Ime ahia, the Igbo expression that loosely means, “inside the market” but carries a meaning deeper than appears on the surface, is where the old aphorism of “might is right” can be found in its manifest full swing.  Ime ahia is where everything happens, and the more I listen in on the rather unfortunate and seemingly endless conversations around the Erisco tomatoes …

In 2019, a Republican Congressman from California sparked controversy by suing a satirical Twitter account named ‘Devin Nunes’ Cow’, known for mocking his political stance. The lawsuit, widely criticized as an attack on free speech, inadvertently propelled the parody account to fame, gaining over 500,000 followers. This incident underscores the delicate nature of crisis management, particularly when confronting perceived imbalances …

In the tumultuous world of crisis management, where swift and well-judged responses can make the difference between recovery and ruin. Erisco Foods, a titan in the Nigerian tomato paste industry, found itself ensnared in a web of controversy when a Facebook influencer, Chioma Egodi, publicly voiced concerns about their Nagiko tomato mix product. What should have been an opportunity for …

The Chief Executive Officer and President of Erisco Foods Limited, Dr. Eric Umeofia has announced a cash reward of N1 million to Ifeoma Amuche, one of the best-graduating students of Southwest University, China. Ifeoma, a Nigerian who studied Chinese Language and Literature at the university, emerged as one of the best graduating students of the institution in June, this year. …