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Nigerian Film ’77 To Screen At Cannes Film Festival

’77: The FESTAC Conspiracy, a Nigerian film that chronicles and examines Africa’s historic Festival of Arts and Culture held in Lagos in 1977, has been selected for screening at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. Recently endorsed by the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), the movie is directed by acclaimed filmmaker Izu Ojukwu and features a star-studded...
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ENIFF Introduces New Category For AI-Generated Films

The Eastern Nigeria International Film Festival (ENIFF) has taken a bold step into the future of storytelling by introducing a new category dedicated to AI-generated films. This innovative move reflects the festival’s commitment to embracing emerging technologies and expanding creative boundaries within the cinematic landscape. The introduction of the AI-generated films category builds on the...
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9 Nigerians Who Dance For A Living

In a country where music flows through every street and rhythm beats at the heart of daily life, dance has evolved beyond mere expression—it’s now a thriving profession. From the vibrant streets of Lagos to international stages, Nigerian dancers are making waves, turning their passion into purpose and reshaping the way the world views art....
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CIPM announces over 2,000 new members at AGM

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria has revealed a surge of 2,080 new members between September 2024 and April 2025, underscoring its continued growth and the increasing trust in the institute’s vision for the nation’s evolving human resources landscape. This was disclosed at the 56th Annual General Meeting of the institute, held recently...
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Economic reforms yielding results, attracting investors – FG

The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, has stated that Nigeria’s economy is undergoing a turnaround, driven by bold reforms, improved coordination, and a renewed focus on national priorities. In a statement on Wednesday, Bagudu highlighted that the government’s “Renewed Hope Agenda” is effectively restoring investor confidence both locally and internationally. “This is...
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30% value addition bill will boost GDP – RMRDC

The Director-General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Prof Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, on Thursday, said the proposed 30 per cent Value Addition Mandate Bill currently before the National Assembly has the potential to increase the country’s Gross Domestic Product by 12 per cent within 12 months of full implementation. Ike-Muonso made this known during...
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FCTA to boost IGR with new lottery office

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has inaugurated the FCT Lottery Regulatory Office as part of efforts to formalise and expand the gaming industry in the territory, with a focus on increasing internally generated revenue. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja recently, the Director-General of the newly established FCT Lottery Regulatory Office, Lanre Gbajabiamila,  announced...
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FirstBank hikes SMS alert fee

FirstBank of Nigeria has announced an upward review of its transaction alert fee, raising the charge from N4 to N6 per SMS. In a customer notice seen on Wednesday, the bank attributed the increase to the recent hike in telecom service costs by network providers. “We understand that staying connected and informed about financial activity...
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