Nigeria’s cinemas generated ₦2.25 billion from ticket sales in the first quarter of 2024, according to Filmone Entertainment’s Nigerian Box Office Year Book for 2023, released on Monday. This period saw a significant increase in revenue compared to the ₦1.5 billion generated in the first quarter of 2023. The total number of admissions in Q1 […]
The first-anniversary schedule of events for President Bola Tinubu’s administration is set to commence on Wednesday, May 22, with a World Press Conference. The Media and Publicity Sub-Committee of the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on President Tinubu’s First Anniversary has released details of the initial phase of activities. Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations […]
Afonja, a former Chairman of First Bank Plc, passed away on Sunday night at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan at the age of 82. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has expressed his sorrow over the death of former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Prince Ajibola Afonja, calling the news shocking. In a […]
Military Rescue: The Nigerian military’s Joint Task Force Northeast Operation Hadin Kai conducted a 10-day clearance operation in the Sambisa Forest. During the operation, they rescued 350 people, including six adult males, 134 females, and 209 children. Deputy Theatre Commander, Maj.-Gen. Kenneth Chigbu, emphasized the professionalism of the joint task force in this operation. Rescuees’ […]
CONTROVERSIAL GIFT: Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf gifted 40 members of the state House of Assembly luxury SUVs valued at a total of N2.7 billion. Each SUV is reportedly worth N68 million. The Assembly comprises members from the NNPP (25), APC (14), with one undecided seat. PREVIOUS INCIDENT: This follows a similar gifting controversy […]
A new study by marketing measurement platform Lifesight.io, leveraging SEMrush data, sheds light on social media usage trends, demographics, and platform growth. Here’s a breakdown of the key findings: Overall Growth: Social media visits have surged 70.56% in five years, reaching a record 1.98 trillion visits in 2023. The average user makes 165 billion visits […]
Netflix’s gamble on an ad-supported tier has paid off, attracting a staggering 40 million monthly active users in just over a year. Key Takeaways: Explosive Growth: Launched in late 2022, the ad tier has seen an eightfold increase in users, demonstrating its appeal for budget-conscious viewers. Shifting Preferences: Over 40% of new sign-ups in regions […]
Suppple, a South African AI company, announces a provisional listing on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE). Key Highlights: Market Debut: This listing marks a significant step for Suppple, aiming to fuel further expansion and growth. Cutting-Edge Solutions: Suppple offers a chatbot, API, and data visualization platform to streamline processes and automate workflows. They empower governments, […]
Lenovo announced a new suite of AI-focused infrastructure systems and solutions designed to accelerate AI adoption across various industries. Key Offerings: GPU-rich servers: Delivering high performance for compute-intensive workloads, these solutions cater to financial services, healthcare, energy, and other demanding sectors. ThinkSystem SR685a V3 8GPU server: This powerful system, co-developed with AMD, offers exceptional performance […]
The National Identity Management Commission has enrolled 107.34 million Nigerians into the national identification number database so far. New Enrolment Numbers: As of May 2024, over 107.34 million Nigerians have registered for a National Identification Number (NIN). This represents a significant increase from 85.6 million recorded in December 2023. The growth translates to an additional 3.2 […]
