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MAN wants NAFDAC to cancel ban on sachet alcoholic beverages —–Says it runs against stakeholders agreement

comfortNovember 13, 2025

by comfortNovember 13, 20250622

COMFORT EKELEME The 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 production and sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and small PET bottles by 31st, December 2025. This directive......

Genus introduces advanced Lithium Power solutions, setting new benchmarks

comfortNovember 13, 2025

by comfortNovember 13, 20250801

Genus, one of Nigeria’s most respected names in power solutions, has introduced its latest range of high-performance solar inverters and lithium-ion battery systems, distributed in Nigeria by Simba Industries. The introduction marks a major step forward in providing reliable, efficient, and future-ready energy solutions for Nigerian homes and businesses. Built......

Smid Animation redefines Nigerian heritage through storytelling

comfortNovember 12, 2025

by comfortNovember 12, 20250371

Smid Animation Studio, a platform that focuses on creating content on African culture with technology, says it is preserving Nigeria’s heritage through storytelling. This is contained in a statement issued by the organisation’s Founder and the Chief Executive Officer, Damilola Solesi, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria......

Ecobank reaffirms commitment to Pan-African heritage, youth devt ….. Unveils Lagos Pop-Up Museum

comfortNovember 12, 2025November 12, 2025

by comfortNovember 12, 2025November 12, 20250667

COMFORT EKELEME, Business Editor Ecobank Nigeria Tuesday in Lagos launched the Lagos Pop-Up Museum in partnership with Yaba College of Technology, a three-month cultural and artistic experience running from November 8, 2025, to February 10, 2026. Held at the Ecobank Pan African Centre in Victoria Island, this initiative aims to......

15% fuel tariff: CSOs urges FG delay plan introduction

comfortNovember 12, 2025

by comfortNovember 12, 20250678

COMFORT EKELEME, Business Editor The Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA) has urged the Federal Government to delay the planned introduction of a 15 per cent import tariff on petrol and diesel, warning that the move could trigger a sharp rise in pump prices and worsen the current......

Ellah Lakes unveils ₦235bn offer to accelerate growth, expansion drive

comfortNovember 10, 2025

by comfortNovember 10, 20250604

Ellah Lakes Plc, Nigeria’s pioneering integrated agro-industrial company, on Monday unveiled its ₦235 billion Offer for Subscription as part of its next phase of strategic growth and capital expansion. The company unveiled the offer during its comprehensive “Facts Behind the Offer” presentation at the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). The company......

The Alternative Bank commits to tackling food insecurity

comfortNovember 10, 2025November 10, 2025

by comfortNovember 10, 2025November 10, 20250307

The Alternative Bank has unveiled plans to transform Africa’s agricultural landscape with the unveiling of an ethical financing framework designed to place farmers, not financiers, at the heart of the continent’s food security future. The bank’s Executive Director for the North, Mr. Garba Mohammed represented by his Chief of Staff,......

Ellah Lakes to expand agro-industrial footprint with acquisition, N235bn offer

comfortNovember 6, 2025

by comfortNovember 6, 20250646

Ellah Lakes Plc., Nigeria’s pioneer integrated agro-industrial company, has expressed optimism that its acquisition of 100 per cent shareholding of Agro-Allied Resources & Processing Nigeria Ltd. (ARPN) will strengthen its footprint in the agro-industrial sector. The Deputy Managing Director of Ellah Lakes Plc., Mr Paul Farrer, expressed the hope at......

Saldrey Communications appoints Omotayo Okewunmi as chief operating officer

comfortNovember 5, 2025

by comfortNovember 5, 20250579

COMFORT EKELEME, Business Editor Saldrey Communications Limited, a niche Public Relations and Media agency, has announced the appointment of Omotayo Okewunmi as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective Monday, November 3, 2025. This strategic appointment marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey toward strengthening its operations, expanding......

EU reaffirms solidarity with Nigeria, pledges stronger support on security

comfortNovember 5, 2025

by comfortNovember 5, 20250300

EU reaffirms solidarity with Nigeria, pledges stronger support on security EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot. The European Union (EU) has reiterated its solidarity with Nigeria, emphasising respect for the nation’s sovereignty and commitment to strengthening cooperation in peacebuilding, interfaith dialogue, and human rights protection. The EU Ambassador......