Cocoa prices to exceed $10,000 per tonne as firms shift investments to lab-grown alternatives
By Cynthia Alo The Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa, COCEFAAA, has warned that global cocoa prices could rise above $10,000 per tonne again as multinational food companies channel investments into laboratory-grown cocoa instead of supporting smallholder farmers across Africa. The association said continued underinvestment in cocoa farmers, ageing plantations, climate change and […]
Maritime stakeholders, agency heads to grace MARAN’s executive inauguration
The Maritime Reporters Association of Nigeria, MARAN is set to inaugurate its newly elected Executive Council and unveils a fresh agenda aimed at promoting ethical journalism in the maritime sector. The event scheduled to hold on June 23, 2026 at Apapa with the theme: “Upholding Ethical Journalism for Maritime Development”, is expected to attract top […]
Face of Edo marks 20 years unveils 2026 face of the World Nigeria ‘Akpako Rescue Edition’
Organisers of the Face of Edo Beauty Pageant have announced plans to celebrate the platform’s 20th anniversary in 2026, alongside the 16th edition of the Face of the World Nigeria Beauty Pageant, tagged the “Akpako Rescue Edition.”
Prince Oladigbolu urges to back Adekanbi for governor
Prince Kolade Afeez Siyanbola Oladigbolu has called on residents of Oyo Town to rally behind the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) governorship candidate, Bimbo Adekanbi, in the forthcoming Oyo State governorship election. Speaking with journalists in Ibadan over the weekend, Prince Oladigbolu urged voters to prioritise the interest and heritage of Oyo Town above partisan politics. […]
Badagry indigene for deputy governorship breakthrough, new era – LG chairman
The emergence of Mrs Damilola Sonayon-James as the All Progressives Congress (APC) Deputy Governorship Candidate for Lagos State is historic and signals a new era of political inclusion for Badagry. The Chairman of Badagry Local Government Area, Mr Babatunde Hunpe, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. […]
Kidpreneur Africa, Access Bank take ‘money talk’ to 100 schools
By Precious Enaike In a renewed drive to raise a financially aware generation, Kidpreneur Africa, in partnership with Access Bank, has concluded its National Global Money Week 2026 campaign, themed “Smart Money Talk,” reaching students across 100 schools in 10 states in Nigeria. The campaign was designed to help students understand money in simple, practical […]
