In a landmark diplomatic and creative engagement aimed at strengthening cultural ties between Nigeria and India, the Actors Guild of Nigeria has initiated a strategic partnership discussion with the Indian High Commission focused on film, cultural diplomacy, creative enterprise, and international collaboration between Nollywood and Bollywood. The high-level meeting, led by Alhaji Sanusi Abubakar Yakubu, the National President of the Guild, took place during a courtesy visit to H.E Mr. Abhishek Singh, the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, where both parties explored avenues for deeper cooperation in film production, talent exchange, training, tourism, technology transfer, and creative investments. Addressing officials…
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CRC Credit Bureau Limited has been named the Best Credit Bureau in Nigeria by Capital Finance International (CFI.co) for the seventh consecutive year, in the CFI.co Professional Services Awards 2026. This latest recognition extends what is now an unbroken run of excellence that spans nearly a decade, further cementing CRC Credit Bureau’s standing as the foremost credit information services provider in Nigeria and across sub-Saharan Africa. The CFI.co awards are among the most respected in the global financial services industry. Recipients are selected by an independent judging panel that evaluates institutions on the strength of their products and services, quality…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved 150 as the minimum admission benchmark for universities for the 2026 admission exercise. The decision was reached on Monday during the 2026 Annual Policy Meeting on Admissions into Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja, with key stakeholders in the education sector in attendance. The benchmark, officially referred to as the National Minimum Tolerable UTME Score, means that no university is allowed to admit candidates who score below 150 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). However, individual institutions retain the right to set higher cut-off marks for their admission processes.…
Professor Edoba Omoregbe, Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, has praised members of the Christian Union Alumni Association (CUAA) for their unwavering commitment to the growth and development of the institution. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the CUAA 2026 Convention, the Vice Chancellor noted that the association has continued to play significant roles in building capacity, promoting the image of the university, supporting mentorship initiatives and contributing positively to the advancement of the institution. Professor Omoregbe, who was represented at the event by Prof. Christopher Osubor, Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration, described the alumni body as an important…
Beta Glass Plc has posted a resilient first-quarter performance for 2026, recording a Profit After Tax (PAT) of N7.85 billion despite economic headwinds and rising operating pressures. The leading glass container manufacturer in West and Central Africa announced its unaudited financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026, highlighting strong operational discipline, improved financing structure, and continued focus on manufacturing efficiency as key drivers of performance. According to the company, revenue for the quarter stood at N37.54 billion, compared to N41.16 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, reflecting an 8.81 per cent decline year-on-year. Gross profit…
Nigeria could generate more than $400 billion in additional income by 2040 if it significantly increases investment in adolescent girls, according to a new report by the World Bank Group. The report estimates that achieving this economic gain would require about $37 billion in targeted investments focused on education, healthcare, digital access, and economic inclusion for girls. According to the World Bank, adolescent girls represent one of Nigeria’s biggest untapped drivers of long-term economic growth and productivity. The report noted that although Nigeria records moderate levels of school enrolment, relatively low rates of early marriage, and fair labour participation among…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has opened its recruitment portal for shortlisted candidates in the 2025 recruitment exercise to complete their final screening update ahead of the concluding phase of the process. The Service announced that the portal will remain open until 11:00 p.m. on May 10, 2026. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the management of the Nigeria Customs Service on Wednesday. According to the statement, candidates who successfully passed the earlier stages of the recruitment exercise are required to log into the official portal and complete a designated form to update their profiles before the…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have signed a fresh Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration and accelerating the resolution of consumer complaints in Nigeria. The agreement was signed by Tunji Bello, Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of the FCCPC, and Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of NAFDAC, during a ceremony attended by stakeholders and the media. The renewed partnership is designed to improve coordination between both agencies in handling complaints related to food, drugs, chemicals, cosmetics, medical devices, packaged water, and detergents. Under the…
Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in Nigeria recorded a decline in revenue in February 2026, generating a total of N196 billion, according to the latest commercial performance report released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The report highlights weaker billing and energy supply across the power sector, despite relatively stable collection efficiency by some operators. According to NERC, the N196 billion revenue recorded in February represented a drop from the N204.74 billion generated in January 2026. Customer billing also declined during the period, falling from N268.20 billion in January to N242.29 billion in February, a decrease of 9.66 per cent…
Media mogul Ted Turner, the visionary behind CNN, the world’s first 24-hour cable news channel, has died at the age of 87. Turner passed away on Wednesday, according to a statement from Turner Enterprises, as reported by CNN. Widely regarded as a pioneer who reshaped global television news, Turner founded Turner Broadcasting System, which grew into a major media empire that included channels such as TNT, TBS, Cartoon Network, and Turner Classic Movies. Beyond broadcasting, Turner built a legacy that spanned philanthropy, conservation, and activism. He established the United Nations Foundation, contributed to environmental causes as a conservationist and bison…