Filmhouse group partners AFFF to strengthen African film industry
Filmhouse Group, West Africa’s largest entertainment provider, partnered with the Africa Film Finance Forum (AFFF) 2025, a three-day summit that took place in Lagos from the 16th –18th September 2025. The partnership aimed to foster dialogue and collaboration between African filmmakers, financiers, and industry stakeholders, providing a platform to explore opportunities, share insights, and strengthen […]
Perspectives on CBN’s plan to take full control of fixed income market
By Rasak Adeboye The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that from November 3rd, settlement of fixed income securities will migrate to the CBN. By December 1st, the Bank itself will run the trading platform. It is noted that secondary fixed income market platform is currently operated by FMDQ Group with the CBN as […]
‘Reformer of the year’ — Tinubu’s minister, Lokpobiri bags Award at Africa Energy Week for transformative impact in oil sector
The Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, has been named “Reformer of the Year” at the African Energy Week (AEW), in recognition of his strategic leadership and transformative reforms in Nigeria’s oil industry. The prestigious award acknowledges the Minister’s dedication to reviving Nigeria’s upstream sector, restoring investor confidence, and laying […]
Afenifere condemns bandits’ attacks on Kogi, Kwara communities
By Laolu Elijah, Ibadan The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has warned that the latest onslaughts on communities in Kogi and Kwara States are attempts by territory expansionists, terrorists and some people who are disgruntled with the government to destabilise the country and create chiefdoms that would be detrimental to the people. Afenifere, in a statement […]
Digitisation, capacity building, policy advocacy key to scaling modern retail in Africa — FoodCo CEO
By Etop Ekanem Stakeholders in Africa’s modern retail sector have been urged to prioritise digitisation, capacity building, skills exchange, and policy advocacy as critical levers for driving sustainable growth across the continent. This charge was made by Ade Sun-Basorun, Chief Executive Officer of FoodCo Nigeria — a top-five retailer and operator of the largest supermarket […]
Over 2,200 cases, 35 surgeries recorded in Benue Deputy Speaker’s medical outreach
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The first phase of the medical outreach organised by the lawmaker representing Ado State Constituency and Deputy Speaker of the Benue State House of Aseembly, Mrs. Lami Ogenyi is reported to have recorded over 35 surgeries and 2,217 medical cases in her constituency Organised under the Lami Health Foundation Medical and […]
