Nigerian Bottling Company marks 75yrs, reaffirms commitment to Nigeria
By Tunde Oso Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd, a member of the Coca-Cola HBC Group, has marked its 75th anniversary in Nigeria with a gala event held at the Conference Centre, Abuja. Reflecting on the company’s origin, Anastassis G. David, Chairman of Coca-Cola HBC, said: “In 1951, Anastasios Leventis negotiated the rights for the whole […]
Policing Lagos: Why 15,597 officers can’t be everywhere
By Emma Nnadozie A seemingly ordinary day in Festac, Lagos, turned into a frightening drama early this year when a well-dressed woman was allegedly attacked by more than 20 hoodlums following a minor road incident. The woman was beside her SUV when a commercial motorcycle rider reportedly crashed into her vehicle. Before she could understand […]
Naira depreciates to N1, 375/$ in parallel market
The Naira today depreciated to N1, 375 per dollar from N1, 370 in the parallel market on Wednesday.
As Nigerians battle compounded hardship on a daily basis, by Adekunle Adekoya
THE last one week has been quite impactful on Nigerians. Just as everyone was figuring how to continue managing fast-disappearing resources as prices of just about everything resumed an upward climb, the price of fuel energy took off from its precarious perch in the stratosphere, and headed for outer space. Most of us Nigerians woke […]
2027: APC governors, Wike’s feud deepens
THE feud between the All Progressives Congress, APC, governors and Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Mr. Nyesom Wike, deepened, yesterday, with APC leadership in the South-East throwing its weight behind the Progressive Governors’ Forum, PGF, …
Hajja Bintu Konto: Meet Labour Party’s vice presidential candidate for 2027 election
Hajja Bintu Konto’s impressive record of service, particularly in conflict-affected communities across Northern Nigeria, has earned her respect
