…Blazes the Trail in its Market Segment Fearless Energy Drink, Nigeria’s leading energy drink brand from the stable of Rite Foods Limited, has clinched the coveted “Outstanding Energy Drink of the Year 2024” Award at the recent Marketing Edge Awards held at Sheraton Balmoral, Lagos. Fearless Energy Drink with the Fearless Classic and Fearless Red Berry variants emerged as the winner in its category, after a thorough rating and evaluation of the highly saturated energy drink market, where the brand made entrant in 2017 with the first-ever packaged polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle packaging that has been the standard for competitors.…
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…Saves Africa’s $17bn Petrol Products Imports Nigeria must enhance its crude oil production capacity and effectively manage its crude supply to ensure adequate feedstock for domestic refineries, in order to transit from a net importer to a net exporter of petroleum products. Chairman of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Company Limited, Aliko Dangote, made this assertion during his keynote address at a summit held in Lagos by the Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN). The event attracted top government officials and key stakeholders from the midstream and downstream sectors. Addressing Nigeria’s potential as a refining hub, Dangote expressed concern…
Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, on Sunday vowed to achieve victory and said his country’s military “completely transformed reality” in the year since Hamas’s October 7 attack, which has left the country fighting two wars. Netanyahu told troops Israel “will win” as it battles militants in both the Gaza Strip and Lebanon and prepares to strike Iran, about a year since the unprecedented attack by Palestinian Hamas militants sparked the Gaza war. Israel’s army chief, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi said that, one year on, “we have defeated the military wing of Hamas”. Netanyahu had pledged to “crush… and destroy”…
Food stuffs The common style of takeaways at parties is the serving of food in styrofoam packs, which are always filled to the brim. The food, which is mostly rice, is accompanied by various garnishes like plantain, moin moin (bean cake) and salad. But this style of dishing so much food is no more, Economy&Lifestyle discovered. Many of these hosts attributed the high cost of rice, plantain, and beans, among other food items and the cost of preparing them, especially in large quantities, to such development. However, some mentioned the ban on the use of styrofoam packs as one major…
EFCC operatives A Federal High Court sitting in Uyo and presided over by Justice Chigozie M. Onah has fixed November 1, 2024 for bail hearing and trial in a matter involving a woman, Josephine Anietie Philip allegedly involved in land racketeering alongside a native doctor, Effiong Okon who allegedly facilitated her criminal activities and benefited financially from it. The defendants, Philip and Okon were arraigned on Friday September 27, 2024 by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, on a six- count charge bordering on criminal conspiracy and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of N24, 300, Twenty-Four Million, Three Hundred Thousand Naira only).…
Obi kneeling to pay homage to the new Asagba of Asaba in DeltaState. By CHIKA CHIMEZIE The ancient city of Asaba came alive on Saturday, October 05, 2024 as notable dignitaries and citizens gathered to witness the historic coronation of Professor Epiphany Chibuogu Azinge, SAN, as the 14th Asagba of Asaba. Among those in attendance was Mr. Peter Obi, who expressed his joy at being part of the occasion, describing it as “momentous, not only for the people of Asaba but for all who appreciate the value of tradition and leadership.” Professor Azinge, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and distinguished…
Peter Obi presenting the cheque to Holy Rosary Sisters’ students . . . Sunday Labour Party Presidential Candidate during the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, on Sunday worshipped with the students of Holy Rosary College in Nsugbe, marking a significant occasion as the Holy Rosary Sisters celebrate 100 years since their foundation by Bishop Joseph Shanahan in 1924. The college at Nsugbe is also celebrating its 10th anniversary. It will be recalled that Obi laid the institution’s foundation in 2013. The event forms part of a series of activities commemorating the centenary of the religious order, renowned for its commitment…
Kellyrae Big Brother Naija “No Loose Guard” season, Kellyrae, has emerged winner of the highly anticipated grand prize of N100m prize. The 34-year-old professional singer hails from Sapele, Delta state. Kellyrae edged out Wanni in the finale, capping off an intense and entertaining season that captivated audiences nationwide.Throughout the season, Kellyrae’s charisma, intelligence, and strategic gameplay earned him a spot as a fan favorite.Big Brother Naija’s ninth season premiered on July 28, 2024, and featured 28 housemates competing for the top prize. The show’s finale drew millions of viewers, with many taking to social media to congratulate Kellyrae. As the newest…
Union Bank of Nigeria, in continuation of its on-going efforts to improve the standard of Nigerian education, has partnered with Nigeria Breweries, makers of Maltina malt drink, as the official financial sponsor of the 10th-anniversary edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year Award. The bank is supporting this year’s anniversary edition, themed ‘A decade of inspiring excellence in teaching’, as part of its corporate strategy and vision to improve three core aspects of education in Nigeria: improving access, improving quality, and optimising learning outcomes through cross-industry partnerships. Union Bank, an advocate dedicated to ensuring the bright educational future of…
At the 17th International Conference on the Theory and Practice of E-Government (ICEGOV2024), held in Pretoria, South Africa, five Nigerian researchers made a significant impact. The event, organized by the United Nations University and UNESCO, attracted over 336 participants from 49 countries, underscoring the global importance of digital governance. Representing the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Director-General, Mr. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, emphasized that the researchers’ participation aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to leverage technology for economic diversification and enhanced governance. Abdullahi highlighted the…