Commission shuts down piracy site moviebox.ng

By Priscilla Osaje The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), has secured the suspension of MovieBox.ng, a website notorious for streaming pirated movies, music, and live sports. Mrs Ijeoma Egbunike, Director of Public Affairs, announced that NCC Director-General Dr John Asein confirmed theContinue Reading

Stakeholders call for gender-inclusive leadership in Africa

  By oshua Olomu Leadership experts, Women rights advocates and other stakeholders have called for gender-inclusive  governance across Africa , emphasising the importance of equal representation and opportunities for all genders in leadership roles. They made the call at a town hall meeting organised by Women Community in Africa (WCA),Continue Reading

Kaduna film festival champions ‘film for social change’, receives 2,000 global entries

By Hussaina Yakubu The Executive Director of the Kaduna International Film Festival (KADIFF), Mr Audu Israel, says the 8th edition of the festival is a call for filmmakers to use their craft to drive social change, shape public opinion and inspire positive action. Speaking during the world press briefing inContinue Reading

Spotify spotlights Fola,Thakzin as Africa’s next music icons

By Babajide Awoyinfa Spotify has announced Nigerian Afrobeats talent, Fola, and South African Afro House DJ and producer, Thakzin, as part of its RADAR Africa initiative. According to the streaming platform, these artistes have promoted and shaped Sub-Saharan Africa’s music scene. Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, saidContinue Reading