March 2026 – Page 172

14 Days To 3rd National Para Sports Games 2026

13.03.2026

The countdown has begun as Nigeria prepares for its 3rd National Para Games, with just 14 days to go before the historic event begins in the nation’s capital, Abuja. Organised by the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Games will take place from March 26 to April 3rd, 2026, at the iconic Moshood Abiola National Stadium,...

2027: Join ADC To Resuce Nigeria

13.03.2026

Veteran Nollywood actor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has called on Nigerians to join the coalition party, asserting that the party can rescue the country from collapse. In a video posted on his official X page on Thursday, the former Labour Party (LP) presidential campaign spokesman said he aligned with...

Nutri-Milk spotlights consumer experiences in new campaign

13.03.2026

Nutri-Milk has allowed consumers to share their personal stories, adopting real-world voices and user-generated content to position the brand and communicate its offerings. Nutri-Milk said it engaged users during its Valentine’s season campaign, according to a statement. The beverage brand, through its #NutriMilkLoveStory campaign, encouraged members of its community to document authentic stories of love...

Firm Promotes Climate Intelligence in Nigeria’s Health Secto

13.03.2026

McEnies Global Communications is expanding its role in Nigeria’s growing climate intelligence ecosystem through its participation in the Weather and Climate Information Services for Resilience Health project, an international initiative aimed at strengthening the use of weather and climate data to improve health outcomes nationwide. The Lagos-based strategic communications firm said on Thursday that its...

Nigerian equities market rebounds with N649bn gain

13.03.2026

The Nigerian stock market reversed the negative trend witnessed in the previous two trading sessions, recording a gain of N649bn on Thursday. The All-Share Index rose by 1,010.22 points, representing an increase of 0.52 per cent to close at 196,908.76 points. Market capitalisation gained N649bn to close at N126.399tn. The upturn was driven by gains...

Consolidated Hallmark Drives Gender Parity Agenda

13.03.2026

Consolidated Hallmark Holdings Plc marked International Women’s Day 2026 with a high-level call for systemic change in the financial services sector, advocating for an aggressive push toward gender parity and increased female representation in C-suite roles. During a “Green Vibes” celebration at the Group’s Lagos headquarters, industry leaders gathered under the theme ‘Give to Gain’...

Women in Finance: Driving Nigeria’s Market Growth

13.03.2026

Panellists at the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers’ International Women’s Day 2026 celebration on Tuesday emphasised the growing influence of women in Nigeria’s financial markets. The event brought together industry professionals, regulators, and stakeholders under the theme ‘Give to Gain – Women Empowering Women Through Capital, Advisory & Investment’, with discussions focused on ‘Why Women Must...

NB acquires stake in Ogun plastic recycling project

13.03.2026

Nigerian Breweries Plc has acquired 29% stake in a recycled Polyethene Terephthalate production facility in Ogun State. The brewers formally notified the Nigerian Exchange of its entry into a strategic partnership to establish a food-grade recycling venture, in a major move to bolster its sustainability credentials and navigate a tightening regulatory environment. The project, which...

Bayelsa PDP Set To Inaugurate New Secretariat, Hold Congress

13.03.2026

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State has fixed March 14 for the inauguration of its new secretariat. The new secretariat became imperative following the abandonment of the old secretariat along Isaac Boro Expressway, Yenagoa following the leadership crisis in the party. The inauguration will be performed by acting Bayelsa PDP Caretaker Committee Chairman...

UNDP, EU, Others Train Borno Journalists In Peacebuilding, Conflict Reporting

13.03.2026

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the European Union (EU), and other Development partners have trained journalists in Borno State to enhance their capacity on peacebuilding process, reintegration and conflict sensitive reporting. The three-day workshop in Maiduguri attracted over 70 journalists from both print and broadcast. The representative of the UNDP Yakaka...