Capital is flowing south. That was the central message at The New Pour Summit 2026, convened by Drinkabl Africa, where beverage leaders, founders, and investors gathered to build actionable frameworks to scale African drinks from concept to global markets. Launched in Nairobi, Kenya, the summit brought together African and global[Read More…]
Author: Godwin Anyebe
25 Years of MTN in Nigeria: A Quarter-Century of Extortion, Arrogance, and Broken Promises
In a recent piece celebrating MTN Nigeria’s 25th anniversary, Raheem Akingbolu painted a nostalgic, almost romantic picture of the telecom giant’s journey in Nigeria. Walking through the “Y’ello Street Museum,” Akingbolu lionized the giant yellow brand, waxing poetic about old handsets, nostalgic ringtones, and the grand evolution from 2G to[Read More…]
FMN, SIFAX Group, FPL, AXA Mansard Support MediaConsortium Conference & Awards 4.0
Leading companies across the food, logistics, financial services and out-of-home advertising sectors have endorsed the 4th edition of the MediaConsortium Conference and Awards, increasing the number of corporate organisations that have signified interest for this year’s event. The conference, organised by MediaConsortium, is scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2026, at[Read More…]
PMI launches refreshed PMP exam for 2026, as AI takes over tasks
As artificial intelligence automates tasks and reshapes how work gets done, the Project Management Institute (PMI) has unveiled a refreshed Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification exam, launched globally in July 2026, to equip project leaders for the skills employers need now. With roughly half of technical skills at risk of[Read More…]
LG Redefines Laundry Care for Nigerian Families With Smarter Washing Solutions
As Nigerian households increasingly embrace technology to simplify everyday living, laundry care is evolving beyond a routine household chore into a smarter, more efficient home experience. From busy professionals navigating demanding schedules to growing families seeking greater convenience, consumers are looking for washing solutions that save time, reduce effort, and[Read More…]
PEAK MILK CELEBRATES THE LOVE THAT STARTS AT BREAKFAST WITH NEW “PEAK BREAKFAST, PEAK LOVE” CAMPAIGN
Before the day gets busy, before school runs, meetings, traffic and everything else take over, there is breakfast. And for millions of Nigerians, breakfast is where some of the most meaningful expressions of love begin. It is the parent who wakes up early to prepare a child’s favourite breakfast, the[Read More…]
Why You Shouldn’t Miss FirstBank’s Agric and Export Expo 2026
As Nigeria continues to diversify its economy beyond oil, agriculture and non-oil exports are emerging as powerful drivers of growth, job creation, food security, and foreign exchange earnings. To advance this conversation, FirstBank will host the 5th edition of its Agric and Export Expo on 16 and 17 September 2026[Read More…]
General Musa: Courage, Candor, and the Politics of Truth
Kennedy Elaigwu Awodi In the wake of his recent interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), OFR, has found himself at the center of a coordinated smear campaign. Political partisans and sponsored internet commentators have launched scathing attacks, attempting to twist his[Read More…]
The End of a 12-Year Ride: Why Uber Pulled out of Nigeria and What It Means for the Market
After twelve years of navigating the complex, bustling streets of Lagos, Abuja, and beyond, global ride-hailing titan Uber abruptly pulled the plug on its Nigerian operations on September 2, 2026. The sudden retreat, which coincided with a similar pullout from Uganda, sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, left thousands of[Read More…]
NB, Checkers, Nestle, Afriglobal back MediaConsortium Conference and Awards 4.0
Nigerian Breweries (NB), a leading brewery in Nigeria; Checkers Africa Limited, makers of custard brands; Nestlé Nigeria; and Afriglobal Insurance Brokers Limited, have thrown their weight behind this year’s MediaConsortium Conference and Awards, scheduled to hold on Friday, September 18, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Alausa, Ikeja.[Read More…]
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FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]