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By Winifred Bosa

From L-R: Winners of The E1 Lagos GP Championship, Team Brazil; Timmy Hansen with Marit Stromoy, Team Drogba; Oban Duncan, Micah Wilkinson and Team Blue Rising; John Peeters and Sarah Misir, during the price presentation to the winners of the Championship at E1 Lagos GP 2025 in Victoria Island recently.
History was made on October 4 and 5, 2025, on the waters of the Lagos Lagoon as Team Brazil by Claure Group claimed victory at the E1 Lagos GP presented by FirstBank. The landmark event marked Africa’s debut on the global calendar of the E1 Series, the world’s first electric powerboat championship, and positioned Lagos at the forefront of sustainable sporting innovation.
The E1 Lagos GP drew thousands of fans to multiple viewing locations across the city, from the vibrant Official Fan Zone to the Ocean’s Club at Black Diamond Hotel and the Lagos Oriental Hotel Decks, which hosted premium hospitality experiences along the waterfront. The Official Fan Zone quickly became the heartbeat of the event, attracting young Nigerians with immersive brand activations, race simulators, live music, and a festival energy that perfectly matched the excitement on the water.
After an action-packed weekend of competition, Team Brazil by Claure Group finished first, fending off strong performances from Team Blue Rising who placed second, and Team Drogba Global Africa who finished third. Pilots Timmy Hansen and Ieva Millere-Hagin powered Team Brazil to victory, with Timmy Hansen named PIF Pilot of the Race. Racing was briefly delayed by a tropical storm over the Lagos Lagoon, but organisers and teams worked together to ensure the programme resumed safely and on schedule.
The outcome strengthens Team Brazil’s momentum as the season moves toward the Miami finale in November, while Team Brady retains the overall championship lead and a tight contest continues with Team Rafa. The Lagos event also reinforced the E1 Series’ sustainability mission, showcasing zero emission race technology and local legacy initiatives including coastal clean-up and mangrove restoration programmes.
The race weekend attracted local and international media, dignitaries and sporting figures and underlined Lagos’ capacity to host major global sporting events on its waterways. By successfully staging the first E1 race on African soil, Lagos joins Monaco, Dubrovnik and Doha as an E1 host city and affirms its positioning as a centre for innovation, culture and sustainable sport.
By Winifred Bosa

Simba Group, in partnership with Luminous Power Technologies, today hosted a landmark event at the Radisson Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, to unveil the new range of Luminous solar inverters and lithium batteries. The gathering brought together the top 50 of Simba’s channel partners from across the country, underscoring the strong bonds that have defined the journey of Simba and Luminous in Nigeria.
The event was met with resounding success, as channel partners and industry stakeholders welcomed the new products with enthusiasm. Attendees highlighted Luminous’s pioneering role in shaping Nigeria’s inverter industry, alongside Simba Group’s unmatched strength in nationwide distribution and after-sales service infrastructure, as the foundation on which this next chapter is being built.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Vinay Grover, Group Managing Director of Simba Group in Nigeria, emphasized the changing energy needs of Nigerian households and businesses: “Nigerians need power solutions that are not just reliable, but also intelligent – capable of supporting modern lifestyles, from home offices to family entertainment. Our new lithium and inverter systems are designed precisely for this. They represent a smarter investment in uninterrupted living and peace of mind.”
Simba Group executives also underlined how solar and lithium technologies are reshaping the global energy landscape and opening new opportunities in Nigeria for energy independence, reliability, and cost efficiency.
The newly launched products reflect Luminous’s continued focus on innovation and tailoring solutions for regional requirements, while leveraging Simba’s longstanding reputation for trust, reach, and dependable service. Together, the companies reaffirm their commitment to delivering sustainable, high-quality, and future-ready energy solutions for Nigerian homes and businesses.

Simba Group is a leading Nigerian conglomerate with interests across diverse sectors, including mobility, power, communications, and customer experience. With a commitment to innovation, service, and trust, Simba has built a reputation for bringing world-class products and solutions to the Nigerian market.
Luminous Power Technologies is a global leader in power backup, storage, and solar solutions. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, the company delivers cutting-edge products – from inverters and batteries to solar applications – that meet the evolving energy needs of millions of homes and businesses across emerging and developed markets.

