Tinubu's Sobriety Call for Eyo Festival 2025
President Bola Tinubu has called for a peaceful Eyo Festival, urging participants to avoid alcohol and violence. Read his full message and public reactions.
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Tinubu's Christmas Advice: Celebrate in Peace, No Alcohol
President Bola Tinubu calls for a peaceful Christmas celebration, advising Nigerians to avoid alcohol. He also reaffirms his government's commitment to defeating banditry and terrorism.
AGRITED Drives Nigeria's Protein Prosperity with Sustainable Farming
Discover how Dr. Chaim Zach's AGRITED is revolutionizing Nigeria's poultry sector through innovative, sustainable farming, boosting protein consumption by over 1000% since 1991. Learn about their vision for 2050.
NECA Hails Suspension of Sachet Alcohol Policy
NECA's DG commends the suspension of the sachet alcohol ban, protecting thousands of jobs and N800bn investment. Read about the policy shift and its economic impact.
Hisbah seizes alcohol shipment from Lagos in Kano
Kano State Hisbah Board seized alcoholic beverages from Lagos, arrested the driver. Officials vow to curb alcohol circulation in the state. Read details.
FG Halts Sachet Alcohol Ban Pending Consultations
The Federal Government has suspended the proposed ban on sachet alcohol. Enforcement by NAFDAC is halted pending a final policy directive after legislative review. Read the full details.
Nigeria's Teledensity Reaches 81%, Data Use Hits 1.23m TB
Nigerian Communications Commission reports teledensity at 80.87% with massive data consumption despite tariff hikes. 4G dominates as government approves 4,000 new towers for rural areas. Read the full analysis.
#EndSARS, Twitter Ban Changed How Nigerians Get News
An expert reveals how major societal disruptions like #EndSARS protests and the Twitter ban transformed news consumption in Nigeria, eroding trust in traditional media and empowering citizen journalism.
Akwa Ibom Assembly Rejects Motion to Ban Dog Meat
Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly rejects a bill seeking to ban dog meat consumption over health risks. Lawmaker's motion collapses without a seconder. Read full details.
Nigeria's Petrol Consumption Hits 56.74M Litres Daily
New data reveals Nigeria consumed 56.74 million litres of petrol daily in October 2025, with Dangote Refinery producing 18.03 million litres. Discover the full energy consumption breakdown.
Tomorrowland makes China debut with Shanghai event
Global festival giant Tomorrowland debuts in China with a Shanghai indoor event, betting on the country's growing electronic dance music scene and young urban consumers.
Senate's Sachet Alcohol Ban Puts Millions of Jobs at Risk
FOBTOB condemns Nigeria's Senate-approved ban on sachet alcohol, warning of massive job losses and dangerous alternatives. Industry faces N2 trillion investment threat.
N2trn Industry Threatened by Sachet Alcohol Ban
FOBTOB warns Nigeria's N2 trillion beverage sector faces collapse from the sachet alcohol ban, threatening 5.5 million jobs. Urges Senate to reconsider.
Google CEO: No Company Safe If AI Bubble Bursts
Google's Sundar Pichai warns that irrational AI investment could lead to market collapse affecting all companies. Learn about AI's energy demands and workforce impact.
Man stabs friend over mother insult in KZN argument
A man was arrested in Parkgate, KZN after stabbing his Zimbabwean friend multiple times during an alcohol-fueled argument about his mother. Read the full details of this violent incident.
Ponmo Threatens Nigeria's Leather Industry - FG
Federal Government warns ponmo consumption threatens Nigeria's $2.79bn leather industry growth. Campaign launched to prioritize industrial use of cow hides.
Katsina Hisbah destroys 120 cartons of alcohol
Katsina State Hisbah Board has destroyed over 120 cartons of seized alcoholic drinks in Funtua as part of ongoing enforcement against substances prohibited under Islamic law. Read more about the state's moral cleansing campaign.
Manufacturers Challenge NAFDAC's Sachet Alcohol Ban
Nigerian manufacturers demand reversal of sachet alcohol ban, warning of massive job losses and economic damage. MAN argues ban contradicts existing policies.
Ponmo Threatens Nigeria's $5bn Leather Industry
Federal Government warns ponmo consumption threatens Nigeria's $5bn leather industry. Learn how this practice affects economic growth and health risks.
Group Condemns NAFDAC's Sachet Alcohol Ban
Civil society group Stand Up Nigeria condemns NAFDAC's ban on sachet alcohol, warning of 500,000 job losses and ₦1.9 trillion economic damage. Read the full details.
Sachet Alcohol Ban Threatens 500,000 Nigerian Jobs
Manufacturers Association warns NAFDAC's December 31 ban on sachet and PET bottle alcohol could eliminate 500,000 jobs and N1.9 trillion investments. MAN urges Senate reconsideration.
World Wine Output to See Modest 2025 Recovery
Global wine production is projected for a modest 3% recovery in 2025, yet remains below average due to climate change and shifting consumer habits. Get the full analysis.
Bangladesh Liquor Industry Thrives in Muslim Nation
Carew and Co, Bangladesh's only licensed distillery, reports record $10M profit despite operating in Muslim-majority country. Alcohol sales restricted to permit holders.
NAFDAC Bans Sachet Alcohol from December 2025
NAFDAC announces December 2025 deadline for complete ban on alcoholic beverages in sachets and small bottles under 200ml to curb youth addiction and social vices.
NAFDAC bans alcoholic bitters after lab tests kill mice
NAFDAC issues urgent warning about Japata Alcoholic Bitters contaminated with cannabis. Lab tests show mice died within 5 minutes. Production facility shut down, owner on the run.
NAFDAC Bans Sachet Alcohol in Nigeria
NAFDAC orders a complete ban on alcoholic beverages in sachets and small bottles below 200ml by December 2025 to protect public health, especially minors.
Senate Orders Sachet Alcohol Ban by Dec 31
Nigeria's Senate mandates NAFDAC to enforce nationwide prohibition of sachet alcoholic beverages, citing youth protection and public health concerns. Full implementation deadline set for year-end.
1.97M New SIMs Deployed as Nigeria's Data Usage Dips
Latest NCC data reveals surprising telecom trends: SIM card registrations surge while data usage experiences unexpected decline, signaling shifting consumer behavior in Nigeria's digital landscape.
Young Mum Dies After 6 Drinking Challenges on Birthday
A young Nigerian mother's birthday celebration turned fatal after she attempted six drinking challenges, leading to fatal alcohol poisoning. Family and community mourn preventable tragedy.
Yobe Hisbah destroys 8,700 alcohol bottles
In a dramatic crackdown, Yobe State's Hisbah board has publicly destroyed over 8,700 bottles of alcoholic beverages seized across the state. The enforcement operation signals zero tolerance for substances prohibited by Islamic law in the northeastern regi
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