Africa's rugby fan-bases hit 32.7 million as major global markets show strong growth

Rugby has nearly 800 million followers globally, while more than 338 million considering themselves fans, with India, China and the USA alone constituting almost 33 per cent of the population, according to the largest-ever market research into fan trends and perceptions conducted by World Rugby.

Juventus strengthen China ties with banking deal

Serie A champions Juventus have expanded their footprint in China through a deal with China Merchants Bank. The bank becomes the Italian club's regional partner.

BREAKING: Akpabio resigns as Minority Leader of senate

Senator Godswill Akpabio has tendered his resignation as Minority Leader of the Senate.

Heritage Bank achieves PCI DSS Version 3.2 recertification

Heritage Bank Plc, Nigeria’s Most Innovative Banking Service provider, has successfully attained recertification of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) version 3.2, having achieved the International Organisation for Standardisation ISO 27001:2013 recertification recently.

Airtel Donates Educational Materials to Uchi Primary School

…Reaffirms commitment to SDG 4

Leading telecommunication service provider, Airtel Nigeria has demonstrated its commitment to quality education with the donation of educational materials to pupils of Uchi Primary School, Auchi, Edo State.

Corporate Social Responsibility Lead Airtel Nigeria, Chioma Okolie; Secretary to Etsako West Local Government,Edo State, Hon. Abbas Yakubu; Ex Housemate Big Brother Naija, Anto Lecky; Zonal Business Manger South Delta, Edwin Unoko and Airtel Super Mini Franchise(SMF) partner, Augustine Amobi during the recent donation of Educational materials to pupils of Uchi Primary School, Auchi Edo state, nominated by the Ex housemate in fulfillment of the Airtel Touching Lives CSR task in the house.

The donation was in fulfillment of the telco’s pledge to ex Big Brother Naija 2018 housemate, Anto Lecky, who won the Airtel Touching Lives ‘Goal for Education’ Challenge.

Grey Group launches Consulting arm

WPP-owned Grey Group has announced the launch of Grey Consulting, a new global enterprise practice for the network which will draw on over 150 professionals across the world, technologists and creative intelligence.

Leo Rayman, CEO of Grey London, has been promoted to CEO of Grey Consulting

According to Michael Houston, worldwide CEO of Grey Group, "This new initiative is a key part of our agenda for Grey's future growth and competitiveness."

Airtel Inaugurates Centre for Mental Health Care

…Says it is Committed to helping underprivileged people 

Leading telecommunications service provider, Airtel has handed over a fully furnished centre for mental health care to She Writes Woman, a non-governmental organization, which focuses on providing care, support and advocacy platform for Nigerians with  mental health disorder.

Fruit Juice Good for Health Conscious People – Nutritionist

A renowned nutritionist, Dr. Bisi Abiola, has recommended 100% fruit juice for people who desire to live healthy as it would help them live disease-free.

Dr. Bisi Abiola

Abiola, who is also the Managing Director of Indulge Nigeria Limited, explained this in her monthly wellness dialogue, a platform that is aimed at correcting the misinformation about fruit juice intake.

ITB Nigeria Ltd Emphasizes Post-tensioning Techniques in Construction

ITB Nigeria Ltd, leader in integrated engineering and construction solutions, has reiterated its commitment to boost innovation in the engineering and construction industry by offering post-tensioning techniques; a unique solution in the global construction industry.

FBRA, Lagos to Clean Waterways' Plastic, Packaging Waste

The Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA), a coalition which include Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited, Nigerian Bottling Company, Nestle Nigeria PLC, Seven Up Bottling company and Nigerian Breweries Plc, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Transportation, to rid the state's waterways of plastic and packaging waste.

EXCLUSIVE PICTURES: WASCO Ajinomoto Unveils Helen Paul, Miyonse As Brand Ambassadors

Pictures from the facility tour and unveiling of popular comedienne, Helen Paul and former Big Brother Naija contestant, Miyonse Amosu as brand ambassadors of Ajinomoto Umami seasoning at the company's factory in Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria.

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Helen Paul and Miyonse Amosu with some staff of WASCO Ajinomoto during the facility tour of the factory in Lagos

Ikeja Electric rewards performance, promotes 299 employees

…employs over 500 new staff in last one year

In line with its commitment to reward productivity and also bolster efficiency within the organization, Ikeja Electric (IE), Nigeria’s leading electricity distribution company, has announced the promotion of 299 employees across various job grades in the business, while employing over 500 new staff in the last one year.

Ozolua Partners with Edo Monarchs to help 271,000 children and women

Empower 54, a non-profit organisation dedicated to humanitarian services eradication of malnutrition in Africa, has partnered with traditional rulers and local government council chairmen in Edo State to distribute medication that will improve children and pregnant women’s health.