Arts
3 days ago
In an effort to project the creative work in the BBC 2 featured documentary, I Am Igbo to a global audience, writer and producer, ElemchiNwosu, and Director, Mo Jannah, have announced a campaign to showcase the film far and wide.
3 days ago
The Institute for Advanced Studies at the University Mohammed 6 Polytechnic (UM6P), Morocco, is set to welcome Dr. Wale Okediran as its newest resident for the next three months.
11 Jan
The film industry in Nigeria has witnessed significant growth in recent years, no thanks to improved content development, skilled professionals and the rise of streaming platforms.
11 Jan
The Canex Prize for African Publishing is a glamorous prize with a cash value of $20, 000. Tell us a little about the organisers of the prize and their goals for the prize.
11 Jan
Dr. Kemafo Nonyerem “Kema” Chikwe is guest for the January Reading/Writers Dialogue of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) Abuja chapter is thrilled to announce that Ambassador.
11 Jan
The Lagos art season has begun with an exciting and engaging show titled, Spontaneous Combustion. The week-long show by Bryan Ebbi, a graphic artist known for creating memories with visual arts, is holding at the Art Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
11 Jan
Parliamentary system of government is the best form of government to stimulate development and resolve the perennial ethnic crisis. This submission sums up the message in the 426-page book written by Chris O. O. Biose, titled, Stop Zoning: Restructure Nigeria.
11 Jan
As early as 9:00am, penultimate Saturday, November 30, 2024, Adaland traditional high chiefs (Baale) drawn from the quarters across Ada community alongside other prominent chiefs, illustrious sons and daughters
11 Jan
For Michael Balami, it is expedient to explore deep connections between emotions and artistic expression. Speaking at the National Museum, where he held his solo exhibition recently, Balami shared his journey of self-discovery, courage and resilience.
11 Jan
On November 24, 2024, history unfolded at the iconic John Randle Center for Yoruba Culture and History in Onikan, Lagos, as it hosted the transformative Gele Expo 2024. Sponsored by the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, this cultural showcase was more than an event—it was a bold statement celebrating…
9 Jan
The Lagos art season has begun with an exciting and engaging show titled, Spontaneous Combustion.
9 Jan
The film industry in Nigeria has witnessed significant growth in recent years, no thanks to improved content development, skilled professionals and the rise of streaming platforms.
4 Jan
Speaking with J.K. Obatala, on the rooftop of the Safron Hotel, Ikeja, Dr. Raymond Anyiam-Osigwe — a digital systems expert—touches on a diversity of timely topics. Foremost, is his vision for the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) ceremony, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and plans to build an AMAA Convention Centre.
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Yoruba Ronu Leadership Forum has urged President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the Tax Reform Bills in the interest of Nigeria and Nigerians.
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As Nigeria’s 774 local government areas (LGs) prepare to receive direct funding from the Federal Government, questions have been raised about the capacity of council chairmen and the institutional framework to uphold accountability and transparency, which remain notably deficient at the local government level.
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A global specialist in energy management and automation, Schneider Electric, has been recognized by the World Economic Forum (WEF) for its industry-leading reductions in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, including its advancements in promoting a circular economy. The firm announced this in a statement titled ‘World Economic Forum Recognizes Schneider Electric’s Wuxi, China…
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Chairman of the Economic and Financial crimes Commission, (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has described public sector corruption as the greatest problem of the country with procurement and contract fraud accounting for 90 per cent of Nigeria’s corruption and fraud issues.
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Despite the involvement of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and alleged surveillance monitoring of electricity infrastructure, 18 transmission towers have been destroyed in the past five days.
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President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has said that the bank has made financing plans of $1 billion for the second phase of its Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme, which would cover the remaining 28 states in Nigeria.
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Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja to represent Nigeria at the 2025 yearly meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) scheduled for Davos, Switzerland.
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When Governor Sanwo-Olu was to constitute a cabinet for his second term around August-September 2023, the Lagos House of Assembly, the official clearing house for such matters, opted to give the governor a little headache.
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Renowned lawyer, Mike Ozekhome (SAN), and the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) have dismissed sustained vilification of former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, describing it as baseless and unfounded.
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Premier League title chaser, Arsenal FC, have turned their attention to signing Nigerian and Galatasaray forward, Victor Osimhen, this month. According to Football Insider, the Gunners are exploring the market for a late-window striker signing after losing Gabriel Jesus