Author: Prima News

In the ever-evolving world of cinema, the writer and the Executive Producer Temitayo Boroffice stands out distinctively. A proud alumnus of the renowned New York Film Academy, his approach to storytelling combines the exacting nature of computer engineering with the evocative realm of visual narrative.  “Greenwave,” a cinematic movie is a vivid representation of this unique blend. Set in the colorful and bustling landscapes of Nigeria, this crime comedy captures the essence of humor intertwined with suspense, offering audiences a refreshing yet thrilling experience. The film, featuring the talents of Ivie Okujaye Egboh, Kevin Ikeduba, Segun Arinze, and…

Through expressing their hopes for peace in art, poetry and models that they have made from rubble created by the war, thousands of young people across the enclave have taken part in The Gaza We Want initiative. With support from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the initiative has engaged children aged five to 18 to share their vision for rebuilding the territory that’s been largely destroyed since war erupted between Hamas and Israel in October 2023. The initiative helps “reinforce the importance of meaningful, ongoing child participation in decisions about Gaza’s future,” said Jonathan Crickx, UNICEF’s head of communications in the Palestinian Occupied…

Flutterwave has grown from a Lagos startup into one of Africa’s most valuable financial technology companies, processing billions of dollars in transactions each year across multiple continents. Founded in 2016, the company set out to solve a basic but stubborn problem where moving money across Africa was slow, expensive and usually unreliable. Businesses struggled with fragmented payment systems, limited interoperability between banks and mobile money operators, and high failure rates on transactions. Cross-border payments were even more difficult. Nearly a decade later, Flutterwave operates in more than 30 African countries and supports payments in over 150 currencies, serving global enterprises,…

US Lawmakers have submitted Nigeria Religious Persecution Report to Trump after CPC Redesignation.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that a group of United States lawmakers has presented a detailed report to President Donald Trump outlining findings on alleged genocide and religious persecution in Nigeria. The submission followed Nigeria’s redesignation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) by the US administration. Congressman Riley Moore confirmed the development via his official X account, stating that the document sets out “concrete actions to end the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and counter growing extremist violence.” Bipartisan Fact-Finding Mission   Moore disclosed that he led…

***The Case for Informal Sector Pensions in Nigeria***A Crucial National Conversation By Timi Olubiyi, PhD In Nigeria today, the phrase “pension” evokes many different mixed reactions. For many civil servants and people in the corporate world, it conjures a bit of hope, but for the majority in the informal sector, who are in the majority in Nigeria, it is bleak. Millions of Nigerians are facing old age without any financial security due to a lack of retirement plans and a stable pension plan. Particularly, the millions who operate in markets, corner shops, transportation, agriculture, and loads of the nano and…

By Juliet Umeh As Nigeria intensifies efforts to grow its creative economy and unlock new frontiers of opportunity, the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has declared that technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence, will play a defining role in shaping the nation’s future. Speaking at the fourth edition of the Cavista Technologies Hackathon themed “From Data to Prevention: AI as Your Health Partner,” the Minister commended the initiative for creating a platform where young Nigerians are building practical solutions to real-world problems. She said, “Platforms like this hackathon empower young Nigerians to transform their talents…

In response to escalating violence along the Ebonyi–Benue border, senior government officials, community leaders, and development coordinators convened an emergency peace and security summit under the leadership of CP Adaku Uche-Anya, Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State Command. The meeting was prompted by the recent killing of at least 11 individuals in a cross-border assault linked to the protracted Effium–Ezza crisis. The high-level summit, held Tuesday at Police Headquarters, Abakaliki, brought together representatives from affected communities, security agencies, and state authorities to strategise on preventing retaliatory attacks, curtailing communal unrest, and stabilising the fragile border region. Security briefings presented at the…

Two players with direct ties to Africa represented the continent in the 75th NBA All-Star Game last Sunday – Pascal Siakam (Indiana Pacers, Cameroon) and Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs, ties to Democratic Republic of the Congo) – which introduced a USA vs. World format. USA Stars dominated the championship game with a 47–21 win over USA Stripes, led by a standout performance from Anthony Edwards, who was named the 2026 Kia All-Star MVP.  It was the most-watched NBA All-Star Game in the U.S. in 15 years. The weekend tipped off with the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game and Castrol…

Nollywood, a globally recognized entertainment industry, is welcoming a new flick. Titled GreenwWave, the new entry is a vivid cinematic representation of a unique blend set in colorful and bustling Nigerian landscapes. It is a crime comedy that captures the essence of humor intertwined with suspense that is set to give its audience a refreshing, yet thrilling experience.  Characterized by a cast of talented stars, including Ivie Okujaye Egboh, Kevin Ikeduba, Segun Arinze, and Tender Ochimana, GreenWave appears poised to offer a significant addition to contemporary African cinema with exciting and thought-provoking stories about crime, illicit use of substances like…

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Amman on Tuesday evening to meet with King Abdullah II, marking his second visit to Jordan in less than a year. A royal court statement said Subianto was welcomed by Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah upon his arrival at Marka Airport in Amman. King Abdullah will meet with the Indonesian president during his visit to the kingdom, the statement said, without giving details about the content of their talks. Subianto made his first visit to Jordan in April.