Sucre House of Entertainment has been named the Outstanding Influencing Marketing Agency of the Year at the prestigious Edge Awards 2025, held on 26 September 2025 at the Balmoral Event Hall, Sheraton Hotels, Ikeja. The annual awards, organised by Marketing Edge Magazine, celebrate excellence and innovation in Nigeria’s marketing and communications industry.
Founded by visionary entrepreneur Olatunji Emmanuel .O., Sucre House has quickly become a trailblazer in the entertainment and influencer marketing space. The agency is widely respected for its creative campaigns, precision-driven execution, and commitment to helping brands and talents achieve global visibility.
Speaking after receiving the award, Olatunji said: “This honour is a reflection of our discipline, creativity, and the trust our clients place in us. At Sucre House, we don’t just deliver campaigns — we elevate experiences and set new standards.”
In just a few years, Sucre House has built an impressive portfolio, managing projects for top brands such as the European Union, Crocs, MAC Cosmetics, Tecno, Infinix, and Bet9ja. It is also known for nurturing leading influencer talents, including social media sensation Enioluwa, popularly called the lip gloss boy.
Marketing Edge CEO, John Ajayi, praised the agency’s rapid rise, describing it as “proof that with vision and excellence, Nigerian agencies can lead the future of influencer marketing.”
With this milestone, Sucre House is cementing its place as a powerhouse shaping the future of influencer marketing in Africa.

*Farm for Health Africa (FHA)* announces the African Agro-Health and Export Readiness Conference 2025, to be held on Thursday, 30th October in Lagos, Nigeria, with the theme: “Advancing Africa’s Health and Global Trade through Scalable Agro-Health and Export Standards.”
This high-level gathering will convene farmers, exporters, government officials, food safety agencies, certification bodies, researchers, AgriTech providers, investors, NGOs, and consumer advocates across Africa to explore practical solutions for strengthening food safety and export readiness in Africa’s agricultural sector.
*Why This Conference Matters*
Africa’s agriculture is the backbone of its economy, employing over 60% of the population. Yet, food safety challenges such as pesticide residue, microbial contamination, weak traceability systems, and non-compliance with international standards continue to limit Africa’s global competitiveness. These problems not only harm public health but also lead to billions in rejected exports annually.
The African Agro-Health and Export Readiness Conference 2025 will:
• Showcase innovative solutions to improve food safety and compliance.
• Engage policymakers in strengthening agro-export policies.
• Equip farmers and SMEs with tools for export readiness.
• Foster stronger partnerships across the agro-health ecosystem.
*Target Participants*
• Smallholder & commercial farmers
• Agro-exporters & aggregators
• Government ministries & regulators
• Food safety & certification bodies
• Cooperatives & farmer organisations
• Research institutes & international agencies
• Buyers, processors & retailers
• AgriTech innovators & service providers
• NGOs, development partners & donor agencies
*About Farm for Health Africa (FHA)*
Farm for Health Africa is a hybrid model organisation advancing safe, organic, and export-compliant farming practices. Through its Foundation (a non-profit organisation), FHA drives training, advocacy, and farmer empowerment, while its Ventures (business arm) delivers seedlings, traceability solutions, cold chain services, and value-added processing support. FHA envisions a continent where African farmers produce safe, healthy, and globally competitive food.
_“Food is medicine, and Africa’s farmers are the first doctors. This conference is about equipping them to heal, feed, and trade with the world.”_
– *Farm for Health Africa*
*Event Details:*
Date: Thursday, 30th October 2025
Venue: Lagos, Nigeria (with hybrid participation online)
Theme: *“Advancing Africa’s Health and Global Trade through Scalable Agro-Health and Export Standards”*
*Conference Speakers:*
Dr Nonye Ayeni, DG, Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC)
Rev. Tony Akinyemi, Healthy Living Coach
Annabel Kamuche, GMD, NICERT
Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, DG, NAFDAC
Dr Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, DG, SON
Engr. Sola Obadimu, DG, NACCIMA
Tunde Banjoko, Chairman of the LCCI Agro-Allied Group
Amb. Abiodun Olaniyi, Executive Director, Agriquest Africa Network
Bright Doro, Founder, Bright Doro AgricTech
Ademola Oyetunji, Project Director – GMG AGRIC Farm4us
Dr Farouk Rabi’u Mudi, The National President, AFAN
Blessed OLA Saint, The Founder & CEO, FHA
*Registration and Sponsorship*
Secure your spot now—register to join key changemakers in Africa’s agri-food future!
*Register today:* https://farm4health.africa/conference
*Partnership and Sponsorship Opportunities*
Farm for Health Africa invites corporate organisations, development partners, impact investors, certification bodies, and agri-tech providers to partner as sponsors.
*By sponsoring, your organisation will:*
• Gain exclusive brand visibility before a pan-African and international audience.
• Connect with policy shapers, export buyers, and agribusiness leaders.
• Demonstrate leadership in driving Africa’s food safety and export competitiveness.
• Be featured in the Healthy Africa Video Broadcast (HAVB) campaign, reaching millions.
*Sponsorship and Partnerships:*
Email: partnerships@farm4health.africa | Call/WhatsApp: 09050828207

