December 2024 – Page 241

NAFDAC Reaffirms Ban On Sachet, PET Bottle Alcohol

08.12.2024

The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has reiterated the agency’s commitment to enforcing the ban on sachet and PET bottle alcoholic beverages. Prof. adeyeye who made this disclosure while speaking at a session in Abuja on Sunday emphasized that the ban on alcohol in...

Mutfwang Reiterates Commitment To Resettling Displaced Persons

08.12.2024

Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to resettling displaced persons and restoring communities affected by violent conflicts. The Governor made this known at the 2024 annual conference of the Conference of Autochthonous Ethnic Communities Development Association (CONAECDA) held at the weekend in Jos. Governor Mutfwang, represented by his Senior Special...

Mai Martaba Premiere Shines At Zuma Film Festival 2024

08.12.2024

The 2024 Zuma International Film Festival (ZIFF) in Abuja launched with unparalleled glamour on December 1st, marking the highly anticipated premiere of Mai Martaba. As Nigeria’s official submission for the 2025 Academy Awards (Oscars), the film has already generated significant local and international buzz, solidifying its place as a landmark achievement in Nigerian cinema. The...

Asake Ranked Most Streamed Nigerian Artiste On Spotify

08.12.2024

Asake has been ranked the most streamed Nigerian singer on Spotify for 2024. Spotify made this known during the 2024 edition of its annual recap of listeners’ musical choices, ‘Wrapped’. Also, his albums ‘Work of Art’, ‘Lungu Boy’ and ‘Mr. Money With The Vibe’ dominates the list of most-streamed Nigerian albums of the year 2024....

Basketmouth Accuses Nollywood Producers Of Mismanaging Netflix Funds

08.12.2024

Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, Basketmouth has accused Nollywood producers of mismanaging funds allocated by global streaming platforms, claiming that their actions have negatively impacted the quality of Nigerian films. In an interview on Arise TV, the entertainer alleged that many producers misuse substantial portions of the budgets provided for movie production, diverting the funds for...

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Stakeholders React To Netflix’s Reduced Investment In Nigerian Originals

08.12.2024

Stakeholders have shared their concerns over Netflix’s reduction in the number of Nigerian Originals, sparking rumors that the streaming giant might be exiting Nigeria, similar to Amazon Prime’s pullout last year. However, on December 4, 2024, Netflix denied any plans to withdraw from the Nigerian market. Renowned director, Kunle Afolayan expressed disappointment at the cutback...

Corporate Nigeria Must Collaborate To Boost Entertainment Beyond Lagos – Ugbe

08.12.2024

Calabar is emerging as a key entertainment hub in Nigeria, driven by events such as the Calabar Festival, Calabar Entertainment Conference (CEC), and other cultural festivals. The CEO of HitFM, Patrick Ugbe, highlighted in a recent interview that both government and private sector involvement are essential for the city’s continued growth in the entertainment industry....

Adada Will Be First State To Be Created From S’East – Reps Member

08.12.2024

The member representing Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency in the 10th National Assembly, Hon. Chidi Obetta, has said Adada State will be the first to be created from the South East. Obetta, who made this disclosure during his 2nd Town Hall Meeting with his constituents at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), said...

Nigeria Partners Pakistan To Boost Food Security

08.12.2024

The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled plans to collaborate with Pakistan to enhance agricultural productivity and address food security challenges in the country. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Umar Rashida, Principal Information Officer at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, on Sunday. The partnership was formalized during a courtesy visit...

Ghana Counts Ballots After Tight Presidential Race

08.12.2024

On Saturday, the Ghanaian electorial commission counted the ballots after a tight electoral process with the ruling party’s Vice President, Mahamudu Bawumia trying to shake off anger over economic woes and rebuff a challenge by opposition party candidate and former president, John Mahama. This is coming amid the struggling economy, after the west Africa gold...