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Adopt Ghana’s Customs Financing Model to Reduce Port Costs, Increase Transparency, Group Tells Tinubu
The National Council of Managing Directors of Licensed Customs Agents (NCMDLCA) has urged the Federal Government to adopt Ghana’s customs financing framework for...
Idris Elba’s Lagos Drama and Nollywood’s ‘Agemo’ in TIFF Lineup
Hollywood star Idris Elba is bringing a taste of Lagos nightlife to the world stage with his new short film Dust to Dreams,...
Nollywood Scores Big with Multiple Nominations at 2025 Septimius Awards
Nollywood is set to make a strong showing at the 2025 Septimius Awards, with several Nigerian films and series earning multiple nominations ahead...
African Stories Shine as Kachifo, Black Snake, and Diary of a Goat Woman Win Big at Locarno Open Doors 2025
At the 78th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, the Open Doors platform, dedicated to supporting filmmakers from regions where artistic freedom is still...
AFRIMA 2025 Hits Historic 10,000+ Entries, Lagos Set to Host Grand Celebration
The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has broken its own record, receiving 10,717 submissions for the 2025 edition – the highest in its...
Is the West Hiding Behind the UAE to Grab Africa’s Land and Resources?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has positioned itself as a major investor in Africa, investing billions of dollars across agriculture, renewable energy, and...
Mali’s Former Prime Minister Choguel Maïga Detained In Corruption Investigation
Former Malian Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maïga has been detained on Tuesday by the National Economic and Financial Centre (CENF) as part of...
Burkina Faso Unveils First 155 Buses To Support Nationwide Transport Modernisation Drive
The Government of Burkina Faso has taken significant steps to improve public transport. On Monday, August 11, 2025, Prime Minister Rimtalba Ouédraogo handed...
“Justice Must Be for All” — Peter Obi Slams Selective Treatment In Airport Saga
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned what he described as “double standards” in Nigeria’s justice system, citing the contrasting treatment...
“Jollof Rice And AC”: The Secret Ingredients African Politicians Use To Keep You Poor And Loyal
Across Africa, poverty is often framed as an unfortunate reality to be solved. But beneath the surface, poverty operates as a deliberate political...
Tinubu’s IGR Obsession: Replicating Lagos Formula While Ignoring Human Development
Since taking office in 2023, President Bola Tinubu has boasted about skyrocketing Nigeria’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), modelling his approach on the Lagos...
When ‘Democracy’ Selectively Sanctions Coups But Turns A Blind Eye To Africa’s Sit-tight dictators
As Western governments swiftly denounce military coups in the Sahel region, they remain largely silent regarding longstanding African leaders who have kept power...