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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...

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 —...

Fort Wayne Newspapers celebrates Readers Choice honorees
FORT WAYNE — More than 300 business and nonprofit leaders attended the first reception for Fort Wayne Newspapers’ Readers’ Choice awards. “Our contest has been going over 10 years,” Fort Wayne Newspapers President and CEO Konrad LaPrade told those...

“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...

Jordan Showcases Food Industry Strength at Anuga 2025 in Germany
Ammon News - Jordan has launched its national pavilion at Anuga 2025, one of the world’s leading food and beverage trade fairs, currently taking place in Cologne, Germany. The pavilion was inaugurated by Mohammad Jitan, representative of the food,...

Dangote Sugar shops for N50bn from series 15 & 16 Commercial Paper issuance
Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc on Monday opened the issuance of its Series 15 & 16 Commercial Paper (CP) of up to N50 billion. The CP issuance under its N300billion Commercial Paper Issuance Programme closes on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Stanbic...

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...

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...

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...
Quoting now open for Club Med South Africa’s groundbreaking Beach & Safari Resort
For more than seven decades, Club Med has been synonymous with the art of the all-inclusive holiday - a concept the brand pioneered in 1950. The idea was simple yet revolutionary. Offer guests a single price that covers everything from...

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....

South Africa forges ahead with recycling, as global plastics treaty stalls
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George (third from left), officially unveils the Western Cape’s first bottle-to-bottle PET recycling facility at Extrupet’s Cape Town plant, which is set to add 15 000 tonnes of recycled...

The Hotel Visionary Behind Italy’s Sextantio Sets His Sights On Africa
The Capanne Huts Project in Rwanda Courtesy of Sextantio More than two decades ago, Swedish-Italian philosopher-entrepreneur Daniele Kihlgren set out on a hotel project that would change the way people think about luxury travel. By restoring a...

Popular Filipino restaurant sets opening date for new location in Charleston
The new restaurant will feature a full cocktail program and a range of new dishes, such as kare kare with grilled American wagyu ribeye, and arroz Valenciana, a Filipino-style paella scattered with pork, shrimp, seared scallops and grilled sweet...
From humble beginnings to culinary stardom: Asha Devi Maharaj to release fourth cookbook
At 81, culinary icon Asha Devi Maharaj prepares to release her fourth cookbook, continuing a remarkable journey from humble beginnings on a KZN farm to becoming the country's first Indian chef on television. This celebrated chef, radio personality...

These are the top 10 holiday destinations set to be big in 2026 from European beach cities to African capitals
SKYSCANNER has revealed the destinations set to be big next year with the top spot going to an Italian coastal resort. Coming out on top was Salerno, often seen as a more affordable alternative to the Amalfi Coast. 4 Skyscanner has revealed the...

Tattu review: Five dishes to try in Dubai restaurant at world’s tallest hotel
The National's Taste Test series takes you inside the newest restaurants just before they open their doors, and asks chefs what dishes they would recommend – and what makes them special – for you to try (or, indeed, avoid). Here we review five...

My night in one of Morocco’s most glamorous, calming resorts
The yin to the Medina’s yang, this high-end haven pulls you from the chaos and cocoons you in calm. In immaculately manicured gardens, the lush 40-acre Four Seasons Resort Marrakech attracts a diverse international crowd: minor royalty, moguls,...
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This Is the Best New U.S. Restaurant of 2025, According to Yelp
Yelp, the go-to digital guide for discovering and reviewing local spots, just released its 2025 list of the “25 Best New Restaurants in the U.S.” Based on Yelp’s data and community reviews, the list presents a mouthwatering tour of the country’s...