By Joan Odafe Fans, well-wishers, media crews and food vendors gathered at the Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos on Thursday for Nigerian Chef Hilda Baci’s bid to set a Guinness World Record for the Largest Pot of Jollof Rice. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there wasContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says banking and fintech services topped consumer complaints in Nigeria between March and August. The Commission also said that it recovered over N10 billion for aggrieved customers. The Commission disclosed in aContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Wema Bank Plc has completed its N150 billion Rights Issue, securing approvals from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The bank made this known in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. The Rights Issue, which openedContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) on Wednesday sensitised capital market stakeholders on the smooth transition to a T+2 settlement cycle ahead of its Nov. 28 launch. The webinar brought together capital market operators, regulators, and the Nigerian Exchange Ltd., providing updates, guidance, and clarity on theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Dangote Cement Plc says it paid N3.3 trillion in dividends to its shareholders over the last 15 years. The company made this known on Wednesday during its “Facts Behind the Figures” presentation at theContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe International Breweries Plc (IBPLC), alongside farmers and stakeholders in the agriculture sector have called for stronger partnerships to boost Nigeria’s food ecosystem and drive sustainable economic growth through local sourcing. Mr Carlos Coutiño, Managing Director, International Breweries Plc, whoContinue Reading
By Kazeem Akande The Lagos State Chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has urged its members to obtain or update their voter’s cards through the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun Capacity building for researchers specialising in health-related issues has been identified as a critical step in addressing Nigeria’s many health challenges. These challenges include endemic infectious diseases such as malaria, Lassa fever, yellow fever, cholera, and meningitis, as well as rising rates of maternal and child mortalityContinue Reading
By Babatunde Ogunrinde No fewer than 100 Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fights will feature in this year’s AFC World Series Championships, scheduled for Sept. 11-Sept. 14 in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the championship, sanctionedContinue Reading
By Chiamaka Iheanacho Some football enthusiasts on Wednesday expressed concern over Nigeria’s FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign after failing to beat South Africa for maximum points. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the result hasContinue Reading
