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ANALYSIS: How Yoruba epics, modern love stories powered Nollywood's 60% revenue surge

Nigeria, May 23 -- Nollywood, Nigeria's film industry, will be booming in 2025 thanks to a wide range of films that will enthral viewers and break box office records. In 2024, Nollywood's box office ... Read More


Troops pummel insurgents as twin attacks rock Borno communities

Nigeria, May 23 -- Nigerian Army troops have repelled two-midnight attacks by Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents in Borno State. The troops killed scores of insurgents as three Civilian Joint Task Force mem... Read More


AfDB: Africa's leap depends on delivery - and the right builder, By Ololade Bamidele

Nigeria, May 23 -- When the history of this moment is written, it will not be remembered for its rivalries, nor for the theatre of diplomatic alignments. It will be remembered for whether Africa chose... Read More


Gateway Games 2024: Tennis quarterfinals serve up high-stakes drama

Nigeria, May 23 -- The clay is heating up, the rackets are ringing, and the tension is palpable as the tennis competition at the 2024 National Sports Festival in Abeokuta reaches a boiling point. Wit... Read More


Nigeria to restart oil production in Ogoni

Nigeria, May 23 -- The Nigerian government has announced plans to restart oil production in Ogoniland after a 30-year hiatus. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, made the announcement o... Read More


Nigeria to restart oil production in Ogoniland

Nigeria, May 23 -- The Nigerian government has announced plans to restart oil production in Ogoniland after a 30-year hiatus. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, made the announcement o... Read More


NSF: Badminton battles scheduling crisis at Gateway Games

Nigeria, May 23 -- The 2024 National Sports Festival in Ogun State has seen intense competition and groundbreaking moments, but amid the fanfare, the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) is caught in... Read More


UPDATED: Trump revokes Harvard's ability to enrol international students

Nigeria, May 23 -- The Trump administration is ending Harvard University's ability to enroll international students by revoking its Student and Exchange Visitor Programme certification. The Departmen... Read More


Trump revokes Harvard's ability to enroll international students

Nigeria, May 23 -- The Trump administration is ending Harvard University's ability to enroll international students by revoking its Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification. The Home... Read More


Gateway Games 2024: Oyinlomo Quadre eyes glory, growth at National Sports Festival

Nigeria, May 23 -- At just 21, Oyinlomo Quadre is already a household name in Nigeria's tennis circle. Now US-based and transitioning toward a full professional career, she returns home for the Natio... Read More