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 Nollywood Sets New Guiness World Record Black Market attracts 51,000 qualifying viewers at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, to claim the record for the largest audience at a single film screening. The record was achieved at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos, where 51,000 viewers watched the movie from the beginning to the end of the screening. The feat surpassed the previous record of 43,624 viewers, set in 2015 during a screening of the Filipino film Felix Manalo at the Philippine Arena. The Lagos event drew thousands of movie lovers, with the venue filled several hours before the main screening began. Organisers had targeted at least 50,000 simultaneous viewers as part of the record attempt. The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, was among the dignitaries who attended the event, alongside personalities from the entertainment industry and government. While the overall crowd was larger, Guinness World Records recognised 51,000 viewers as the qualifying figure, based on those who...

NIGERIA ANNOUNCES COMMENCEMENT DATE FOR DIRECT SAUDIA AIRLINES FLIGHTS FROM ABUJA. (PHOTO).


 Nigeria Announces Commencement Date for Direct Saudia Airlines Flights From Abuja


Saudi Arabia's national carrier, Saudia Airlines, is scheduled to commence direct flight operations connecting Nigeria's capital, Abuja, to Jeddah beginning December 1, 2026. The move promises to introduce a seamless travel alternative for passengers and further solidify bilateral relations between the two nations.


Festus Keyamo, Nigeria's Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, confirmed the development following the 96th National Day celebration of Saudi Arabia in Abuja. The announcement was originally delivered by Yousef Bin Mohammed Al-Balawi, the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria.


Flight Schedule and Fleet Details


According to official aviation schedule data, Saudia Airlines will initially operate three weekly flights on the route. To accommodate peak travel demands, this frequency is programmed to increase temporarily to four weekly flights between February 10 and March 9, 2027.


The airline is set to deploy the Airbus A321XLR, a cutting-edge, long-range member of the A321neo family. Minister Keyamo highlighted that this aircraft choice aligns with the Federal Government's ongoing initiative pushing foreign carriers to utilize newer-generation, more efficient models when operating in Nigerian airspace.


The scheduled times for the new service are structured as follows:


  • Flight SV337: Departs Jeddah at 8:45 am and arrives in Abuja at 1:05 pm.


  • Flight SV336: Departs Abuja at 2:40 pm and arrives in Jeddah at 9:55 pm.


Strengthening Economic and Diplomatic Ties


This direct air link connects the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja directly to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, offering a reliable route for tourists, business professionals, students, and religious pilgrims. 


While religious pilgrimage has historically driven travel between the two countries, government officials emphasize that the partnership is evolving. Mohammed Idris, Nigeria's Minister of Information and National Orientation, pointed out that both nations are actively seeking to expand their collaborative efforts. Ongoing discussions span critical sectors such as agriculture, energy, financial technology, investment, and international trade, signaling a deeper economic alliance for the future.

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