Abuja International Film Festival: A Global Forum on AI and Filmmaking Ethics
The Abuja International Film Festival is set to address the intersection of artificial intelligence and filmmaking ethics, as reported by LEADERSHIP Newspapers.
Abuja
Alleged $2.1m Land Deal: Claimants Call for EFCC Probe Over Son of Rivers Governor
Claimants have called for an investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over a purported $2.1 million land deal involving the son of Rivers State Governor,…
Court Dismisses El-Rufai’s N120 Million Lawsuit Against Security Agencies – Premium Times Nigeria
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a N120 million lawsuit filed by Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, against the Department of State Services (DSS), Economic and…
Nigeria Aims for Faster Growth with Lower Prices and Reduced Business Costs
The Federal Government has announced plans to boost economic growth through strategies aimed at lowering prices and reducing business costs.
Business
Maida, Adebayo, Nnamani, Agada to Speak at AfriTECH 6.0 – Nigeria Communications Week
Four notable Nigerian personalities - Dr. Amina Maida, Professor Adenike Adebayo, Dr. Nike Nnamani, and Mr. Okey Agada - have been confirmed to speak at the upcoming AfriTECH…
Nollywood Actress Tenia Abraham: A Tribute
Nigerian actress and beauty queen, Tenia Abraham, passed away at 32 after a battle with kidney infection. She was laid to rest in Abuja on October 17.
Business
One Worker Injured as Five-Storey Building Partially Collapses in Abuja
A five-storey building in Abuja partially collapsed on Monday, resulting in the injury of one worker.
One-Month-Old Baby Sold for N2m: Oyo Mother Arrested by Police
A 23-year-old mother has been arrested by the Oyo State Police Command for allegedly selling her one-month-old baby girl for N2m in Ido Local Government Area, Ibadan.
Business
Abuja Film Industry Stagnates as Funding, Infrastructure Deficits Hinder Growth
Inadequate infrastructure, opaque funding arrangements, a shortage of skilled technical personnel and weak government support are hampering the growth of Abuja's film industry.
Abuja Mountain Bike Festival Set to Qualify Nigerian Cyclists for 2027 World Championships
The Abuja Mountain Bike Festival, scheduled for 2026, aims to provide a platform for Nigerian cyclists to qualify for the 2027 World Championships.
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Long-Awaited Accessibility: Maryam Babangida Centre Finally Gains Wheelchair Ramp
After 34 years, the Maryam Babangida Centre for Women Development in Abuja has received a wheelchair ramp, making it accessible for persons with disabilities for the first time.
NUC Encourages Trinity University Graduates to Prioritize Skills Beyond Certificates
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has urged Trinity University graduates to prioritize skills and competencies, not just academic certificates, for career success.
Nigeria’s FX Demand Surges to 15-Year High of $18.34bn in Q2 2026
Nigeria's foreign exchange utilisation surged to a 15-year high of $18.34bn in Q2 2026, driven by a sharp increase in demand for financial services.
Anambra Man Arrested for Telecom Mast Vandalism by NSCDC
The NSCDC in Anambra has arrested a 39-year-old man for vandalising an IHS-MTN telecom mast in Okpuno, Awka.
TSU Not Nigeria’s Highest-Paying University – ASUU Dismisses Claim
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University (TSU) chapter, has refuted claims that the institution tops the list of highest-paying universities in Nigeria.