For two days, Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, transformed into a meeting point for storytellers, poets, filmmakers, musicians and book lovers as the third edition of the Boldoz Book and Arts Festival brought conversations on literature, culture and creative…

Woof Studios Africa, a creator service provider, has showcased African creators at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France. The delegation was led by the company’s founder and creative director, Adetutu Laditan, alongside Nigerian media personality Tomike…

Tokunbo,Nollywood actor Olanrewaju “Baba Ijesha” James has claimed that the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, conferred a chieftaincy title on him during a visit to the monarch’s palace. The actor made the claim in a Facebook post on Wednesday, where…

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday jokingly referred to First Lady Oluremi Tinubu as “Iya Alakara” during the annual Presidential Press Corps Dinner in Abuja. The remark referenced the First Lady’s recent comments encouraging vulnerable Nigerians to consider small-scale businesses such…

The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has announced that the National Youth Service Corps’ (NYSC) traditional khaki uniform is to be replaced with locally produced Adire fabric. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved a comprehensive overhaul of…

As electricity costs continue to rise across Nigeria, energy efficiency is becoming an increasingly important consideration for households buying home appliances, prompting manufacturers to introduce products designed to reduce long-term power consumption. The trend was evident in Lagos on Friday…

Nollywood actress-turned-evangelist Tonto Dikeh has advised Christian men against using spirituality as a substitute for genuine effort when pursuing women for marriage. The 41-year-old actress made the remarks in a video shared on her Instagram, where she addressed what she…

Spotify has partnered with Afro Nation Portugal as the festival’s official streaming partner for its 2026 edition, giving fans access to festival content before, during and after the event. Afro Nation is an annual three-day music festival organised by global…

KAP Film & Television Academy and the Government of the Republic of Benin, through the Société de Productions Audiovisuelles S.A. (SOPA), have launched a Pan-African filmmaking bootcamp to train young filmmakers. The programme, known as the KAP-SOPA Pan-African Filmmaking Bootcamp,…

As insecurity continues to dominate national discourse, the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, has urged Nigerians to place their trust in God rather than human solutions. Mr Kumuyi made this known when…

Fans and colleagues continue to mourn the death of Mount Zion actor Olusegun Oyeyemi as his family announces his burial arrangements. Oyeyemi, who was 38, died on 10 June. He played Flora’s husband in the popular gospel series Abattoir, directed…

As Nigeria grapples with rising food costs and a widening animal-protein gap, US Soybean leaders say the solution lies not in competing with local farmers but in collaboration, improved technology, and workforce training. US Soy refers to soybeans grown in…

The Nigeria Alumni Chapter of the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) has urged Nigerian business leaders to embrace executive education that combines global business perspectives with local realities, arguing that such exposure is increasingly important as China’s economic footprint…

For many Nigerians, the unmistakable smoky flavour of party jollof is more than just a taste; it’s a cherished part of weddings, birthdays, naming ceremonies and other celebrations that bring families and communities together. That enduring culinary tradition took centre…

Nigeria’s creative industry is not being held back by a shortage of talent but by weak systems that continue to undermine its potential to become a globally competitive economic force. This is according to a new report released on Tuesday…