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Adetu sai .said.Guinness Nigeria has a tradition of continuously d i~g great brands to our
consumers and Orijin IS a quality brand that will not only bnng exi:::tnlo consumers but also
give them the opportunity to connect with their heritage.

Adetu noted that Orijin is a vibrant yet rooted brand – a cele
which embodies all that is alive and exciting in Africa today.
the flavoured alcoholic drink.
Prior to the launch, various African drums wer la across Port Harcourt and different
cultural troops entertained crowds at the “place of the drums”. The cultural troops were at their
best as they displayed fascinating dance steps which enchanted the expectant crowd.

During the launch, guests were entertained by a dance drama titled “The Orijin” which
chronicled the process from conception to the production and the unveiling of Orijin.

According to Mr. Austin Ufomba,Marketing and Innovation Director, Guinness Nigeria Plc, the
play depicts Guinness genuineness in producing quality products that resonate with Nigerian
consumers.

“We always want to be connected to our customers and our intention is to tell our story in a way
that allows us to relate to our esteemed customers and consumers. Testament to this is the effort
of the cast in showcasing our African pride and heritage. The play was rightly titled the Orijinal
because Orijin is the original d.rink of the true and modem African”.” A ustin said.

He continued: “In the ast fs months, Guinness Nigeria PIc had launched four quality products.
We have launched MaltaGuinness Low Sugar, Dubie Extra Lager, SNAPP and now ‘Orijin. Our
consistency testifies to our innovativeness. All of these products are presently doing very well in
the market and we believe Orijin will not be any different. However, while our consumers enjoy
our drinks, we encourage them to drink responsible and not to drink while they drive”.

The electrifying performances of hip hop artiste, Burna Boy got the guests ecstatic as they
danced to the tunes, all to welcome Orijin. ~
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Guinness Nigeria Pic was established in 1950, making it one of the oldest companies in Nigeria.
Listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in 1965, and with a shareholder base of over 75,000
shareholders, it is also one of the foremost quoted companies in Nigeria. The company built its
first brewery in Ikeja in 1962, and currently has facilities in Ogba, Benin City and Aba.

Included in its portfolio are such acclaimed brands – Guinness Foreign Extra Stout, Guinness
Extra Smooth,

Malta Guinness, Harp Lager beer, Gordon’s Spark, Smimoff Ice. Satzenbrau Pilsner, Harp Lir.ie
and most recently Dubie Extra Lager.

Guirr-ess Nigeria PIc is a member company of Diageo Plc; the worlds leading premirn drinks
business with an outstanding collection of brands such as Johnnie Walker, Smimoff, Ciroc, J&B,
Baileys, Cuervo, Tanquery and Captain Morgan amongst others.

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Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons

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Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.

Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.

The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.

Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.

“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.

“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”

Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.

In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.

Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.

Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.

 

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NIS Ends Decentralised Passport Production After 62 Years

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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has officially ended passport production at multiple centres, transitioning to a single, centralised system for the first time in 62 years.
Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the disclosure during an inspection of the Nigeria’s new Centralised Passport Personalisation Centre at the NIS Headquarters in Abuja, last Thursday.
He stated that since the establishment of NIS in 1963, Nigeria had never operated a central passport production centre, until now, marking a major reform milestone.
“The project is 100 per cent ready. Nigeria can now be more productive and efficient in delivering passport services,” Tunji-Ojo said.
He explained that old machines could only produce 250 to 300 passports daily, but the new system had a capacity of 4,500 to 5,000 passports every day.
“With this, NIS can now meet daily demands within just four to five hours of operation,” he added, describing it as a game-changer for passport processing in Nigeria.
“We promised two-week delivery, and we’re now pushing for one week.
“Automation and optimisation are crucial for keeping this promise to Nigerians,” the minister said.
He noted that centralisation, in line with global standards, would improve uniformity and enhance the overall integrity of Nigerian travel documents worldwide.
Tunji-Ojo described the development as a step toward bringing services closer to Nigerians while driving a culture of efficiency and total passport system reform.
According to him, the centralised production system aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda, boosting NIS capacity and changing the narrative for improved service delivery.
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FG To Roll Out Digital Public Infrastructure, Data Exchange, Next Year 

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced plans to roll out Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and the Nigerian Data Exchange (NGDX) platforms across key sectors of the economy, starting in early 2026.
Director of E-Government and Digital Economy at NITDA, Dr. Salisu Kaka, made the disclosure in Abuja during a stakeholder review session of the DPI and NGDX drafts at the Digital Public Infrastructure Live Event.
The forum, themed “Advancing Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure through Standards, Data Exchange and e-Government Transformation,” brought together regulators, state governments, and private sector stakeholders to harmonise inputs for building inclusive, secure, and interoperable systems for governance and service delivery.
According to Kaka, Nigeria already has several foundational elements in place, including national identity systems and digital payment platforms.
What remains is the establishment of the data exchange framework, which he said would be finalised by the end of 2025.
“Before the end of this year and by next year we will be fully ready with the foundational element, and we start dropping the use cases across sectors,” Kaka explained.
He stressed that the federal government recognises the autonomy of states urging them to align with national standards.
“If the states can model and reflect what happens at the national level, then we can have a 360-degree view of the whole data exchange across the country and drive all-of-government processes,” he added.
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