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Of the 1,955,069 candidates who sat for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, only about 432,829, some 22 percent, scored 200 and above, a 2 percent drop from last year’s 24 percent. These numbers tell a familiar tale, one of an educational system mired in the same dereliction that pervades nearly every aspect of Nigerian society. […]
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Culture publication Zikoko, a flagship brand of Big Cabal Media, is set to launch HER, a powerful new docu-series spotlighting the lives and stories of Nigerian women who are owning their economic power across different socio-economic strata. From tech to beauty to entrepreneurship, HER captures the resilience, drive, and intentionality of Nigerian women who are shaping […]
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The night of May 10 saw Eko Hotels transform into a dazzling spectacle that blurred the lines between a fashion show and an award ceremony. Glittering gowns and sharp tuxedos competed for attention, almost overshadowing the cinematic achievements of the AMVCA evening. Beneath the glamour, the award platform continued its role as a mirror reflecting […]
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The second largest film industry in the world after Hollywood, Nigeria’s vibrant film industry has experienced a steady rise between the 1990s and the 2000s, capturing global audiences and streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon. What started as a grassroots movement with low-budget productions has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry with a financial value of […]
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Every week, The Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rock stars. You get to learn about their fascinating backgrounds, the behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This episode features film editor and post-production supervisor, Biyi Toluwalase. Few minutes into a conversation with Biyi Toluwalase, a casual assessment of his personality […]
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Highly anticipated historical fiction FESTAC ‘77 has been selected by the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) to make an exclusive preview at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in France, offering audiences a first look at the film that revisits Africa’s largest cultural festival. Produced by Adonis Production and distributed by Filmone Entertainment, the African export film […]
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Nigeria’s fiscal health has come under intensified scrutiny as new data by the Debt Management Office (DMO) reveals that the Federal Government (FG) borrowed N10.85 trillion domestically in the first four months of 2025, exacerbating concerns over the nation’s unsustainable debt trajectory. This borrowing increase comes amid a staggering 48.6% year-on-year rise in total public […]
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It started with a celebration. On April 18, 2025, beloved Nigerian actress Bimbo Ademoye premiered her latest film, Broken Hallelujah, on YouTube, greeted with applause, praise, and, within days, pirated copies. The film popped up on Ghanaian TV stations almost as quickly as it went live online. Furious, Ademoye took to social media, calling it […]
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