Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Femi Adebayo makes a strong case against piracy in Nollywood An urgent anti-piracy warning for all to see. Jagun Jagun’s movie producer Femi Adebayo, makes a strong case against piracy in Nollywood. [Instagram/femiadebayosalami] Jagun Jagun movie producer Femi Adebayo has issued a strong message addressing his view on the piracy wars the creative industry faces. He expressed the need to protect the Nigerian film industry in his post on Instagram writing, “Piracy is a criminal act that threatens the very essence of our creative industry… we really have to protect Nollywood’s future and support legitimate creators”. In view of his…

Nyesom-Wike Wike promises to restore streetlights, improve public transportation in FCT Wike says he plans to make Abuja a great city befitting of a federal capital of the most populous nation in Africa. Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has solicited the support of workers in the FCT Administration (FCTA) to make Abuja a befitting capital city. Wike made the appeal in Abuja, while receiving handing over notes from Adesola Olusade, Permanent Secretary, FCTA, in Abuja on Tuesday. The minister said that his mission was to make Abuja a great city, befitting of a federal…

Olu Of Warri Expresses Palace Readiness To Develop Iwereland The Olu Of Warri kingdom, Ogiame Atuwatse 111 has assured his subjects of the palace readiness to develop Iwereland to the admiration of all sons and daughters. The royal father gave the assurance on Monday during his 2nd year coronation anniversary at the “Aghofen palace”, in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta. The monarch who ascended the throne of his forefathers in August 2021, therefore enjoined Itsekiris, home and abroad, to join in the nation building of Iwereland, Delta and Nigeria. “Once again, this is an open invitation for all…

Minister of Transportation, Sen. Said Ahmed Alkali FG to reintroduce mass transit scheme In a bid to ease the cost of transportation in Nigeria due to fuel subsidy removal, the Federal government is considering the introduction of electric vehicles into the proposed mass transit scheme in the country. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja while resuming work as the Minister of Transportation, Sen. Said Ahmed Alkali said the ministry would reintroduce mass transit system in Nigeria. According to him, “I will ensure a sustainable collaboration with related ministries, agencies and corporate entities to reactivate the road transport and mass transit operations…

FIRSTBANK COMMISSIONS ITS SECOND FULLY AUTOMATED SELF SERVICE BRANCH, UNVEILS ITS DIGITAL XPERIENCE CENTRE IN UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN • The FirstBank Digital Xperience Centre (DXC) in the University of Ibadan (U.I) is the Bank’s second fully automated self-service centre. The first DXC is at the Bank’s remodelled Adetokunbo Ademola branch, Victoria Island, Lagos. • Furnished with the latest advancements in financial technology, it is one of the many ways the Bank reinvents itself to leave no stone unturned in exposing its customers to state-of-the-art and leading digital banking experience in the continent.  • It is a significant leap by the…

Open Africa Business Forum, Moscow to boost Africa and Russian trade On September 14, 2023, Russia will host the Open Africa Business Forum on the footsteps of the Russia-Africa Summit, which is key to strengthening trade and economic ties between Africa and Russia. The economic and humanitarian summit once again emphasized the potential of the African continent and the importance of cooperation between Russia and African countries. It is for these purposes that the Open Africa platform is organizing the first business forum in Moscow. The Open Africa Business Forum is a communication platform designed to expand business cooperation between…

Nollywood Actor Nosa Rex Eulogizes Wife As They Mark 8th Wedding Anniversary Nigerian actor, Nosa Rex popularly known as Baba Rex and his gorgeous wife, Nmasinachi, are celebrating their eighth wedding anniversary. The actor and his wife shared lovely anniversary images on their Instagram profiles, delighting fans. Nosa Rex is grateful to his wife for loving him and allowing him to do his thing. He swore to be with her forever as an expression of gratitude to his maker. “8th wedding anniversary. Lord, we are grateful. Thank you my world best @nma_kocha for loving me and letting me do me.…

Nigerian drama ‘Orah’ heads for Toronto International Film Festival 2023 Our stories continue to beat the confinement of space with international recognition. Official image for Orah as it heads to TIFF 2023 [Twitter/akorokoafrica] O.C. Ukeje will feature in Orah as it heads for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2023 Industry selects lineup. Akoroko, an African cinema coverage company, announced the news, on August 22, 2023, revealing the movie as one of the 12 slated films to be screened for accredited buyers during the festival and worldwide acquisition. TIFF 2023 is the 48th edition of its kind and will take…

Music Legend Wyclef Jean, Others Partner Nigerian Gov’t To Unveil National Tech Infrastructure Renowned musician and co-founder of Caribbean International Commerce, Wyclef Jean, in collaboration with the Etsu Nupe and chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers and chairman, Coordinating Committee of National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, HRH Alh. (Dr) Yahaya Abubakar, are partnering with both State and Federal Governments to introduce a groundbreaking technology infrastructure initiative. The project, they said, was poised to transforming Nigeria’s technological landscape. A statement jointly signed by Princess Jamila Yahaya Abubakar of Imperial Heritage International Investments Nigeria Ltd and Seth Kanegis, Caribbean…

Crystal Palace Eye Iheanacho Crystal Palace have reportedly made transfer enquiry to Leicester City over potential move for Kelechi Iheanacho in the final weeks of the transfer window. There are less than two weeks of the window remaining as teams look to shape their squad for the remainder of the season. The Super Eagles forward has been a big part of the Foxes so far this season, starting the last three games in all competitions. His only goal this season came in the League Cup against Burton Albion which Leicester won 2-0. Iheanacho does have just one year remaining on…