The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and financial integrity, celebrating Nigeria’s successful removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List. The declaration was made by Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, Managing Director/CEO of FAAN, as she formally congratulated Nigeria and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) for achieving

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Africa’s first sustainable recycling festival, the Artistic Pulse Festival (APF), is scheduled to celebrate Nigeria’s creative energy, cultural heritage, and commerce from December 3 to 7 at the Remembrance Arcade, Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos. The five-day festival promises a vibrant blend of art, music, fashion, food, film, and technology, alongside symposiums, debates, creative workshops,

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The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Mr. Temitope Ajayi, has called on Nigerian filmmakers to use their craft to promote positive national narratives that highlight the country’s shared history, cultural richness, and triumphs. Ajayi made the remarks during his keynote speech at the 22nd Abuja International Film Festival (AIFF),

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Nollywood actress and producer Efe Irele has called for a shift in Nigeria’s cinema culture, urging filmmakers to tell more emotionally resonant stories. Speaking in an interview with ADENIYI ADEWOYIN, Irele reflected on her journey as an actor and producer, emphasizing the power of films that touch real-life experiences. Her cinema debut, My Mother is

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Music mogul Don Jazzy has pledged N20 million in support of an initiative aimed at empowering 10,000 Nigerian youths with laptops, the project’s founder announced on social media. The initiative, called The Tech Access Project, was launched by Ayilola Ayotomiwa, who shared her vision to equip young Nigerians passionate about tech, design, music production, and

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Beauty entrepreneur Adeola Adeyemi, popularly known as Diiadem, has publicly accused actress Biola Adebayo of being rude and condescending during a movie set encounter in 2009/2010. According to Diiadem, Biola allegedly asked her to clean her shoes in a demeaning tone, an interaction she says left a lasting negative impression. “She was super nasty to

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Veteran Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has received a nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2025 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) for her performance in “The Masked King.” The nomination highlights Bello’s exceptional talent and dedication to her craft, cementing her status as one of Nollywood’s most respected performers. Sharing the news

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Veteran Nollywood actress and producer Ruth Kadiri has opened up about the importance of staying true to oneself in the entertainment industry. In an interview with Jay On Air, Kadiri emphasized that her focus is on personal happiness and fulfillment, rather than chasing external validation. “The last thing I want to do as a person

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The Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has officially announced the squad for Nigeria’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff game against Gabon next week. The Eagles will face the Panthers on Thursday after qualifying as one of the best runners-up in the Africa zone. Chelle’s squad features key regulars, including Victor Osimhen, Stanley Nwabali,

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant-General Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) to prepare for a critical phase in Nigeria’s fight against Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents in the North-east. Addressing soldiers at the OPHK headquarters in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Friday, Shaibu described the upcoming operations as decisive, emphasizing

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