JMG has successfully delivered an engineering upgrade for Quick Buy Supermarket in Kano, completing a fully integrated solution that combined power generation, HVAC, and electrical infrastructure into one coordinated project. This installation reinforces JMG’s position as one of the leading generator companies in Nigeria, a top HVAC company in Nigeria, and a trustedelectrical engineering provider, capable of executing complex, multi-division projects under a single umbrella. The Quick Buy supermarket required a partner with the technical capacity to manage power reliability challenges, cooling demands, and electrical safety concerns simultaneously. Instead of engaging multiple contractors, the supermarket chose JMG for its ability to deliver a turnkey, end-to-end solution that…
Author: Lilian Azuh
By Olumide Iyanda The ninth edition of the Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, is once again a reminder that Africa’s music industry has never lacked talent, energy or global relevance. What it has often lacked are strong continental platforms that can outlive their moment and resist the familiar cycle of early promise and quiet collapse. Tagged Unstoppable Africa, the series of events held in Lagos over five days from January 7 to 11, 2026, reflected the creativity, resilience and steady growth that have sustained AFRIMA for more than a decade. Too many promising platforms have risen, shone briefly and disappeared. That…
The Murtala Muhammed Foundation (MMF) has announced the commencement of a series of national and international commemorative activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of former Nigerian Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed (GCFR). Observed in February 2026, the golden anniversary offers a moment of national reflection on the enduring legacy of a leader whose brief but transformative tenure redefined governance, restored discipline in the civil service, and positioned Nigeria as a principled voice for justice, unity, and Pan-Africanism on the global stage. Speaking on the significance of the milestone, Dr. Aisha Muhammed-Oyebode, CEO, Murtala Muhammed Foundation,…
The Rotary Club of Ikoyi Metro will on Saturday, January 24, 2026, officially commission its flagship community project, the renovation and equipping of wards C1 and C2 at the General Hospital Odan, Lagos, valued at over N100 million. The project is led by Rotarian Engr Alexander Chukwu, PMP, FNSE, FNIEEE, the United President of the club for the 2025 to 2026 Rotary year, and represents one of the most significant healthcare interventions undertaken by the club in recent years. The intervention includes a comprehensive upgrade of the hospital wards, with old windows in wards F1 and F2 replaced with durable…
Destiny Boy The father of late Afrobeat singer, Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as Destiny Boy, has appealed to the public for help following the disappearance of his son’s SUV, days after the artiste’s death. In a now-trending video on Tuesday, the grieving father expressed concern over the whereabouts of the vehicle, revealing that it was allegedly returned to the dealership shortly after Destiny Boy’s passing, but has not been seen since. He explained that the SUV was purchased from Lycon Autos and that he accompanied his son to complete the transaction. According to him, the dealership provided a driver to…
Oxygen X Finance Company, a subsidiary of Access Holdings and a leader in Africa’s digital lending landscape, today announced it has achieved two globally recognized ISO certifications: ISO 27001:2022 for Information Security Management and ISO 22301:2019 for Business Continuity Management. These dual certifications capture Oxygen X’s ongoing commitment to protecting customer data,enhancing operational resilience, and maintaining the highest international standards in digitalfinancial services. They further position the company as a trusted, secure, and futureready lendingpartner for millions across the continent. ISO 27001:2022 is the world’s premier standard for information security management systems. Byachieving this certification, Oxygen X demonstrates that it…
Nigeria’s retail lender, Unity Bank Plc, has launched an upgraded version of its mobile banking platform, Unifi, as part of ongoing efforts to improve customer experience on the Bank’s digital Banking platform and reinforce its proposition in ebusiness. The latest update, Unifi version 2.3, introduces a suite of improved features designed to enhance usability, security, and convenience for customers. Key upgrades include enhanced security protocols, expanded quick-action functionalities, improved bill payment options, and an updated Nigeria Quick Response (NQR) feature to support faster and more secure QR code transactions. A key aspect of the rollout builds on the Bank’s continued…
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has announced an ambitious Vision 2030 strategy aimed at fast‑tracking Africa’s industrialisation, strengthening economic self‑sufficiency, and empowering the continent’s next generation. President of the Group, Aliko Dangote, reaffirmed that the company’s long‑term direction is focused on building Africa’s capacity to feed itself, power its economy, and develop its people sustainably. Revealing the Group’s expansion roadmap, Mr. Dangote stated that Dangote Cement is targeting an increase in its production capacity to approximately 90 million tonnes by 2030. He noted that this scale-up would position the company as one of the world’s most competitive cement producers. “Our ambition…
The family of Opral Benson, the Iya Oge of Lagos, and wife of Nigeria’s First Republic Minister of Information, Chief TOS Benson has declared her missing, saying her whereabouts have been unknown for more than 48 hours. In a notice released on Sunday, the family revealed Benson was last seen on January 13 and has not returned home since then. Describing the situation as time-sensitive, the family appealed to the public for any information that could help locate her. “The family reports that Mama Opral Benson has been missing since Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She has not returned home and her…