The United Kingdom has introduced major changes to its immigration policies with a new immigration white paper.  This document, called Restoring Control Over the Immigration System, outlines the government’s plan to reduce immigration and adjust the way borders are controlled.  One of the most significant changes is the ban on recruiting social care workers from

Makemation has become Africa’s first feature film focused on artificial intelligence (AI). Directed by Michael “Ama Psalmist” Akinrogunde and produced by Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, the film has captured the attention of both audiences and critics, making a big impact on the Nigerian film industry. Released on April 18, 2025, Makemation quickly became a hit. In just

Debt Management Office (DMO) Public Debt Increases by N57trn in 18 Months Your browser does not support the video tag. Nigeria’s total public debt rose by N57.3tn within the first 18 months of the current administration, according to an analysis of data released by the Debt Management Office. The increase represents a 65.6 per cent

Your browser does not support the video tag. DisCos to Compensate Band A Customers Across 557 Streets The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has ordered nine electricity Distribution Companies to compensate Band A customers living in 557 streets across its franchise areas for failing to meet the minimum power supply requirement mandated under the new

Mandara, Kashifu, Rakiya, Odiong Your browser does not support the video tag. By Shuaib S. Agaka In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving world, innovation is not a luxury—it is a necessity. The ability to think critically, empathize deeply, and solve problems creatively has become fundamental across all sectors—technology, governance, education, and entrepreneurship. Whether launching a startup, shaping

Naira Against Dollar Your browser does not support the video tag. ‎The naira depreciated marginally against the U.S. dollar in the parallel market, sliding to ₦1,630/$ on Saturday, May 11, from ₦1,625/$ the previous day—reflecting a ₦1.02 drop. Read Also: ‎According to data obtained by Economic confidential from Aboki Forex, the naira was quoted at

Femi Falana, SAN Falana Seeks Investigation into Alleged Diversion Of $3.4bn IMF Loan Your browser does not support the video tag. Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the alleged criminal diversion of

Stanley Oduah, the co-founder and group COO, Routelink Group, has disclosed that Communications Platforms as a Service (CPaaS) enables businesses to interact in real-time, and in preferred customer’s channel to make the experience smooth, personalised, and frustration-free. Oduah made this known during a recent webinar organised by the tech firm providing local support team for

…Google acknowledges feat, Ondo endorses event Recently, the Nigerian tourism industry recorded yet another feat with the grand entry of the first hilltop carnival in the world, following the staging of the carnival recently at the La Campagne Tropicana Forest, Hills and Cave Resort at Ita Nla, Ondo town in Ondo State. Interestingly, the carnival

As the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2025 unfolds on the sun-kissed shores of Seychelles, the excitement is not limited to goals and game time – fashion, too, is taking centre stage. While world-class players battle it out on the sand, fans have turned the surrounding FanZone into a canvas of colour and creativity. From

Africa Tourism Partners (ATP), UN Tourism and BDO, have announced the relocation of the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge (AYTIS) to Johannesburg, South Africa. Following the development, which they attributed to unforeseen circumstances, Nairobi, Kenya will no longer host the summit. The summit will now be held in Johannesburg in partnership with

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), through its development impact investment arm, the Fund for Export-Development in Africa (FEDA), has committed to spearhead the launch of the Africa Film Fund (‘the Fund’) as part of its Creative Africa Nexus Programme (CANEX). The transformative undertaking of up to US$1 billion is designed to revolutionize Global Africa’s film