Qilin Ransomware Leverages Ghost Bulletproof Hosting for Global Attacks

Qilin ransomware–an increasingly prolific ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation–has intensified its global extortion campaigns by exploiting a covert network of bulletproof hosting (BPH) providers. These rogue hosting services, often...

KFC Africa Opens Blueprint for Child Hunger Programme Globally

KFC Africa has taken the unprecedented step of open-sourcing its 16-year-old Add Hope initiative, revealing the operational blueprint behind a programme that has raised over R1.2 billion to combat child hunger. The move, announced ahead of World...

Nigerbev Unveils Bold New Look for BEST Portfolio at Lagos Launch Event

In a bold step toward visual reinvention and deeper cultural connection, Nigerbev Limited, a leading producer of premium and mainstream spirits in Nigeria, has unveiled the refreshed packaging for its flagship BEST portfolio at an exclusive event....

New Charleston-area farmers market celebrates Gullah culture and cuisine

AWENDAW — A family known for a celebrated Mount Pleasant restaurant that closed in 2014 is behind a new farmers market selling seasonings, prepared foods and produce. De Gullah Farmers Market, which launched in August, is curated by Charlotte and...

South African factory output slides

South Africa's manufacturing industry presents a nuanced picture for August, revealing a complex interplay of growth and decline, according to recent data from Statistics South Africa. The sector experienced a 1.5% year-on-year decrease in output,...

Desperados Nigeria Crowned Brand Builder of the Year at Heineken Commerce Week 2025

M+C Saatchi Abel, a leading integrated creative agency and part of The Up&Up Group, has announced a monumental achievement born from radical collaboration: Desperados, the premium flavoured alcoholic beverage, has been crowned Global Brand of the...

Nigerian Newspapers: Top Stories For Today (06/10/25)

3 Read the full details on our digital edition when you join our WhatsApp Communities here. Here are the major headlines for today: Experts See Sept Inflation At 18.46% On Back Of Falling Food Costs … Project Further Monetary Easing At CBN Nov MPC...

7 things to do in NYC this weekend: Oct. 17 – Oct. 19

Highlights this week include Grammy Award winner Dee Dee Bridgewater headlining BRIC Jazz Fest, Flushing Town Hall’s annual Diwali celebration and the Pro Padel finals at Hammerstein Ballroom. Also, Chef JJ Johnson and Angela Yee hosting “The...

Dimitra partners with Mafcom Group to advance EUDR coffee compliance in Central Africa

Dimitra Technology announced a partnership with Mafcom/Mafricom Group to support European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) compliance for coffee exports. As one of the largest food and beverage conglomerates in Central and West Africa,...

Kenya urged to ban dangerous cooking fats

Celine Awuor, the CEO of IILA.Health advocates are calling on the government to completely ban partially hydrogenated oils, warning that the cheap, widely used ingredient is killing hundreds of Kenyans over time. In a statement released to mark...

The Turbulent Story of Greeks in South Africa

A group of Greeks in South Africa posing together sometime in the first half of the 20th century. Credit: Antonis Chaldeos Despite being persecuted and discriminated against for decades, Greeks in South Africa managed to rise socially and prosper,...

100 Nigerians on the Highs and Lows of Modern Love

In Nigeria, everyone has a story about love. The crush that made school days sweeter, the heartbreak that left you rethinking everything, or the random spark that changed your life when you least expected it. Love here isn’t one-size-fits-all;...

India News | Telangana: Narcotic Enforcement Wing Deports Nigerian for Involvement in Drug Trade in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 9 (ANI): In a significant operation, the Narcotic Enforcement Wing (NEW) apprehended and subsequently deported a Nigerian national, identified as Onjorah Solomon Chibueze. Acting on credible intelligence, the...

“Nuli (“a health-forward fast-casual restaurant spotlighting African superfoods”) Announces Grand Opening with Give Aways” Today at The Square

1850 K Street, NW photo by Scott Suchman Check out their: US Menu here (PDF) From an email: “Nuli, a first-of-its-kind, health-forward fast-casual restaurant spotlighting African superfoods and locally sourced produce, announces its official...

UAC of Nigeria completes acquisition of Chivita|Hollandia following regulatory approval 

NIGERIA – UAC of Nigeria PLC has finalized the acquisition of Chivita|Hollandia (CHI Limited) after receiving approval from the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). Chivita|Hollandia is one of Nigeria’s leading food and...

Sunnyside Shines hosts Taste of Sunnyside kickoff event with popular restaurant crawl set to return Sunday

Dirk McCall de Palomá speaks during Sunnyside Shines’ Taste of Sunnyside Kickoff event at QBK Sports in Sunnyside on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. Photo by Paul Frangipane Search our comprehensive guide to things to do in Queens for more local events —...

Coca-Cola system champions circular economy dialogue at 31st Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja

Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd., a leading consumer packaged goods company and member of the Coca-Cola Hellenic Beverage Company (CCHBC), reaffirmed its leadership in driving circularity and environmental sustainability by sponsoring an...

World Bank backs higher excise taxes in Kenya to clear pending bills

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9 – The World Bank (WB) has recommended that Kenya raise excise taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and sugar-sweetened beverages to help clear mounting pending bills that continue to strain the government’s finances. In its latest...

Univar Solutions opens innovation center in Germany to accelerate European food development

GERMANY – Univar Solutions LLC, a global distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, has unveiled its Foodology by Univar Solutions kitchen at the company’s Solution Center in Essen, Germany. The launch marks a major investment in food and...

Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda wins bronze employer of the year award for job creation excellence 

UGANDA – Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has been honoured with the Bronze Employer of the Year Award by the Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE) in recognition of its significant contribution to job creation and entrepreneurship in the country....