MARRAKECH — Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, at the fireside chat on Africa’s Cloud moment: Build regional or stay fragmented, at the Ongoing GITEX Africa 2026 in Morocco, recently. Kashifu Inuwa, NITDA DG, has issued a decisive mandate for African nations to establish domestic cloud infrastructure and data sovereignty or risk permanent digital subservience. At a high-level strategic session at the GITEX Africa 2026 summit in Morocco, the continent must move beyond being a passive consumer of foreign technology to becoming a primary architect of its own digital ecosystem. The current state of continental fragmentation…
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Ozokwo Veteran actress Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G, has criticised the Nigerian film industry’s payment structure, stating that actors’ financial struggles stem from the lack of royalties for their work. During an appearance on the podcast “Curiosity Made Me Ask” hosted by Isbae U, Ozokwor revealed that actors typically receive a one-time payment for films, despite ongoing revenue generation. According to her, this system forces some actors to publicly ask for help. “The problem is that you see us begging because they don’t give us royalties. We just work and toil so hard, and then that peanut, that money…
Clarus Davis Ofor, the Nollywood veteran widely known for his role as Clarus on the classic sitcom ‘New Masquerade,’ has died at the age of 85. Tony Akposheri, the actor, confirmed the actor’s death in a tribute post via Instagram on Tuesday, expressing shock and grief over his passing. Akposheri recalled their moments together during the New Year celebration, disclosing that they had shared conversations and plans without knowing it would be their last time. He described the late actor as a warm and lively person who brought joy to others, adding that his legacy will not be forgotten. “Today, my heart is heavy.…
Osupa Popular Fuji musician, Saheed Okunola, popularly called Saheed Osupa, has declared that he truly engages in voodoo to better his life and become successful. Osupa disclosed while performing on stage at the 52nd-year celebration for veteran actor Fatai Odua, popularly known as Lalude, on March 30, 2026. In the now-trending video on Wednesday, the popular Fuji star was seen advising his backup singers to resort to voodoo to aid their remembrance, as they appeared not to be keeping pace with his musical delivery during the stage performance. He then revealed the items expected of them to take while clarifying…
Wizkid Wizkid, the Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, has reacted to the physical altercation between Burna Boy and DJ Tunez. The fight happened on Monday at Obi’s House, a popular weekly Afrobeats event in Lagos. What started as a heated argument between the two quickly escalated into a physical confrontation, with members of Burna Boy’s team allegedly joining in before bystanders stepped in to restore order. The exact cause of the dispute remains unclear, but online speculation suggests it may be linked to long-standing industry rivalries — especially DJ Tunez’s close association with Wizkid, who fans often compare to Burna Boy. Reacting on X, Wizkid…
Cross River map An actor, identified as Michael Obeten, has died after a cannon malfunctioned and struck him during a Good Friday drama rehearsal in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State. PUNCH Metro learnt on Monday that Obeten, who had previously played the role of Jesus Christ in past editions of the ‘Passion Play’, was allegedly coaching younger actors when the tragic incident occurred. The accident reportedly happened at Station 12 of the rehearsal, where a locally made cannon, known as “oginigbo” and used to simulate thunder effects, malfunctioned and hit him on the head. According to CrossRiverWatch…
…Declares ₦221.85bn Profit Before Tax, ₦1.25 Dividend, Total Assets hit ₦5 trillion mark. Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous bank, most innovative and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has released its FY 2025 Audited Financial Results, achieving record-breaking growth and unparalleled performance across several key metrics. Key figures include the doubling of the Bank’s Profit Before Tax (PBT) from ₦102.5bn in FY 2024 to ₦221.9bn, an impressive 116.4% increase. Profit After Tax (PAT) also surged by 125.4% from FY 2024’s ₦86.2bn to ₦194.5bn. Total assets also reached the 5 trillion mark, with the attainment of ₦5.07tn, a 41.5%…
As conversations around money become more complex in a fast-evolving digital world, the need to Building Financially Smart Future and equip young people with the right financial knowledge, has never been more urgent. From spending habits to saving culture, digital transactions, and entrepreneurial thinking, financial literacy is increasingly becoming a life skill, not just a nice-to-have. It is against this backdrop that Polaris Bank is participating in this year’s Global Money Week (GMW), a global financial awareness campaign which kicked off from Tuesday, April 7 through Thursday, April 30, 2026. Global Money Week is an annual initiative led by Child…
GCEO NNPC Ltd, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari delivers a Goodwill Message at the Parliamentary Roundtable on Pipeline Security, organised by the Joint Senate & House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources, and held at the National Assembly, in Abuja, recently. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has confirmed that national crude oil production has grown from a historic low of 960,000 barrels per day in 2022 to an average of 1.71 million barrels per day and a peak production of 1.84 million barrels per day in 2025, owing to the establishment of the integrated energy security for pipelines in…
…Exports First Cargo to Netherlands, Reinforcing Production Growth, Export Diversification Strategy The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, has commenced export of its new crude grade – Cawthorne, marking a significant milestone in the Company’s drive to increase Nigeria’s crude oil production and expand its portfolio of globally competitive export streams. The state-owned energy company confirmed that its first shipment of the Cawthorne blend approximately 950,000 barrels, was successfully exported on April 5 aboard the MT Eburones vessel, bound for the Netherlands. Cawthorne crude, classified as a light, sweet grade with an API gravity of 36.4, is comparable to Nigeria’s…