🎥 Trump’s 100% Tariff on Nollywood and Foreign Films

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🎥 Trump’s 100% Tariff on Nollywood and Foreign Films
🛜 Airtel Africa and SpaceX Partner to Boost Rural Connectivity with Starlink Internet
🚙 Bolt Rolls Out Innovative Dash Cam Partnership to Boost Driver Safety in South Africa
✈️ Ethiopian Airlines Partners with Archer Aviation to Launch Africa’s First Electric Air Taxi Network
📚 OPay announces a ₦1.2 billion, 10-year scholarship initiative for FUTMINNA students

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🎥 MEDIA

Trump’s 100% Tariff on Nollywood and Foreign Films

US President Donald Trump has caught the global film industry off guard by announcing plans to impose a 100 percent tariff on Nollywood and other foreign films. Trump wrote in a post on Sunday that he has instructed the US Trade Representative and the US Department of Commerce to begin the process of applying the levy to all movies made in “foreign lands.”

The US president claims that the action is the most recent effort to save Hollywood, the nation’s film industry. According to him, foreign competition is causing Hollywood to die “very fast,” since other nations are attempting to have strategic influence over the film business, which will lower Hollywood’s standing.

Trump stated, on his Truth Social platform, Other countries are offering all sorts of incentives to draw our filmmakers and studios away from the United States. Hollywood, and many other areas within the U.S.A., are being devastated.  This is a concerted effort by other Nations and, therefore, a National Security threat. It is, in addition to everything else, messaging and propaganda!”....…… continue reading

🛜 CONNECTIVITY

Airtel Africa and SpaceX Partner to Boost Rural Connectivity with Starlink Internet

Airtel Africa is taking bold strides to revolutionize internet access across the continent through a strategic partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink. The collaboration aims to deliver high-speed satellite internet to millions of underserved people in Africa, especially in rural and remote areas where connectivity has long been a challenge.

As of now, SpaceX has secured operating licenses in 9 of the 14 countries where Airtel Africa operates, with the remaining five currently in the approval pipeline. This alliance is set to revolutionize connectivity by combining Airtel Africa’s established telecom infrastructure with SpaceX’s cutting-edge satellite technology..… continue reading

🚙 RIDE-HAILING SERVICE

Bolt Rolls Out Innovative Dash Cam Partnership to Boost Driver Safety in South Africa

Bolt is taking a bold step to improve road safety in South Africa by launching a cutting-edge dash cam solution for its driver partners. The global mobility platform has partnered with U.S.-based tech firm Driver Technologies to transform drivers’ smartphones into dual-purpose dash cams, capturing both front-facing and in-cabin video during trips. This feature positions Bolt as the first ride-hailing platform in South Africa to offer such a smart, hardware-free safety solution.

Using Driver Technologies’ app, Bolt drivers can now convert their existing phones into dual-purpose dash cams — no additional gadgets needed. The app records both the road ahead and the vehicle’s interior, with all footage securely backed up to the cloud. Importantly, the app functions in Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode, allowing Bolt drivers to continue using the Bolt app while recording is visibly active in the background..…… continue reading

✈️ ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Ethiopian Airlines Partners with Archer Aviation to Launch Africa’s First Electric Air Taxi Network

Ethiopian Airlines is taking a bold leap into the future of aviation by partnering with U.S.-based Archer Aviation to deploy a fleet of electric Midnight aircraft under Archer’s “Launch Edition” program. Valued at up to $30 million, the agreement marks a significant step toward building Africa’s first air taxi network and transforming regional mobility across the continent.

The collaboration will see the deployment of Archer’s Midnight aircraft—a cutting-edge electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) model—into Ethiopia’s airspace, with ambitions to build a robust air taxi network. Archer will provide the necessary operational support, including pilots, technicians, and engineers, as well as software infrastructure and booking systems to power the rollout.....…continue reading

📚 EDUCATION

OPay announces a ₦1.2 billion, 10-year scholarship initiative for FUTMINNA students

When a private fintech company steps in to do what entire state ministries of education and federal intervention funds have failed to do, we have to stop and ask: Who is really responsible for the future of Nigeria’s youth?

Recently, OPay announced a ₦1.2 billion, 10-year scholarship initiative for students of the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) — a staggering and commendable investment in education by a financial services company. On paper, it’s a corporate social responsibility (CSR) move. In reality, it’s a lifeline. One student at the MoU signing captured it simply: “I had to drop out of school before. Even now, I struggle. This scholarship is a lifeline.”........…continue reading

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