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Author: Lilian Azuh
The European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, in collaboration with the Zuma International Film Festival, has launched the 2025 edition of the EU Short Film Competition, targeting emerging filmmakers in the country. The competition aims at enriching participants’ knowledge in modern filmography and exposing them to emerging trends in the industry. A press release issued by the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS said the top ten entries in the competition would be screened at the festival. The overall top entry will receive a cash prize of N1.5m (one million, five hundred thousand naira) for the winner; N750,…
The Director General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, extends warm felicitations to Muslims in Nigeria, China, and across the world on the occasion of this year’s Eid el-Maulud, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Mr. Tegbe, who leads the NCSP in fostering stronger collaboration between Nigeria and China, Nigeria’s leading development partner, urged Muslims to use this celebration as a moment of deep reflection on the life and legacy of the Prophet. He emphasized the Prophet’s kindness, compassion, and role as a spiritual guide, calling on believers to embody these virtues in…
Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s market leader in the food and beverage industry, joins Muslim faithful across the nation in celebrating Eid-el-Maulud, the commemoration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The company extends its warm wishes to families, friends, and communities, urging them to embrace the Prophet’s teachings of love, peace, kindness, and tolerance that inspire unity and harmony in society. Speaking on the occasion, Seleem Adegunwa, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Rite Foods Limited, encouraged Muslims to use the season not only to reflect on their faith but also to appreciate life’s blessings and renew their commitment to the Prophet’s…
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Nigeria’s diversification drive has gathered momentum in recent years as government initiatives push to reduce dependence on crude oil and strengthen non-oil sectors as engines of growth. From the Central Bank of Nigeria’s RT200 programme to incentives offered by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), the country has implemented policies designed to encourage exporters, boost foreign exchange inflows, and integrate local enterprises into global value chains. Complementing these efforts, Fidelity Bank Plc has steadily positioned itself as one of the private-sector leaders advancing the country’s non-oil export agenda. Through its flagship initiative—the Fidelity Nigeria International Trade & Creative Connect (FNITCC),…
… To initiate legal action against offenders Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has reiterated its warning to truck operators against the unauthorised use of its logo on their trucks, noting that their actions have caused serious embarrassment to the brand. The company stated that despite previous warnings, certain truckers with no affiliation to Dangote continue to display its logo on their trucks, often for personal gain or other undisclosed motives. It noted with concern that some of these vehicles have been implicated in incidents that were wrongly attributed to the company. To that end, Dangote has pledged to intensify monitoring efforts…
FirstBank, the leading financial institution and provider of financial inclusion services in West Africa, has officially launched its FirstMonie Merchant Solution. This innovative platform is designed to enable merchants and businesses across Nigeria to seamlessly accept digital payments with efficiency and ease. The FirstMonie Merchant Solution responds to the increasing need for dependable digital payment systems by offering a streamlined and automated onboarding process, an integrated referral system, and customizable features such as Pay with Transfer and Purchase. Additional capabilities include instant settlement, concession management with flexible and competitive pricing, automatic terminal registration, and a comprehensive suite of products spanning all pricing tiers.…
For a decade of active participation in prestigious global technology event, the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) in Dubai, UAE, and similar platform in Marrakech, Morocco, in Berlin, Germany —an initiative originally championed by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Nigeria has taken a bold step towards organizing the event. The event took place on Monday, September 1, 2025, as the nation proudly inaugurated its own international technology exhibition in Abuja, marking a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey. This landmark event was well attended by government officials, policy makers, investors, and startups, all united by a shared…