NFVCB Blacklists Illegal Film Producers, Distributors

EntertainmentNollywoodNFVCB Blacklists Illegal Film Producers, Distributors

PilotnewsAugust 20, 2020

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) says it has blacklisted some illegal film producers and distributors who do not belong to a registered professional association in the creative industry. NFVCB Executive Director, Alhaji Adedayo Thomas disclosed this during the board’s stakeholders engagement on double taxation and over-regulation, on Thursday in Lagos. Thomas said that the decision was taken to further sanitise the film industry and ensure that illegitimate operators were sieved out from...

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Coca-Cola Drives Partnerships Towards Plastic Waste Reduction

HealthNewsNigeriaCoca-Cola Drives Partnerships Towards Plastic Waste Reduction

PilotnewsAugust 20, 2020

Creates Green Recycling Hubs Across Abuja and Lagos Coca-Cola, through its philanthropic arm, The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) has recently provided a grant to the Initiative For The Advancement of Waste Management in Africa (W.A.S.T.E AFRICA), a non-governmental organisation, to promote waste as a valuable currency for social good and economic inclusion through the establishment of green recycling hubs across Abuja. The NGO whose mission is to increase awareness of WASTE challenges and solutions specially targeted...

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Flavour and Phyno are Coming Your Way: Team Up on a New Theme Song For Life Lager

EntertainmentLifestyleNigeriaFlavour and Phyno are Coming Your Way: Team Up on a New Theme Song For Life Lager

PilotnewsAugust 20, 2020

Phyno and Flavour have once again collaborated on a new song. After months of teasing, both stars  have now released their brand new track titled “Chop Life”. The two music stars are frequent collaborators with songs like “Vibe”, “Authe” and “Culture”,  which also starred the Obiligbo Brothers. Over the years, Phyno and Flavour have risen to prominence thanks to their impressive blend of highlife and contemporary music, and this new song is  a perfect exhibition...

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Millions of Women Lose Access to Abortion Services During Pandemic

HealthWorld NewsMillions of Women Lose Access to Abortion Services During Pandemic

PilotnewsAugust 20, 2020

Reproductive Health Charity Mary Stopes International (MSI) on Wednesday said 1.9 million women across the world had lost access to its contraception and safe abortion services in the first half of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The impact of the crisis was particularly harsh in India where an estimated 1.3 million women lost access to such services due to strict lockdown measures. “With 920,000 fewer safe abortion and post-abortion care services being delivered, 90...

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School Feeding: Kaduna Begins Verification of 7,261 Cooks – Official

EducationFoodNewsNigeriaSchool Feeding: Kaduna Begins Verification of 7,261 Cooks – Official

PilotnewsAugust 19, 2020

The Kaduna government has begun verifying 7,261 cooks engaged under the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP) in the state. Mr Umar Abdullahi, Programme Manager of the programme, made this known in Zaria on the sideline of a two-day Media Roundtable to enlist media support on reportage of social protection programmes Abdullahi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the goal was to verify the cooks and ensure that they are doing the right...

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COVID-19: August 29 Int’l Flight Resumption Not Sacrosanct – PTF Coordinator

CoronavirusNewsTravelCOVID-19: August 29 Int’l Flight Resumption Not Sacrosanct – PTF Coordinator

PilotnewsAugust 18, 2020

The Coordinator of Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Dr. Sani Aliyu, says the Aug. 29, resumption of international flights, as announced at the PTF COVID-19  briefing, is not sacrosanct. Aliyu, who made the clarification, at the PTF on COVID-19 briefing on Monday in Abuja, explained that the date would be for consideration of resumption of flights. According to him, Aug. 29 is not sacrosanct but if aviation authorities meet the criteria for resumption on the...

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Nigeria to Reopen Airports for International flights on August 29

TravelNigeria to Reopen Airports for International flights on August 29

Beloved John (Staff Writer)August 17, 2020

The federal government has said Nigeria’s airspace for international travel will reopen on August 29. The minister of aviation, Hadi Sirika announced this on Monday. He stated that the reopening procedure will mirror that of domestic flights where operations began with the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos and Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport in Abuja. “Glad to announce the resumption of international flights from the 29th of August, 2020. Beginning with Lagos and Abuja as...

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COVID-19: Fans Wish Nollywood Actress Omotola Ekeinde Speedy Recovery

CoronavirusEntertainmentNewsCOVID-19: Fans Wish Nollywood Actress Omotola Ekeinde Speedy Recovery

PilotnewsAugust 17, 2020

Some fans of Nollywood screen diva, Omotola Ekeinde a.k.a Omosexy, have sympathised and wished her quick recovery, after she announced that she had tested positive to COVID-19. The fans took to her Instagram page @realomosexy, to encourage her and also prayed for her quick recovery from the virus. In a reaction, a fan, @fairest_085 said: ” it is well with you”. Another fan @ehi- promise said: ” May God’s divine healing come upon you and perfect...

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Atiku Eulogises IBB at 79

LifestyleNewsPoliticsAtiku Eulogises IBB at 79

PilotnewsAugust 17, 2020

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has paid tribute to former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, as he clocked 79 years. Abubakar, in a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Mr Paul Ibe, on Sunday in Abuja, said that Babangida’s intelligence, wisdom, charisma, understanding and respect for Nigeria’s diversity had stood the test of time. “Babangida is amazingly gifted, he is a strategic thinker and a true believer in national unity and national integration, qualities for which...

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Veteran Nollywood Actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Tests Positive for COVID-19

CoronavirusEntertainmentNewsVeteran Nollywood Actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Tests Positive for COVID-19

PilotnewsAugust 16, 2020

As Coronavirus (COVID-19) continued to spread across the globe, Nollywood screen diva, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, has revealed that she had tested positive for the dread disease. The renowned actress took to her Instagram account @realomosexy to announce the development to her fans. The 42-year-old actress, however, stated that she was currently in isolation and now getting better. “Hello All, I know most of you have been wondering where I’ve been.“Well, I contracted COVID-19. I have...

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