The Director-General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr. Joseph Tegbe, has emphasized the importance of discipline, scale, and long-term thinking as critical pillars for sustainable enterprise development in Nigeria, drawing from China’s national development experience as a practical blueprint for economic growth. He made these remarks during his presentation titled “Hacking Your Personal Economic Growth: Lessons from China’s National Development Journey,” delivered at a 3-day capacity-building seminar with the theme “Leveraging Chinese Partnerships to Scale Nigerian Businesses, organized as part of NCSP’s ongoing efforts to promote structured knowledge exchange and enterprise-focused learning. Speaking at the session, Mr. Tegbe noted…
Author: Lilian Azuh
L-R: Mrs. Anthonia Ogunsanya, Customer Support Manager; Mr. Abbas Hussein, Division Manager – Solar, JMG; Mr. Rabih Jammal, Chief Commercial Officer, JMG; and Mr. Godwin Sunday Effiong, Head of Security, JMG. JMG Limited, a leading provider of integrated electromechanical solutions in Nigeria, has reinforced its leadership in the country’s clean energy transition as it hosted media stakeholders to commemorate the International Day of Clean Energy, spotlighting the real-world impact of its solar and hybrid energy solutions across key sectors of the economy. The media engagement, held at JMG’s head office in Victoria Island, Lagos, provided a platform for the company’s…
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has congratulated renowned actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, on the exceptional box office performance of her latest film, Behind The Scene (BTS), which has reportedly grossed over ₦2.4 billion at the Nigerian box office and is still enjoying strong cinema exhibition across the country. The Board described the achievement as another landmark moment in the growth of Nigerian cinema, noting that the record further reinforces Ms. Akindele’s position as one of the most influential and commercially successful figures in the industry. In a statement issued by the Executive Director/CEO of the NFVCB,…
Nigerian journalist, poet and novelist, Anote Ajeluorou, has described his novel, Brides of Infidels, as a conscious literary response to Nigeria’s prolonged insecurity crisis, saying the work seeks to humanise the pain of victims and sustain national attention on a tragedy that has persisted for more than a decade. Ajeluorou spoke during a book reading and interactive discussion session held at the CRIMMD Museum and Library, Ajao Estate, Lagos, as part of the Book Trek Community Literacy Outreach programme. The event drew students, educators, writers, cultural practitioners and residents of the community. According to the author, Nigeria has steadily fallen…
NLNG, today, unveiled the new visual brand elements for The Nigeria Prize for Literature, The NigeriaPrize for Science, and the newly introduced The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts at a press conference inLagos, marking a new phase in the evolution of these Nigeria’s foremost platforms for intellectual andcreative excellence. Speaking at the unveiling, General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development at NLNG,Sophia Horsfall, described the new visual identities as a strategic repositioning of the prizes to ensuresustained relevance and global resonance. She noted that the refreshed logos reinforce NLNG’scommitment to the promotion of intellectual and creative capital as critical drivers…
In celebration of the season of love, Adron Homes and Properties has announced the launch of its special Valentine campaign, “Love for Love” Promo, a customer-centric initiative designed to reward Nigerians who choose to express love through smart, lasting real estate investments. The Love for Love Promo offers clients attractive discounts, flexible payment options, and an array of exclusive gift items, reinforcing Adron Homes’ commitment to making property ownership both rewarding and accessible. The campaign runs throughout the Valentine season and applies to the company’s wide portfolio of estates and housing projects strategically located across Nigeria. Speaking on the promo,…
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In a renewed effort to empower youths and strengthen Nigeria’s creative economy, a FREE Creative Writing Masterclass Workshop 2.0 has been announced by Cash Onadele Aiye-ko-ooto, with the theme “Story Themes and Structure.” The highly anticipated workshop will hold in two batches at Freedom Park, Lagos Island, Lagos. It is open to aspiring writers, students, creatives, and members of the public with an interest in storytelling. The workshop will run *Batch A from February 20 to 23*, while *Batch B will take place from February 25 to 28*, allowing more participants the opportunity to benefit from the intensive training. Attendance is free, but…
On a particular Saturday each February, before dawn breaks over Lagos and thousands of participants prepare for the event, the city is filled with an unmistakable sense of anticipation. Roads typically bustling with traffic become thoroughfares devoted to new possibilities. Whether it is first-time runners adjusting their bibs or elite athletes focusing on the challenge ahead, a recurring question arises in both publicdiscourse and executive meetings: What motivates Access to consistently support Africa’s largest road race year after year? The response does not lie merely within sponsorship objectives or marketing strategies. Rather, it emanates from a philosophy of leadership, one…
The Niger Delta Think Tank on Good Governance, led by its Convener, Ambassador Gregory Oritsetimihin, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to institute an independent and transparent review of issues arising from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) records of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The call was made on Monday during a press conference, where the group cited official correspondences between Premium Times and the NYSC obtained under the Freedom of Information Act. Addressing journalists, Amb. Oritsetimihin said the demand was not an attempt to indict the minister but a principled appeal for accountability, due process,…