Nestlé Nigeria is inviting journalists and media professionals across the country to submit compelling stories for the sixth edition of the Nestlé Media Awards, recognising journalism that brings important issues to the forefront, deepens public understanding and highlights solutions to challenges affecting people, communities and businesses. Since its inception, the Awards have recognised outstanding reporting across areas aligned with Nestlé Nigeria’s Creating Shared Value agenda, including nutrition, agriculture, environmental sustainability, youth and women empowerment, and community development. In 2025, the introduction of the Business and Economy Reporting category expanded the platform’s scope to include journalism examining the challenges and opportunities…
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The 2026 Globacom-sponsored Ofala Festival in Onitsha, Anambra State, commenced in spectacular fashion on Wednesday with a vibrant Youth Carnival organised by the Onitsha Ado Youth Council (OYC), heralding the commencement of a celebration in which cultural heritage, youthful exuberance and royal tradition converge in magnificent harmony. The carnival featured an array of cultural groups, including the Otu Odu Onitsha, Egwu Odu and Agbalanze, whose members, resplendent in elaborate traditional regalia, danced through the streets of Inland Town, Onitsha, in honour of the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe. Beyond its festive allure, the procession provided a compelling showcase…
A $7bn-plus deep seaport deal, a proposed $10bn LNG project, more than 1,600 kilometres of roads and a cargo airport underscore Ogun State’s ambition to become a leading investment and industrial hub.
The Ogun State Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a peaceful and secure 2027 General Election as the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, psc, FCSS, MNIPR, paid a strategic visit to the Ogun State office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), where he met with the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mrs Feyijimi Saseyi, Esq. During the visit on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, CP Ojajuni toured the INEC premises and engaged the Commission on security arrangements for its personnel, facilities and electoral materials ahead of the forthcoming elections. Describing INEC as a critical institution in Nigeria’s democratic process,…
Fidelity Bank Plc reaffirmed its support for the Nigerian beauty industry and women owned businesses at the commemorative dinner and awards ceremony of Beauty in the Motherland 2026. The ceremony, held on October 6, 2026 at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, celebrated creativity, enterprise and impact across the beauty and lifestyle industry. It formed part of the three-day Beauty in the Motherland 2026 programme, which attracted more than 3,000 attendees and over 300 exhibitors from the skincare, haircare, fragrance, cosmetics, wellness and related segments. Hosted by Nancy Isime and Enioluwa Adeoluwa, the dinner brought…
As Nigeria joins the global campaign for breast cancer awareness, Fidelity Bank Plc and Foremost Radiology are encouraging women to recognise possible warning signs, seek professional medical advice and take timely action when they notice unusual changes. The initiative is being implemented through HerFidelity, the women focused proposition of Fidelity Bank, as part of activities marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer may present through a lump or thickening, changes in the size or shape of the breast, changes to the skin or nipple, or unusual nipple discharge. Some of these changes may not be accompanied by pain. Although such…
The Nigerian Union of Tailors, Abeokuta South chapter, has pledged its support for all Peoples Democratic Party candidates including Iyabo Obasanjo, Toyin Amuzu, Olufunbi Majekodunmi and Adeoye Adewale Adeniran declaring that their contributions to the welfare of residents and community development have earned them recognition even before attaining any political position. The union’s position signals growing support for the PDP candidates as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections. The tailors said the interventions of the PDP candidates in the community demonstrated their commitment to the people, stressing that effective leadership should be measured by tangible contributions…
LAGOS – The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering steady electricity to every Nigerian, and says it will finish paying the legacy debts owed to power generation companies (Gencos), while ensuring that the vulnerable groups are adequately protected. The Honourable Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, made this known recently at the Harvard Business School Association of Nigeria (HBSAN) Energy Conference in Lagos. He said about N1.23 trillion of the backlog has been paid so far through bonds, with the balance to be cleared next year. Tegbe noted that the goal goes beyond settling old debts. The government, he…
Digital Solution Provider, Globacom, has been commended by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for exceeding the regulatory benchmarks set for consumer complaint resolution. The industry regulator which conveyed its commendation in a letter signed by the Principal Manager, Consumer Protection & Advocacy (Consumer Affairs Bureau), Kabiru S. Haruna highlighted Globacom’s exemplary performance in resolving consumer disputes in August 2026. According to the regulator “We are pleased to note that your organization achieved and surpassed the Commission’s complaint resolution thresholds of 90% and 97% for Level 2 (L2) complaints. This accomplishment reflects your commitment to regulatory compliance, consumer satisfaction, and the…
Facebook Marketplace is celebrating its 10th anniversary, highlighting how Nigerians use it to discover products, sell items and connect with buyers and sellers in their communities. From electronics and clothing to furniture and home improvement essentials, Marketplace brings a wide range of products together in one place. More than 835,000 listings are placed on Facebook Marketplace in Nigeria every month. Electronics account for more than 180,000 monthly listings, while home items and fashion each record over 110,000 listings. Home improvement accounts for more than 40,000 listings each month. These figures show the variety of items people offer on Facebook Marketplace,…