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]]> In a new report from KPMG, the annual content spend by 12 leading U.S.-based media companies reached an estimated $210 billion in 2024, marking a steady rise in investments despite economic pressures and industry shifts.   This figure, drawn from public filings and market analysis, highlights how media giants are channelling funds into production, […]

]]> The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to roll out a nationwide soil health and fertiliser efficiency programme aimed at boosting farm productivity and reducing input costs. The agreement is designed to support food sovereignty by improving […]

]]> The Rivers State House of Assembly didn’t meet on Thursday, a week after adjourning its last sitting, as speculation swirls about internal moves to remove Speaker Martin Amaewhule. The House had adjourned last Thursday after starting impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, over allegations of gross misconduct. At […]

]]> Spartans.com, a cryptocurrency gaming platform known for rejecting traditional bonus systems, has launched a global giveaway campaign featuring a one-of-a-kind Koenigsegg Jesko hypercar customized by MANSORY. The campaign is open to all eligible users and requires a deposit to participate. The Jesko, which has undergone full exterior and interior modification by the German luxury […]

]]> …as thousands face fresh displacement Local and international civil society organisations (CSOs) have accused the Lagos State Government of carrying out violent and unlawful demolitions in Makoko and other waterfront communities. In a joint statement issued on Tuesday and signed by Health of Mother Earth Foundation, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa Environmental Rights […]

Naval officers arriving in Bonny to commission accommodation for 62 senior Ratings ]]> …As Commander hails FOB boss on new standards Accommodation crisis facing military institutions in Bonny, Rivers State, may have received a huge relief. This is as 62 Naval Senior Ratings have been given fresh apartments from newly constructed facilities on the island. […]

]]> Nigeria’s agricultural sector heads into 2026 facing a mixed outlook, with prospects of easing input costs offering relief to farmers, even as deep-rooted challenges around storage threaten to limit gains, according to industry experts. Experts say the divergent projections reflect the sector’s complexity, where improvements in one part of the value chain are often […]

]]> Nigeria has hired a United States lobbying firm in a $9 million deal aimed at shaping Washington’s understanding of its security response to violence against Christian communities. Documents filed with the US Department of Justice show that DCI Group, a Washington-based public affairs and lobbying firm, was contracted to engage US officials on Nigeria’s […]

]]> Nigeria’s fight against terrorism and banditry has received fresh boost, following the delivery of critical military supplies by the United States to the Nigerian Armed Forces. The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) disclosed the development on Tuesday in a statement posted on its verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, announcing that U.S. forces had formally […]

…Efforts to boost production starting to pay off For the first time in more than a decade, Nigeria escaped its annual tomato price shock in 2025, offering long-awaited relief to households and manufacturers after 12 years of persistent price surges. Experts attribute the turnaround to years of collaborative efforts to boost local production, tackle post-harvest […]