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The British Council has announced a call for applications from UK and Nigerian organisations to collaborate on the second edition of Film Lab Africa: Story Lab Edition. This initiative aims to train and support 30 writers and 60 filmmakers, focusing on television writing and production. The programme is designed to strengthen storytelling capacity and boost […]
UK-based Nigerian gospel artiste, Folabi Nuel (née Afolabi Emmanuel Fagbemi), has teamed up with renowned Integrity Music worship leader Matt Redman for a deeply moving new release titled “There Is Glory On The Other Side of This.” The worship and prayer track, inspired by Psalm 23, offers a fresh and uplifting message of hope. It […]
In the nation’s rapidly evolving branding and marketing landscape, where visibility often equals opportunity, one message is rising above the noise: storytelling is no longer optional; it is essential. The divisional director at Marketing Edge Publication, Aniete Udoh, whose decades of experience span radio broadcasting, advertising, and brand development, noted that, for years, the Nigerian […]
Chemical and Allied Products (CAP) Plc has partnered with the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) to deliver urgent relief to families affected by recent flooding in Mokwa, Niger State. This humanitarian intervention reflects CAP’s growing commitment to creating shared value and responding to community needs through long-term, impact-driven initiatives. The Mokwa flood in May was […]
The Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals has named industry veteran David Bird as chief executive officer of its fuels and petrochemicals division, as the Nigerian conglomerate pushes to accelerate its expansion across Africa. In a statement to S&P Global’s Platts, Bird, formerly the head of Oman’s Duqm refinery and instrumental in its development, assumed his new […]
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has reaffirmed the commitment of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration to positioning the private sector as a key driver of Nigeria’s economic growth and transformation. Edun gave the assurance on Friday during a courtesy visit to his office in Abuja by a delegation […]
Nestle Nigeria Plc has deepened its women empowerment initiative, which aims to support women in local communities by providing them with skills, resources, and opportunities to improve their livelihoods and contribute to their communities’ growth. The Company has expanded its flagship initiative, Nestlé Empowering Rural Women in Nigeria, to Agbara, Ogun State. This programme, which […]
As Africa is expected to be one of the key regions in terms of the global conventional refinery capacity additions, Nigeria has been seen as dominating that space. The continent is expected to contribute about 23 per cent of the total global capacity additions by 2030. According to ‘Projects Database’, GlobalData Oil and Gas, this […]
Wema Bank Plc has posted its financials for the half-year ended June 30, 2025, recording a 231 per cent rise in Profit Before Tax (PBT) to N101.2 billion, up from N30.55 billion reported in the corresponding period of 2024. According to the result released to investors on the Nigerian Exchange, the bank’s gross earnings rose […]
United Capital Plc has appointed Uche Ike as the Company’s new chairman, board of directors. This follows the retirement of Professor Chika Mordi, chairman of the Board, and Emmanuel Nnorom, non-executive director. This transition aligns with the recent directive from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on board appointments and director tenure for Public Companies […]