By Taiye Olayemi and Rukayat Moisemhe Guinness Nigeria Plc has reported a 144 per cent increase in sales to N730.80 billion for an 18-month financial period, following a change in its financial year-end from June 2024 to December 2025. Chairman of the company, Prof. Fabian Ajogwu, disclosedContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku A new gig economy report commissioned by Bolt has revealed that Nigeria’s gig economy has surpassed $5.17 billion, with ride-hailing emerging as a key driver of flexible income opportunities across the country. The Senior General Manager, West Africa at Bolt, Mr Teddy Appa-Dankyi, said thisContinue Reading
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Lagos Branch, on Tuesday visited three companies on the Lagos–Sagamu Expressway in an effort to strengthen collaboration and enhance professional development. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that companies visited are XCMG Nigeria Company Ltd., Howo Sinotruk Nigeria,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Guinness Nigeria Plc has surpassed the N1 trillion market capitalisation mark on the Nigerian Exchange Group, reflecting strong investor confidence and sustained growth momentum. The company said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the current marketContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Mr Kudzai Mukuku, President of the Africa Investment Leaders Forum, says innovation, sustainability and green urban development is critical to the growth of Africa’s real estate and construction sector. Mukuku said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday whileContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi No fewer than 10,000 fashion producers are expected to converge on Aba for the second edition of ‘The Fashion Games 2026’ (TFG 2026). The event, organised by Ethnocentrique Ltd., will also welcome fashion enthusiasts, policymakers and buyers. The Chief Executive Officer of Ethnocentrique Ltd., Irunna Ejibe, disclosedContinue Reading
By Joy Akinsanya The Inspector-General of Police IGP), Olatunji Disu, has commended the retired IGP, Olukayode Egbetokun, for his outstanding contributions to policing and national development. Disu, who was represented by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Moshood Jimoh, gave the commendation at a grand civic reception held onContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Bank of Industry (BoI) in recognition of responsible business practices in Nigeria and its commitment to driving industrial growth has inducted nine customers into its hall of fame. The Managing Director, BoI, Dr Olasupo Olusi, at the induction ceremony, on Thursday in Lagos, also recognised 10Continue Reading
By Henry Oladele A Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Abidoye Gbadegesin, has called for strengthened healthcare systems and policy reforms to safeguard maternal and child health in Nigeria. Gbadegesin made the call in Lagos on Wednesday while delivering the 120th Inaugural Lecture of Lagos State University (LASU). The NewsContinue Reading
By Kamal Tayo Oropo Africa faces mounting economic strain as global shocks intensify, driven by Middle-East conflict disrupting energy, food, and fertiliser markets, say regional economic leaders. The leaders stated this in a media briefing on Friday after their meeting on the sidelines of ECA’s 58th session inContinue Reading
