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Mobile Screens and Sound Limited (MSS), an event technology and production company, in partnership with KolaDaisi University, has graduated more than over 60 students from the inaugural MSS Event Tech Academy. The graduation marks a step in the company’s efforts to develop skilled professionals for Nigeria’s growing events and entertainment industry. The graduates completed a…
The 2026 edition of the Molèbi art and craft exhibition has brought together more than 300 participants from the creative, cultural and business communities in Ibadan, Oyo State, in a move to promote African heritage while creating opportunities for entrepreneurship and innovation within the creative industry. The exhibition, held on May 31, at Mauve 21…
Afrobeats singer Ayra Starr has etched her name in history as the first African artiste to headline a National Football League (NFL) halftime show. The Grammy-nominated singer headlined the halftime entertainment on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London during the Week Five game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars. Starr delivered an electrifying…
American rapper Nicki Minaj has revealed that her connection to Nigeria through her pastor and reports of religious violence influenced her decision to speak out against the alleged persecution of Christians in the country. The rapper made the remarks during an X Takeover event at Tesla’s Giga Texas facility in Austin, Texas. A video of…
China’s artificial intelligence (AI) market recorded increased consumer interest during the week-long National Day holiday, as shoppers explored smart gadgets and AI-powered devices across the country. In Shanghai, popular products included AI companion robots, smart glasses and 3D printers, with families showing interest in devices designed for entertainment, education and everyday convenience. Similar trends were…
A former spokesman for the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Nosike Ogbuenyi, has asked the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to introduce an Over-40 World Cup so that retired international footballers can keep showcasing their skills. Mr Ogbuenyi said he submitted a proposal to FIFA through the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) secretariat in Abuja…
How closely have you followed the news this week? Our latest Quiz of the Week tests your knowledge of stories across Nigeria and around the world, covering politics, sports, health, technology and entertainment. The Federal Government’s proposed petrol price-modulation plan features in this edition. Do you know the proposed ceiling on the ex-gantry or landing…
The family of the late Ibadan political powerbroker, Lamidi Ariyibi Adedibu, and filmmaker Seun Oloketuyi are locked in a dispute over Adedibu: Alagbara Ibadan, a biographical film about the politician’s life and career. The family has demanded the film’s removal, a public apology, and ₦500 million in damages, alleging it was produced without consent and…
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has spoken about her prolonged health challenges, revealing that she has endured intense pain and struggled with mobility for months. She shared this in a video on Instagram on Saturday to celebrate her 25th birthday. Regina, who said she was gradually recovering, also explained her lengthy absence from social media. According…
Benue State is set to host the 2026 Benue State Annual Gastronomy and Cultural Tourism Festival, an initiative aimed at turning the state’s culinary heritage, agriculture, arts and cultural attractions into drivers of job creation, investment and economic growth. The Festival Manager and Secretary-General of the Benue State Gastronomy and Cultural Tourism Festival Group, Mr…
