By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government, in partnership with EnterpriseNGR, has launched the Phase 1 Report of the Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC), outlining the strategy and implementation pathway for initiatives aimed at driving Nigeria’s economic growth, deepening the financial market and fostering innovation. The report was unveiled on Thursday at Lagos House, Marina,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Jamara Home has launched its “Heart and Home Deals” promotional campaign, turning February into a season of smart living with discounted offers on premium electronics and home appliances for Nigerian households. The lifestyle-driven sales campaign, which runs from February 3 to February 23, 2026, is designed to encourage customers to upgrade, replace…
By Ayomide Otitoju JMG Haulage, the logistics and haulage arm of JMG, has announced a significant expansion of its fleet as part of efforts to strengthen its pan-Nigeria transport and logistics capacity amid rising demand across FMCG, beverage and industrial supply chains. Established in 2019, JMG Haulage began operations with four trucks serving internal distribution…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Celestial Church of Christ (C.C.C) Worldwide has announced plans to officially launch its new hymnal on Saturday, February 21, at the Celestial Church of Christ, Ark of Salvation Cathedral, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The cathedral, a landmark edifice, was built by the Spiritual and Administrative Head of the Church, His Eminence, Reverend…
By Ayomide Otitoju The NNPC Limited Gas Master Plan took centre stage on Wednesday at the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2026 in Abuja, as senior executives of the national oil company highlighted its strategic priorities and implementation framework. The Executive Vice President, Gas, Power and New Energy at NNPC Limited, Olalekan Ogunleye, alongside the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lafarge Africa Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening local cement production with the expansion of its Sagamu Cement Plant in Ogun State and Ashaka Cement Plant in Gombe State. The building solutions company said in a statement on Wednesday that the two new facilities would operate as dry plants, equipped with…
By Ayomide Otitoju Transnational Corporation Plc, the Debt Management Office (DMO), CardinalStone, Chapel Hill Denham and MTN Nigeria Communications were among organisations honoured at the 2025 Made of Africa Awards organised by Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), in recognition of outstanding performance across Nigeria’s capital markets. According to a statement issued by NGX Group Plc…
By Ayomide Otitoju The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal, challenging his conviction and multiple sentences imposed by the Federal High Court, Abuja. In the appeal dated February 4, 2026, Kanu argued that his trial was marred by fundamental legal…
By Ayomide Otitoju Counsel to the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, Mr. Joseph Daudu (SAN), has described his client’s ongoing trial over the alleged ₦80.2 billion local government funds transfers as politically motivated, insisting that the case does not amount to money laundering. Daudu made the assertion on Thursday at the Federal…
