Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has hailed Coleman Technical Industries Limited, makers of Coleman Wires and Cables, as a shining example of corporate sustainability, visionary leadership, and family-driven business success. Speaking at the company’s 50th Anniversary Dinner and Awards Night held in Ogun State, Obasanjo commended the firm’s ability to maintain growth and stability over five

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Nigerian Breweries Plc (NB) has reiterated its commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions across all its production operations nationwide by the year 2030. The company’s Corporate Affairs Director, Mr. Uzodinma Odenigbo, disclosed this during a recent media parley, where he highlighted the brewer’s ongoing investments in renewable energy and sustainability initiatives under its “Brew a

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Nigerian magician Ibitoye Kingfahd, popularly known as Faddothegreat, is gearing up to make history with an ambitious attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the Longest Standalone Magic Performance. The record-breaking event is scheduled to take place from November 27 to 29, 2025, at Pop Landmark, Victoria Island, Lagos. A first-class graduate of Civil

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The Small Scale Enterprises Lab (SSE Lab) has unveiled plans to position Nigeria as a key player in the $940 billion global food waste market by training entrepreneurs to convert agricultural residues into valuable products such as food items, packaging materials, and skincare solutions. Founder and Convener of SSE Lab, Mrs. Desola Jimmy-Eboma, said the

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The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has called on investors to take advantage of the untapped energy investment opportunities in Nigeria’s northern region. Executive Director, Economic Regulation and Strategic Planning (ERSP) at NMDPRA, Prof. Zainab Gobir, said the northern region holds significant potential crucial to Nigeria’s overall energy growth and economic balance,

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Economic and business experts have outlined key strategies to fast-track Nigeria’s economic growth towards President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ambitious $1 trillion economy target by 2030. Speaking at the 8th Triennial Delegates Conference of the Independent Shareholders Association of Nigeria (ISAN), held at the NECA House, Ikeja, Lagos, the experts emphasised policy consistency, strong corporate governance,

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Dr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), has reiterated the Federal Government’s steadfast commitment to advancing the Brass Gas Projects, highlighting their role in Nigeria’s industrialisation agenda through strategic gas utilisation. Speaking at the two-day All-Party Stakeholders Workshop on the Brass Projects in Abuja, Ekpo outlined that the Brass Methanol Plant, Gas

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Organisers of the PEARL Awards, dedicated to recognising excellence within Nigeria’s capital and money market ecosystem, have announced plans to make the 2025 edition a memorable milestone. At a weekend press briefing in Lagos, the Board of Governors of PEARL Awards Nigeria, led by Chairman Dr. Faruk Umar and President Mr. Tayo Orekoya, along with

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Prof. Innocent Barikor, Director-General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), has called on Nigerian industrialists to leverage the benefits of a circular economy for environmental and economic gains. He made the remarks during a training session organized in collaboration with ACCAPPOCCO Global Services Nigeria Limited in Ikeja, Lagos, themed “Circular Economy

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Over 8,500 energy professionals gathered in Lagos last week for the 12th edition of Nigeria Energy Week, organized by Informa Markets. Themed “Powering Nigeria Through Investment, Innovation and Partnership,” the event highlighted the urgency of translating energy policies into concrete action for Nigeria’s energy transition. A National Platform for Progress Welcoming participants, Ade Yesufu, Exhibition

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