Coca-Cola HBC said it remains committed to its earlier plan to invest up to $1 billion in Nigeria over five years, subject to a stable and enabling business environment. The group said investments are already being directed towards expanding manufacturing capacity at its Asejire plant in Oyo State and Challawa plant in Kano State. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
As part of the anniversary, Coca-Cola HBC Foundation announced a $1.25 million programme to support young Nigerian entrepreneurs over the next three years through grants, training, business formalisation and mentorship, with a focus on the hospitality and food-service sector. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
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Nigerian Bottling Company has marked 75 years of operations in Nigeria, reaffirming long-term investment plans and unveiling a $1.25 million youth entrepreneurship initiative. Nigerian Bottling Company Limited has marked its 75th anniversary in Nigeria with a celebration in Abuja, reaffirming its long-term commitment to local production, job creation and supply-chain development. The event was attended by senior company...
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- Nigerian Bottling Company has marked 75 years of operations in Nigeria, reaffirming long-term investment plans and unveiling a $1.25 million youth entrepreneurship initiative.
- Nigerian Bottling Company Limited has marked its 75th anniversary in Nigeria with a celebration in Abuja, reaffirming its long-term commitment to local production, job creation and supply-chain development.
- The event was attended by senior company executives and government representatives, with Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume representing President Bola Tinubu.Coca-Cola HBC said it remains committed to its earlier plan to invest up to $1 billion in Nigeria over five years, subject to a stable and enabling business environment.
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Nigerian Bottling Company has marked 75 years of operations in Nigeria, reaffirming long-term investment plans and unveiling a $1.25 million youth entrepreneurship initiative. Nigerian Bottling Company Limited has marked its 75th anniversary in Nigeria with a celebration in Abuja, reaffirming its long-term commitment to local production, job creation and supply-chain development. The event was attended by senior company...
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September 18, 2026
