Amoke Oge Hits 500,000 Orders on Chowdeck – First Woman-Led Business to Reach Milestone
Hajia Amoke Odukoya, founder of Amoke Oge, has made history as the first woman-led business to reach 500,000 completed deliveries on Chowdeck, a leading Nigerian food delivery platform. With an average order value of ₦4,600, this milestone translates to an estimated ₦2.3 billion in total sales. Chowdeck CEO Femi Aluko visited Odukoya’s Lagos kitchen to […]
Ayra Starr’s The Year I Turned 21 Surpasses 1 Billion Spotify Streams
Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr has made history as her album The Year I Turned 21 officially surpassed 1 billion Spotify streams, marking a major milestone for Afrobeats and African female artists. Released on May 31, 2024, under Mavin Records, the album broke records with 6.3 million streams on its first day, and has steadily […]
Tantalizers Plc Acquires Tade Ogidan’s Grand Media, Expands into Entertainment Industry
Nigerian fast-food giant Tantalizers Plc has made a bold move into the entertainment sector by acquiring Grand Media Projects Limited, the production company founded by renowned filmmaker Tade Ogidan. Announced on May 17, 2025, the acquisition furthered Tantalizers’ foray outside the food industry. The company says the deal is part of its strategy to tap […]
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles Defeat Egypt to Win U-20 AFCON Bronze
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles defeated hosts Egypt 4–1 on penalties to secure third place at the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations after a 1–1 draw in regulation time. Egypt opened the scoring early through Osama Omar in the 3rd minute, but Nigeria responded just after halftime with a composed finish from Bidemi Amole. Both teams […]
Nigerian Cinema Makes History as My Father’s Shadow Premieres at Cannes
In a landmark achievement for Nigerian cinema, My Father’s Shadow, the debut feature by British-Nigerian filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr., has been officially selected for the 78th Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard section. This marks the first time a Nigerian fiction film has been included in the festival’s official selection. Set in Lagos during the […]
FESTAC ’77: Nigerian Historical Film to Preview at 2025 Cannes Film Festival
Nigerian historical drama FESTAC ’77 has been selected for an exclusive preview at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, marking a major milestone for Nollywood on the global stage. The film, produced by Adonis Production and distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, chronicles the legendary 1977 Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC), which brought together artists and performers […]
Nigeria Ranks 3rd in Africa’s 2025 Hotel Development Pipeline
Nigeria has fallen to third place in Africa’s 2025 hotel development pipeline, with 48 projects totaling 7,320 rooms planned—down from second position last year. The shift, revealed in the 17th edition of the Hotel Chain Development Pipelines in Africa 2025 report by Lagos-based W Hospitality Group, sees Nigeria overtaken by Morocco (8,579 rooms) and Egypt, […]
Nigeria to Host 68th UN Tourism Commission for Africa Meeting in June
Abuja has been selected as the host city for the 68th UN Tourism Commission for Africa (CAF), scheduled to take place from June 11 to 13, 2025. The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, confirmed its readiness to welcome tourism ministers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders from across […]
Super Falcons 2025 Jersey Unveiled by NFF and Nike
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Nike have officially launched the Super Falcons 2025 jersey, a bold new design that blends cutting-edge sportswear with rich Nigerian cultural heritage. The home kit features Nigeria’s traditional green and white, enhanced by brushstroke patterns inspired by local art and a bright “NAIJA” inscription under the collar. The away […]
Moniepoint, PalmPay, OmniRetail & Paga Named Among Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies in 2025 by FT
The Financial Times has unveiled its 2025 ranking of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies, compiled in partnership with Statista. Despite challenging macroeconomic conditions, Nigeria led the continent with 79 firms on the 130-company list. Notably, four Nigerian startups—Moniepoint, PalmPay, OmniRetail, and Paga—secured coveted spots, joining Termii and Remedial Health as the country’s six representatives in this year’s […]