Funke Akindele, the Nigerian actress and film producer known for her role as ‘Jenifa’, has been appointed as the National Goodwill Ambassador for HIV in Nigeria by the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). The appointment was announced during the 2024 World AIDS Day (WAD) celebration on Tuesday, which was […]
Day: December 5, 2024
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has extended an invitation to Femi Falana, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, and other critics of the Port Harcourt refinery for a tour of the facility. This move comes as the NNPCL maintains that the Old Port Harcourt Refinery is fully operational, with loading […]
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has confirmed that the Port Harcourt refinery is operating at 70% of its installed capacity, with plans to ramp up production soon. He made this statement following a fact-finding visit to the refinery on Wednesday, where he was part […]
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has reiterated that it is investigating Air Peace for allegedly exploiting customers. The clarification came after reports circulated suggesting the Commission was not probing the airline. In a statement issued on Thursday by FCCPC spokesperson Ondaje Ijagwu, the Commission urged Nigerians to […]
Nigerian music stars Ayra Starr, Tems, and Rema have earned a spot on Rolling Stone’s 2024 list of the 100 best albums, highlighting their global success and musical achievements. Rema’s second studio album, Heis, took the 11th spot, with Rolling Stone describing the album as “unique, buzzy and visceral.” Tems’ […]
FBN Holdings Plc (FBNH), a leading financial institution in Nigeria, has launched a rights issue of 5,982,548,799 ordinary shares at ₦25.00 per share, targeting ₦149.56 billion. The move aims to bolster its flagship subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, ensuring compliance with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) capital requirements […]
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has applauded the Kwara State Government for its prompt and impartial handling of the recent assault on a female Corps Member by Hajia Fatimoh Nike Hamzat, a teacher at Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin. The incident, which involved both verbal and physical […]
Netflix has debunked speculations about its departure from Nigeria, affirming its dedication to the country’s thriving film and creative industries. The rumors emerged after filmmaker Kunle Afolayan spoke at the 2024 Zuma International Film Festival, revealing the cancellation of several Netflix-commissioned projects. He remarked, “Three years ago, signing a three-film […]