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UAC Nigeria’s Mr Bigg’s Remodels Operations to Recapture Market

By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Many years ago, the Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) arm of UAC of Nigeria Plc, Mr Bigg’s, was the darling of children and lovers, but the introduction of other companies offering similar services forced the market leader to lose its position to rivals.
However, the management of Mr Bigg’s is working tirelessly to recapture the market and take back its rightful position again.
To achieve this, the firm, which is operated by UAC Restaurants Limited, a subsidiary of UAC Nigeria, has made its services better by remodeling its restaurants in a new initiative aimed at positively redefining the lifestyle of its numerous customers.
The new initiative is principally aimed at sustaining the heritage of the 33 years old outfit by raising the customer service to a new level.
The foremost indigenous and largest fast-growing QSR business in West Africa, with over 100 restaurants in Nigeria started as fully company owned before it transformed into partial franchise, and later full franchise.
The new initiative, according to Mrs Ethel Mba, Marketing Manager, UACN Restaurants, is to remodel the restaurants into a scintillating go-to restaurant of high value lifestyle.
Speaking at the pioneer model Restaurant located at Northwest Filling Station by the Victoria Garden City, VGC, Lekki, Lagos, during a media tour of some restaurants on Wednesday, Mrs Mba said the new approach promises to sustain excellence in wide variety of dishes, Patries and Confectionaries to the delight of its teeming consumers, which is the heritage of Mr Bigg’s.
She explained that the VGC restaurant, which was opened on July 9, 2019, will remain the ‘signature poster’ for all the other restaurants in the new concept, aimed at bringing world class meal experience for Nigeria consumers with regards to customer service and restaurant ambience.
The VGC Restaurant presents a cozy ambience backed up by excellent service delivery by professionals to give customers unparalleled experience in a friendly setting. The conveniences, the downstairs lobby, the upper lobby are world-class, coupled with an excellent Kiddies Corner named “Duplin Planet” are aimed at providing the whole family with unforgettable experience.
Mrs Mba assured that apart from the VGC Restaurant, two other restaurants will spring up in Amuwo Odofin by Festac town and Abule Egba along Lagos Abeokuta Express Way very soon.
“The new restaurants will be patterned after the structure of the Northwest restaurant by VGC to deliver high-quality food and good ambience as the basic standard. The menu offering will be aimed at providing wide variety of choices to meet the customer tastes and trends,” she said.
Not a few customers agree that no restaurant can survive without offering quality food and service aimed at giving patrons a satisfying experience.
Mrs Gbemisola Lekan, a customer, who walked into the VGC restaurant with her kids, asserted that a good family restaurant is one that offers delicious food that reminds people of the favorite meals their mothers cooked when they were kids.
She recalled with excitement that products like Mr Bigg’s meat pie, Chicken pie, and Scotch eggs are legendary and still remains the best.
Other patrons averred that in terms of comfort, the new restaurant is well cut out with space wide enough to avoid congestion and movement interruptions.
Mr Bigg’s history began with the coffee shops inside Kingsway Department Stores in the 1960s. In 1973, these shops were rebranded as Kingsway Rendezvous, which became Mr Bigg’s in 1986. The chain saw rapid expansion after becoming one of the first Nigerian companies to sell franchises to investors.
In 2012, UAC Restaurants adopted a full franchising business model making it the first to establish Franchise restaurants in order to grow the brand’s footprint and equity.
UAC Restaurants Ltd has since then owned and operated quick service restaurants with a range of products including her signature Meat pie, Chicken pie & Beef roll, Rice and Peppered Chicken, Ice cream, Pizza, and local meals.
Brands/Products
Non-Alcoholic Drink Makers Knock WHO Over Call for SSB Tax Hike

By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Manufacturers of non-alcoholic beverages across the global under the umbrella of the International Council for Beverages Associations (ICBA) have criticised the World Health Organization (WHO) for its latest call for an increase in the taxation of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs).
In a statement by its Executive Director, Ms Kate Loatman, the group noted there is not fact-based evidence to show that taxing sugar-sweetened beverages has improved health outcomes or reduced obesity in any country.
“It’s deeply concerning that the World Health Organization (WHO) continues to disregard over a decade of clear evidence showing that taxing sugar-sweetened beverages has never improved health outcomes or reduced obesity in any country.
“In fact, the WHO itself has repeatedly concluded that such taxes are not the best or most effective measures to address these complex issues,” Loatman was quoted as saying in the statement.
She stated that the beverage industry continues to advance collaborative and innovative solutions like broadening access to low and no-sugar beverage options, supporting transparent labelling, and upholding the highest standards for responsible marketing.
According to her, “By working together on these proactive measures, we can deliver real, measurable progress toward global health priorities.”
ICBA is an international nongovernmental organization established in 1995 that represents the interests of the worldwide non-alcoholic beverage industry.
The members of ICBA include national and regional beverage associations, as well as international beverage companies that operate in more than 200 countries and territories and produce, distribute, and sell a variety of non-alcoholic sparkling and still beverages, including soft drinks, sports drinks, energy drinks, bottled waters, flavoured and/or enhanced waters, ready-to-drink teas and coffees, 100% fruit or vegetable juices, nectars and juice drinks, and dairy-based beverages.
Brands/Products
P+ Measurement Launches Reputation Sentiment Intelligence Report for PR, Communications Professionals

