-2026) Conference in Lagos.The theme of the conference […]
