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US visa rule threatens African contestants at Miss Universe 2026

Nigeria, Nov. 14 -- At least two African countries will not be represented at the 75th Miss Universe pageant after their contestants failed to obtain the approval required to travel to Puerto Rico. Z... Read More


Spotify premieres Tems' Lagos concert film as debut EP hits 888 million streams

Nigeria, Nov. 11 -- Spotify has premiered Tems: Surround Sound, a full-length concert film featuring Nigerian singer Tems, as her debut EP, For Broken Ears, surpassed 888 million streams on the platfo... Read More


NLNG announces $20,000 documentary prize for young Nigerian filmmakers

Nigeria, Nov. 9 -- Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has announced the 2027 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts, offering US$20,000 to a young Nigerian filmmaker for an outstanding documentary. T... Read More


Reforms must not become punishment, ANA tells FG

Nigeria, Nov. 6 -- The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has urged the federal government to put a human face on its economic reforms, warning that many Nigerians are struggling with rising hardsh... Read More


GTCO launches directory for African textile makers, artisans

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) on Thursday unveiled an online directory for textile producers, indigenous artisans and fashion manufacturers. The initiative was announce... Read More


Criticise government, but don't incite violence, Akume tells writers

Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has urged Nigerian writers to continue scrutinising those in authority without using their influence to promote viol... Read More


TikTok responds to reports of restricted access in Northern Nigeria

Nigeria, Oct. 12 -- TikTok on Monday denied responsibility for the restricted access reported by users in parts of Northern Nigeria, saying the disruption was not imposed by the platform. The company... Read More


Ogaga Ifowodo wins $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Literature

Nigeria, Oct. 10 -- Nigerian poet, lawyer and activist Ogaga Ifowodo has won the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature for his poetry collection, Why Does God Need a Gun? taking home the $100,000 award. ... Read More


Oscars 2027: Nigeria submits Dear Ajayi for international feature category

Nigeria, Oct. 5 -- The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) has chosen Damilola Orimogunje's Dear Ajayi as Nigeria's official submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the... Read More


Obasanjo quizzes Bae U about Queen Elizabeth after failing celebrity test

Nigeria, Sept. 20 -- Former President Olusegun Obasanjo turned the tables on comedian Adebayo "Isbae U" Abidemi after failing to recognise several Nigerian entertainers during a celebrity test. The w... Read More