Guinness Nigeria Plc, through its iconic Orijin brand, today joined thousands of sons and daughters of Ijebuland, dignitaries, cultural enthusiasts, and tourists at the 2026 edition of the Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebu-Ode, delivering an immersive cultural experience that celebrated heritage, identity, and the enduring spirit of community. Returning as the official alcohol sponsor, Orijin’s presence at this year’s festival brought to life the brand’s renewed cultural platform, which evolves the conversation from last year’s “The Roots Run Deeper” toward how culture and identity are expressed today, boldly, creatively, and unapologetically. From the elegance and pride of the Regberegbe age…
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Full Details….. The Movement for Credible Election (MCE) has noted with concern reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed the recent declaratory judgment of Hon. Justice Umar, which nullified portions of the Commission’s Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Elections. [The Commission also reportedly seeks a “stay” of the judgment pending the determination of the appeal]. As a civic organisation committed to electoral integrity, we respectfully urge INEC not to proceed with the appeal, for the following reasons: 1. The Judgment Is Declaratory and Cannot Be Stayed Justice Umar’s ruling is declaratory. It…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the media as a strategic partner in promoting stakeholder awareness, public trust, and national development. The call for a deeper partnership was the focus of a media parley held on Monday, 25 May 2026, at the Kano/Jigawa Area Command Headquarters, Abdullahi Dikko Inde Conference Hall, Bompai, Kano. The event, organised by the National Public Relations Unit and themed “Building Synergy Between the Media and Customs for Enhanced Stakeholders’ Awareness and National Development,” brought together senior Customs officers, journalists, and members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists…
For centuries, the Atlantic Ocean symbolised separation for Africans and people of African descent in the Caribbean. It carried millions into slavery, disconnected families and cultures, and created economic systems that enriched others while leaving Africa and the Caribbean struggling with underdevelopment, dependency and fractured identities. Leaders on both sides of the Atlantic are attempting to redefine that history. Increasingly, the conversation is no longer only about culture, ancestry and historical justice. It is also about economics — trade, investment, tourism, education, innovation and market access. That vision came into sharp focus during the African Liberation Day celebration in Grenada,…
Yemisi Izuora The 2026 annual Almond Insurance Industry Awards has kicked off with the Chairman of the programme Sir Ogala Osoka, noting that the 2026 edition #TheReemergence will hold on Friday November 6th at The Stable Event Place, 45 Bode Thomas Street Surulere, Lagos. Starting at 4pm (Red carpet). As always, the event will bring together Policymakers, Insurance Professionals, entertainers and the Insuring Public (Corporate & Individuals to celebrate the innovators and change makers in the industry, Osoka said. He explained during a press conference in Lagos heralding the commencement of the programme, that the purpose of the Awards remains…
L-R: Mr Suleiman Olalekan Ajani (MD/CEO) CBI Insurtech and Mr Ekerete Ola Gam-Ikon (Deputy Commissioner Finance and Administration National Insurance Commission) Yemisi Izuora Nigeria’s Insurance Industry is aligning with global best practices as the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), sustains it’s transformation policy. The Commission this time took a bold step by granting an operational licence to CBI Partnering Insurtech Ltd, marking a significant milestone as the first fully licensed Partnering Insurtech company in Nigeria. This development reinforces NAICOM’s regulatory leadership in fostering innovation within a structured and consumer-focused insurance ecosystem. The licence was presented during a formal handover ceremony,…
L-R: Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom, HRM King Williams Ogoba, Oboro Gbaraun II; Prime Minister of Grenada, Hon. Dickon Mitchell; Founder Esther Matthew Tonlagha Foundation, Dcns. Dr. Esther Tonlagha and Nigerian Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, Amb Jerryman Samuel Manwe during the African Liberation Day with the theme: African rooted, diaspora rising, identity reclaiming held in Grenada Prime Minister of Greneda, Dickon Mitchell has called for stronger ties between Africa and the Caribbean, while celebrating the contributions of Nigerians living in Grenada and describing them as an important part of the country’s national life. Mitchell made the remarks during the African…
Uchenna Cecil Izuora The Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Area Command, has recorded a surge in revenue generation and a major crackdown on smuggling within three months of operations under its new Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Abdullahi Kaila. In a media briefing at the Command’s headquarters in Lagos on Monday, 25 May 2026, Kaila revealed that the formation generated 9 billion, 798 million, 938 thousand, 969 naira in customs revenue from March 2026 to date, representing a 448 percent increase over the same period in 2025. The Command’s revenue jump from 2 billion, 188 million, 405 thousand, 749 naira in the…
Yemisi Izuora President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that investor appetite for the planned listing of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals on the Nigerian Exchange remains exceptionally strong, with indications of interest for private placement already exceeding $2 billion. Dangote spoke during a visit by the leadership of FirstHoldCo to the 650,000 barrels per day refinery and Dangote Fertiliser Limited in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos, where he reiterated the Group’s commitment to broadening ownership of Africa’s largest refinery through retail investor participation across Nigeria and the continent. According to him, the planned Initial Public Offering is designed…
CIIN Ably Led By Dr. Yeside Oyetayo, To Moyosore Market in Oshodi Lagos State