The Federal Government and the Bank of Industry (BOI) have disbursed N22.89 billion to 29 manufacturing companies under the N75 billion Manufacturing Sector Intervention Fund. BOI Managing Director, Olasupo Olusi, disclosed this during an interactive session with the Organised Private Sector in Abuja.
US President-elect Donald Trump has declared that addressing the Ukraine crisis will be his foremost priority upon assuming office next month, emphasizing the urgency of ending the conflict that has claimed countless lives. Speaking in an interview with French magazine Paris Match, recorded
China has sentenced two former high-ranking football officials to prison for bribery, as part of a sweeping anti-corruption campaign targeting the nation’s sports industry. Liu Yi, former secretary-general of the Chinese Football Association (CFA), received an 11-year prison sentence and was fined 3.6
The Federal Government has reiterated the importance of patronizing and promoting Made-in-Nigeria goods and services as a pathway to sustainable economic development. Speaking at the Regional and State Coordinators Conference on Made-in-Nigeria in Abuja, Mohammed Sanusi Danjuma, Permanent Secretary, Special Services Office, emphasized
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has challenged Enzo Fernandez to deliver consistent top-tier performances and lead Chelsea’s charge for the 2024-25 Premier League title. Fernandez, who joined the Blues from Benfica for a record £107 million in January 2023, has been in
Nollywood powerhouse Funke Akindele has boldly projected that her upcoming movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa, will shatter records and rake in N5 billion at the box office upon its release this December. Speaking in a viral video alongside the cast, Akindele expressed unwavering confidence
Tensions flared on Tuesday at the Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, as supporters of human rights activist Dele Farotimi and legal luminary Aare Afe Babalola clashed following the adjournment of Farotimi’s bail ruling to December 20, 2024. Farotimi is facing defamation
Nigerian actress Ayo Adesanya has cautioned young girls about the dangers of seeking quick financial gains through hookups, stressing the severe consequences that often accompany such choices. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, Adesanya criticized the influence of social media and the
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Ruth Kadiri has criticized producers who pressure actors to deliver one million views within 24 hours of a movie’s release on YouTube. Labelled the ‘Queen of YouTube Nollywood’ for her success on the platform, Kadiri emphasized that high viewership
Actor Gideon Okeke has hailed his colleague, Zubby Micheal, as the “biggest Nollywood star,” emphasizing Micheal’s exceptional talent and influence in the industry. Taking to his Instastory, Okeke wrote, “Zubby Micheal is the biggest Nollywood star. But like Elizabeth, I know what Mary