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Star Lager Unveils Exciting New Look, Now Available in Draught
Leading beer brand, Star Lager Beer, has unveiled an all-new label and great taste. The Nation’s foremost indigenous beer brand has also announced that it will now be available in draught.
The all new Star Lager Beer was unveiled at the first Access The Stars concert which held at the Skating Ground Opposite Post Office, Panseke, Abeokuta on November 22, 2019 and later at the second concert at the Ikeja City Mall in Lagos.
This change in label further cements Star Lager Beer as a market leader in the beer industry and adds to the long list of achievements to be celebrated as the beer brand turns 70.
The new label which carries a deeper shade of blue and an all new wordmark; “Shine Shine Bobo” also features five stars and a barley illustration as a reference to the authenticity of Star Lager Beer. The changes will, in the coming weeks, be seen on the Star Classic 60cl, 45cl and 33cl SKUs.
Speaking on Star Lager Beer’s new look and great taste, Sarah Agha, portfolio manager, National Premium Brands, Nigerian Breweries Plc, said, “With this relaunch, we want to show our consumers that Star Lager beer is evolving even as they are.
“We have refreshed Star’s look and amplified it’s great taste much to better appeal to our consumers.
“We are proud of our rich history and we look forward to more great years delivering premium satisfaction and experiences to our consumers.”
Also marking the relaunch of Star Lager is the resurgence of its music platforms. In the last 15 years, the beer brand has hosted some of the biggest music concerts across Nigeria such as the Star Mega Jam and Star Music The Trek to name a few.
Kick starting the rebirth of its music platforms is the Music Reality TV Show, Access The Stars which is a fusion of two big brands, Star Lager Beer and Access Bank.
The platform seeks to groom music talents across the country and enable them to reach their full potential.
The relaunch of Star Lager Beer will see the brand engage in amazing consumer experiences.
Over the years, Star Lager Beer has effectively held down its position as not just a premium beer brand, but a National symbol of the fun and energetic nature of Nigerians.
Speaking at the relaunch announcement, Onyebuchi Nwangwu, brand manager, Star Lager Beer, said it was important for the Star brand to continue to reinvent itself and give its trusted consumers a better experience.
She pointed this out saying; “As a brand, we are constantly implementing ways we can serve our consumers better, and this doesn’t just stop at the type of new initiatives we launch and execute, but also includes how the brand looks, tastes and feels, and we are happy to see how excited everyone is about this new look and the resurgence of our music platforms.”
The Star Lager Beer rebrand is coming at a very important time in its journey as it marks it 70th anniversary of providing Nigerians the much-needed entertainment and unique beer taste that its citizens very much crave and enjoy.
The all new Star Lager which was unveiled at the Access The Stars concerts in Abeokuta and Lagos, will also be unveiled in Abuja, Calabar, Onitsha and Owerri in the coming weeks.
Star Lager Beer is the first brewed beer in Nigeria and has been celebrating everyday moments since 1949.
The unique tasting beer is made from natural ingredients and is filled with millions of shining sparkling bubbles that nourishes and refreshes its consumers.
The Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIBN) and the Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) have enjoined banks to further deepen and prioritize financial inclusion, women’s empowerment and sustained growth through strategic mandates and frameworks, aimed at closing the financial gap and empowering more small, and medium enterprise (MSME) owners.
Both organisations made this call during a courtesy visit to the newly invested 24th President and Chairman of Council of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Dr. Dele Alabi, Ph.D, FCIB, as part of plans to congratulate him on his investiture as well as seek a stronger alliance between both bodies.
The visit followed Alabi’s investiture where he unveiled his “IMPACT” Vision, themed “Consolidating Our Local Impact, Enhancing Our Global Relevance.”
The vision rests on six pillars: Inclusion across geographic, gender, and generational lines; Membership growth and quality; Professionalism and ethics; Accountability; Competencies and skills development; Technology, automation, and innovation. Other areas of shared interest, include women empowerment, financial inclusion and literacy, as well as MSME clinics, all of which are top on his agenda.
Alabi explained that under him, the institute will be prioritising financial inclusion and women empowerment, because of its realisation that women are often the primary financial managers and caregivers in families. Access to savings, micro-credit, and insurance acts as a safety net during crisis and allows them to significantly improve living conditions.
