Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Actors Guild of Nigeria unveils mobile app to boost activities Emeka Rollas Actors Guild of Nigeria unveils mobile app to boost activities The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has announced plans to unveil a mobile application as part of a broader means to modernise operations, enhance digital access for members, and strengthen global connections across the Nigerian film industry. AGN President, Emeka Rollas, made the announcement in a statement released on Thursday in Lagos. The mobile app will be officially launched on June 28 during the inauguration of the guild’s new national secretariat. “This is not just about an app…

Lagos increases Blue Line Rail train by three Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos increases Blue Line Rail train by three The Lagos State Government has added three new train sets to the available ones, each consisting of four coaches, to bolster its electric-powered Blue Line Rail project. Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the arrival on Thursday through his official X account. Saying that the new train sets are expected to significantly reduce wait times for commuters on the Blue Line, enhancing the overall efficiency of the service. “I’m happy to share that we have taken delivery of three brand-new train sets of…

Africa’s best brands ranking report Brand Africa  Africa’s best brands ranking report … overall study cuts across a baseline study of 31 African countries. Brand Africa, in partnership with African Business and the Economic Commission for Africa, has unveiled the results of the 15th annual Brand Africa 100 |Africa’s Best Brands and Ethiopia’s Best Brands rankings. The announcement was made at the historic Africa Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia—the birthplace of the Organisation of African Unity, now the African Union. According to a statement, Ethiopia Airlines, Ethio Telecoms, EBS and Mekedonia are leading brands in Ethiopia, with Ethiopian Airlines flying…

US decides to direct attention to trade investment in Nigeria, Africa – Ambassador The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr US decides to direct attention to trade investment in Nigeria, Africa – Ambassador The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr, has said that the US will be focusing on private sector-led investment instead of aid in its engagement with Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. Mills Jr said this on Thursday at the Fireside Chat held at the Lagos Business School under the theme ‘Toward a Robust US-Nigeria Commercial and Investment Partnership.’ Nigeria is the US’s second-largest trade…

Eid-el-Kabir message: ‘We’re entering a new era of renewed hope and prosperity’ – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu “I assure you that the toughest days are behind us” – Nigeria’s president President Bola Tinubu has given assurance to Nigerians that the most challenging phase of the nation’s economic reform is over, urging citizens not to lose faith as the country edges towards what he described as a “new era of renewed hope and prosperity.” In his Eid-el-Kabir message to Nigerian Muslims and the wider Ummah on Thursday, Tinubu called for unity, sacrifice, and compassion — virtues at the heart of the…

Dangote calls refinery Tinubu’s brainchild Dangote, refinery Dangote calls refinery Tinubu’s brainchild Dangote calls refinery Tinubu’s brainchild and hails him as a leader with vision. The Chairman of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on Thursday described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Complex as the brainchild of President Bola Tinubu. Dangote gave the credit during the President’s visit to the complex in Lagos State. “It gives me immense pleasure to welcome Your Excellency on your visit to the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Complex and to commission this concrete road and other roads which you graciously approved. “I must emphasise…

Economic activities increase 6th consecutive month – CBN Economic activities increase 6th consecutive month – CBN The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, report has indicated that economic activities expanded for the sixth consecutive month at 52.1 index points in May 2025. Disclosing this in its Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) Report for May 2025, CBN also noted that the industry (51.6 index points), service (51.7 index points) and Agriculture (53.4 index points) sectors recorded growth during the review period. The report showed that Petroleum and Coal Products subsector in the Industry sector recorded highest expansion in the month while the Paper…

Nigeria, for health sector in 18 months, secured over $2.2bn – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu Nigeria, for health sector in 18 months, secured over $2.2bn – Tinubu * Initiative targets to renovate over 17,000 primary health centres, train 120,000 frontline health workers President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said Nigeria secured over $2.2bn health sector commitments through the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative, launched by his administration in December 2023. “That initiative secured over $2.2 billion in health sector commitments, with clear, measurable targets,” Tinubu said when he inaugurated the African Medical Centre of Excellence in Abuja. He described the…

EPL to release fixtures June 18, confirms 2025/26 season start date Premier League EPL to release fixtures June 18, confirms 2025/26 season start date The Premier League has officially started the 2025/26 season following its Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday, June 4. With the administrative transition now complete, all 20 clubs — including promoted sides Leeds United, Burnley, and Sunderland — have been formally recognised as members of the top flight. “The change from 2024/25 to the 2025/26 campaign has been formalised,” the League confirmed in a statement posted on its website on Wednesday, marking the official start of…

Netflix cites market situations, increases subscription fees again Netflix cites market situations, increases subscription fees again Netflix has raised its subscription fees in Nigeria for the third time since 2024, with the Premium Plan rising by 21.43%, from ₦7,000 to ₦8,500 per month. This marks the streaming platform’s first price adjustment in 2025. Subscription tiers of others have also been affected. The Standard Plan now costs ₦6,500, up from ₦5,500—a hike of 18.18%. The Basic Plan has increased from ₦3,500 to ₦4,000, while the Mobile Plan moved from ₦2,200 to ₦2,500, reflecting increases of 14.29% and 13.64% respectively. The latest…