Chief Mrs Victoria Ekpemupolo with Founder of Esther Matthew Tonlagha Foundation, Mrs. Esther Matthew Tonlagha during the graduation ceremony of the EMT Niger Delta Youth Empowerment programme in Warri, Delta State recently EMT: Founder of Esther Matthew Tonlagha Foundation, Mrs. Esther Matthew Tonlagha flanked by the graduates during the EMT Niger Delta Youth Empowerment programme graduation ceremony in Warri, Delta State recently
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L-R: Commissioner for Education, Ekiti State, Dr Kofoworola Olabimpe Aderiye; Executive Secretary, UBEC, Aisha Garba; Minister for Education, State, Hon. Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad; Senior Special Assistant to the President, Regional Development Programs, Dr Mariam Masha; and Vice President, Policy and Partnerships, NewGlobe, Ifeyinwa Ugochukwu, at the 2025 State-Level Workshop for Foundation Learning and Out-of-School Children held in Abuja, on Thursday, July 31st. NewGlobe, Africa’s foremost education technology partner, known for its success in large-scale transformational programs across the country, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting states on their transformation journey at the basic education level. This was…
The Nigerian Association of Insurance and Pension Editors (NAIPE) has named the MD/CEO of Arthur Stevens Asset Management Limited, Mr. Olatunde Amolegbe as Keynote Speaker for its 2025 National conference slated for Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, by 10:00Am. The 2025 Annual Conference of NAIPE will be a landmark edition, as it marks ten years of holding the conference. The conference themed: “Strengthening Pension And Insurance Framework For Better Economy,” will be chaired by a veteran insurance practitioner and administrator per excellence, former Commissioner for Insurance as well as former Director General of Nigerian Insurers…
Cadbury Nigeria Plc has posted a remarkable profit before tax (PBT) of ₦14.535 billion for the first half of 2025, following board approval of the company’s unaudited financial results. This figure represents an impressive 205% increase compared to the ₦13.880 billion loss recorded during the same period in 2024. The company also experienced a substantial 128% growth in gross profit, rising from ₦9.587 billion to ₦21.859 billion. Additionally, Cadbury Nigeria reported a profit after tax of ₦10.175 billion, reversing a ₦9.716 billion loss in H1 2024 — marking a 205% turnaround. According to the company’s statement, turnover jumped by 50%,…
By: Dr. Gentle Emelah, Honourable Commissioner for Education, Bayelsa State As Commissioners of Education from across the country gather for the Nigerian Governors Forum program State-Level Solutions to Foundational Learning and Out-of-School Children, one truth must guide our deliberations: Nigeria’s out-of-school crisis cannot be solved by access alone. Building classrooms or hiring teachers is only part of the solution. The deeper challenge lies in what happens inside those classrooms. Too many children are dropping out of school not because schools are out of reach, but because schools are not working. When learners sit in class for years without gaining basic…
Knorr, Nigeria’s leading seasoning brand, is on a mission to help people find joy and confidence in the kitchen. At the heart of this mission is a simple belief: everyone has cooking potential, and Knorr wants to help bring it to life. From tasty jollof rice to efo riro, Knorr has been a staple in Nigerian kitchens for generations. Now, Knorr is going further, not just as a flavour enhancer, but as a true kitchen wingman. One that supports, encourages, and helps people see home cooking as joyful and easy without pressure for perfection. To amplify this mission, Knorr has…
….… Public voting begins to determine the 10 Honorees. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Nigeria has announced the Top 30 Nominees for the 2025 JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons of Nigeria (TOYP) Program, an annual initiative hosted by JCI Nigeria to celebrate young people (between the ages of 18 and 40) who have demonstrated remarkable leadership and significant contributions in their respective fields and communities. The 30 Nominees were shortlisted by KPMG Nigeria, the official audit partner for the 2025 JCI TOYP Program, from the Top 50 Nominees earlier evaluated by an independent panel of Judges between March and April 2025.…
From Left, Category Manager Rising Stars Golden Penny Foods (GPF), Mr Abiodun Oshikoya; Associate Director GPF, Ms Foluke Makinde; Marketing Director GPF, Mr Illyas Kazeem; Regional Manager East GPF, Mr Yomi Akingbade and Category Manager Ball Food GPF, Ms Chiaka Eluchie. Golden Penny Foods, the iconic brand of FMN, recently held its first-ever Golden Penny Food Festival in Enugu, marking a major step in its ongoing commitment to connect more deeply with communities across the country and expand its consumer engagement footprint in the Eastern region. The festival, which took place at Ngwo Park in Uwani, Enugu, attracted a large…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Seme Area Command, under the leadership of Customs Area Controller Dr. Benedict Oramalugo, has made a remarkable impact in combating smuggling and bolstering revenue between May 14 and July 24, 2025. The Command intercepted five trucks loaded with smuggled foreign goods along the Lagos-Abidjan corridor, seizing 2,800 bags of 50kg foreign parboiled rice and 250 bales of second-hand clothing, with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) totaling approximately ₦919.5 million. This seizure was part of a broader anti-smuggling operation based on credible intelligence gathered by operatives, demonstrating strong vigilance and coordination with the Nigerian military and…
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has launched its 2025 Waterways Safety Sensitisation Campaign with a detailed, multi-faceted approach to improving water transport safety across Lagos waterways. The campaign kicked off with the distribution of free, certified life jackets at major jetties and riverine communities, including Falomo, Ijede, Sangotedo, Badore, Ito-Omu, Tarzan, Baiyeku, Ebute Ero, Sabonkoji, Temidire, Liverpool, Ipakodo, Ibeshe, and Ijede jetties along the Ikorodu axis. This extensive coverage ensures that key water transport points are reached with safety gear and information. The campaign includes live demonstrations on proper life jacket usage and emergency response procedures. LASWA officials also…