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Nigerian Copyright Commission suspends MovieBox.ng over piracy concerns
Technext
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August 1, 2025
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) in a move to crack down on online piracy, has suspended the free streaming platform MovieBox.ng. This action aims to safeguard Nigeria’s thriving creative industry from unauthorised content distribution. The...
Fashion, function and folax: Infinix is serving looks and brains
The Cable
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August 1, 2025
Infinix Nigeria has made a bold statement in 2025 with three headline-making smartphones released across the first half of the year. Whether you’re a fashion-forward creative, an on-the-go professional, or someone who just wants a good phone...
FG Moves To End Recurring Fatalities On Nigerian Waterways
New Telegraph
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August 1, 2025
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, said on Friday that the Federal Government would implement sweeping reforms to improve maritime safety in a bold step towards ending recurring fatalities on Nigeria’s waterways....
Protests: No room for xenophobia in Ghana - President Mahama assures Nigerians
Pulse
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August 1, 2025
President John Mahama of Ghana has reiterated his country's commitment to respecting the freedom and safety of Nigerian nationals in the country, as enshrined in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) protocols.Mahama made the...
Don’t divide Nigeria, verify before you amplify – Tinubu tells social media influencers
New Mail
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August 1, 2025
President Bola Tinubu has urged young Nigerians active in digital media to use their platforms responsibly and promote national unity. Speaking at the progressives digital media summit held in Abuja on Friday, Tinubu said new media influencers...
Mahama to Tinubu: No xenophobia in Ghana, Nigerians are protected
The Cable
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August 1, 2025
President John Mahama of Ghana says there is no place for xenophobia in his country following recent protests targeting Nigerians. Mahama spoke on Friday in a meeting with Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Nigeria’s minister of state for foreign affairs,...
Tinubu to new media influencers: Verify before amplifying
Eagle Online
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August 1, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday called on young Nigerians active in the digital media space to harness their platforms as instruments of national progress. He urged them to build businesses that create employment, produce content that...
Nigeria, influential nation of unlimited possibilities — United States
Eagle Online
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August 1, 2025
The United States of America on Thursday described Nigeria as a dynamic and influential nation of unlimited possibilities, reiterating its commitment to fostering sustainable growth through trade, investments and innovations between both...
Tinubu To New Media Influencers: Use Your Influence To Advance Nation’s Unity, Not Division
This Day
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August 1, 2025
* Charges them to verify before amplifying reports Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has charged young Nigerians active in the digital media space to harness their platforms as instruments of national progress. He urged them to build...
Nigeria Can’t Stop Playing: Rise & Hustle Hits 100,000 Players in First Week
Pulse
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August 1, 2025
In just seven days, Rise & Hustle has taken Nigeria by storm, pulling in more than 100,000 players and cementing itself as the country’s hottest new mobile gaming platform. More than just play, Rise & Hustle is a movement, built for Nigerians, by...
FTAN AGM: Musawa rallies stakeholders to reposition tourism as Pillar of Nigeria’s Prosperity
TVC News Nigeria
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August 1, 2025
The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa, has reiterated the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to transforming Nigeria’s tourism and creative economy into a powerful driver of...
Chainsaw Man Movie Unveils New Look at Reze Along With Main Theme
Comicbook
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August 1, 2025
Chainsaw Man fans got a brief taste of Kenshi Yonezu’s “IRIS OUT” song with the official movie trailer released during Anime Expo. Yonezu, who has recently gathered a string of massive successes with his opening music for Mobile Suit Gundam...
Nigeria: Reps probe $65mln CNG palliative fund, demand breakdown of $496mln private investment
Zawya
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The House of Representatives on Thursday reiterated its resolve to scrutinise the utilisation of ₦100 billion out ₦500 billion palliative fund under the public investment as well as ₦760 billion private sector investment for the implementation of...
Festival Of Miracles On Healing Streams TV
Daily Independent
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August 1, 2025
3 LAGOS – The world is still reverberating from the awe-inspiring move of God during the 14th edition of the Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris Oyakhilome — a global event that brought miraculous transformation to every...
Tinubu Presidency: 'Social Media Space In Nigeria Chaotic, Toxic; It's Where Users Break Rules'
Sahara Reporters
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The Bola Tinubu-led Presidency on Friday described social media as a "chaotic and often toxic space" noting that digital platforms in Nigeria are being undermined by divisive content, misinformation, and unregulated engagement. Speaking at the...
Sponsored2 minutes ago TECNO Launches Creators Hub With Over 2,000 Nigerian Student Content Creators TECNO has announced the launch of the Creators Hub, a new initiative designed to empower over 2,000 student content creators across Nigerian…
Naija News
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August 1, 2025
TECNO has announced the launch of the Creators Hub, a new initiative designed to empower over 2,000 student content creators across Nigerian universities. The Creators Hub is part of the campaign rollout for the brand’s latest smartphone, the...
Nigerians will soon own shares in my refinery, Dangote declares
Zawya
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Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has announced that Nigerians will soon have the opportunity to own shares in his multibillion-dollar refinery, a move aimed at expanding local participation in the country’s oil sector. Speaking at the Global...
Fashion Meets Tech As Kukuruku Republic Debuts In Abuja
Leadership
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August 1, 2025
A new fashion-tech initiative, Kukuruku Republic, has set to launch in Abuja on August 31, offering what its founders describe as a fusion of digital storytelling and cultural preservation through wearable design. Each garment in the collection is...
Nigeria: Shippers Council prevents repatriation of $33mln questionable Forex claims at seaports
Zawya
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The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, on Thursday reiterated the pivotal role of shipping and maritime trade in Nigeria’s economic growth and diversification strategy, emphasising the need to...
Nigeria News5 seconds ago ‘Atiku’s Old Video Is Being Used For Mischief’ – Paul Ibe Dismisses Viral Video Purportedly Hinting At 2027 Bid Media aide to former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has dismissed reports claiming that Atiku is hintin…
Naija News
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August 1, 2025
Naija News reports that the denial follows a viral video on 𝕏 in which Atiku was heard telling journalists that he would make a formal announcement about his candidacy in the next election, and media outlets interpreted the clip as a signal of his...