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The highly anticipated launch of Violet Paul Foundation will hold November 2, 2024, at Alliance Française, Ikoyi, Lagos, from 4:00pm to 9:00pm.
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After the 2024 Festival Lecture, which held on October 25, 2024, at the IMT Conference Centre, Enugu as well as interactive and photo sessions with top 100 young artists and tour of the city, all is set for this year’s Life In My City Art Festival (LIMCAF) grand finale and awards ceremony on Saturday, October 26.
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Nature, as the biggest gift to humanity is the central theme of artist, Ini Brown whose paintings celebrate the beauty of the rural environment as well the exciting chaos of urbanisation.
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The ninth edition of ART X Lagos will hold from October 31 to November 3, 2024. Since its inception in 2016, the fair has showcased artists from over 70 countries, firmly establishing itself as the leading hub for African and Diaspora creatives.
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The future trajectory of art collection in Africa is discouraging. In its 2024 State of the African Art Market titled, Voice of the Collector, IMODARA revealed it is, “an ageing collector base
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Arrangements have reached conclusive stage for the fundraising ceremony of Olowe of Ise Museum, Ekiti.
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Ahead of IPADA Initiative/Carnival 2024, the dream of project initiator, Otunba Wanle Akinboboye, of having descendants of Africans taken on slave ships from Africa to Europe and the Caribbean
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Nigerian-born jazz artiste, Douyé Youduba (popularly called Ms. Douyé) has said she draws her musical inspiration from giving to charity and her fans.
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The Zomoge Group International recently opened its Lekki Branch, as part of activities to mark its 20th anniversary in the global clothing industry.
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London-based Nigerian multi disciplinary artist, Ken Nwadiogbu, renowned for his socially-conscious art was one of the shining stars of a UK exhibition, tagged, The Absolut x Warhol: The Other Half, showcase, which held at London’s Saatchi Gallery.
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The art scene is set to welcome a striking new voice as Adetola Odunlami, a self-taught artist, unveils his debut show, SOUGH.
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The Federal Executive Council has approved the establishment of the Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF) alongside the implementation of the Intellectual Property (IP) Monetisation Pilot. The approval was made on Wednesday at the Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a memo presented to the Council, the Minister of Art, Culture…
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As Lagos Fashion Week 2024 wraps up, it has once again dazzled audiences with display of style, featuring a host of notable personalities and unique looks. Among the highlights were former Big Brother Naija housemates Simply Tacha, Shawn, Emmanuel, Kanaga Jnr, and Yemi Cregx, who brought their star power to the runway, representing a top…
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The Abuja International Photo Festival, a transformative platform for young Nigerian creatives, is gaining traction as it empowers youths in the creative industry and connects them with global experts. Now in its 8th year, the festival was founded by Osaze Efe to bridge gaps he encountered in his early career. “When I started in 2012,…
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Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has approved N80,000 as the new minimum wage for workers in the state’s civil service with effect from November 1, 2024. Diri also approved an increase in the monthly pension of retired workers as well as N7billion to reduce outstanding gratuity liabilities. His spokesperson, Daniel Alabrah, who disclosed…
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Robert Lewandowski struck twice in three minutes as Barcelona crushed rivals Real Madrid 4-0 on Saturday, inflicting the Spanish champions' first La Liga defeat in over a year. Teenage winger Lamine Yamal and Raphinha completed the rout, while Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe had two goals ruled out for offside on a frustrating first Clasico appearance…
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The National Identification Number-Subscriber Identity Module (NIN-SIM) exercise has formally put the official telephone lines in Nigeria at 153.3 million, which is about a 30 per cent drop. Findings showed that by the completion of the exercise in September, subscriber numbers dropped from 219,304,281 in March 2024 to 153,323,316 six months later. The implication of…
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency NiMet has predicted haziness and sunshine from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Saturday, forecast moderate dust haze in the northern region on Sunday with horizontal visibility ranging from 2km to 5km. The agency anticipated localised visibility of less than or equal to 1,000m during the…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have confirmed the death of two persons in an auto-crash on Saturday along the Lagos Badagry Expressway. Mr Williams Manga, Unit Commander, FRSC, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the accident occurred at 7.10.a.m. opposite the Mammy Market Barracks axis of the expressway. One other person sustained…
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BBNaija Pepper Dem star, Simply Tacha, made headlines at Lagos Fashion Week 2024 after an unexpected fall during a runway showcase for Lush Hair. The incident occurred as Tacha, known for her confident presence, was strutting down the runway with a striking hairstyle. READ ASLO: Two times Davido stole the show on the runway Though…
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Over 40 persons are reportedly trapped in a building collapse in Lugbe, Abuja Municipal Area Council of FCT. Although FCT police command are yet to confirm casualties, sources said rescue workers are working hard to save trapped persons. Authorities in the police command pledged to react soon. Details later.
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The New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) has been declared the winner of all the 44 chairmanship and 484 councillorship seats in the state. Chairman, Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) Professor Sani Lawan Malumfashi made the declaration while announcing the results of the local government election. Malumfashi said NNPP defeated five other political parties that…