Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

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Behind The Scenes ‘Behind The Scenes’ has recorded a major international milestone, emerging as the highest-grossing Nollywood release in Ireland and the UK, with earnings of £159,000. The movie, distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, also achieved significant commercial success at the domestic box office, grossing N2.7 billion to become one of Nollywood’s biggest titles of all time. In a post shared on its Instagram page, the distributor described the achievement as a record-breaking run and a defining moment for African cinema. ”A record-breaking run. A defining moment for African cinema,” the company said, adding that the film continues to attract audiences…

Manny Ita  – Côte d’Ivoire has been ranked as the top startup ecosystem in West Africa in a newly released industry report, overtaking traditional leaders Nigeria and Egypt in key areas including access to capital and financial innovation. The report, published this week by a consortium of global venture analysts and African tech ecosystem trackers, highlights a significant shift in regional dynamics, pointing to Abidjan’s growing appeal as a destination for startup funding and fintech development. According to the findings, Côte d’Ivoire recorded a sharp increase in early-stage investment inflows over the past 18 months, alongside improvements in regulatory support…

Manny Ita  – Flutterwave has announced a strategic partnership with the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation aimed at investing in and nurturing the next generation of African creative talent, marking a significant convergence between financial technology and the continent’s rapidly expanding creative industry. The collaboration, unveiled on Tuesday, is designed to provide funding, mentorship, and global exposure opportunities for emerging artists, producers, and creative entrepreneurs across Africa. Both parties said the initiative would leverage fintech infrastructure to simplify access to funding while equipping creatives with tools to scale their work beyond local markets. Speaking on the partnership, a representative of Flutterwave…

Manny Ita  – Nigerian media mogul Mo Abudu is set to deepen her global influence as the EbonyLife brand prepares to launch EbonyLife Place London, a major cultural and creative hub dedicated to amplifying African storytelling and entrepreneurship in the United Kingdom. The new venture, situated in the heart of London, is designed as a multi-purpose space that will serve as a meeting point for filmmakers, content creators, investors, and creatives of African descent. The project reflects EbonyLife’s long-standing mission to project authentic African narratives onto the global stage while creating sustainable opportunities within the creative economy. Speaking on the…

Manny Ita  – A passenger train operating along the Abuja-Kaduna corridor derailed earlier today, leaving several passengers injured and prompting an immediate investigation into the cause of the incident, railway authorities have confirmed. The train, which was en route between Abuja and Kaduna, reportedly veered off the tracks at a yet-to-be officially disclosed location, causing panic among passengers onboard. Emergency response teams were swiftly deployed to the scene to evacuate passengers and provide medical assistance to those injured. Authorities confirmed that no fatalities were recorded in the incident. Officials of the Nigerian Railway Corporation stated that preliminary reports indicate a…

Manny Ita  – Several vessels laden with a combined 129,000 metric tonnes of petrol and diesel are scheduled to dock at Lagos ports today, in what industry officials describe as a significant step toward easing the current supply constraints and stabilizing fuel prices across the country. The shipments, which include both Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), are expected to bolster national reserves at a time when concerns over distribution bottlenecks and rising pump prices have intensified in major cities, including Lagos and Abuja. Port and downstream sector sources confirmed that the vessels began berthing early Tuesday,…

Manny Ita  – Political discussions around Nigeria’s 2027 general elections intensified on Tuesday following remarks by media entrepreneur and publisher Dele Momodu, who suggested that a coalition ticket involving Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, or alternatively Atiku and Rotimi Amaechi, could pose a formidable challenge to the incumbent administration. Momodu, speaking amid growing opposition realignment talks, argued that “a united front remains the only viable path to unseating the ruling party,” adding that fragmented efforts in previous elections had weakened the opposition’s chances. He maintained that figures like Atiku, Obi, and Amaechi each command significant regional and political followings that,…

Manny Ita  – IHS Holding is taking decisive steps to finalize the restructuring of its portfolio as it prepares for a landmark $6.2 billion merger with MTN Group, a move set to redefine Africa’s telecommunications infrastructure landscape. The company is undertaking a comprehensive “cleanup” of non-core assets, a strategy designed to sharpen its operational focus and strengthen its balance sheet ahead of the merger. This process involves settling historical debts with 9mobile, ensuring all outstanding obligations are cleared, and exiting Latin American markets to concentrate fully on African infrastructure investments. A spokesperson for IHS Holding described the divestments as “critical…

Manny Ita  – The Federal Government has officially launched the iDICE Startup Bridge, a ₦617 million initiative designed to accelerate the growth of high-potential startups across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, in a move aimed at decentralising the country’s innovation ecosystem. The programme, unveiled in partnership with the African Development Bank, is expected to provide a combination of mentorship, technical support and equity funding to more than 100 selected startups operating in critical sectors of the economy. Officials said the initiative forms part of broader efforts to expand opportunities for entrepreneurs outside traditional tech hubs such as Lagos and Abuja, while…