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Acclaimed filmmaker Tunde Kelani is dedicating an upcoming documentary episode to celebrated Nigerian actor and scholar Gabriel Kola Oyewo, who passed away in June at age 80. The tribute will feature a rare archival interview that captures Oyewo's five-decade journey shaping Nigerian theatre and cinema.
Three Nigerian filmmakers won cash prizes totaling $4,400 for documentary shorts filmed entirely on smartphones. The competition, part of Lagos's iREP Film Festival, trained 120 young creators in mobile storytelling while celebrating African arts and culture.
Ghana's para-athletes claimed four medals at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai, securing their spots for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Two athletes dominated their events, with one sprinter taking home both bronze and gold.
The Ologodidan Jezi Foundation recognized Nigerian leaders at its second annual Food Drive event in Abuja. The ceremony honored President Bola Tinubu and Minister Bernard Mohammed Doro for supporting humanitarian initiatives.
Workers in Nigeria's Oyo State are receiving subsidized food through a government program that makes holiday essentials affordable. The initiative lets employees pay back costs over three months through small salary deductions.
Emergency workers in Lagos are now training for life-threatening accidents using VR headsets instead of risking real dangers. Over 300 first responders have practiced saving lives on a virtual version of the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge.
A Nigerian electricity company is bringing dormant hydroelectric plants back to life and adding 200 megawatts of power to serve millions across seven states. The project promises more reliable electricity for homes and businesses that have struggled with aging infrastructure.
Nigeria just unveiled Africa's first public platform to track mental health reform promises in real time. Citizens can now see exactly which mental health commitments their government keeps.