Netflix, the American video streaming giant, has spent more than $175 million on film and TV production in Africa’s top three markets—South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya—since it started operations on …
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Afreximbank Launches $1 Billion Africa Film Fund to Boost Creative Industry
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has launched a $1 billion Africa Film Fund to support the continent’s fast-growing but underfunded creative industry. The new initiative, part of Afreximbank’s Creative Africa …
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Ecobank to Host 4th Edition of Adire Lagos Exhibition, Promoting Nigerian Culture and SMEs
Ecobank Nigeria has announced the return of its cultural and entrepreneurial event, the Adire Lagos Exhibition, for its fourth edition. The exhibition, which has now become a major annual showcase …
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Nigeria-Britain Association Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening UK-Nigeria Ties
The Nigeria-Britain Association (N-BA) has restated its commitment to deepening the bilateral relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. This declaration was made during the Association’s 56th Annual General Meeting …
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Afreximbank Launches $1 Billion Africa Film Fund to Boost Creative Industry Across the Continent
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), through its impact investment subsidiary—the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA)—has officially launched a $1 billion Africa Film Fund aimed at transforming the continent’s …
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African Spirit Brands Step into Global Market with Local Flavour and Bold Packaging
Some African distillers are now turning traditional drinks into modern, premium products that are catching international attention. These new players in the global market are not only rebranding age-old local …
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FG Launches Creative Economy Development Fund to Support Nigerian Creatives, Opens Applications
The Federal Government has launched a new funding programme called the Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF) to support people working in Nigeria’s creative sector. The fund was introduced by the …
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Lagos Leadership Summit 2025: Exciting Speakers Set to Inspire Change
The Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) has announced an impressive list of speakers for the upcoming Lagos Leadership Summit 2025. The event will take place on April 16th and 17th …
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Nigerian Traditional and Religious Leaders Join Forces with Ford Foundation to Tackle Gender-Based Violence
Nigerian traditional, religious, and community leaders are partnering with the Ford Foundation to address gender-based violence (GBV) in West Africa by transforming harmful cultural and religious practices that reinforce inequality. …
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South African rand slides as budget vote puts coalition on shaky ground
The South African rand fell sharply on Wednesday following disagreements over the country’s budget vote, raising concerns about the strength of the coalition government. By 16:40 GMT, the rand was …