By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A strategic research-driven report designed to complement its well-established PR Measurement and Performance Audit reporting suite has been launched by P+ Measurement Services.
This new product by Nigeria’s foremost media intelligence consultancy will help Public Relations (PR) and Communications professional understand media narratives because it introduces a more advanced and dimensional approach to media evaluation, focusing specifically on reputation, sentiment, and executive media positioning.
Developed through months of empirical research and aligned with global best practices, it leverages a lexicon-based methodology supported by the Harvard General Inquirer, one of the most reputable frameworks in computational sentiment analysis.
The report comprises two proprietary modules: the Sentiment Depth Scoring Framework and the CEO Intelligence Dashboard.
It was explained that the Sentiment Depth Scoring Framework redefines the limits of traditional sentiment analysis by moving beyond the basic classifications of positive, negative, and neutral. Instead, it evaluates media narratives across nine distinct sentiment levels: strongly positive, positive, moderately positive, slightly positive, neutral, slightly negative, moderately negative, negative, and strongly negative.
This refined framework allows for a more accurate interpretation of tone, better context awareness, and reputation-weighted insights, making it possible to distinguish between mere positivity and meaningful brand impact, or between mild criticism and reputational risk.
On its part, the CEO Intelligence Dashboard brings executive visibility into sharper analytical focus, offering a research-backed assessment of how CEOs and business leaders are portrayed in the media.
It analyzes leadership positioning through metrics such as CEO thought leadership share, sentiment weight score, media share versus competitors, brand reputation score, and competitive sentiment frequency, all of which are compiled by P+’s in-house team of industry analysts with expertise in media research and sector-specific communication trends.
Unlike automated dashboards or AI-generated summaries, the Reputation Sentiment Intelligence Report is grounded in research methodology and interpreted by experienced analysts. This ensures that the insight delivered is not just accurate but also relevant to context, industry trends, and communication objectives.
The release of this product means clients of P+ Measurement Services now have access to two comprehensive PR media audit reports: the long-established PR Measurement and Performance Audit, and the newly introduced Reputation Sentiment Intelligence Report.
“This product marks a defining shift in how PR and communication professionals can view and understand media narratives. Too often, sentiment analysis is flattened into three general categories, which oversimplifies how audiences engage with brand stories and leadership perception.
“Our Reputation Sentiment Intelligence Report is human-led, built on deep research, and designed to uncover nuance, not hide it. We are proud to make this available to an industry in need of more clarity and contextual truth,” the Executive Director of Operations at P+ Measurement Services, Olufunke Mohammed, stated.
Brands/Products
LAPO MFB Offers Nigerians Flexible Financing Plans for Baobab+ Solar Products

By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The desire to expand access to clear energy for millions of Nigeria has spurred Baobab Plus Nigeria to partner with LAPO Microfinance Bank.
With this collaboration, Baobab+ solar products such as Solar Home Systems, Solar Generators and Solar Power Stations will be available to more Nigerians through flexible financing plans provided by LAPO Microfinance Bank.
With this reach extended to over 100,000 local communities in rural and peri-urban areas, including individuals, families, and small business owners, who face energy insecurity and high electricity costs, can now enjoy reliable and renewable energy at affordable rates.
Baobab+ Nigeria is a leader in solar energy and digital inclusion. It is committed to accelerating access to clean and affordable energy solutions across the country.
Joining forces with LAPO Microfinance Bank is strategic because the small lender is the largest microfinance institution in Nigeria with over 500 branches in 34 states, including the FCT, Abuja, and 6 million active clients.
With over three decades of experience in providing financial services to low-income individuals, LAPO Microfinance Bank boasts of an expansive branch network and deep community trust.
Through this collaboration, customers will be able to walk into any LAPO branch and finance Baobab+ solar products through convenient repayment plans tailored to their income level.
“At Baobab+, our mission has always been to democratize access to clean energy and digital technology, especially for underserved populations.
“Through this partnership with LAPO Microfinance Bank, we are bringing that mission to life by offering more people the opportunity to power their homes and businesses sustainably and affordably,” the chief executive of Baobab+, Mr Kolawole Osinowo, stated.
On her part, the Managing Director of LAPO MFB, Ms Cynthia Ikponmwosa, said, “LAPO Microfinance Bank began its journey into the sustainability space as far back as 2012, with initiatives focused on financial inclusion and environmental responsibility.
“This partnership marks a new phase in that journey, enabling us to finance clean energy solutions that improve livelihoods, reduce carbon footprints, and close the energy access gap for millions of Nigerians.”
Business Post reports that this launch comes at a crucial time when over 86 million Nigerians continue to face the challenges of inconsistent electricity supply, fuel price volatility, and rising energy costs.
Baobab+ solar solutions not only provide an environmentally friendly alternative but also help reduce daily operational costs for small businesses and improve the quality of life for households.
Baobab+ and LAPO Microfinance Bank partnership reinforces both organizations’ commitment to empowering Nigerians with innovative solutions that bridge the energy access gap and drive inclusive growth. Essentially, access to energy is also a foundational driver of economic development, health, education, and social inclusion.
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