Edo’s finance commissioner, Emmanuel Okoebor, says the Edo Carnival 2026 is targeting close to 100,000 participants and more than ₦1 billion in economic activity.
Nigerian filmmaker Damilola Orimogunje’s second feature film, ‘Dear Ajayi’, has been selected for the Giornate degli Autori competition at the 2026 Venice Film Festival.
Ogundimu described the surprising financial intervention as timely.
The development has triggered reactions online.
“Aliko Dangote drove my mom home from the hospital when she gave birth to me,” he said.
First Bank has renewed its partnership with the Calabar Entertainment Conference and Festival as the event’s official banking partner for the second consecutive year.
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Burna Boy and Colombian singer Shakira have achieved a major milestone with their joint track, ‘Dai Dai’.
Nomy’s disqualification makes her one of the housemates whose journey has ended through disciplinary action rather than the regular eviction process.
Under the initiative, each country will invest €500 million in the sector over five years.
Mr Edochie said Nigerian culture is built on deeply rooted values of good character and respect for elders, which guide daily life, relationships, and community interactions.
