By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and tobacco industry operators have opposed provisions of the proposed Food, Medical Products and Related Products (Registration, Etc.) Bill, 2026, warning that it could create regulatory overlaps, increase business costs and disrupt legitimate operations. NECA, in a formal submission to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Morocco is stepping up infrastructure and hospitality development ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, with the country seeking to attract global capital investment into its tourism and real estate sectors. The country’s tourism development agency, Société Marocaine d’Ingénierie Touristique (SMIT), will serve as the institutional investment partner for the third edition…
By Ayomide Otitoju JMG Limited has partnered with the Lagos Food Bank Initiative to provide food assistance to more than 400 households in Majidun, Ikorodu, Lagos State, as part of activities marking World Food Day. The outreach, held on October 17, 2026, under the Temporary Food Assistance Programme (TEFAP), aimed to support vulnerable families facing…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has launched Y’ello Y’Fi, an enterprise Wi-Fi and analytics solution designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) improve customer engagement, strengthen network management and drive business growth. The solution combines internet connectivity with digital tools that enable businesses to understand customer behaviour, personalise customer experiences and make informed marketing…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) have pledged to strengthen their collaboration to enhance Nigeria’s energy security and advance the development of the petroleum industry. The commitment was made during a meeting between the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fashion brand Ejiro Amos Tafiri has partnered with the British Council Nigeria to host the third edition of its fashion conference, themed “Fashioning a Legacy: Leaving a Mark in Time,” in Lagos on October 24, 2026. The conference, scheduled to hold at the British Council facility in Ikoyi between 11 a.m. and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Jamara Home has introduced its Unity Deals campaign, offering Nigerians special deals on selected home appliances and electronics from October 20 to November 9, 2026. The campaign is aimed at helping consumers upgrade their homes, replace old appliances and access products designed to improve convenience and comfort in everyday living. According to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited has won the Best Foods and Beverage Brand, Nigeria 2026 award at the Global Brand Awards held in Dubai on October 2. The award, organised by UK-based Global Brands Magazine, recognises brands for excellence in innovation, product quality, market performance, brand development and consumer engagement. The recognition highlights Rite…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has disputed the World Bank’s assessment that Nigeria’s ₦7.7 trillion interest payments in the first half of 2026 pose a threat to the country’s debt sustainability. The Federal Ministry of Finance stated its position in a statement issued on Sunday and shared on X by the Minister of Finance…
