Business – Page 10 – Rise Africa

Turkish Airlines & SAA sign new codeshare agreement

12.12.2025

Turkish Airlines and South African Airways have signed a codeshare agreement to expand travel options for passengers across Africa, Türkiye, and other key global markets. The Chairman of Turkish Airlines, Ahmet Bolat, and SAA’s Chief Executive Officer, John Lamola, formalised the deal, which becomes effective on 1 March 2026, in Geneva. Industry analysts have described...

Malta Guinness Campaign Celebrates Real Nigerian Stories

12.12.2025

Malta Guinness has launched a new social media campaign that celebrates real stories, real connections and the everyday Nigerians whose authenticity fuels the nation’s spirit. The premium malt brand said the campaign, titled ‘Real in Every Way’, seeks to spotlight people whose genuine experiences and relationships reflect the uplifting energy Malta Guinness has championed for...

Functional Businesses are Key to Tackling Poverty in Africa

12.12.2025

The Vice-Chancellor of Caleb University, Prof. Olalekan Asikhia, has stated that Nigeria must embrace functional businesses, visionary leadership, integrity and strong institutions to overcome poverty and achieve sustainable prosperity. Asikhia made the declaration while delivering Babcock University’s 57th Inaugural Lecture in Ilishan-Remo, where he presented a paper titled ‘It Is Time to Use Functional Businesses...

Firm to Launch Care Worker Training Programme in Nigeria

12.12.2025

Coralworker, a domestic-labour solutions company, is set to launch a nationwide programme aimed at upgrading standards and strengthening professionalism within Nigeria’s domestic and care-work sector. The initiative, which begins on 12 December 2025, at the National Women Centre, Abuja, is being delivered in partnership with Keystone Bank, Transcorp Hilton Abuja, NAPTIP, the Nigerian Police Force...

NAFDAC, NOA top maiden MDA grading in Nigeria

12.12.2025

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control and the National Orientation Agency led the survey as BrandXchange, organisers of the Consumers Value Awards, unveiled yesterday the Citizens Score Card, a new tool designed to gauge public perception of major government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. According to a statement, BrandXchange was unveiled at...

Lagos Continental Hotel Unveils Christmas Package for 2023

12.12.2025

The Lagos Continental Hotel has unveiled its Christmas package, promising luxury, culinary excellence, and family entertainment for the holiday season. In a statement, the Lagos Continental Hotel described the initiative as a quest to “set a new benchmark for hospitality in Nigeria”, positioning the hotel to capture the festive spirit while offering world-class service. Cluster...

Nigerian Equity Market Rebounds With N694bn Gain

12.12.2025

The Nigerian Exchange closed Thursday on a strong note, rebounding with a N694 bn gain after a week of losses as investors returned to the market, driving selective gains across key sectors. The NGX All-Share Index rose by 1,088.61 points, or 0.74 per cent, to close at 147,950.59, bringing the market’s year-to-date gain to 43.74...

Schneider unveils multimodal hub for students in Rivers

12.12.2025

Schneider Electric has launched a multimodal centre at the Federal Polytechnic of Oil and Gas, Bonny Island, Rivers State, marking a major step in its efforts to expand access to education and support youth development in Nigeria, the company said on Thursday. The facility, designed to ease travel challenges and provide students with reliable access...

1,000 Students Get School Essentials

12.12.2025

Polaris Bank, in partnership with Evolve Charity Trust, has successfully concluded its 2025 nationwide distribution of school essentials to 1,000 students across 10 public secondary schools in five states, including the Federal Capital Territory. A statement from the bank on Thursday stated that the initiative is part of the bank’s sustained Corporate Social Responsibility efforts...

NIVEA Launches N3bn Promo to Reward Loyal Consumers

12.12.2025

NIVEA has launched a N3bn National Consumer Promotion to reward loyal shoppers and strengthen its market presence as the skincare brand closes 2025. In a statement, the company confirmed that the nationwide rollout covers six lotion variants and offers instant airtime, weekly cash rewards, NIVEA product vouchers, SUVs and all-expense-paid trips to watch Real Madrid...