Brand Naija

By Adetutu Audu ELSOOLTAAN INTERNATIONAL FOR TRADE & INVESTMENT, the founding business of the Elsooltaan Group, has outlined its positioning as a single point of contact for businesses moving in either direction — into Africa or out of it — backed by on-the-ground presence in Egypt and a footprint spanning the US, UAE, and Central Asia. According to the company, the business identifies commercial and investment opportunities across Africa and structures them for international partners and financial institutions, while also helping foreign businesses and investors navigate entry into African and Middle Eastern markets. Its work spans four broad areas: investment and market-entry facilitation, trade logistics and supply (covering import/export sourcing, customs documentation, general contracting, and air/sea/land logistics through a global partner network), advisory services including strategic planning, financial management, and risk assessment, and market access support including s...

   PalmPay Limited is facing questions over transactions involving N750,369,439.04 from the account of KudiWave Technologies Limited while the account was under restriction and the legal process affecting the funds was being challenged. PalmPay has maintained that the July 15 transfer was carried out pursuant to the June 29 order of the Federal High Court concerning funds standing to KudiWave’s credit. KudiWave, however, disputes that explanation as sufficient, arguing that the key questions are whether the transaction complied with the precise terms of the court process, where the money was sent and why funds were moved while its challenge to the June 29 order was already before the court. KudiWave said it only became aware of the full extent of the transactions after access to the account was restored. Its records showed that funds were moved on July 11, 2026 and returned the same day before another debit of N750,369,439.04 was recorded on July 15 under the narration “Judici...

 By Grace Ade A 12-year-old Nigerian actor, Chibuchi David Francis from Aniocha South Delta state, has won a bronze medal in the Acting category (Ages 11–12) at the 2026 World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA), bringing international recognition to Nigeria at one of the world's foremost performing arts competitions. The championship, held from July 13 to July 21 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, attracted performers from more than 80 countries competing across acting, singing, dancing, modelling, instrumental performance and other creative disciplines. Popularly described as the "Entertainment Olympics," the annual competition provides a global platform for emerging performers while promoting cultural exchange and artistic excellence. Chibuchi represented Team Nigeria under the leadership of Ambassador Lovethpatra White Ekufu, National Director of WCOPA Team Nigeria, Team Manager, Founder and Executive Director of St...

     Nigerian highlife star Flavour is set to headline the LOUD IN AFRICA Concert Series in New York City on August 14, 2026, as organisers prepare for what is expected to be one of the biggest African music events of the summer. The concert will take place at Racket NYC, bringing together music lovers from across the African diaspora for an evening celebrating African music, culture and entertainment. Popularly known as the "King of Highlife," Flavour has built a global reputation with his blend of highlife, Afrobeats and contemporary African music, earning a loyal fan base across Africa, Europe and North America. The event will also feature performances by Naomi Achu, Prince Bright of Buk Bak, Bruck Up (Mr. Excitement), 2Cent, Unathi Nkayi, while Nollywood actress Mercy Macjoe is expected to make a special guest appearance. Speaking ahead of the concert, Founder of LOUD IN AFRICA, Abass Mubarak Akeju, described the event as part of a broader effort to promote African cu...

            For many entrepreneurs, success is measured by profit margins and business growth. But for Mballoh Fofana, founder of Le Mandingue African Restaurant in Philadelphia, the true measure of success lies in overcoming adversity, preserving culture and creating opportunities for others. Fofana's story is one of resilience after tragedy. In 1998, she lost one of her legs in an accident an experience that could have ended her entrepreneurial aspirations. Instead, she turned the setback into motivation, rebuilding her life through determination, faith and hard work. More than 22 years later, she has established Le Mandingue African Restaurant as one of the Philadelphia region's longest-serving African restaurants, earning a reputation for authentic West African cuisine and warm hospitality. Beyond the restaurant business, Fofana has also expanded into real estate, building a portfolio of commercial and residential properties across the Philadelphia area...

Could Nigeria Be Porteo's Biggest Opportunity Yet? Hassan Dakhlallah , Founder and CEO, Porteo   Across the country, road construction has returned to the centre of national economic policy. From the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway to renewed investments in federal roads, rail infrastructure and industrial corridors, the government is betting that modern infrastructure will improve connectivity, reduce the cost of doing business and unlock long-term economic growth. As Africa's largest economy, Nigeria faces one of the continent's biggest infrastructure deficits. Roads that connect farms to markets, highways that link manufacturing hubs to ports, and transport corridors that facilitate regional trade are increasingly recognised as essential to economic transformation. Infrastructure is no longer viewed simply as public works; it has become a strategic investment in productivity, competitiveness and national development.     But ambition h...