The management of Zara Stores, one of the major shopping malls in Awka, Anambra State, opened a new Zara Mall in Onitsha, Anambra State, on Thursday. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Zara Stores, Chief Akai Egwuonwu, who keyed into the “aku luo uno” or “think home” mantra of the Obiano administration, has continued to expand his businesses across different parts of Anambra State. A reputable agro businessman with a major stake in rice...

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has closed its application portal for the 2024/2025 academic session. The portal will officially close on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, as it moves to the next academic cycle. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Strategic Communications, NELFUND, Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, on Tuesday. According to the statement, the closure marks the conclusion of its second full cycle, allowing it to finalize the processing of pending applications...

Champion Breweries Plc, a subsidiary of enJOYcorp and a stalwart of Nigeria’s brewing landscape since 1974, has struck a pivotal agreement to acquire the renowned Bullet ready-to-drink (RTD) alcoholic and energy-beverage portfolio from Sun Mark International Limited. In a statement made to the Nigerian Exchange, Champion Breweries confirmed it will assume full ownership of all brand assets and intellectual property associated with Bullet. The deal will be structured through a newly formed Netherlands-based entity, in...

Nigeria’s fourth-largest telecom operator, 9mobile, has officially rebranded to T2, marking what the company describes as the start of “a bold new chapter” in its history. The unveiling took place on Friday at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, during a corporate event tagged ‘Tech Meets Tenacity’, attended by industry leaders, government officials, and top entertainers. The transformation sees the company swap its signature green for an orange colour, signalling a fresh direction for its...

The Upper Benue River Basin Development Authority, UBRBDA, Yola, has assured contractors handling various projects of transparency and due process in awarding contracts. Dr. Mahmud Sanusi Mohammed, Managing Director, Upper Benue River Basin Development Authority, Yola, gave the assurance during the opening of Technical bidding for 2025 that covers works, supply, and goods held at the conference hall of the Authority in Yola, Monday. Represented by the Executive Director, Finance and Administration of the Authority,...