NIFS
30 Dec
As 2024 draws to a close, Nigerian filmmaker, global speaker, and cultural entrepreneur, Ike Nnaebue is celebrating a year filled with creative achievements, impactful advocacy, and empowering initiatives. Renowned as one of the champions of the emerging new African cinema, Ike has consistently used his platform to amplify African stories, foster cultural exchange, and nurture…
16 Nov
The Nigerian creative industry has shown the capacity to retain a veritable position in the international business circuit as the nation's creative strength was showcased at the MIPCOM 2024 edition in Cannes, France.
28 Sep
The French Embassy has partnered with the Nigerian International Film and TV Summit (NIFS) to sponsor a Nigerian delegation, comprising about 20 companies with dedicated stands, at the Nigerian Pavilion at Cannes, France. The NIFS is a leading platform dedicated to advancing the film and television industries in Nigeria, across Africa and beyond. By providing…
5 Sep
Murphy Ben International (MBI), a major player in Africa's digital content industry, took a leading role in the recently concluded Nigerian International Film and TV Summit (NIFS). The summit, which focused on fostering a relationship between Nigerian and Ghanaian filmmakers brought together top professionals, investors, filmmakers and other industry experts to have conversations, share their…
11 May 2024
The actress and accomplished producer, Funke Akindele, will be in Cannes, South of France, as headliner and keynoter at the Nigerian International Film Summit (NIFS), which will hold at the sidelines of the 77th Cannes International Film Festival
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The Ekiti High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, on Monday, sentenced one Prophet Adeleye Akingbaso, 47, to life imprisonment for raping a 13-year-old girl. Akingbaso was first arraigned in September, 2022 before Justice Blessing Ajileye on a two-count charge of rape and coercion. Delivering her judgment, Justice Ajileye said, “in conclusion, this court has found the…
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The Kano State Government says it has awarded over N40 billion contracts for the construction of 15 roads in different parts of the state. The Commissioner for Works, Marwan Ahmed, said this at a news briefing, shortly after signing the contracts with different companies in Kano on Monday. Ahmed said that the contracts demonstrated Gov.…
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The governments of the United Kingdom and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade relations and economic growth through the implementation of Nigeria’s National Quality Policy (NNQP). In a statement on Monday, the British Mission said this initiative falls under Phase II of the Standards Partnership Programme (SPP). The mission stated that the programme…
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Rev. John Hayab, a clergyman, has called on well-meaning elders to intervene in the feud between the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. Hayab, who is the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), made the…
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Following the Supreme Court judgment that nullified the local government council elections of October 5, council chairmen in Rivers State have formally handed over to the Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs). The handover ceremony was held on Monday at various secretariats in line with Governor Siminalayi Fubara's directive, issued during his Sunday broadcast. Ezebunwo,…
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Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has vowed that governance will prevail despite the opposition in the state. Fubara made the remark while inaugurating the Government House Staff Quarters newly built by his administration in Port Harcourt on Monday. According to him, the course of governance is irreversible despite the unceasing antagonism against his administration; victory…
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The Federal Executive Council (FEC), at its third meeting of the year on Monday, approved the completion of four road projects inherited from the previous administration, after a rigorous review. Chief David Umahi, Minister of Works, said this while addressing State House Correspondents after the FEC meeting. He said the first approval by FEC was…
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LAPO Microfinance Bank has appointed Dr. Godwin Ehigiamusoe as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors, succeeding Mrs. Osaretin Demuren. The bank praised Demuren for her leadership, particularly in strengthening LAPO’s position in Nigeria’s microfinance sector. Dr. Ehigiamusoe, a seasoned microfinance expert, brings over three decades of experience in financial inclusion and economic development.…
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The Vice Chancellor of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti (BOUESTI), Professor Olufemi Adeoluwa, has declared that the N275 million monthly subvention from the Ekiti State Government is grossly inadequate for running the institution. The Vice Chancellor said that due to the current economic reality in the country, BOUESTI needs N500…