Author Archives: Sharon Grey

The Nigerians Of Coca-Cola: Transforming Nigeria, One Community At A Time

As part of the celebrations for its 70th anniversary in Nigeria, Coca-Cola is retracing its sustainability steps by recognizing and highlighting the individuals and communities who have been impacted by its initiatives so far. This campaign tagged Nigerians of Coca-Cola — tells a visual story of a diverse set of people across key regions in […]

Four Exciting Activities To Look Out For As Coca-Cola Celebrates 70 Years In Nigeria

Traditionally, a 70th anniversary is referred to as a platinum anniversary as the gemstone symbolises true love, rarity and strength. This can very well describe Coca-Cola’s relationship with Nigeria since its introduction in 1951.  To celebrate Coca-Cola’s 70 magical years of operations in Nigeria, a slew of activities have been mapped out as the company […]

Coca-Cola System Partners African Cleanup Initiative For Lagos Beach Cleanup

In a bid to promote plastic waste management in Nigeria, the Coca-Cola System, comprising Coca-Cola Nigeria and Nigerian Bottling Company, recently teamed up with local NGO, African Cleanup Initiative (ACI), on a clean-up outreach at Alpha Beach, a popular beach located in the heart of Lagos, Nigeria. As part of efforts to address the Sustainable […]

Coca-Cola To Celebrate Customers For 70th Anniversary in Nigeria

Leading beverage company, Coca-Cola, alongside its bottling partner, Nigerian Bottling Company, has announced the launch of a new campaign, in celebration of its 70th anniversary in Nigeria. The campaign will play on the brand’s heritage and history in Nigeria with a host of exciting stakeholder engagements planned for the rest of the year. This was […]

World Cleanup Day: Coca-Cola, RecyclePoints Clean Community Markets Across Nigeria, Recovers 557 KG Of Plastic Waste

In commemoration of World Cleanup Day, The Coca-Cola System, comprising Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited and Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC), recently partnered with RecyclePoints to facilitate clean-up activities in streets and community markets across Lagos, Asaba, Kaduna, Owerri, and Abuja. A total of 557 kilograms of plastic waste was recovered. This outreach sought to sensitize and educate […]

WATCH: How 2.5million Tonnes Of Plastic Waste Changed The Lives Of 2000 Women and Children In Lagos

In a country like Nigeria, where about 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste is disposed every year, recycling activities are not very popular and necessary equipment are not readily available so it’s not hard to imagine why we have a massive waste disposable problem on our hands.  Does anyone wonder where all the plastic on […]

Why Childbirth Is Becoming Less Of A Life Or Death Situation In Nigeria

Childbirth is a natural process and is deemed an important social event for both the individual and the wider community. Most women experience the joys of normal childbirth, however, complications during this event cannot be predicted, turning this source of joy into a nightmare.  In Nigeria, this is a persistent reality. Available data shows that […]

International Youth Day: Coca-Cola Sensitizes Youths On Environmental Sustainability Through A Pick-Up Rally In Lagos

In commemoration of International Youth Day, The Coca-Cola Company, The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) and its NGO partner, SWEEP Foundation sensitized youth on environmental sustainability through a plastic waste pick-up rally in Surulere, Lagos on Friday, August 13, 2021.  The International Youth Day is a day founded by the United Nations to bring youth issues to […]

Coca-Cola Foundation, AREAi’s Recycle And Win Promo Promises To Reward Sustainability Effort

Coca-Cola Foundation, in partnership with Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative (AREAi) recently announced the launch of its Recycle and Win Promo, a three-month campaign with a goal to increase the overall recycling awareness, collection rate of PET bottles, cans, and other plastics across six states in Nigeria. This campaign will reward consumers and households […]

Funke Akindele, Nancy Isime, Ali Baba, Bovi, And Others, Join Ayo Animashaun On A Walk For Life

On Saturday, June 26, 2021, Ayo Animashaun, entrepreneur and owner of Nigeria’s number one urban culture station Hip TV, launched ‘Walk For Life’, a 10km/90 minutes fitness walk. He was joined by entertainers, executives and general fitness enthusiasts in Lagos Nigeria, to make the initiative’s first fitness drive. Walk For Life is tailored for busy high profile […]