By Winifred Bosa

NLNG has urged Africans to move beyond the role of raw material suppliers and take their place as key players in the global LNG market.
According to a press release by NLNG , speaking during a keynote address titled “The Role of African LNG in a Dynamic Export Market” at the Africa Energy Week (AEW) 2025 in South Africa, the Company’s Deputy Managing Director, Olakunle Osobu, stated that Africa was not a bystander in this conversation on energy security, affordability, and sustainability.
He also said Africa was a rising pillar of global supply, and that Nigeria has a duty to lead.
He stressed that with more than 850 trillion cubic feet of natural gas reserves, about six percent of the total global reserves, Africa has the resources, the position and the ambition to double its share of the global LNG market within the next decade.
Osobu highlighted Nigeria’s role as the continent’s LNG pioneer, pointing to the NLNG Train 7 expansion project, which will grow the company’s capacity from 22 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 30 MTPA, as a demonstration of sustained leadership.
“Our investment in expansion shows that Nigeria is driving LNG growth not only for exports but also for domestic industries and energy access. We must prove that Africa can deliver LNG that is secure, competitive, and sustainable,” he added.
Osobu noted that emerging LNG frontiers across the continent collectively represent more than 45 MTPA of potential new supply. With these additions, Africa’s LNG output could rise from about 70 MTPA today to 120 MTPA by 2035, further consolidating the continent’s standing as a global LNG hub, he added.
While noting Africa’s strategic advantage, shorter shipping routes to both Europe and Asia, Osobu warned that competitiveness, financing, and domestic responsibility remain Africa’s biggest hurdles.
He pointed out that the U.S. and Qatar are rapidly expanding LNG capacities, while financiers increasingly demand low-carbon and decarbonised LNG projects.
He stressed that Africa’s LNG journey must strike a balance by supplying the world reliably, catalyse African industrialisation, and demonstrate sustainability in line with global decarbonisation goals.
Organised by the African Energy Chamber, Africa Energy Week 2025 brought together policymakers, investors, and industry leaders to shape Africa’s energy future.



Every year, Chicken Month highlights Chicken as one of the most popular and widely consumed sources of protein in the world. In Nigeria, where protein deficiency remains a pressing concern, Chicken Month is more than a celebration; it is a reminder of chicken consumption’s role in improving the nation’s nutrition and health.
No doubt, protein is a vital nutrient for everyone. It fuels children’s growth and learning, supports adults in maintaining strong muscles and energy, and strengthens immunity across all ages. Yet for many households, meeting daily protein needs can feel like a challenge.
That is why chicken stands out. It is one of the most practical solutions available- affordable, accessible, and adaptable to our everyday meals.
Chicken is more than just delicious. It is a lean source of high-quality protein, offering essential nutrients without the heavy saturated fats often associated with red meats.
This makes it a smart choice for families who want to enjoy tasty meals while also caring for their health. From stews to soups, grilled portions, or even our Nigerian jollof rice, chicken fits seamlessly into Nigerian cuisine, proving that eating well does not have to be complicated or costly.
Beyond nutrition, chicken also represents versatility. Families can make the most of every part; from drumsticks and thighs to gizzards and liver etc, ensuring nothing goes to waste. With thoughtful cooking methods such as boiling, steaming, or grilling, chicken retains its nutrients while meeting the diverse tastes of both children and adults.
Chicken Month is an opportunity for Nigerians to rethink how they approach protein in their diets. By choosing chicken more often, families can take simple but powerful steps toward closing the protein gap and building healthier communities.
This Chicken Month, Right To Protein encourages every household to see chicken as not just a meal option, but as a daily commitment for better nutrition and a stronger future. Adding more protein to the plate is a simple way to open the door to better health and better living.
