By Joshua Olomu ‘Face To Face’, star-studded Nollywood’s thriller, emerged Best Film while Kenneth Okolie won the Best Actor in the film at the grand finale of the 2023 edition of the Zuma Film Festival (ZUFF). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ZUFF 2023 Jury madeContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje/Joshua Olomu The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has described the annual Zuma International Film Festival (ZUFF) as a catalyst for economic growth in the Territory. The minister stated this at the closing ceremony and award night of the 13th edition ofContinue Reading
By Oladele Eniola Stakeholders in the creative industry have advised the Federal Government to recognise the potential of the industry in mitigating the brain drain phenomenon. They gave the advice during the screening of the documentary with the title, “Brain Drain”, by Collins Akpapunam, on Wednesday, in Lagos. TheContinue Reading
By Gift Bayo JAV Christmas Village is set to light the tallest Christmas tree in Africa, standing at 85-feet tall with 500,000 bobs as part of the Christmas grand celebrations. Amb. Stephanie Nnadi, Chief Executive Officer, One Percent International, said this at a pre event news conference on Tuesday inContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Mrs Adanna Enwezor, the Executive Director of Photizo Life Foundation, organisers of the Abuja annual Afro Hair Culture Festival, has urged Nigerians to shun harmful hair products. Enwezor made the call on Monday at a pre-event news conference for the 2023 edition of the festival scheduled toContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) and CMD Tourism and Trade Enterprises Limited have partnered to position Nigeria as a leading gastronomy tourism destination in Africa. The Director- General, NIHOTOUR, Alhaji Nura Kangiwa, said this on Saturday night at the 5th edition of theContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Nwankwo Kanu, ex-Nigerian international and founder of Kanu Heart Foundation, Gov. Mohammed Bago of Niger State and founder of Bago Foundation have been honoured with the 2023 Humanitarian Awards. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that they were recognized alongside other charitable individuals and organisations atContinue Reading
By Chiazo Ogbolu The Minister for Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, says maritime art is a viable alternative that will help build the consciousness of the industry among Nigerians. Oyetola said this at the opening ceremony of the second edition of the African Maritime Art Exhibition (AMAE)Continue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Hajiya Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, on Friday called for collaboration of the National Bureau of Statistics(NBS) to provide government-generated data to drive Nigeria’s creative industry. The minister made the call when the Statistician General, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, and top management staffContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Three Nigerian teenagers have been honoured with the Early Achievers Award at the 2023 National Children Leadership Conference for attaining exceptional feat in their respective pursuits. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the teenagers were recognised alongside other Nigerians at the closingContinue Reading
