By Ayomide Otitoju Nollywood star and producer Funke Akindele has ushered in the festive season with the release of a vibrant Christmas song titled Everybody Loves Christmas. The song’s official video features a galaxy of Nigerian entertainment heavyweights, bringing together music, humor, and dance in a heartwarming celebration of the yuletide spirit. A Star-Studded CastThe…
By Ayomide Otitoju Renowned Nollywood filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has urged the Nigerian government to provide grants to the movie industry, emphasizing that such support is essential for its growth and sustainability. Speaking at the 2024 Zuma Film Festival in Abuja, organized by the Nigerian Film Corporation and the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Afolayan highlighted the…
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to outline a comprehensive “plan for change” on Thursday, marking a critical moment in his young administration as he seeks to refocus his government after a challenging five months in power. In a speech near London scheduled for 11 am GMT, Starmer will present six “ambitious milestones” to define…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has announced plans to pay December salaries and the 13th-month bonus to state workers by December 20, 2024. Speaking during a meeting with leaders of workers’ unions, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Otti reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritizing workers’ welfare. “Just like last year,…
By Ayomide Otitoju United Bank for Africa (UBA) has officially welcomed the festive season with its annual Garden Light-Up ceremony, hosted through its corporate social responsibility arm, the UBA Foundation. The event, held at the UBA Foundation gardens on Lagos Marina, featured dazzling lights, festive decorations, fireworks, and live music, creating an atmosphere of celebration…
By Ayomide Otitoju Minority investors in Nigeria have expressed strong support for United Bank for Africa Plc’s (UBA) ongoing rights issue, which aims to raise N239.4 billion. The offering, which opened on November 15, 2024, involves 6.84 billion ordinary shares of 50 kobo each, priced at N35 per share. The issue, pre-allotted on the basis…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commenced a two-day Train the Trainer program aimed at enhancing the capacity and professionalism of operators in the private security industry. The program, held at Theodolite House, Anthony, Lagos, was inaugurated on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, by the…
By Ayomide Otitoju South Africa has simplified its visa process for Nigerian tourists and businesspeople, eliminating the requirement to submit passports for applications. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the policy change at the 11th Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town, attended by President Bola Tinubu. The new measures include five-year multiple-entry visas for qualified…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Senate has approved the 2024–2026 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP), setting the stage for the Federal Government’s fiscal operations. The approval followed the presentation of a report by Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, Chairman of the Joint Committees on Finance and National Planning & Economic Affairs. In addition,…
