Broadcasters are being ordered to clean up their act. New guidelines released by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) aim to put an end to the sexualization of female athletes, urging TV crews to ditch intrusive, inappropriate camera angles during live sports coverage. Developed in direct collaboration with female athletes, the new “do’s and don’ts” checklist targets voyeuristic broadcasting habits. The guidelines explicitly ban low-angle shots from underneath competitors in events like the high jump and pole vault, and call for an end to unnecessary, lingering close-ups and slow-motion replays that serve no technical or storytelling purpose. British Olympic bronze medalist…
Author: Elvis Eromosele
Stakeholders drawn from government, industry, international development organisations and the private sector have expressed strong support for the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) initiative to provide zero-rated access to educational platforms and digital learning content for students and learners across Nigeria. The endorsement was made during the first public consultation forum on the proposed framework titled “Zero-Rated Access to Educational Platforms and Content in Nigeria,” held by the Commission in Abuja on Tuesday. Participants described the initiative as a significant step towards promoting not only connectivity, but also equitable access to education and digital inclusion across the country. Stakeholders at the…
NESCAFÉ, Nigeria’s leading coffee brand, has concluded the NESCAFÉ Next Level Promo, rewarding more than 41,000 consumers across the country through a nationwide campaign designed to celebrate consumer loyalty while supporting entrepreneurial ambition. Running from April to June 2026, the promotion invited consumers to purchase a promotional sachet of NESCAFÉ Original 3-in-1, uncover a unique code and enter for a chance to win airtime, cash prizes and entrepreneurial support. The promotion attracted over 240,000 entries and culminated in four Grand Winners receiving prizes to advance their entrepreneurial journeys. Reflecting the nationwide reach of the promotion, the four Grand Winners emerged…
To commemorate World Environment Day 2026, FBRA organised environmental education sessions for more than 250 secondary school students, conducted a recycling awareness campaign that reached over 1,000 residents, recovered more than three metric tonnes of recyclable waste from over 400 households through a community buyback programme in Igando, Lagos, and formally launched a new recyclables collection centre in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and West Africa ENRG. The activities attracted strong participation from government agencies, private sector organisations and non-governmental organisations, including NESREA, the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, LAWMA, LASTMA, GIZ, FBRA…
Air Peace has confirmed that one of its Airbus A320 aircraft was severely damaged after a baggage conveyor belt vehicle operated by the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) collided with the aircraft’s engine at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 in Lagos. The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 14, shortly after the aircraft completed Flight P47427 from Kano and passengers had safely disembarked. According to the airline, the impact caused extensive damage to the aircraft’s engine, rendering it unserviceable and forcing disruptions across its flight network. In a statement, Air Peace said the aircraft had been scheduled to operate several…
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has intensified sharply, with the death toll doubling in just over two weeks and confirmed infections exceeding 2,000, underscoring what the World Health Organisation (WHO) has described as its fastest-growing Ebola outbreak. Latest figures released on Tuesday by the DRC’s National Institute of Public Health show 754 confirmed deaths and 2,011 confirmed cases. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, has now spread beyond its original epicentre in Ituri Province into two additional provinces. The surge comes as health authorities race to contain the virus while…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the Federal Government after ruling that the assets were reasonably suspected to have been acquired with proceeds of unlawful activities. The ruling was delivered by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik on Wednesday, according to a statement by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The judgment follows an interim forfeiture order granted in January over 57 properties valued at about N213.2 billion, allegedly linked to Malami and two of his sons, pending the…
Nigeria records about five million births every year, but millions of births and deaths still go unregistered, limiting access to legal identity and weakening the country’s demographic data, the National Population Commission (NPC) has said. The commission disclosed that birth registration coverage has risen to 57 per cent, while death registration remains below 20 per cent, as it unveiled a nationwide digital registration platform designed to modernise Nigeria’s civil registration system. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday during the launch of the VitalReg platform under the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (e-CRVS) system, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, NPC Chairman, said poor…
England have another chance to shake off their “nearly men” reputation when they face Argentina in the FIFA World Cup semi-final, with a place in their first final since 1966 at stake. The clash in Atlanta is England’s biggest men’s international fixture in six decades. Victory would send Thomas Tuchel’s side into Sunday’s final against Spain and move them one step closer to ending a 60-year wait for World Cup glory. Despite becoming regular contenders at major tournaments, England have repeatedly fallen just short. They reached the 2018 World Cup semi-final before losing to Croatia, suffered heartbreaking defeats to Italy…
European champions Spain produced a composed and clinical performance to defeat France 2-0 and secure a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Spain will now face either England or Argentina in Sunday’s showpiece at the New York New Jersey Stadium as they chase a second World Cup title, having first lifted the trophy in 2010. After an evenly contested opening spell, Spain broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute when Mikel Oyarzabal converted a penalty. The spot-kick was awarded after France defender Lucas Digne brought down teenage sensation Lamine Yamal inside the box. The goal allowed Spain to…