Nigerian Observer of the "Nigerian Observer" and other Nigerian papers published in 1999 noted that it had a relatively small circulation, with only 15% of column inches taken up by advertisements, compared to 50% in a typical North American paper. Many of the ads were government bulletins; low revenue coupled with shortage of newsprint had the effect of limiting coverage of events, and in particular of limiting investigative reporting. Nigerian Observer The Nigerian Observer is a daily newspaper published in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. It has been published since 29 May 1968. The publisher, Bendel Newspapers Company Limited, is owned by
Golden Age of Nigerian Cinema Nigerian pre-Civil War days when Nigerians were very united. Balogun subsequently directed "Ajani Ogun" in 1976, a film which grew to become very popular, and is widely regarded as the first "commercial" Nigerian film, due to its success. Another film released after "Ajani Ogun" was "Bisi – Daughter of the River" (1977), which reflected Nigerian culture on film. Other popular films released in this era include: "Bull Frog in the Sun" (1974), "Dinner with the Devil" (1975); directed by the duo Sanya Dosunmu and Wole Amele, Ogunde's "Aiye" (1979), Jaiyesimi (1980), Cry Freedom (1981), and Eddie Ugbomah's "The Great Attempt"