The Industry Newspapers

Nigus and Elmirate announce $200m initiative to support Africa’s security sector

Princewill OkikeMarch 16, 2026

by Princewill OkikeMarch 16, 20260260

Nigus International Investment Limited and Elmirate Investment LLC (Elmirate Capital) have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding to develop a next-generation defense technology, satellite systems

Entertainment Industry News

The Balvenie launches “The Maker’s Dinner” in Nigeria, celebrating craft across whisky, art and cuisine

Princewill OkikeMarch 16, 2026

by Princewill OkikeMarch 16, 20260232

The Balvenie has officially launched The Maker’s Dinner, a new experiential series debuting in Nigeria that brings together a curated group of makers across craft,

Empowerment

iDICE Startup Bridge to support 500+ Tech entrepreneurs with structured training, grants of up to ₦10,000,000, and $100,000 in equity investment

Princewill OkikeMarch 16, 2026

by Princewill OkikeMarch 16, 20260878

….Nationwide initiative offers structured support through two unique pathways to deepen Nigeria’s startup pipeline The iDICE Startup Bridge Programme has officially launched, introducing a structured

Industry News

Africa’s infrastructure boom faces 57% construction talent gap, PMI report finds

Princewill OkikeMarch 16, 2026March 16, 2026

by Princewill OkikeMarch 16, 2026March 16, 20260755

Sub-Saharan Africa’s construction sector is entering one of its most consequential periods. At the centre of this transformation is the Programme for Infrastructure Development in

Perspective

Rethinking consumer protection in Nigeria

Princewill OkikeMarch 16, 2026March 16, 2026

by Princewill OkikeMarch 16, 2026March 16, 20260793

…..Understanding the Challenges, Progress, and Strategic Pathways for Nigerian Consumers in 2026 By ‘Sola Salako Ajulo When we talk about consumer protection in Nigeria, we

Foreign News

Pan-African scholar PLO Lumumba to speak at AfroTalks Kigali 2026

Princewill OkikeMarch 16, 2026

by Princewill OkikeMarch 16, 20260693

AfroTalks has officially announced that renowned Pan-African scholar and global thought leader Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba will be speaking at AfroTalks Kigali, one of the

Finance

Zenith Bank expands global network with new Manchester branch

Princewill OkikeMarch 16, 2026

by Princewill OkikeMarch 16, 20260853

Zenith Bank Plc has announced the opening of a new branch in Manchester, United Kingdom, marking another significant milestone in the bank’s international growth and

Industry News

Natures Gentle Touch: Meet the founder behind Africa’s haircare revolution

Princewill OkikeMarch 16, 2026

by Princewill OkikeMarch 16, 20260701

In the 1990s, Nigerian women were paying the price for beauty — scalp burns, breakage, and the quiet belief that only foreign products could truly

Industry News

Safe products, stronger trust: Experts advocate consumer awareness to boost market confidence

Princewill OkikeMarch 16, 2026

by Princewill OkikeMarch 16, 20260713

Consumer rights advocates, regulators, and industry stakeholders have emphasized that safeguarding consumers requires the commitment of every participant within the value chain. The call was

Industry News

WCRD 2026 : Stakeholders advocate transparency , AI integration to strengthen consumer confidence

Princewill OkikeMarch 16, 2026

by Princewill OkikeMarch 16, 20260495

Stakeholders across Nigeria’s consumer protection ecosystem have called for greater transparency, stronger regulation and the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve consumer confidence in