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Nigeria has selected Dear Ajayi as its official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2027 Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars. The decision gives the Nollywood-linked production an oppo…
Scholarship guide: how to confirm an open deadline Every year, thousands of Nigerian students miss life-changing scholarships not because they are not qualified, but because they trust a reposted link on Facebook, Telegr…
Ayra Starr has taken Afrobeats to another major global stage, becoming the first African artiste to headline an NFL International Games halftime show. The Nigerian singer made history on Sunday, October 11, 2026, when sh…
Design Week Lagos 2026 is bringing designers, artists, architects, students and creative businesses together for a week of exhibitions, talks and activities across Lagos. Running from October 18 to 25, the festival is gi…
ACCRA, Ghana — October 19, 2026 Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale drew thousands of fans to the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, October 17, for ShattaFest 2026, a birthday concert that brought live music together wit…
Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for urgent reforms to address the welfare challenges facing retired police officers, citing inadequate pensions, rising living costs and uncertainty surrounding le…
Onafriq’s decision to wind down Baxi’s agent banking business in Nigeria has raised fresh questions about the sustainability of fintech operations, the future of POS agents and the changing economics of digital payments…
Nigeria’s inflation rate eased to 14.63% in September 2026, down from 15.39% in August, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), reported by Premium Times on October 15. The decline offers some pos…
Security agencies in Nigeria have arrested five suspected members of a criminal gang allegedly responsible for the abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo State. The arrests mark a…
If you follow African football on Facebook, X or WhatsApp, you probably saw it. A document with the CAS logo, a stamp, a signature, and a bold claim: that the Court of Arbitration for Sport had overturned the AFCON final…
In a significant economic development for Nigeria, 22,600 Nigerians have recently gained formal credit access as loans backed by the Nigeria Credit Guarantee Corporation (NCGC) reached an impressive total of N46.95 billi…
David Miller just played the innings of his life, and it came on the most personal day possible. The 37-year-old Proteas veteran smashed a career-best 142 off just 93 balls against Australia in the second ODI at the Wand…
The worlds of music and football came together in Lusaka, Zambia, for the Music Meets Football Summit 2026, held on October 15 and 16 at Open Window University. The two-day event brought together people from the music, s…
A debate over seniority in Nigeria’s entertainment industry has intensified following veteran actor Kola Olaiya’s criticism of legendary actor Pete Edochie. The disagreement has drawn attention to an important question…
How to Verify Celeb News Before Hitting Share: A Simple Guide Social media moves at breakneck speed. One wild claim about an actor, musician, or influencer can rack up hundreds of thousands of reposts in seconds. The cat…
Kenya’s manufacturers are challenging a steep increase in the excise duty on imported industrial sugar, warning that the measure could raise production costs, threaten jobs and weaken the country’s competitiveness in reg…
Spotify users in Nigeria can now access audiobooks, and people are already talking about what this means for listening habits. It is a simple tec Spotify has rolled out audiobooks to listeners in Nigeria. The launch is p…
A private conversation has placed Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham at the centre of another heated online debate, drawing attention to her relationship with fellow actress Funke Akindele and raising questions about the bo…
