The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the country’s premier Film Trade Association Body, has announced good news for cinema lovers on the occasion of the International Cinema Day. Opeyemi Ajayi, the chairman of the…
“My family didn’t approve my music at first,…
Popular Nigerian singer, Davido has recounted how his journey into the music industry started and how hard it was to build a career. David disclosed this in a recent chat with Newsmen where he stated…
NEWS: Parliament Approves Draft Law On Sustainability of…
The National Assembly (AN) approved, in general, this Friday, the Proposed Law on Sustainability of Public Finances, with one hundred thirty votes in favor, no towards and forty two abstentions. The draft Law provides for…
Nigeria: FG approves reopening of schools and interstate…
The Federal Government has approved what it called "safe reopening" of schools nationwide in the next phase of the gradual easing of lockdown ordered to curtail further spread of COVID-19. However, only graduating students will…
Breaking: Government approves new ambassador to Egypt
The government on Sunday approved the appointment of Amira Oron as Israeli ambassador to Egypt and the appointment of Bat-Eden Kate as Israeli ambassador to Turkmenistan. Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi said, "I welcome the appointment…
Breaking: AfDB approves $288.5m for Nigeria’s COVID-19 response…
THE Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on Friday approved a $288.5 million loan to help Nigeria tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. The loan will also help the Nigerian government mitigate the impact of…
Nigeria: FG seeks NASS approval for $1.2bn agric…
The Federal Government has written the National Assembly, seeking its approval for $1.2 billion agricultural loan from Brazil and Deutsche Bank; to set up mechanisation service centres in 632 local governments of the federation. The…
IMF approves $3.4 billion emergency loan to Nigeria
The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday its executive board approved $3.4 billion in emergency financial assistance for Nigeria to support the oil exporter’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. The global lender said it remained…
Ethiopia MPs approve 5-month coronavirus state of emergency
The Ethiopian Parliament has today approved the five-month state of emergency declared to fight coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Council of Ministers led by PM Abiy Ahmed on Wednesday declared the measure to control the spread…
