Brands/Products
Lafarge Africa Debuts Beyond Buildings Campaign
By Adedapo Adesanya
Top building materials and solutions brand, Lafarge Africa Plc, has unveiled a new thematic campaign tagged Beyond Buildings geared towards highlighting its impact and contributions to Nigeria’s infrastructural development.
The campaign was unveiled by the chief executive of Lafarge Africa, Mr Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, on Monday, December 8, 2025, in Lagos.
Mr Alade-Akinyemi noted that the campaign highlights how Lafarge, through innovative and sustainable building solutions, has continued to shape the socio-economic development and progress of Nigerians and Nigeria by contributing to the construction of various structures, including iconic buildings and bridges, stadiums, hospitals, roads, and more, ultimately aiding the nation’s overall growth.
“For over six decades, beyond the manufacturing of building solutions, we have partnered in building the very foundation of Nigeria’s infrastructural development and its future. With our innovative solutions, we have made a significant contribution to our nation’s progress by providing essential building materials for numerous landmark projects.
“This also extends to the expansion of our production capacity nationwide, creating jobs and livelihoods, bringing development to communities, and introducing innovative products to meet the ever-evolving construction needs of Nigeria,” he said.
He described the campaign as a celebration of strength, innovation, history, shared success, and the power of progress, noting that it is the story of the company’s humble beginnings, which dates back to 1960 when its first factory began production.
“The Beyond Buildings campaign is the story of our vision, which is to be the leading building solutions company, driving innovation and operational excellence to create a greener planet and enable national progress. It shifts the narrative from our products to the profound impact we make on human lives. Our materials transform into national landmarks, powering jobs, livelihoods, and development across every state,” he noted.
The thematic campaign Beyond Buildings spotlights how Lafarge has been a strong and steady partner in building infrastructure that underpins Nigeria’s socio-economic progress.
“We are celebrating our enduring legacy and committing to a new era of sustainable and innovative growth. This campaign empowers us to tell that story with confidence and clarity,” he added.
Delivering his remarks, the Commercial Director of Lafarge Africa, Mr Gbenga Onimowo, stressed that the premiere viewing is an opportunity to share the compelling reasons why the company’s story, ‘Beyond Buildings,’ must be told.
Mr Onimowo stated that the campaign aims to reinforce the company’s position at the heart of Nigeria’s construction growth since independence, as demonstrated by its extensive footprint of infrastructure development across every corner of the country.
‘However, our contribution is not merely about building solutions including cement, mortar, plaster of paris and readymix concrete. It’s about the shared future and the national development we actively enable,’ he said.
He stated that the campaign was designed to move the conversation past the physical structures and shine a light on the socio-economic impact that the company helps create.
“Our campaign highlights the immense progress built on the concrete of trust since 1960. Our materials are integral to iconic landmarks like the National Theatre, 1st and 2nd Niger Bridges, Third Mainland bridge, Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge, the National Assembly Complex and countless national, commercial, academic and residential structures nationwide,” he added.
The event was well attended by distinguished stakeholders from the building and construction sector as well as the arts, culture, media and entertainment industry, alongside many of the company’s esteemed customers including veteran Nollywood actors Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) and Kate Henshaw.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Barely 24 hours after MTN Nigeria announced the suspension of its data and airtime lending services, another operator, Airtel Nigeria, has followed suit.
In a statement on Friday by its Director of Corporate Communications & CSR, Mr Femi Adeniran, Airtel Nigeria said it would not no longer offer the airtime and data credit services for now.
However, the company noted that customers will continue to enjoy uninterrupted access to airtime and data purchases through its existing channels.
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) introduced new rules on lending services in the country, and in compliance with this, telecommunications companies had to suspend rendering the services.
The affected services allowed eligible prepaid customers to borrow airtime or data and repay on their next recharge.
The Director of Marketing at Airtel Nigeria, Mr Ismail Adeshina, in the statement, noted the suspension of the services was to “align our operations with evolving requirements.”
“Airtel Nigeria remains committed to the highest standards of compliance, transparency, and consumer protection, while continuing to innovate responsibly within Nigeria’s digital ecosystem,” he added.
The telco noted that the temporary suspension is not expected to have a material impact on its service standards across the country, promising to provide updates on the status of the service in due course.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The airtime and data credit advance service offered by MTN Nigeria under the product name Xtratime has been temporarily suspended.
In a notice to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited on Thursday, MTN Nigeria explained that the decision to pause the service was due to regulatory compliance with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).
However, it said customers could continue to purchase airtime and data through other alternative digital channels.
The company also disclosed that it does not expect the suspension of Xtratime to affect its topline because of its robust revenue mix.
“MTN Nigeria Communications Plc hereby notifies the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the investing public that the company has temporarily suspended its airtime and data credit advance service (Xtratime).
“This relates to the implementation of processes under the Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025, which introduced a new compliance and licensing framework for entities providing digital or non-traditional consumer credit services.
“In the interim, customers continue to have access to alternative digital channels for airtime and data purchases.
“Given the scale within the revenue mix, we do not expect the temporary suspension to have a material impact.
“We are closely monitoring customer behaviour and usage trends and will provide an update on any quantified impact in our Q1 2026 results,” the notice signed by the company secretary, Ms Uto Ukpanah, read.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
A crypto-to-naira payout platform, Breedjr, has embarked on an upgrade designed to deliver faster settlements and improved rate transparency for users.
Since its launch in 2025, it has successfully executed $4 million in total payouts, indicating its growing acceptance in the digital currency landscape.
The milestone and product update signal a strategic shift in Breedjr’s positioning within Nigeria’s crypto-to-naira market. The platform’s growth has been driven largely by high-frequency users generating significant transaction volumes, a trend the company is now leaning into as it sharpens its focus on this segment.
This evolution comes amid rapid changes in Nigeria’s crypto ecosystem. The country ranked among the top globally in crypto transaction volume in early 2026 and continues to lead in peer-to-peer trading activity.
Stablecoins such as USDT and USDC play a central role, serving as both a hedge against naira volatility and a key channel for receiving international payments.
At the same time, the regulatory environment has become more structured following the enactment of the Investments and Securities Act 2025, which places virtual asset service providers under the oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), raising compliance expectations across the ecosystem.
Business Post reports that the company had to carry out the upgrade to satisfy a growing segment of users, including traders, freelancers, and recurring converters, who rely on seamless conversion of digital assets into naira.
With the enhanced experience, users can generate a receiving address within the app, view exchange rates upfront before initiating transactions, send funds from any exchange, and receive naira directly into their Nigerian bank accounts in under 60 seconds.
The latest improvements focus on speed and clarity, particularly for users handling larger transaction volumes.
According to the company, settlement times have been further optimised across supported assets, including USDT, USDC, and BTC, while rate confirmation is now provided before funds are transferred, eliminating uncertainty in the conversion process.
“For many active crypto users, the challenge is not receiving digital assets—it’s being able to convert them into naira quickly and with confidence, especially at higher volumes.
“What we are building goes beyond speed. It’s about creating a payout experience user can trust when transaction size truly matters,” the chief executive of Breedjr,” Mr Ikenna Eneje, said.
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