Beerkathon, a tech initiative aimed at encouraging inclusion in the tech industry produced three winners at an awards ceremony organised by BeerTech Africa, the tech arm of International Breweries Plc, a member of AB InBev, a global beer maker.
A statement said the event took place in Lagos at a gathering of tech enthusiasts and other stakeholders in the Nigerian innovation and technology…
The Nigerian Institution of Structural Engineers has recommended a forensic investigation into the building collapse that occurred at Close 102, 1st Avenue, Banana Island, Lagos.
A report titled “Preliminary Report of the Building Collapse at Close 102, 1st Avenue…
9mobile invests N70billion to upgrade network
April 22, 2023
A telecommunications company, 9mobile, on Tuesday, said it has invested N70 billion in its ongoing network modernisation.
The Chief Executive Officer of 9mobile, Juergen Peschel, in a statement, during its annual Channel Partners Conference held recently in Lagos said…
Adidas opens flagship store in Lagos
April 18, 2023
Sports brand, adidas, has opened a flagship store in Lagos State, Nigeria; its largest and first-of-its-kind store in West Africa.
In a statement issued by the sports brand, adidas revealed that Lagos Flagship is the fourth adidas store to open in partnership with BrandCo in Nigeria. It stated that the flagship store would provide an immersive and community-driven shopping experience for exclusive…
Experts in the built environment have said the accidental collision of a truck cannot trigger a total collapse of a properly built structure.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency had in a statement claimed that the recently collapsed building on 1st Avenue, in the…
Boosting SME Profitability in an Era of High Inflation
April 14, 2023
Every year, a lot of small and medium scale enterprises flood the market worldwide with new product solutions. This is common in developing economies like Nigeria where SMEs represent about 90 per cent of employment across the globe, the World Bank says.
According to the…
10 million unusable tires destroyed in 6 months - SON
April 14, 2023
The Standard Organisation of Nigeria has said that it destroyed 10 million substandard tyres in six months.
In a statement, the Director General of SON, Mallam Farouk Salim, said this at a one-day sensitisation programme with tyre dealers at the Africa Tyre Village, Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, Lagos.
Speaking at the sensitisation programme tagged “Vehicle tyres, quality and…
Peak Milk apologizes to CAN for 'aggressive' Easter ad
April 11, 2023
withdraws picture, pledges it won’t happen again
The management of FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc, manufacturers of Peak Milk, has apologised to the Christian Association of Nigeria for using the crucifixion of Jesus Christ as a metaphor to promote their product on…
Startup launches luxury salon in Lagos
April 7, 2023
Curlla Luxury Salon has disclosed plans to launch its flagship location in the Lekki area of Lagos State.
It is set to be the ultimate expression of luxury created to provide a unique and unparalleled beauty experience, with a focus on personalisation, exclusivity, and…
BUA Foods increased sales to N418 billion
April 7, 2023
Consumer goods company, BUA Foods, has said its 2022 full year revenue rose by 26 per cent to N418.3bn from N333.2bn in 2021.
It also reported a 31 per cent appreciation in its profit after tax for the financial year ended December 31, 2022 when compared to the previous year.
This was disclosed in the 2022 financial year results of the company filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited on…