Olam Agri has officially commissioned Ghana’s first state-of-the-art pasta manufacturing facility in Accra, ushering in a new chapter for the country’s food manufacturing sector. The US$40 million investment strengthens Olam Agri’s wheat milling and pasta manufacturing capabilities in West Africa and represents a major milestone in Ghana’s drive to deepen domestic production, enhance food security, and accelerate industrial growth. President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama presided over the commissioning ceremony, formally unveiling the facility and activating the production line with Olam Co-Founder and Group CEO, Sunny Verghese, senior government officials, traditional leaders, industry stakeholders and development partners present. The event…
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President Bola Tinubu has donated 12,000 bags of 25kg of rice to Jigawa residents as Ramadan package. Gov Umar Namadi of the state, disclosed this at the distribution of the rice in Dutse on Monday. Namadi said the state government also added 2,350 bags to the 12,000 bags for distribution across the 287 wards of the state. He explained that each of the 287 wards would receive 50 bags of the rice for onward distribution to vulnerable people, including elderly persons. The governor charged the local government distribution committees to be vigilant and proactive in reaching out to the intended…
The cost of goods and services across Nigeria is expected to increase further following a fresh hike in petrol prices by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which has raised the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to ₦1,175 per litre. The adjustment marks the third petrol price increase within one week, intensifying concerns over rising living costs across the country. The refinery communicated the new pricing structure to marketers on Monday, increasing the gantry price from ₦995 per litre announced on Friday to ₦1,175 per litre, representing a ₦180 increase or about 18.1 per cent within three days. In addition, the refinery…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘D’, Bauchi, has seized 248,500 tablets of Tramadol Hydrochloride valued at N273.4 million during an intelligence-driven anti-smuggling operation in Yobe. The Controller of the unit, Abdullahi Ka’ila, made this known at a news conference on Monday in Bauchi Ka’ila said the interception was part of ongoing efforts by the service to curb illicit drug trafficking and protect public health. He also said that the seizure followed credible intelligence indicating the movement of a large consignment of Tramadol through covert routes in Gumsi Village, Nguru Local Government Area of the state. According…
SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria has called for urgent reforms to strengthen protection systems for women and girls affected by conflict, displacement, and climate-related disasters across Nigeria. The National Director of the organisation, Eghosa Erhumwunse, made the call in a message on Monday in Abuja, to mark the International Women’s Day 2026 celebration. According to Erhumwunse, this year’s celebration with the theme “Rights. Justice. Action for All Women and Girls” demands urgent, concrete, and sustained action to protect women and girls in emergency situations. He explained that women and girls continued to bear a disproportionate burden of insecurity in the country’s…
South Africa’s efforts to accelerate infrastructure investment, create jobs, and drive economic growth have received a major boost with the World Bank Board of Executive Directors’ approval of the South Africa Blended Finance Platform for Resilient Infrastructure Program. The program establishes a new Credit Guarantee Vehicle (CGV) to help mobilize private capital for resilient infrastructure, with the World Bank—alongside national and international development partners—supporting South Africa’s reform agenda. South Africa’s growth has averaged less than one percent over the past decade, while unemployment remains above 30%, with young people being disproportionately affected. Persistent bottlenecks in electricity, freight logistics, and water services continue…
Vodacom launched the 2026 cohort of the UN Global Compact SDG Innovation Accelerator at Vodacom World in Johannesburg, welcoming 98 young professionals from across Africa to develop commercially viable business solutions aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a three-time Top Employer and consistent top-ranked participant in the prestigious global programme since 2023, Vodacom is leveraging its participation to strengthen its talent pipeline, foster a culture of innovation, and equip high-potential young professionals with the skills and opportunities to drive sustainable business solutions. “This programme embodies what Vodacom stands for, which is empowering people to innovate for a…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed a Federal High Court judgment that barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the outcome of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention held in Ibadan. The convention held from Nov. 15 to Nov. 16, 2025. On Oct. 31, 2025, Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court Abuja restrained INEC the outcome of the national convention. In a unanimous judgment on Monday, a three-member panel of the appellate court resolved the four issues for determination against the PDP. It held that the appeal by the PDP was without merit…
The Managing Director/CEO of Polaris Bank, Kayode Lawal, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to creating an enabling environment, where women could thrive professionally and financially. Lawal, in a statement issued to newsmen to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) on Sunday, said the bank joined the global community in celebrating the IWD. He restated the bank’s commitment to promoting gender equality, empower women and support initiatives that fostered inclusive growth across the society. The IWD celebrated annually on March 8, provides an opportunity to recognise the achievements of women across all sectors, while highlighting the need to accelerate action…
Chancellor of the European University of Nigeria, Sen. Nicholas Ukachukwu, says the institution has created a N50 billion endowment fund to drive cutting-edge research and innovation. Ukachukwu disclosed this on Sunday in Abuja during an interview on the sidelines of the university’s maiden matriculation ceremony. He said the initiative would ensure research undertaken at the institution produces practical solutions and measurable societal impact. “We set up this university to be a centre for research and the N50 billion endowment fund will focus on special categories of research and disciplines,” he said. Ukachukwu said the university would support research from discovery…