Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Oscars: Nigeria commences selection process for submission The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) has officially opened submissions for Nigeria’s entry in the Best International Feature Film (IFF) category ahead of the 98th Academy Awards. According to a statement by the committee, Nigerian filmmakers can submit qualifying films between August 13, 2025 and September 12, 2025, via the official NOSC portal. According to the statement, the eligibility requirements were clearly listed for filmmakers so as to avoid submission error. “The submission must be a feature-length film produced outside the United States, with at least 50% of its dialogue in a language…

Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards will return in February 2026 After an 11-year hiatus, the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) is set to make a highly anticipated return in February 2026. According to a statement by Omogbolahan Akinwumi, the Chief Operating Officer of the award ceremony, the 2026 edition will once again honour excellence, innovation, and impact across Africa/Nigeria’s vibrant broadcast media industry. The host state for the 2026 edition will be announced in due course. The NBMA, renowned for celebrating radio and television personalities, stations, and productions that have shaped the nation’s media narrative, is re-emerging with renewed energy, exciting…

Third Mainland Bridge repairs to gulp N3.8tr, work begins August 16 – FG Dave Umahi. Photo; TWITTER/REALDAVEUMAHI * Severe damage discoved to the piles and piers caused by illegal sand mining * Repairs begin Saturday August 16, to Tuesday August 19, 2025, from 11p.m. to 4a.m. daily The Federal Government has unveiled plans for a massive upgrade of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State, following the N21 billion spent on emergency repairs late last year. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, said that the government had allocated a fresh N3.8 trillion to tackle deep structural issues threatening the bridge’s viability.…

Commonwealth Youth Awards: Nominations open for 2026 Entries Commonwealth Secretariat has opened nominations for the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work. The awards highlight young people making a positive difference in their communities. Managed by the Commonwealth Youth Programme, the awards, popularly known as the Commonwealth Youth Awards (CYA), recognise outstanding young changemakers, aged 15 to 29, from 56 member countries who demonstrate impactful projects that support the achievement of the SDGs. Each year, an outstanding entrant is named Commonwealth Young Person of the Year, with regional awards given for Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, Canada, and…

146 Women Entrepreneurs Benefit Under WTO, ICT ‘Booster Track’ Program –  Okonjo-Iweala President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Director-General, World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, during the latter’s visit to the President at the Presidential Villa Abuja, yesterday. * Narattes 146 beneficiaries and how they’re categorized. Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, yesterday, met with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, commending his administration’s reforms for restoring stability to Nigeria’s economy. Okonjo-Iweala, who described the meeting as “very good,” said the President was “gracious” to receive her shortly after she joined the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu,…

Access Holdings Reaffirms Support for Zambia’s Economy Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman, Access Holdings Plc (left), and Zambian President, Hakainde Hichilema (right), during a courtesy visit by Aig-Imoukhuede to the President at the State House in Lusaka, on Wednesday. Access Holdings PLC has pledged its continued support for Zambia’s energy and agriculture sectors, following a courtesy visit and high-level discussion with Zambia’s President, President Hakainde Hichilema at the State House in Lusaka. During the meeting, President Hichilema noted that Zambia currently faces a shortage in power generation and transmission, and emphasised the need for increased investment following the recent open access reforms.…

FirstBank Agric and Export Conference: Charting a New Course for Non-Oil Exports FirstBank, the premier West African financial institution and financial inclusion service provider is proud to announce the 2025 edition of the FirstBank Agric and Export Conference themed “The Fundamentals of Building a Non-Oil Export Driven Economy“, which will take place on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the Eko Convention Centre. Building on the momentum of previous successful editions, this year’s Expo reaffirms the Bank’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s agricultural and non-oil export sectors as key drivers of economic development. The FirstBank Agric and Export Conference aims to keep…

INEC, ahead of Saturday’s by-elections, deploys election materials The Independent National Electoral Commission said it has concluded preparations for the by-elections scheduled to hold across 16 constituencies in 12 states this Saturday, August 16, 2025. This was disclosed in a press statement issued on Thursday by the National Commissioner and Chairman of INEC’s Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, following the commission’s regular weekly meeting in Abuja. The by-elections will cover two senatorial districts in Anambra and Edo States, five federal constituencies in Edo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Ogun, and Oyo States, as well as nine state constituencies in Adamawa, Anambra,…

Jonathan distances self from Instagram stories, says it’s fake Dr. Jonathan Jonathan distances self from Instagram stories, says it’s fake Former President Goodluck Jonathan has alerted Nigerians over a fake Instagram account pulling in hundreds of thousands of unsuspecting followers. In a statement on Wednesday, his media aide Ikechukwu Eze warned that the account — operating under the handle goodluck_ebelejonathan is a fraud, lifting posts from Jonathan’s verified Facebook page and passing them off as his own. Eze noted that the former president does not operate any Instagram account and urged the public and media to ignore, avoid sharing, or…

FG Gives Reason for Seven-year Ban on Establishment of New Tertiary Institutions Education Minister, Dr Tunji Alausa The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared a seven-year moratorium on the establishment of new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. This is aimed at addressing the proliferation of underutilized universities and other institutions and enhance the quality of tertiary education. The decision, approved during Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu, marks a significant shift in national education policy. Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa revealed the move, stating that the focus would now shift to strengthening existing…