Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading indigenous food and beverage company, has been recognized among the Top 50 Nigerian Companies of Impact for 2026 at this year’s Industry Newspaper Awards. The recognition celebrates organizations making significant contributions to Nigeria’s economic and social development through innovation, sustainability, job creation, and measurable impact. Rite Foods was recognized for its role in advancing the food and beverage industry through investments in modern manufacturing infrastructure, technology, product innovation, and sustainable business practices. The company’s selection also reflects its contribution to local value creation, employment, community development, environmental sustainability, and the broader growth of Nigeria’s fast-moving…
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Five campuses remain as BIGI and Fearless take music, entertainment, and opportunity to Nigerian students. The campuses are calling- BIGI and Fearless Energy Drink are answering. Across 15 campuses, BIGI and Fearless, in partnership with Soundcity OnTour, have transformed the campus experience into a vibrant mix of music, entertainment, creativity, and opportunity, leaving students asking one question: “When is it our turn?” From Pan-Atlantic University, Olabisi Onabanjo University, and Yaba College of Technology to the University of Lagos, University of Uyo, University of Calabar, Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Port Harcourt, Niger Delta University, and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, each…
By Rasheed Bolarinwa The news of the passing of Dotun Oladipo hit me this morning with a profound sense of loss. Nigeria has lost a distinguished journalist, media entrepreneur, and advocate of ethical journalism. But beyond the public tributes and professional accolades, I have lost a friend, ally, confidant, and brother. My relationship with Dotun dates back to the late 1990s when we were colleagues at The Punch newspapers. Even then, he stood out as a journalist of uncommon conviction – calm, principled, and deeply committed to the ideals of responsible journalism. We shared similar beliefs about the role of…
The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, has challenged Jigawa State and Galaxy Information Technology and Telecommunications (Galaxy ITT) to adopt a strategic approach to digital transformation and economic development. At the Galaxy ITT Repositioning Retreat, Inuwa made the call, where he expressed concern over the continued dependence of Jigawa State and other parts of Northern Nigeria on federal allocations despite the availability of abundant human and natural resources, held on Thursday, in Abuja. Jigawa must rethink its development strategy by identifying and harnessing its youthful population, land and other resources to build a sustainable…
Former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has described the administration of former Abia State Governor, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, as a defining period in the state’s political history, saying Kalu put Abia firmly in the national conversation and made the state punch above its weight. Chidoka also observed that the momentum recorded during the Kalu era faded after he left office, with infrastructure deteriorating and Abia’s national standing diminishing in the years that followed. The former minister said Kalu understood the political realities that confronted Abia State and the South East at the beginning of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic and provided…
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, psc, mnips, today led the Command’s Peace Walk in commemoration of International Youth Day 2026, themed “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” and the launch of the Campaign Against Political and Digital Thuggery. The initiative is in line with the vision and directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, to strengthen police-community partnerships and engage young people as key partners in promoting peace, security, and national development. The Peace Walk brought together strategic collaborators and youth stakeholders, including representatives of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN),…
Today, in Ikola axis of the state, the Lagos State Police Command has restored calm following a violent incident that occurred. Preliminary information indicates that trouble started when some suspected area boys allegedly stopped a tricycle rider and demanded the sum of ₦200. The rider reportedly refused to pay, following which the tricycle was allegedly seized by the group. The rider subsequently returned with some persons, leading to a violent confrontation between the two groups. Sadly, three (3) persons were reportedly killed, while two (2) others sustained injuries. Some buildings were also reportedly set ablaze during the ensuing violence. The…
By AZUH AMATUS Sincerely speaking, with tears still cascading down my cheeks, I still cannot believe or process the thought that the amiable man I fondly called “My Leader,” Mr. Dotun Samson Oladipo, is dead. In fact, I am still finding it extremely difficult to pen this painful tribute in memory of Mr. Oladipo, the soft-spoken and kind-hearted publisher of The Eagle Online, who affectionately called me “My Chief of Staff” whenever we met. A name he gave me during his tenure as President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP). Even after the shocking announcement on our GOCOP…
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Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, is set to host the next edition of its Quarterly Business Forum on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Kano, bringing together business owners, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and key stakeholders to explore opportunities for business growth and sustainability across Northern Nigeria. The Kano edition builds on the success of the Bank’s previous Quarterly Business Forum held in Port Harcourt, which provided business owners and entrepreneurs with practical insights, valuable industry connections, and opportunities for sustainable business growth. Themed “Positioning Northern Businesses for Growth,” the forum will spotlight the opportunities and trends shaping the business landscape…