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 Nestlé Nigeria Recognised by Nigeria Customs Service for Supply Chain Security and Compliance Excellence   Nestlé Nigeria Plc has been awarded the highest level of Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) certification by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The company achieved Security and Safety status under the NCS AEO programme, a certification valid for five years that recognises its compliance with trade regulations, supply chain security requirements, and global best practices. The certification followed a rigorous evaluation process, including detailed customs audits and on-site operational assessments. Out of 391 applications received nationwide, only 35 companies were granted full certification, with even fewer achieving the Security and Safety status. Highlighting the significance of this milestone at the recent formal presentation of certificates in Abuja, the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Alhaji Bashir Adewale Adeniyi (MFR), said: “With the present...

  The African film industry is buzzing with anticipation for the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). Widely regarded as the "African Oscars," the AMVCA isn't just an awards ceremony; it’s a high-octane celebration of our stories, our fashion, and the sheer technical brilliance of filmmakers around the continent.  With the call to entry now officially open, all eyes are on the films that defined 2025 and could dominate the ceremony in May 2026. This year also marks an exciting shift with the introduction of new categories, such as  Best Indigenous Language – North Africa and Central Africa,  signalling a more inclusive era for continental storytelling. We saw a series of blockbuster releases and record-breaking titles that captured audiences and sparked conversations across the continent. While the jury ultimately decides the nominees, the streets are already talking. Based on the incredible run of films released between January and Decemb...

  Fourteen years ago, what began as a visionary real estate development effort in Shimawa, Ogun State, has evolved into one of Nigeria’s most recognizable housing success stories. Today, Adron Homes & Properties stands as a major force in structured urban development, with over 60 livable communities and estate dwellings spread across key regions of the country. Its journey reflects a deliberate mission that is not just to sell land, but to build functional cities where Nigerians can live with dignity, security, and a strong sense of community. At a time when Nigeria faces rapid urbanization and an ever-growing housing deficit, Adron Homes has embraced an approach rooted in planning and affordability. From its earliest developments, the company adopted a city-building model that integrates structured layouts, accessible infrastructure, and community-focused design. Roads, drainage systems, green areas, and designated social spaces are incorporated into estate planning, transfor...

  . From Concept to Prototype, Interswitch Product Demo Days Accelerate Africa’s Fintech Innovation Lagos, Nigeria – February 3, 2026  – Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has successfully concluded its inaugural Innovation Product Demo Day, a three-day innovation showcase, which took place from Wednesday, 28 to Friday, 30, January, 2026, at the Interswitch Innovation Lab Co-Working Space in Lagos.   The landmark event brought together product managers, software engineers, and developers from across the Interswitch ecosystem, alongside student innovators from select tertiary institutions, to spotlight ideas, experiments, and early-stage solutions shaping the company’s next frontier of growth. Designed as both a celebration of ingenuity and a catalyst for collaboration, the Product Demo Day reinforced Interswitch’s commitment to building scalable digital solutions and infrastructure that power Africa’s evolving dig...

  The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have warned against fibre-optic cable damage during road construction and related civil works across the country as the rising incidents of avoidable fibre cuts resulting from negligence will no longer be excused, noting that offenders risk prosecution as the act constitutes a crime. NCC and NSCDC stressed that fibre optic cables are critical national assets that power Nigeria's digital economy, enable seamless communication, support emergency services, connect businesses, and facilitate government operations. They said their destruction, whether through negligence, lack of coordination, or wilful actions, poses a direct threat to national security, economic stability, and public safety. According to the organisations, “Under the Designation and Protection of Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) Order 2024, telecommunication fibre infrastructure is classified as Cr...

* The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, has intensified its environmental enforcement efforts across Ibadan metropolis with the commencement of a 24-hour surveillance operation to curb illegal scavenging activities, alongside the sealing of a food processing facility for environmental violations. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Ademola Aderinto, disclosed this during an interview in his office, explained that the action is targeted at regulating the activities of metal scavengers, popularly known as “BOLA,” in order to prevent infrastructure vandalism, enhance public safety and promote environmental sustainability across the state. Hon. Aderinto reiterated that the Ministry has a statutory responsibility to keep Oyo State clean and free from activities that pose environmental and public health hazards, noting that unchecked scavenging has contributed to environmental degradation and insecurity in some parts of ...