By Joshua Olomu Abubakar Yakubu, National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria(AGN), has called for empowerment opportunities and initiatives that support women in the Nigerian film industry. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Yakubu made the call at an event organised by the guild to commemorate theContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The Federal High Court Abuja on Wednesday remanded the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Netnaija Media Enterprises, Emmanuel Analike in Kuje corrections facility for alleged copyright infringement. Justice Suleiman Liman fixed the date after the counsel to the defendant, Nnemeka Ejiofor notified the court that he filed aContinue Reading
Digital Entertainment Boom in Nigeria: How Interactive Platforms Are Reshaping Youth Leisure Nigeria’s youth population is among the largest in Africa. With growing smartphone adoption and improving internet access, digital entertainment has become a central part of modern leisure. From streaming and esports to interactive gaming platforms, young Nigerians areContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa The Nigeria Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) on Friday honoured Nigeria’s Box Office queen, Funke Akindele, with multiple awards in recognition of her achievements in the Nollywood industry. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akindele received five awards at a ceremony held at theContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Dr Olayiwola Awakan, Director-General, Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), has been appointed as Chairman of African Travel Commission (ATC). The appointment was announced at the recent ATC’s high-level engagement and inaugural summit in Lagos, reinforcing Nigeria’s leadership role in advancing continental tourism. The News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Joy Akanu Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has achieved a significant international milestone as his 2019 hit single “Joro” is officially certified Platinum in France. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the certification was made known by Syndicat National de l’Édition Phonographique (SNEP)Continue Reading
India’s indigenous military industrial base is steadily emerging as a global benchmark, combining decades of public-sector expertise with private-sector agility and cutting-edge innovation.Continue Reading
By Joan Odafe Five years after its inauguration in Nigeria, Spotify says music listening in Nigeria has grown at an average rate of 163.5 per cent, underscoring the speed at which the country has emerged as a global streaming force. In a statement made available to the NewsContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Linguists, cultural experts and parents have expressed concerns over the gradual erosion of Nigerian indigenous languages as younger generations abandon them for English and Pidgin English. They spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja as Nigeria joins the rest of the world to markContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Opeyemi Kolawole, a gospel minister, has released a new single, “Tooto”, a spirit-filled song inspired by her reflection on Psalms 8 and 19 The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that “Tooto”, a Yoruba word meaning “Worthy”, celebrates the greatness andContinue Reading
