Author: Lilian Azuh

The Managing Director of Rite Foods Limited, Seleem Adegunwa, has been named Industrialist of the Year by Vanguard Media Limited, in recognition of his bold leadership, entrepreneurial foresight, and the company’s disruptive impact on Nigeria’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. The award was presented at a high-profile ceremony held at the Convention Centre of Eko Hotel and Suites on Friday, 24 April 2026. The event drew an influential audience of business leaders, policymakers, and industry stakeholders, highlighting the significance of the honor. Under Adegunwa’s leadership, Rite Foods has redefined competition in the FMCG space, challenging legacy dominance and reshaping consumer expectations through…

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Zenith Bank Plc has announced the opening of its Côte d’Ivoire subsidiary, marking a pivotal achievement in the Group’s Pan-African expansion strategy. The official opening ceremony, scheduled to hold on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, is expected to attract senior government officials and regulators from Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire, continental business leaders, and members of the diplomatic community, highlighting the strategic economic ties and investment opportunities between the two markets. The new subsidiary, licensed in December 2025 by the Ministry of Finance and Budget, Republic ofCôte d’Ivoire, and regulated by the UMOA Banking Commission, will commence operations from itsheadquarters at SCI…

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A small-scale grocery seller from Plateau State, Ejiofor Akujieze, has emerged the grand prize winner of ₦5 million in the Golden Morn Golden Hunt, a nationwide consumer campaign by Nestlé Nigeria that rewarded Nigerians with a total of ₦80 million in cash and prizes. Akujieze, who expressed surprise at his win, described the moment as life changing. “It came as a shock to me. I won ₦5 million, and it will go a long way. I am very grateful,” he said, noting that the prize will support the expansion of his grocery business. The Golden Morn Golden Hunt, which commenced…

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Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has extended its flagship women empowerment programme, “Give Her Power”, to Ikorodu, Lagos State, empowering over 30 women with vocational tools to support their businesses and improve household income. The Ikorodu outreach, which marks the third phase of the Initiative’s nationwide rollout, saw the distribution of 12 sewing machines, 15 grinding machines among other items, to beneficiaries drawn from Ikorodu Central, Ikorodu West, and Ikorodu North Local Government Areas. Speaking at the event, Fidelity Bank’s Regional Bank Head, Victoria Island, Mr. Nnamdi Edekobi, who represented the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, emphasized…

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