A former head of state, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd), on Wednesday urged Nigerians to give President Bola Tinubuโs administration more time to resolve the countryโs various challenges. Gowon, who addressed State House correspondents after a meeting with President Tinubu in Abuja, said it was too early in the life of the administration to begin to resolve all inherited crises in different sectors. He said: โWell, I was telling him that no Nigerian leader that got there and will not have all the reports of what is being said about him.…
Read MoreDay: 21 February 2024
Nigerians can’t afford beer any more – Brewery boss laments
The Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Hans Essaadi, has said that the economic situation in Nigeria has deteriorated to the extent citizens can no longer afford to buy beer. Essaadi said this on Monday at the companyโs investor call following the release of its 2023 results. โIt has been unprecedented year for our business in Nigeria. We saw a significant decline in the mainstream lager market as a result of Nigerian consumers no longer able to afford a Goldberg after a hard dayโs work,โ Bloomberg quoted Essaadi as…
Read MoreState Police: Bill scales second reading at House of Reps
The House of Representatives on Tuesday, passed for second reading a bill to provide for the establishment of state police in the country. Sponsored by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Benjamin Kalu and 14 others, the bill seeks to alter the relevant Sections of the 1999 Constitution to pave the way for states to establish their own policing outfits. As lawmakers took turns to contribute to the debate on the floor of the House during Tuesdayโs plenary, Kalu who stood in for the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, urged members to…
Read MoreWhy we are moving Computer Village out of Ikeja -LASG
โWe are moving the village into a place where their business would thrive while maintaining the status quo, Ikeja Computer Village was a residential area before, it is presently, and I think it will continue to be a residential area. We must ensure that things are done according to the law, since the law says it is a residential area, it should remain as such.
Read MoreKnorr Celebrates World Eat For Good Day, unveils Eativists
During the event held at their Lagos headquarters, Knorr unveiled 14 Eativists. These are people who believe in incorporating veggies into their meals and consciously opt for options that benefit both themselves and the planet, inspiring others to do the same.
Read More