Nestlé Professional, in collaboration with the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs) and the Association of Professional Chefs Nigeria (APCN), joined chefs around the world to celebrate International Chefs Day 2025 under the inspiring theme “Food Explorers.” The event held on October 21, 2025, at Nestlé’s Sagamu Factory in Ogun State, brought together 10 professional chefs and 40 enthusiastic pupils from Nestlé for Healthier Kids (N4HK) beneficiary schools for a day of fun, creativity, and learning centred around food and nutrition. From planting seeds in the factory garden to preparing colourful, balanced meals in the training kitchen, the children experienced…
Author: Elvis Eromosele
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to host the inaugural edition of the Digital Awareness and Sensitisation Fora as a platform to strengthen policy and innovation for a digital future. The fora are to facilitate a conducive environment to build Infrastructure for Innovation and Inclusion and to lay a solid foundation for bridging gaps between policy and infrastructure for national development. The maiden edition, with the theme: “Leaving No One Behind: Digital Assets, Equity, and Empowerment” which is scheduled to take place on November 13, 2025, will bring together industry experts, policymakers, and community stakeholders to brainstorm practical solutions…
The Lagos State Government has issued a November 10 deadline to the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) to comply with the electronic call-up (e-call-up) system regulating truck movements along the Lekki-Epe corridor. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Commissioner for Transportation, announced the ultimatum on Thursday, warning that enforcement actions would follow any further non-compliance. According to Osiyemi, NUPENG members have continued to violate e-call-up guidelines by collecting cash and parking indiscriminately on the busy route, a situation that has worsened traffic congestion and disrupted the area’s transport efficiency. He emphasised that all trucks must undergo validation and clearance before…
MTN Nigeria’s Fintech arm is fast becoming the telecom giant’s new growth engine, generating ₦43 billion in revenue every quarter, a scale few banks can match. The company’s latest financials show total revenue of ₦3.7 trillion and pre-tax profit of ₦1.1 trillion for Q3 2025, marking a full rebound from its foreign exchange crisis just seven quarters ago. While data and voice still drive most earnings, MTN’s Fintech division, comprising MoMo Payment Service Bank and Y’ello Digital Financial Services, is stealing the spotlight. In the first nine months of 2025 alone, it raked in ₦131.6 billion, up 72.5 per…
Northern Nigeria is grappling with a critical shortage of medical doctors, with some states recording one doctor for over 43,000 patients, according to the SBM Health Preparedness Index 2025. The report, which assessed the capacity of Nigeria’s 36 states to respond to health emergencies, shows that Bauchi, Zamfara, and Kebbi top the list of states worst hit by doctor shortages. In Bauchi, a single doctor caters to 54,249 people, while Zamfara and Kebbi record 49,266 and 43,807 patients per doctor, respectively. In stark contrast, southern states such as Enugu (1:299), Lagos (1:2,136), and Edo (1:3,111) boast the most favourable doctor-to-patient…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved major road contracts and project reviews valued at over ₦400 billion, reaffirming the Tinubu administration’s commitment to revamping Nigeria’s road infrastructure and driving economic growth across the federation. Dave Umahi, Minister of Works, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to Umahi, the approvals cover 11 memos, nine for the review of ongoing and inherited projects, and two for fresh contract awards, reflecting the government’s resolve to ensure the completion of critical road networks nationwide.…
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has urged Nigeria to harness the potential of its youth population to achieve food sovereignty and drive agricultural transformation. Speaking in Benin City during the 5th Supervision Mission of the Federal Government, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and the IFAD-Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project, Dede Ekoue, IFAD Country Director, stated that empowering young people remains crucial to ensuring sustainable food systems. She explained that the LIFE-ND project, which focuses on youth and women empowerment through agribusiness incubation, has received over $30 million in funding and currently benefits…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is fully prepared for Saturday’s Anambra State governorship election, with 98.8% of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) collected, one of the highest collection rates in Nigeria’s electoral history. Joash Amupitan, INEC Chairman, disclosed this during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, following stakeholder engagements in Anambra. “Our mission is clear: to ensure that every vote counts, that the will of the people prevails, and that the process is peaceful and credible,” he said. The Commission also deployed 60,000 security personnel to ensure a secure and transparent election, up from the initial 55,000…
…maintains position as the world’s most profitable airline The Emirates Group today announced a new record half-year financial performance, posting a profit before tax of AED 12.2 billion (US$3.3 billion) for the first six months of 2025-26, making this the fourth consecutive year of record profitability for the half-year reporting period. After accounting for income tax charges, the Group’s profit after tax is AED 10.6 billion (US$2.9 billion), up 13 per cent from last year. Illustrating its strong operating performance, the Group maintained a robust EBITDA of AED 21.1 billion (US$5.7 billion), three per cent higher than the AED 20.4…
CRC Credit Bureau Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Jelilat Kareem as its first Executive Director, a development that has since been confirmed by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Joel Owoade, Chairman of the Board, commended the choice of Mrs. Kareem as ED of CRC, noting that the Board places great emphasis on corporate governance and that her elevation aligns with the company’s cherished succession planning policy. He stated that the appointment would strengthen the company’s management, and because it was made from within, it would boost the morale of both Mrs.…