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AMP-FCT Mourns Francis Duru, Describes Death as Devastating Loss to Nollywood  The Association of Movie Producers (AMP), Federal Capital Territory Chapter, has mourned the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Chief Francis Duru, describing his passing as a monumental loss to Nigeria’s film and entertainment industry. According to a statement issued by the Chairman of AMP-FCT, Desmond Utomwen, in Abuja on Thursday, the association received the news of the actor’s death with profound shock and overwhelming sadness. Duru reportedly died at the age of 57 following a brief illness. Utomwen, on behalf of the executive committee and members of AMP-FCT, extended condolences to the actor’s wife, children and entire family, as well as his friends, colleagues, associates and admirers.

AMP-FCT Mourns Francis Duru, Describes Death as Devastating Loss to Nollywood

Arts, Culture & Creativity /

The Association of Movie Producers (AMP), Federal Capital Territory Chapter, has mourned the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Chief Francis Duru, describing his passing as a monumental loss to Nigeria’s film and entertainment industry. According to a statement issued by the Chairman of AMP-FCT, Desmond Utomwen, in Abuja on Thursday, the association received the news

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FROM REFORM TO PROSPERITY: INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS TO THE NATION BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, 1ST OCTOBER 2026

FROM REFORM TO PROSPERITY: INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS TO THE NATION BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, 1ST OCTOBER 2026

Agriculture, Editors Pick, Finance & Investment /

Three and a half years later, the evidence that Nigeria’s economic outlook has improved is undeniable. Our economy has grown by over 4 per cent this year. Both oil and non-oil sectors have contributed to the renewed period of stable growth.

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Paulgold Olalekan Joseph named “Best Producer – Nollywood Film” At Toronto Int’l Nollywood Film Festival 

Paulgold Olalekan Joseph Named “Best Producer – Nollywood Film” At Toronto Int’l Nollywood Film Festival 

Arts, Culture & Creativity /

Toronto has added its voice: Paulgold Olalekan Joseph and his Hollywood post-production collaborator Chuck Okudo are officially the recipients of the 2026 TINFF Best Producer – Nollywood Film award for The Specialists.

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11 Years After Adoption of SDGs, Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to 2030 Agenda

11 Years After Adoption of SDGs, Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to 2030 Agenda

Uncategorized /

Reflecting on the anniversary, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, OFR, through a statement released by her Special Assistant on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communications, Desmond Utomwen, said the occasion calls for both recognition of the progress made and urgency about the work ahead.

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President Tinubu launches Power Force to train 5,000 young Nigerians for accelerated deployment of smart electricity meters across the country

President Tinubu Launches Power Force To Train 5000 Nigerian Youths, Accelerate Smart Meter Rollout

Infrastructure /

Power Force forms part of the administration’s broader effort to improve the performance and financial sustainability of the electricity sector. Expanded metering will help reduce estimated billing, improve transparency in customer charges, strengthen revenue collection, and support better service delivery over time.

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