The Africa Gospel Film Project (AGFP) 2026 has successfully concluded its groundbreaking 6-day Intensive Filmmaking Masterclass and Spiritual Formation Program, training 60 emerging Christian filmmakers from Nigeria and Zambia in Abuja. Held at the Gospel Cinema International / High Definition Film Academy (HDFA) Facility in Gwarinpa, the program brought together a distinguished lineup of facilitators from Nigeria and the United States, further positioning AGFP as a leading platform for faith-based filmmaking development in Africa. Among the international facilitators was Stephen Kendrick of the Kendrick Brothers, known for films such as The Forge, War Room, Facing the Giants, Courageous, Overcomer, and…
Author: Lilian Azuh
Anyone who has tried to get a loan to buy a house in Nigeria knows the drill: endless forms, property valuation, and eventual down payment of a minimum 25% or more on the property. Sometimes, interest rates could go as high as 30% per annum, while the typical loan limit is N50 million. Now, FirstBank is making homeownership more attractive. FirstBank, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), has introduced the MREIF Home Loan. MREIF loan is a game-changer, offering a single-digit interest rate of 9.75% per annum, with a loan amount of up to ₦100 million and…
Guaranty Trust Holding Company PLC has unveiled plans for the 9th edition of its flagship Food and Drink Festival, offering 204 free retail stalls to vendors in what it describes as a deliberate push to deepen enterprise, inclusion and consumer engagement within Nigeria’s informal and small business economy. The three-day event is scheduled to run from May 1 to May 3, 2026, at the GT Centre, Plot 1 Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos, with organisers positioning it as both a commercial hub and a cultural convergence point. The announcement was made at a press briefing held at the…
image: twenty young trainees Nestlé Nigeria is celebrating 15 years of impact with the graduation of twenty young trainees from the Flowergate Technical Training Centre. This milestone reinforces the company’s long-standing commitment to youth empowerment through the development of technical and vocational skills among young Nigerians. The Nestlé Technical Training Centre is part of Nestlé Needs Youth, Nestlé’s global youth initiative launched in 2013 to equip young people with skills, experience, and opportunities to access meaningful employment, with a goal of reaching 10 million youths worldwide by 2030. Since its establishment in 2011 at Agbara Factory, the Nestlé Technical Training…
… says IGR driving Lagos development Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday commended the performance of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), describing it as a critical driver of the state’s economic growth, while calling for greater autonomy for tax agencies across the country. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the State House, Marina, while hosting members of the Joint Revenue Board (JRB) for its 159th meeting, which began on Monday, April 20, 2026. The Joint Revenue Board (JRB) formerly known as the Joint Tax Board (JTB), is made up of the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS),…
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO Plc) is pleased to announce the 9th edition of the GTCO Food and Drink Festival, scheduled to hold from Friday, May 1st to Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, at GTCentre, Plot 1 Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos. This year’s theme, “Everything Food and Drink,” captures the expansive nature of the Festival experience. It reflects not only the variety of cuisines on display but also the depth of stories behind them. Over the years, the GTCO Food and Drink Festival has grown far beyond a seasonal celebration to become a culturally significant platform where…
The Boy-Child Transformation Centre (BTC), a frontline social intervention and strategic advocacy platform, today announced its 5th Anniversary Transformation Summit, scheduled for May 16, 2026, in Ikoyi, Lagos. The high-profile summit will convene C-suite corporate leaders, policymakers, educators, parents, and mental health advocates to address a silent demographic crisis: the systemic decline of the boy-child and its devastating impact on our families, our communities, and our future leadership. The cornerstone of the anniversary event will be the official unveiling of UNBOXED: Shaping the Boy-Child for True Manhood, a definitive Execution Playbook authored by BTC Founder and acclaimed Growth Strategist, Nkiruka…
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has appointed Most Rev. Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, as the Chancellor of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State. Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah is an eminent Nigerian intellectual and cleric whose contributions integrate academic scholarship with pursuit of social justice in Nigeria. He attended St. Augustine Major Seminary Jos, Plateau State, where he studied Philosophy and Theology; the University of Ibadan, where he obtained a diploma in religious studies; the Pontifical Urban University, Rome, where he got a bachelor of divinity; followed by a master’s…
Africa’s leading industrialist and President and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed the central role of infrastructure development, job creation, and private sector investment in accelerating Africa’s economic transformation. Dangote made this assertion during a series of high-level engagements with global financial leaders on the sidelines of the recently concluded International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. The meetings formed part of his ongoing efforts to mobilise investment flows and deepen strategic partnerships within Nigeria’s energy and industrial sectors. Speaking during a keynote address at the World Bank’s Water Forward event,…
As the world marks World Creativity and Innovation Day 2026, the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) has reiterated the centrality of innovation, collaboration and execution in driving sustainable development and economic transformation. Anchored on the theme, Recreating Tomorrow Today, the Partnership is urging stakeholders across public and private sectors to move beyond ideation towards actionable innovation, noting that current global realities demand practical solutions, cross-border cooperation and measurable impact. The commemoration underscores the role of creativity and critical thinking in advancing the United Nations-backed Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in addressing economic inequality, climate change and inclusive growth. NCSP said its…