The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has firmly denied reports claiming the Federal Government ordered it to suspend enforcement of the ban on sachet alcohol and alcoholic beverages packaged in PET bottles below 200ml. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of NAFDAC, described the reports as false and misleading, stressing that the agency has received no such directive from the Federal Government. Prof. Adeyeye stated that NAFDAC operates strictly within its statutory mandate and only acts on formally communicated government policies. “The publication alleging that the Federal Government has directed…
Author: Elvis Eromosele
Dangote Refinery has reached its full operational capacity of 650,000 barrels per day (bpd), marking a major milestone for the $20 billion industrial project and positioning it as one of the largest single-train refineries in the world. The company confirmed that following optimisation of critical processing units and a successful 72-hour performance test run, the facility is now capable of supplying up to 75 million litres of petrol daily to Nigeria’s domestic market, up from the 45–50 million litres distributed during the recent festive season. David Bird, Chief Executive of Dangote Refinery, said the refinery completed extensive performance validation in…
Zedcrest Group has expanded its flagship SME support initiative, A Taste of Nigeria, unveiling 10 new business partners for the 2025/2026 cohort as part of efforts to promote Made-in-Nigeria brands and reduce reliance on imports. The newly announced partners include Pedro’s Ogogoro, Loom Chocolate, Lim Lim Foods, Dang, Kokari Coconuts, Tquart Foods, Bature Brewery, Happy Coffee, Dulce’s Jam, and MySibi. Launched in 2024, A Taste of Nigeria was designed to encourage patronage of locally made products among Nigerians at home and in the diaspora, while tackling structural economic challenges such as heavy import dependence and currency volatility. Through the initiative,…
Nigeria’s petrol consumption has surged by 34 per cent, signalling a rebound in economic activity and rising vehicle demand across the country. Average daily consumption of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) climbed to 63.7 million litres in December 2025, up from 47.5 million litres in October 2024, according to data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The December figure marks the highest level recorded in a 15-month tracking period. Analysts link the surge largely to increased vehicle imports, particularly rugged four-wheel-drive models used by security agencies and private operators. Bismarck Rewane, Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives…
Chain Reactions Africa has reinforced its dominance in African public relations, clinching the Gold trophy in the Travel & Leisure category for the Lagos Shopping Festival at the 2026 African SABRE Awards. The win crowns an impressive showing for the Nigeria-based integrated communications consultancy, which secured a record 10 nominations—the highest by any agency on the continent this year. Chain Reactions tops a competitive list that includes South Africa’s Clockwork with eight nominations, as well as global giants such as Edelman and Weber Shandwick. Now in its 10th year, the African SABRE Awards (Superior Achievement in Branding, Reputation and Engagement)…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening digital capacity across Nigeria’s public service, setting an ambitious target of 95 per cent digital literacy by 2030, with a mid-term milestone of 70 per cent by 2027. Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), made this known at the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) training awards programme. He said the initiative aligns with Nigeria’s national development priorities and is designed to equip civil servants with essential digital skills to improve governance and service delivery. According to Abdullahi, 54,377 civil servants have enrolled in the…
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has launched a new Aggregator Sales Structure for its RedPay POS and Agency Banking Network, as part of efforts targeted towards the advancement of its mission to deepen relationship with its network and most importantly, expand financial inclusion across Nigeria. The newly launched multi benefit structure which offers partners a comprehensive value proposition, was unveiled at the inaugural UBA Aggregator Engagement Session, held at the Bank’s Head Office in Lagos on Tuesday. The session themed, “POS-itive Impact: Connecting Agents, Merchants, and Customers,” served as a collaborative platform to align strategies for…
Pop superstar Britney Spears has sold the rights to her entire music catalogue in a deal reportedly worth $200 million (£146 million). The 44-year-old singer completed the sale to independent music publisher Primary Wave on December 30, according to sources familiar with the transaction. While financial details have not been officially disclosed, the deal is believed to cover her full body of work spanning more than two decades. Spears is one of the best-selling female artists of all time, with over 150 million records sold worldwide and nine studio albums released since her 1999 debut. Her catalogue includes global hits…
Lagos State has completed the rehabilitation of the Chevron-Chisco stretch of the Lekki–Epe Expressway, delivering three key sections of the corridor ahead of schedule. The update was disclosed on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, via X. The completed segments, Chevron–Igbo-Efon, Igbo-Efon–Jakande, and Jakande–Chisco, cover a total distance of 4.51 kilometres. Although collectively scheduled for 23 days, the works were delivered in 16 days. According to the state government: Chevron–Igbo-Efon (1.06km) – completed in 6 days Igbo-Efon–Jakande (1.57km) – completed in 8 days Jakande–Chisco (1.88km) – completed in 9 days Officials said the early delivery reflects “efficiency,…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) will commence nationwide ward-level enrollment for the National Identification Number (NIN) on February 16, 2026, in a major push to take identity registration to Nigeria’s grassroots. The Commission disclosed this in a statement signed by Kayode Adegoke, its Head of Communications, on Wednesday. According to NIMC, the exercise follows a presidential directive mandating the Commission to decentralise NIN registration and expand coverage to communities across the country. The ward-level enrollment, which will be conducted free of charge, aims to ensure that every Nigerian citizen and legal resident, including children and adults, is captured…