Daily Archives: February 2, 2019

PZ Cussons denies reports it is leaving Nigeria

Leading consumer goods company PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc has denied reports that it is pulling out of Nigeria.

In a series of reports that appeared online earlier in the week, first at online platform, Nairaland, with the heading, “PZ pulls out from Nigeria,” and yet at another online platform with the caption, “Nigeria PZ Cussons to withdraw amid tough conditions,”

Diageo half-year sales boosted by strong demand in Asia, U.S.

Diageo Plc, on Thursday reported a 6% sales growth for the first-six months of its financial year ending on 31st December 2018.

The British drinks maker behind such brands as Johnny Walker Scotch whisky and Guinness Stout said that revenue rose to £6.9bn ($9.07bn) compared to £6.5bn in the previous year, driven by stronger demand from China, India and the U.S.