Business

Stanley Ihedigbo Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has once again demonstrated excellence and sector leadership by receiving major recognitions at the 2025 Peak Performer Awards, held in Lagos. Solidifying its position as a leading institution in public sector excellence and innovation, in a proud moment for the agency, while…

Across Africa, women are fast becoming the heartbeat of economic transformation. From bustling open-air markets to high-tech boardrooms, women-led enterprises are redefining what is possible for the continent’s future. Whether as market traders expanding their reach through digital platforms, tech founders scaling innovations across borders, or artisans turning local crafts…

Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed concerns over the recent directive issued by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to outrightly ban the production and sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and small PET bottles by 31st December 2025. This directive followed a…

Michael Olumide Civil society organisation, Stand Up Nigeria, has lashed out at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for banning the production and sale of sachet and small-bottle alcoholic drinks, condemning the move as “arbitrary, illegal, and economically disastrous.” The group accused the agency’s leadership…

Trippers by Bidaymi AMA Nigeria, a travel and tourism innovation company, has completed the pilot phase of its documentary initiative titled “Tell Our Story” in Ogun State, Nigeria. The project, directed by Oluwabunmi Adeyemi, Founder of Trippers by Bidaymi AMA Nigeria and a tourism researcher, aims to spotlight Nigeria’s untapped…

Nestlé Professional, in collaboration with the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs) and the Association of Professional Chefs Nigeria (APCN), joined chefs around the world to celebrate International Chefs Day 2025 under the inspiring theme “Food Explorers.”  The event held at Nestlé’s Sagamu Factory in Ogun State brought together 10…

Stanley Ihedigbo Saldrey Communications Nigeria has announced the appointment of Omotayo Okewunmi as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective Monday. The strategic appointment marked a significant milestone in the company’s journey toward strengthening its operations, expanding its client impact, and deepening its commitment to innovation-driven communication solutions. Omotayo joined…

By Chima Nwokoji FirstHoldCo Nigeria has sustained its growth momentum across core business segments, reporting a 17.1 percent year-on-year increase in gross earnings to ₦2.64 trillion for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to ₦2.25 trillion in the corresponding period of 2024. According to the unaudited results released…

Left-Right: Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Mr. Shuichi Suzuki, and Dr. Godwin Atser during the visit to Chief Obasanjo recently. Michael Olumide President, Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), Dr. Takeshi Suzuki, has held a significant meeting with former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, representatives from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and Japan’s…

Stanley Ihedigbo Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), led by its National President, Engr. (Dr.) Jani Ibrahim, joined the Consul General of Nigeria in Guangzhou, representatives of the Nigerian Consulate, and members of the NACCIMA delegation to attend the opening ceremony of the Guangzhou International…