EntertainmentNOLLYWOOD practitioners can now access the N3 billion Presidential Intervention Fund being managed by the Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and Minister of Tourism, Edem Duke. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the Minister of Finance, Paul Nwabuikwu, action on the N3 billion support promised [...]
Liberian singer, Maitta Fahnbulleh popularly known as DD has called on actors and movie makers in the Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, to produce movies that reflect true African culture; stating that the industry holds a ‘magic wand’ over Sub Saharan Africa. “I fight a lot with my Nigerian actor colleagues because they hold the magic [...]
The Federal Government has approved N300 million out of the three billion naira intervention fund for capacity building to boost the Nigerian film industry. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by Mr Paul Nwabuikwu, Spokesman for the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. “Action [...]
NIGERIA: FG Releases N300m Capacity-building Fund for Nollywood Category: Nigeria News Published on Monday, 17 June 2013 15:18 Written by Obinna Chima Hits: 148 In line with the N3billion support fund promised the Nigerian film industry popularly referred to as Nollywood, by President Goodluck Jonathan, the federal government Sunday announced the roll out of a [...]
Last week we welcome on board the 25 women who have made into the ‘quest’ for the Sexiest Woman in Nollywood. Now is the turn of the men and as we promised last week, we present the 25 men who have scaled the hurdles to join the race in the ‘quest’ for the Sexiest Man [...]
Nollywood actor, Solomon Akiyesi who was in the news for the wrong reason about two months ago when he got involved in an aborted wedding at a living Church in Lagos, has decided to bury the hatchet and allow peace to reign in his home again. This is because, according to the actor, the healing [...]
Dickson Iroegbu is one of Nollywood’spioneer directors. Weekend Magazine cornered him for a chat in which he shared his views on filmmaking in Nigeria, his upcoming movie, ‘Child Soldier’ and many other issues. Excerpts: Nollywood directors have a reputation of being bossy. Do you agree and are you one of those described as such? My [...]
The Federal Government has approved N300 million out of the three billion naira intervention fund for capacity building to boost the Nigerian film industry. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by Mr Paul Nwabuikwu, Spokesman for the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. “Action [...]
Liberian singer, Maitta Fahnbulleh popularly known as DD has called on actors and movie makers in the Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, to produce movies that reflect true African culture; stating that the industry holds a ‘magic wand’ over Sub Saharan Africa. “I fight a lot with my Nigerian actor colleagues because they hold the magic [...]
Two years after President Goodluck Jonathan pledged to support Nigeria Nollywood movie industry, the federal government has announced commencement of action on a N3 billion intervention fund. It is starting with N300 million for capacity building under the project ‘Act Nollywood,’ a statement issued by Mr Paul Nwabuikwu spokesman of the Coordinating Minister for the [...]
Posted on Friday, June 14th, 2013 at 6:11 PM By Onos O Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, aka ‘Mama G’, has been on tour with iROKOtv, promoting their new DVD campaign as well as her new movie “Onochie” which just premiered in the UK. When her fans spotted her in Johannesburg, South Africa, they went wild [...]
Nollywood: Why President Goodluck appointed Emeka Ike ambassador Category: Nigeria News Published on Friday, 14 June 2013 07:55 Written by Codewit staff Hits: 97 Emeka IkeNollywood actor, Emeka Ike has been appointed a Rhythm ‘N’ Play Ambassador by President Goodluck Jonathan in recognition of his selfless service to humanity. The ceremony was held last Thursday [...]
In the last few days, Solomon Akiyesi whose name did not a ring a bell to many before then, suddenly became the most spoken about actor when he tried to contract another marriage in Lagos while his marriage to Lillian, his wife in Port Harcourt subsists. That the wife stormed the church and the proceedings [...]
Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike has been appointed a Rhythm ‘N’ Play Ambassador by President Goodluck Jonathan in recognition of his selfless service to humanity. The ceremony was held last Thursday at the National Sports Stadium, Abuja. He was decorated alongside six other super stars including: Victor Moses, the Chelsea Football Club of England’s player, and [...]
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EASYKOBO.COM presents Nigeria’s 1st Free NSE Stock Trials
Aug 9 (Lagos) –Easykobo Finance website welcomes you to the new and improved easykobo.com experience. In December 2010,Easykobo.com was formed during the financial crisis to bring a fresh approach to investing in the Nigeria capital markets, website was upgraded last month. Easykobo.com now features Nigeria’s first free Stock trials simulation with exciting prizes for winners [...]
Telkom SA joins IT Leaders East Africa Summit in September as platinum solution provider
The anticipated 2nd annual IT Leaders East Africa Summit will take place from 5 to 6 September 2012 in Nairobi; in the heart of Kenya’s esteemed capital city. The summit is produced and hosted by international business-to-business conferencing company, Kinetic Events in proud association with the Kenya ICT Board (KICTB) and Kenya Information Technology and [...]
Hennessy Artistry To Release Music Video For Bartender On August 17th
The video of the year is about to drop! Hennessy Cognac announced today, that acclaimed Film Maker, Clarence Peters has delivered the music video for ‘Bartender’, the historic Hennessy Artistry collaboration between Naeto C and M.I – two of Africa’s best Hip hop artistes. The video promises to be very exciting and arguably sets a [...]
CHIBUIKE ROTIMI AMAECHI AND THE RESOURCES OF RIVERS STATE – A SCORE CARD!
The main treatise of this attempt for avoidance of doubt is to examine and x-ray how Gov Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State has diligently and prudently managed the resources of Rivers State or otherwise. This becomes imperative considering the Punch Newspaper publication in its edition of [...]