Nigeria’s diplomatic stature on the global stage has received another boost as the People’s Republic of China invited the country’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Ibrahim Folorunsho Jimoh, to deliver the keynote address at a high-level international workshop on sustainable maritime development in Beijing. The invitation was conveyed in an official diplomatic note issued by the Permanent Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the United Nations and addressed to the Permanent Mission of Nigeria in New York. According to the statement signed by the United Nations Office of the Permanent Representative in New York, Ambassador Jimoh…
Author: Lilian Azuh
Fearless Energy Drink, the flagship energy drink brand from Rite Foods Limited, powered one of Nigeria’s biggest entertainment spectacles as the energy drink sponsor of the highly anticipated celebrity boxing rematch, Chaos in the Ring, where Nollywood actor and comedian Charles Okocha emerged victorious over street-pop star Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable. Held on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, the blockbuster event drew an impressive crowd of celebrities, sports enthusiasts, entertainment lovers, and hundreds of excited fans eager to witness the latest chapter in one of Nigeria’s most talked-about celebrity…
Advertising professionals have been urged to continuously evolve their skills, operating models and creative approaches to remain relevant in an industry being reshaped by artificial intelligence, changing consumer behaviour and emerging technologies. Speaking at the annual meeting of the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria in Lagos, Meksley Nwagboh, Divisional Head, Brand and Communications, Fidelity Bank Plc, described the transformation of advertising as an opportunity for practitioners to rethink how they create value, serve clients and connect brands with consumers. Addressing participants on the theme, “AdVolution: The End of Advertising as We Know It and How to Win What Comes…
…Expansion Project to Strengthen Nigeria’s Position as a Major Cement Export Hub L-R, Chairman of Board Sinoma international (Nanjing) Engineering Co. Limited, Lin Zhong; President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote; During the Signing of MoU agreement Between Dangote Cement Plc, and Sinoma international (Nanjing) Engineering Co. Limited, for the Expansion of Dangote Cement Itori Plant, in Lagos on Saturday 1st August 2026. Dangote Industries Limited and Sinoma International Engineering Co., Ltd. have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) valued over $800 million for the expansion of the Dangote Cement Plant in Itori, Ogun State, increasing its production capacity to…
The first-ever nominees for The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts (NPCA) are here. From 98 submissions, 11 documentary entries have advanced in the inaugural edition of the US$20,000 Prize. Sponsored by NLNG, the newly introduced Prize is open to Nigerian creatives aged 18 to 35. For its maiden edition, entrants were invited to interpret the theme, “Identity,” through documentary stories about Nigeria, its people, communities, cultures and evolving sense of identity. The unveiling places the filmmakers behind the 11 shortlisted works one step closer to the award and to becoming the first winner in the history of the Prize. Meet…
The Lagos State Police Command, through the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), in collaboration with the Apapa Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), held a sensitisation programme for transport operators, traders and other stakeholders on the dangers of drug abuse, cultism and election violence. Representing the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, psc, mnips, the Area Commander, Area B Command, ACP Onyinyechi Onwuamaegbu, urged participants to shun all forms of criminality and embrace lawful conduct. She emphasized the vital role of transport operators and traders in promoting peace and security, while encouraging them to…
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, psc, mnips, received the Chairman and members of the Lagos State Health Service Commission on a courtesy visit at the Command Headquarters, Ikeja, Lagos. The delegation was led by the Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Oguntimehin Olukayode, joined by Dr. Ogboye Olusegun Abayomi, Dr. Odunuga Omolaja Olushola, Dr. (Pharm.) Mrs. Adejumo Moyosore Wuraola, and Dr. Mrs. Ololade Fadipe. During the visit, the two institutions discussed strengthening collaboration between the Commission and the Lagos State Police Command, particularly in the areas of police support for healthcare facilities, security, and improved service…
Joseph Tegbe, Honourable Minister of Power; and Mahmuda Mamman, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Power; during the Ministry of Power Stakeholders session on Friday, 31st July, 2026, in Lagos. In its ongoing efforts to overcome, the country’s power challenges, the Federal Government has affirmed its commitment to improving electricity for Nigerians, having put in place adequate measures to achieve positive results in line with its renewed hope agenda. This was made known by the, Honourable Minister of Power, Joseph Olasunhanmi Tegbe, at a stakeholders’ session in Lagos, which also included the media, on Friday, 31st July 2026, where he pointed out that…
…Group’s shares climb 7% as Banking Index falls 2.04% Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc bucked a sector-wide pullback on Thursday, as its shares rose 6.67% to ₦8.00 to rank among the best performers on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). In contrast, the NGX Banking Indexshed 2.04% and the wider market fell for a second straight session. Financial Holdings Company Plc pushed higher on Thursday even as the financial stocks it sits alongside fell. Its shares gained 6.7% to ₦8.00 to place among the five best performers on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) while the NGX Banking Index dropped 2.04%. The gain ran…
Joseph Tegbe, Honourable Minister of Power; Mahmuda Mamman, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Power; and Abba Aliyu, MD, REA; during the Ministry of Power Stakeholders session on Friday, 31st July, 2026, in Lagos. The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering reliable electricity supply to Nigerians, disclosing plans for fresh investment in stabilizing the national grid against recurring collapses and voltage fluctuations. Speaking on the initiative, the Honourable Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, said the Ministry was moving beyond short-term fixes toward a structural overhaul of the transmission network, describing grid stability as “the foundation on which every other promise to…