Author: Godwin Anyebe

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…]

X3M Ideas Donates 50 Walkie-Talkies To Onigbongbo Security Marshals

X3M Ideas has donated 50 Motorola walkie-talkies to the Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) to strengthen the communication and operational effectiveness of its Security Marshals. The agency’s management presented the communication equipment to the LCDA Chairman, Honourable Moyosore Adebanjo, at the council secretariat on Monday, August 31, 2026. The[Read More…]

FBNBank Senegal Partners Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, Advancing Youth Development Through First@Sports

FBNBank Senegal, a subsidiary of FirstBank Group, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games as the first Official Bank Partner of the event. The partnership reflects the Group’s longstanding commitment to empowering young people, fostering talent, and supporting initiatives that promote inclusion, excellence, and[Read More…]

PEAK MILK GETS FAMILIES READY FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR WITH THE PEAK LOVE BACK-TO-SCHOOL CAMPAIGN

As families across Nigeria prepare for the new academic session, Leading dairy brand from FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc, Peak Milk is supporting parents with the 2026 Back-to-School campaign. For many Nigerian families, the back-to-school period is marked by renewed preparations, shopping for school essentials, getting new uniforms ready, planning meals[Read More…]

Christopher Musa’s Strategic Triumph in Angola

By Kennedy Elaigwu Awodi ​In the complex theatre of African geopolitics, defense leadership is rarely tested by administrative routine. It is measured on the international stage, where strategic clarity, operational authority, and diplomatic foresight align to protect national interests. The recent high-level defense security engagements hosted in Luanda, Angola, served[Read More…]

Union Bank, AIICO Multishield, Checkers Custard, Others Back 5th Cycling Lagos

Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, AIICO Multishield, Checkers Custard and other corporate organisations have thrown their weight behind the 5th Cycling Lagos, an initiative designed to promote cycling, environmental sustainability and public awareness of responsible waste management. The organisations’ support is expected to strengthen the 2026 edition of Cycling Lagos,[Read More…]