Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc) is pleased to announce the 9th edition of the GTCO Food and Drink Festival, scheduled to hold from Friday, May 1st to Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, at GTCentre, Plot 1 Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos. This year’s theme, “Everything Food and Drink,” captures the expansive nature of the Festival experience. It reflects not only the variety of cuisines on display but also the depth of stories behind them. Over the years, the GTCO Food and Drink Festival has grown far beyond a seasonal celebration to become a culturally significant platform where…
Author: Lilian Azuh
The Boy-Child Transformation Centre (BTC), a frontline social intervention and strategic advocacy platform, today announced its 5th Anniversary Transformation Summit, scheduled for May 16, 2026, in Ikoyi, Lagos. The high-profile summit will convene C-suite corporate leaders, policymakers, educators, parents, and mental health advocates to address a silent demographic crisis: the systemic decline of the boy-child and its devastating impact on our families, our communities, and our future leadership. The cornerstone of the anniversary event will be the official unveiling of UNBOXED: Shaping the Boy-Child for True Manhood, a definitive Execution Playbook authored by BTC Founder and acclaimed Growth Strategist, Nkiruka…
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has appointed Most Rev. Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, as the Chancellor of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State. Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah is an eminent Nigerian intellectual and cleric whose contributions integrate academic scholarship with pursuit of social justice in Nigeria. He attended St. Augustine Major Seminary Jos, Plateau State, where he studied Philosophy and Theology; the University of Ibadan, where he obtained a diploma in religious studies; the Pontifical Urban University, Rome, where he got a bachelor of divinity; followed by a master’s…
Africa’s leading industrialist and President and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed the central role of infrastructure development, job creation, and private sector investment in accelerating Africa’s economic transformation. Dangote made this assertion during a series of high-level engagements with global financial leaders on the sidelines of the recently concluded International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. The meetings formed part of his ongoing efforts to mobilise investment flows and deepen strategic partnerships within Nigeria’s energy and industrial sectors. Speaking during a keynote address at the World Bank’s Water Forward event,…
As the world marks World Creativity and Innovation Day 2026, the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) has reiterated the centrality of innovation, collaboration and execution in driving sustainable development and economic transformation. Anchored on the theme, Recreating Tomorrow Today, the Partnership is urging stakeholders across public and private sectors to move beyond ideation towards actionable innovation, noting that current global realities demand practical solutions, cross-border cooperation and measurable impact. The commemoration underscores the role of creativity and critical thinking in advancing the United Nations-backed Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in addressing economic inequality, climate change and inclusive growth. NCSP said its…
Nestlé Nigeria Plc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development to establish a Dairy Technical Skills Development Centre in Paikon Kore, Gwagwalada, as part of efforts to strengthen technical capacity, improve milk quality, and enhance productivity within Nigeria’s dairy sector. The Centre, to be located at the Nestlé Dairy Demonstration Farm, builds on the company’s ongoing Livestock Development Project (NLDP). It reflects a deliberate progression of interventions, from the launch of the Demonstration Farm in 2025 to the signing of a Letter of Intent on World Milk Day 2025. Together, these milestones signal the…
As the world marks World Creativity and Innovation Day 2026, JMG Limited is demonstrating how creativity drives real change when it is applied to solving real-world challenges. Nigeria’s leading integrated electro-mechanical solutions company continues to translate ideas into practical solutions, designing systems that improve lives and strengthen industries. This year’s theme, Harnessing Creativity for Global Progress, aligns with JMG’s commitment to engineering innovation for social impact. In 2025, the company delivered series of impactful projects. At Agboyi Ketu Primary Health Care Centre, JMG installed a solar hybrid power system, ensuring uninterrupted electricity for critical services including emergency care, maternity, immunization, and diagnostics. Across industries, JMG…
Adeleye Falade, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NLNG, has commended the Rivers State Police Command for its efforts in safeguarding critical national assets and maintaining security around NLNG’s operations and key infrastructure. He described the Command as being consistently professional, operationally disciplined, and deeply committed to ensuring safety and security across Rivers State. Falade gave the commendation while receiving the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, and his team during a courtesy visit to the Corporate Head Office of NLNG in Port Harcourt on Monday. During the visit, he recognised the Police’s pivotal role in securing NLNG’s…
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, the 1986 graduating set of Federal Government Girls’ College Akure (FEGGICOLLA) held its 40th anniversary reunion at the Jara Beach Resort in Lekki, Lagos under the theme: “Then Now.Always”. The milestone event provided a forum for the alumnae to reconnect while establishing a new academic legacy for current students of the institution. A central highlight of the gathering was the announcement of their commitment to a scholarship initiative targeting deserving pupils. The set has in the last three years paid full year’s tuition for students in Senior Secondary School 1 (SS1) who demonstrated academic excellence…
On Monday, April 20, 2026, the 2026 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Literature has entered the adjudication stage following the formal handover of 223 entries by NLNG to the Advisory Board and panel of judges in Lagos. The submission volume reflects a strong outing for the poetry category, broadly in line with recent cycles and demonstrating sustained participation from writers. While slightly below some peak years, the figure remains competitive, particularly when viewed alongside recent prose entries, underscoring continued interest in the Prize and reaffirming its significance within Nigeria’s literary landscape. Speaking at the press conference, the General Manager, External…