Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Considering its introduction into the Nigerian market since 1951, Coca-Cola has established itself as one of the country’s most recognizable and beloved household names. Across generations, the brand has maintained a constant presence at weddings, birthday celebrations, sporting events, family gatherings and the quiet, ordinary moments that mark everyday Nigerian life. As the iconic brand marks its 75th anniversary in Nigeria, the Coca-Cola System in Nigeria — comprising of Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited and Nigerian Bottling Company Limited) — is commemorating the milestone in a way that reflects its continuous commitment to consumers. Delivering more value of the same great taste…

E-Naira logo The Federal Government may begin paying salaries, pensions and social welfare benefits through the eNaira under a new Central Bank of Nigeria roadmap aimed at transforming the country’s digital currency into a major payment channel. The proposal is contained in the Nigeria Payments System Vision 2028, released by the CBN, which outlines plans to expand the use of the eNaira and move it from a pilot project to a core payment rail for government and private-sector transactions. The eNaira, launched in October 2021 as Africa’s first central bank digital currency, was introduced to deepen financial inclusion, reduce the…

Partey FIFA has reaffirmed its position concerning the immigration policies of host nations following the Canadian government’s refusal of a visa for Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey. The decision will see Partey miss Ghana’s opening World Cup fixture against Panama on June 17 in Canada. The global football governing body confirmed Partey’s inability to travel from the team’s Boston base, stating, “FIFA is not involved in the immigration processes of host countries, including the adjudication of visas.” This firm stance underscores FIFA’s long-standing policy, as the statement continued, “As with previous FIFA events, the host government ultimately determines who receives a…

Airtel Africa Foundation has announced that it committed $6.2 million to education, digital inclusion, financial inclusion and environmental sustainability initiatives across the continent in its first full year of operations, impacting millions of learners and communities. The disclosure was contained in the Foundation’s inaugural annual report, which highlighted achievements recorded under its Financial Inclusion, Education, Environmental Sustainability and Digital Inclusion (FEED) pillars during the reporting period. According to the report, education accounted for the largest share of the Foundation’s investments, reflecting its commitment to expanding access to quality learning opportunities and digital resources across Africa. One of the flagship achievements…

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has strongly rejected any proposal to impose tax on the National Minimum Wage, insisting that Nigerian workers are already under severe economic pressure and should not be further burdened. Ajaero made the position of organised labour known while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland, where labour leaders, employers, and government representatives from around the world are discussing global labour standards and workers’ welfare. He described any move to tax minimum wage earners as “unjust and insensitive,”…

LG Electronics Nigeria (LG) has announced the upcoming launch of Make Life Good, a heartwarming original reality series produced in partnership with MultiChoice. Debuting on 13 June on Africa Magic, the series shifts the traditional advertising narrative to focus on the powerful, real-life human connections enabled by technology within the African context. Built around the concept of gratitude and the spirit of Ọmọlúàbí, Make Life Good is hosted by celebrated television personality Jessica Dlamini. The show follows six prominent “Achievers” as they team up with LG to deliver a deeply personal expressions of gratitude to organisations and community leaders who…

Bret Johnsen (C), SpaceX Chief Financial Officer, and Gwynne Shotwell (center R), SpaceX President and Chief Operating Officer, celebrate with SpaceX employees as they ring the opening bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite to celebrate the launch of SpaceX’s initial public offering (IPO) in New York on June 12, 2026. “SpaceX wants to be able to take you to the moon, take you to Mars, and ultimately beyond,” Musk said at a launch event in Starbase, Texas.  Elon Musk’s SpaceX began its first day as a public company on Wall Street Friday after the biggest initial public offering in history, with…

L-R: Permanent Secretary (Special Duties), Federal Ministry of Finance, Mohammed Sanusi; British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Mr Jonny Baxter; UK Minister for Africa and International Development, Baroness Jenny Chapman; Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele; Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance, Raymond Omachi; and British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery, at the meeting in Abuja. Elegbede Abiodun • UK also announced SPRIRET, Nigeria’s digital economy. The United Kingdom and Nigeria have unveiled a new £15 million Growth Programme aimed at unlocking private investment and accelerating economic transformation between them. The British…

Photo illustration displaying Facebook. Facebook and Instagram users worldwide reported difficulties accessing the platforms on Friday, June 12, according to outage tracking websites and complaints shared on rival social media platforms. Users across the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East said they were unexpectedly logged out of their accounts, greeted by blank feeds, or repeatedly shown “unexpected error” and “query error” messages. The disruption marks the latest in a series of intermittent outages affecting Meta’s family of apps in recent years. In a major incident in March 2026, users across several countries were unable to load feeds or…

The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery at Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room June 12 Democracy Day Dialogue and Photo Exhibition. Credit: Solomon Odeniyi Elegbede Abiodun …described democracy as a continuous process rather than a single day event. The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has called for credible, peaceful and inclusive elections in 2027, stressing that the integrity of the polls will be crucial to sustaining public confidence in Nigeria’s democratic process. Montgomery made the call on Friday in Abuja during the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room June 12 Democracy Day Dialogue and Photo Exhibition. The envoy…