May & Baker Nigeria Plc was founded on September 4, 1944 as Nigeria is the first pharmaceutical company. it is listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange November 10, 1994 Wholly indigenous company with 100 per cent equity by Nigerians. May & Baker is engaged in the bussiness of Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales and Distribution of Human Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines & Sera, Medical Diagnostics, Foods and Consumer Healthcare Products. The Pharmaceutical division is involved in the importation, manufacture, marketing, sale and distribution of both prescription and non-prescription pharmaceuticals. The range of pharmaceuticals includes both solid and liquid dosage forms. It also is involved in the manufacture of beta lactam antibiotics. The Foods division is involved in the local manufacture, marketing, sale and distribution of food products. Their current product portfolio includes well known Mimee® brand of instant noodles and Lily® table water.