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Industry regulators and consumer advocacy experts have identified the link between healthy markets and strong nations as rooted in the confidence of the consuming public. Speaking at the 2026 World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) event, stakeholders noted that when consumers are assured of product safety, they drive economic growth through...

Nigeria’s leading instant noodle brand, Indomie, is backing a cross-country cycling journey by 15-year-old autism advocate Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo, who is embarking on a Guinness World Record-bound ride from Enugu to Lagos to raise awareness about autism and promote inclusion. Tagged “Journey of Possibility, #RideWithKanye,” the expedition will see the young...

  Sub-Saharan Africa’s construction sector is entering one of its most consequential periods. At the centre of this transformation is the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), a continent-wide initiative designed to close critical infrastructure gaps by 2040 through more than 400 priority projects spanning energy, transport, ICT, and...

      As the global community commemorates World Consumer Rights Day, Jumia Nigeria joined industry leaders, regulators, and consumer advocates at the Lagos Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, for a high-level panel session hosted by the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Speaking during the session,...

In the 1990s, Nigerian women were paying the price for beauty — scalp burns, breakage, and the quiet belief that only foreign products could truly work. While others accepted it, chemist Chika Ikenga saw both a problem and a mindset that needed fixing. What began as lab experiments to protect...

  As millions of Nigerians observe periods of fasting during Ramadan and the Lenten season, sleep experts and health professionals are emphasising the importance of quality sleep as a critical component of maintaining physical well-being, mental clarity, and productivity. Fasting is a deeply significant spiritual practice for both Muslims and...

  On Wednesday, March 11, CNN International will mark the 10th anniversary of #MyFreedomDay, the global day of action and student-led awareness aimed at ending modern slavery. This milestone year honors a decade of courage, leadership, and commitment from young abolitionists around the world. Under the 2026 theme, "Progress and...

By Akintunde Collins Nigeria’s telecom sector is entering a phase where network density and infrastructure scale are becoming just as important as speed in determining the quality of mobile experience. With smartphone adoption rising rapidly and digital services, from fintech to video streaming, driving unprecedented levels of data traffic, operators...

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to host a special edition of its impactful quarterly UBA Business Series, which be specifically focused on celebrating and empowering the modern woman with the theme: “gen w - ‘The Evolved Woman’ The session, which is scheduled to hold...

Big news — our investment management rating just got an upgrade to ‘AA’ from ‘AA-’ by DataPro and affirmation of A+(IM) by Agusto & Co. This reflects how we are continuously improving to serve our investors better. Our funds levelled up too as Agusto & Co upgraded our First Asset Money...