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Beta Glass Plc delivered a strong financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, driven by robust revenue growth, improved operating efficiency and lower finance costs. Revenue from contracts with customers increased to ₦149.12 billion in 2025, up from ₦117.58 billion in 2024, representing a growth of approximately 26.8 percent. The performance reflects increased demand across the company’s packaging solutions segment and improved pricing conditions. Cost of sales rose to ₦96.46 billion from ₦86.82 billion, indicating higher production and input costs. However, the pace of cost growth remained below revenue expansion, resulting in a substantial improvement in gross profit,…

Finally, the recent United Nations’ landmark resolution that the transatlantic slave trade, spanning over four centuries, was the “greatest crime against humanity,” calls a spade squarely by its name, and with moral clarity. This declaration affirms the necessity of a common ethos across the globe, in speaking to all that’s undesirable in the human experience, beyond unequal power relations and situations. Sponsored by Ghana, with the support of the African Union (AU) and Caribbean Community (CARICOM) States, the UN General Assembly set aside 25 March as the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery, to give impetus to…

The National Association of Resident Doctors has formally welcomed Prof. Shehu Abdulrahman as the new Chief Medical Director of the Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja, marking a significant step in resolving a longstanding staff dispute. The ceremonial event, held on Monday, 30 March 2026, at the hospital premises, brought together key stakeholders from across the state, members of the hospital community, and leaders of NARD. During the event, the association presented a congratulatory roll-up banner to the new CMD, while NARD’s President, Dr Mohammad Usman Suleiman, conveyed warm wishes for a seamless and impactful tenure. In a statement issued on Saturday…

April 5, 2026 21:06 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Madrid have Enzo alternative Real Madrid have identified a Plan B target for the summer in case they fail to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, according to Fichajes. The La Liga giants are planning to bolster their midfield department with a marquee signing this summer and Fernandez is reportedly the prime target.Fernandez has also talked up a dream move to Madrid in multiple interviews, but the Blues are unlikely to sanction his departure on the cheap.The World Cup winner has a contract until June 2032 and the Blues could easily demand…

Drinks giants Pepsi and Diageo on Sunday pulled out of sponsoring a music festival in London headlined by US rapper Kanye West, who has a history of antisemitic outbursts. The 48-year-old hip-hop star — now known as Ye — is due to play three nights at the Wireless Festival in London in July as part of a European comeback tour. A spokesperson for Pepsi, the festival’s top sponsor, told AFP on Sunday that the brand “has decided to withdraw its sponsorship of Wireless Festival”, without giving a reason. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed concern about West’s appearances, while campaigners…

Addressing judges in The Hague, Ko Ko Hlaing, speaking as Myanmar’s agent, said his country fully recognizes the importance of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide but firmly denies breaching its obligations under international law.“A finding of genocide would place an indelible stain on my country and its people,” he said, describing the proceedings as “of fundamental importance for my country’s reputation and future.”Mr. Hlaing accused the applicant of relying on what he called rudimentary and partisan, including reports by a fact-finding mission, “which are neither reliable nor objective, and were a condemnation…

Nigeria’s electricity challenge is like an octopus that has begun wrapping its tentacles around the President’s neck. Last Friday, the Presidency said President Bola Tinubu could not enter Jos to console the families of those killed in the Palm Sunday attack because the Yakubu Gowon Airport had no electricity for night operations, the city was 40 minutes away, and the visit of the Chadian President earlier had run long. However, such a defence only handed more nails to his critics to crucify him properly. The President flew to Plateau State to commiserate with the families of the 28 innocent souls…

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Channels Television anchor, Seun Okinbaloye, has said he is not afraid and will not be intimidated following controversy surrounding remarks by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, while also thanking Nigerians and organisations for their support. Okinbaloye made this known during a broadcast on Sunday, where he acknowledged the outpouring of solidarity from civil society groups, viewers, and both local and international organisations. “I sincerely want to thank civil society organisations, our viewers, for your love and your comments and your solidarity… Your support is deeply appreciated and reinforces our collective commitment to truth and accountability,” he…

VFD Group Plc posted a modest improvement in profitability for the year ended December 31, 2025, despite strong growth in revenue and investment income as elevated finance costs and rising impairment charges continued to pressure net earnings. Gross earnings increased to ₦88.36 billion in 2025 from ₦78.04 billion in 2024, a 13.2 percent growth driven by expansion across its investment portfolio. Net investment income rose to ₦57.96 billion from ₦52.63 billion, supported by a decline in investment-related expenses and steady income generation from financial assets. However, other income declined to ₦6.43 billion from ₦8.80 billion, partially offsetting gains from core…