AS part of moves to check conflicting data information in the country, the Federal government has disclosed that any statistical data that has not emanated from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) must not be accepted as correct and acceptable data.
Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) Chief Executive Officer has condemned the N50,000 censorship fee, saying it can affect re-branding exercise, she has also faulted Nigeria Censors Film Board ( NCFB) distribution framework, stressing that the current regime of censorship fee of 50,000 is counter productive, whilst noting that the amount could truncate the progress made by the movie industry in ...
As part of events marking the reach for greatness embarked upon by Guinness Nigeria Plc for lovers of football in Nigeria has kicked off the promo with the unveiling of its mobile soccer viewing units.
Against the backdrop of the global financial meltdown which led to losses incurred by investors in the Nigerian capital market and financial industry generally, TNBT Capital Limited has concluded arrangement to train capital market operators, financial analysts investment bankers and operators in the pension funds with a view to updating their skill on valuation modeling that would provide ...
The Minister of Aviation, Mr Babatunde Omotoba, on Friday commended the Delta Government for the pace of work at the multi-billion naira Asaba International Airport project. The minister made the commendation when he paid an unscheduled visit to the project site in Asaba.
Investors' agony on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) was relieved, last week, as the value of listed equities closed the week on a bullish note, appreciating by N37.26 billion.
GOVERNOR Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State weekend declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lost the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra State ahead of time, by allowing former Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees, Chief Tony Anenih, anoint Professor Chukwuma Soludo as the candidate of the party without due process.
Nigeria coach Shaibu Amodu described as 'good', the Super Eagles draw for the preliminary stage of next year's FIFA World Cup in South Africa, but admits that things will be tough.
Governor of Central Bank, Lamido Sanusi has been advised to stay the course in his current reform of the financial sector and ensure the entrenchment of a reliable, transparent and robust fiscal regime that would weed out highly exposed banks whose suspicious activities are inimical to economic growth in the country
Two months after her gruesome murder in Maiduguri by yet-to-be-apprehended persons, the spirit of Miss Grace Ushang came alive yesterday in Abuja as several non-governmental organisations marched on the National Assembly to protest the murder.
The Code of Conduct Tribunal sitting in Abuja yesterday admitted the asset declaration document of Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
Two hundred and sixty-six projects worth over N10. 2 billion will be commissioned by the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission.
As a precautionary me-asure, the Central Bank of Nigeria is carrying out investigations to ascertain if any Nigerian bank is exposed to the Dubai debt crisis.
Justice Marcel Awokunl-ehin of the Federal High Court, Asaba, Delta State, yesterday again deferred ruling on the preliminary objection to the case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission against the immediate past governor of Delta State, James Ibori and four others for alleged money laundering.
Less than 24 hours after he formally flagged off his campaign for the February 2010 governorship election in Anambra State, the Court of Appeal in Abuja, yesterday, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to stop recognising the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the poll.
It is not uncommon to see Nollywood stars being accosted by their fans at every time and so it was not surprising when little girls who are fans of Desmond Elliot decided to say hi to their favourite star just that he got different receptions from the girls.
After three years of sharing the exploits of Nigerian men within and outside the shores of the country, the Mode Men team is set to organise the second edition of its annual man of the year award to celebrate men who have profoundly affected lives in the society within the current year.
Member representing Njaba state constituency in Imo House of Assembly, Hon. Joe Chibueze Emenaha, has given out scholarships, tricycles, otherwise called 'keke NAPEP', generators, clippers, wrappers, sewing machines and wheel barrows to his constituents to form part of his second constituency briefing.
Sultry actress of Super Story fame, Yinka Olukunga, popularly known as Nnenna is at it again. She and the cast of the wave-making drama series, Papa Ajasco & Company together with notable musicians and comedians will be giving the children and their parents a treat of a lifetime tomorrow, December 6.
Marketing Director, Guinness Nigeria, Simon Breckon, has dismissed insinuations that the Limited Edition Label launched in support of Super Eagles Wednesday, may have been an afterthought following the team's last minute qualification for the World Cup.
The people of Ihioma in Orlu local government area of Imo State have lamented the harm done to their area by erosion, saying if nothing is done quickly, they will be forced to relocate to another place.
Ace comedian Ali Baba, who started comedy in 1990 has opened up on the story making the rounds that he plans to retire next year when he will turn 20 years in the comedy profession. He told Weekend Circuit in his residence that he is not actually retiring but has plans to reduce the number of shows he will attend so that upcoming comedians can take them while he will move to bigger shows.
In just 12 years of active film making, Nollywood has grown to be the third largest producers of video films in the world. It is no longer news that Nollywood is an industry which has a lot of yet-to-be-tapped potentials. But while the industry has the weight of being the third in the world, it is still struggling with doing quality movies that will stand up to international standards.
The Tenant, a movie produced and directed by Nigerians in Canada is set to premier in Lagos at The Genesis Deluxe Cinemas come next week Saturday, December 12.
Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has offered automatic employment to graduands of Federal Polytechnic, Auchi who emerged overall best in the various departments.
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