He added that CIBN would be happy to drive joint knowledge sharing and exchange sessions with CBN and ACAMB across various platforms. “Educating the public through public awareness programmes, with ACAMB as the rallying point, is central to what we do,” he noted.
ACAMB President, Jide Sipe, who led the delegation, spoke in unison with the CIBN president, as he noted that, closing the inbalances in financial access help economies grow faster, reduces inequality, and encourages greater civic participation by all.
Lagos State has become the first sub-national government in Nigeria to establish a comprehensive Greenhouse Gas Registry, a move aimed at strengthening climate governance, improving emissions accountability and accelerating the state’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
The Lagos State Greenhouse Gas Registry (LGHGR) was unveiled at the Central Business District, Alausa, Ikeja, at a ceremony attended by Prof. Akin Abayomi, commissioner for Health, members of the State Executive Council, representatives of the Federal Ministry of Environment, development partners, TPHG Technologies, the diplomatic and business communities, academics, civil society organisations and the media.
Describing the initiative as a landmark achievement in the state’s environmental sustainability drive, Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, general manager of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), said the Registry marks a defining moment in Lagos’ climate action journey and reflects Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to building a resilient, climate-smart and environmentally sustainable economy.
According to Ajayi, the digital platform will enable the state to accurately measure, monitor, report and verify greenhouse gas emissions across key sectors, providing credible data to guide environmental policies and climate interventions.
He said the Registry would strengthen evidence-based decision-making, improve transparency and accountability, support national and international climate reporting obligations, unlock carbon market opportunities and boost investor confidence in Lagos’ environmental initiatives.
Ajayi also commended TPHG Technologies for providing the technical expertise that made the pioneering project possible.
Delivering the keynote address, Prof. Abayomi described the Registry as a major milestone that positions Lagos at the forefront of climate governance and emissions accountability in both Nigeria and Africa.
He noted that climate change has evolved into a significant public health and governance challenge, stressing that access to reliable emissions data would enable the state to formulate evidence-based policies, attract climate financing, strengthen resilience and accelerate its transition to a low-carbon economy.
Providing insights into the technical framework of the project, Dr. Mofoluso Fagbeja, lead consultant and chief executive officer, TPHG Technologies, explained that the Registry was developed from the greenhouse gas inventory jointly undertaken by LASEPA and TPHG Technologies in 2022, using 2019 as the baseline year for emissions assessment.
He said the platform is designed to close critical emissions data gaps, particularly within the industrial sector, while supporting effective climate policy implementation, emissions management and sustainable development.
Fagbeja also disclosed that the greenhouse gas inventory estimated that poor air quality contributes to about 35,000 premature deaths annually in Lagos, underscoring the urgent need for stronger emissions control measures and cleaner environmental practices.
In a goodwill message, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, minister of Environment, represented by Mrs. Adenaike Olunimpe Oludunni, federal controller of Environment in Lagos, commended Lagos State for pioneering the initiative, describing it as a significant contribution to Nigeria’s climate commitments.
He said the Registry aligns with the country’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement and supports the Federal Government’s Energy Transition Plan, while reaffirming the ministry’s commitment to deeper collaboration with Lagos State on climate governance and environmental sustainability.
A recently released Henley Passport Index 2026, showed that Nigerian citizens can travel to at least 20 destinations outside the African continent where entry is allowed either visa-free, with a visa on arrival (VOA) at no extra cost, or via an e-visa.
This expanded access opens doors for Nigerian travellers to experience countries in the Caribbean, Asia, and beyond with greater ease.
Below is a comprehensive guide to countries outside Africa which Nigerian passport holders can visit without a traditional visa.
Visa-Free Countries outside Africa for Nigerian Passport Holders:
Barbados
Cambodia – Visa on arrival
Comoros Islands – Visa on arrival
Cook Islands
Dominica
Fiji
Haiti
Iran – Visa on arrival
Kiribati
Lebanon
Maldives – Visa on arrival
Micronesia
Montserrat
Niue – Visa on arrival
Palau Islands – Visa on arrival
Samoa – Visa on arrival
St. Kitts and Nevis
Timor-Leste – Visa on arrival
Tuvalu
Vanuatuul
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