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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.
British High Commission in Nigeria has reiterated the strong, long-standing relationship between the United Kingdom and Nigeria following the release of the UK Immigration White Paper earlier today.
A spokesperson for the High Commission stated that the UK remains a top destination for Nigerians seeking opportunities to work, study, visit, and settle, acknowledging the valuable contributions Nigerians make to the UK economy and society.
The White Paper outlines reforms to legal migration, aimed at restoring order, control, and fairness to the system while promoting economic growth.
The spokesperson assured that changes would be gradual, with further engagement between the UK and Nigerian government officials once implementation details are finalized.
“The UK has a proud tradition as an outward-looking nation, investing and trading abroad, and welcoming the creativity, ideas, and diversity of those who come to contribute here,” the spokesperson said.
The UK government has pledged to work closely with Nigerian authorities to ensure a smooth transition as the new immigration policies take effect
Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed nine electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to compensate Band A customers residing in 557 streets across their franchise areas for failing to meet the minimum power supply requirement under the new electricity tariff regime.
According to NERC, the affected DisCos must implement compensation across 152 electricity feeders due to poor supply in April.
The compensation will be provided through electricity credit or improved power supply, as outlined in the April 2025 Multi-Year Tariff Order.
The directive affects the following DisCos:
Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC)
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC)
Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED)
Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO)
Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO)
Ikeja Electric (IE)
Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC)
Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC)
Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC)
The development follows a tariff hike of over 300% for Band A customers in 2024, which mandated a minimum daily power supply of 20 hours. Despite the increase, many consumers have continued to report poor service delivery, leading to the latest compensation directive.
NERC stated that affected DisCos must upgrade power supply in designated areas or provide electricity credits to customers who experienced service failures.
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria to immediately disclose whether it has commenced the direct disbursement of allocations to the 774 local government areas in Nigeria, following the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment nullifying state governors’ control over LGA funds.
In a letter dated 10 May 2025 obtained by our correspondent, addressed to the CBN Governor, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, and signed by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the group also demanded that the bank “widely publish the amounts, if any, so far sent directly to each of the local governments” and provide a detailed explanation of any payments already made—particularly to LGAs in Rivers State.
The group stated: “We are writing to request you to use your good offices and leadership position to immediately disclose whether the CBN has commenced the direct disbursement of allocations to the 774 local government councils in Nigeria from the Federation Accounts with the CBN, and to widely publish the amounts, if any, so far sent to each of the local governments.”
This request follows a Supreme Court judgment declaring the practice by governors and the FCT Minister of retaining and disbursing LGA allocations unconstitutional and unlawful.
The court ruled that no governor or agency has the authority to interfere with allocations meant for LGAs from the Federation Account.
Citing this judgment, SERAP argued: “Local government councils are entitled to a direct payment from the Federation Account of the amount standing to their credit in the said Federation Account. States should not be collecting, receiving, spending or tampering with the local government council funds from the Federation Account meant for the benefit of the councils.”
The advocacy group expressed concern that despite the ruling, many state governors have continued to “starve local governments of funds and put them in peril,” thereby undermining their autonomy and capacity to function as the third tier of government.
In the letter, the group warned that if the CBN fails to act within seven days, it would take legal action.
“If we have not heard from you by then, the Incorporated Trustees of SERAP shall take all appropriate legal actions to compel you and the CBN to comply with our request in the public interest,” the letter stated.
SERAP referenced a past revelation by former President Muhammadu Buhari, who in December 2022 described how governors allegedly short-changed LGA chairmen.
“If the money from the Federation Account to the state is about N100 million, N50 million will be sent to the chairman, but he will sign that he received N100 million. The chairman will pocket the balance and share it with whoever he wants to share it with,” Buhari had said.
The organisation argued that the CBN has a constitutional and statutory obligation to protect the financial interests of all tiers of government.
“The CBN ought to act in the public interest to protect the allocations in the Federation Account and the public funds disbursed from that Account directly to each of the constitutionally recognised three tiers of government,” it said.
Highlighting the March 2025 revenue distribution by the Federation Account Allocation Committee, SERAP noted that a total of N1.578 trillion was shared among the three tiers of government. It queried whether the LGAs had received their fair share directly, as mandated by the court ruling.
“Ensuring that all restrictions against direct disbursement of allocations from the Federation Account to the 774 councils are lifted will comply with the orders by the Supreme Court and stop states and the FCT from tampering with the allocations ahead of the 2027 general elections,” SERAP warned.
The group further argued that Nigerians have a legal and moral right to know how their money is being managed, referencing several legal frameworks, including the Nigerian Constitution, the Freedom of Information Act, the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
“The public interest in publishing the information sought outweighs any considerations to withhold the information. Nigerians are entitled to the right to receive information without any interference or distortion, and the enjoyment of this right should be based on the principle of maximum disclosure,” SERAP stated.
The group also reminded the CBN that “the Freedom of Information Act is applicable and applies to public records in the Federation, including those kept by the CBN.”
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