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13 Aug
Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited has supported Olori Janet Afolabi Foundation, OJAF, to organise the maiden Adire Festival in Apomu, headquarters of Isokan Council Osun State.
13 Aug
Korean Popular Culture show, tagged K-Pop Festival, held in Lagos last weekend. The yearly festival, which is organised by South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, attracted a host of participants ranging from singers, dancers and other genres of performative art.
30 Jul
The Federal Government has been told to bring back the shine in Nigerian higher education. Speaking at a lecture entitled, “Interrogating Issues In The Proliferation Of Universities In Nigeria”, Prof. Siyan Oyeweso of the Department of History and International Studies, Osun State University...
30 Jul
For the author of Beyond the Brush, Oluwaferanmi Ogunmefun, art is a mesmerising tapestry of symbols and hidden messages.
30 Jul
The Executive Secretary (ES), National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), Mr. Ado Mohammed Yahuza, no doubt, has brought a lot of innovations to the institute.
30 Jul
The Yale Drama Series is seeking submissions for its 2024 playwriting competition. The series’ current judge, Jeremy O. Harris, will select the winning play.
23 Jul
An enduring manner of passing messages across Africa is the use of parables and storytelling to teach children (even adults) lessons on life, morality, and responsibility.
23 Jul
The recently retired academic from the University of Benin, Benin City, Prof. Tony Esijolomi Afejuku, has canvassed unity and oneness among those living in multi-ethnic communities across the country.
23 Jul
Author of historical fiction and documentation, Titi Horsfall, has launched her latest literary work, Settled Dust, in London. The event was a highlight of the 13th African Achievers Awards, held on Friday, July 14, 2023, at The House of Lords...
16 Jul
Today is the 89th birthday of Africa’s Nobel laureate, Professor ‘Wole Soyinka. We wish the ecumenical being many happy returns of the day in good health, safety, joy, honour and contentment. Amen.
16 Jul
Nigeria’s gospel music awards ceremony formerly known as Nigeria Gospel Music Awards (NIGMA) has undergone a rebranding and is now officially named Nigeria International Gospel Music Awards (NIGMA). The new name along with a new logo that symbolises its commitment to celebrating the global impact of Nigerian gospel music was unveiled at a media briefing in Lagos.
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The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) says it is working assiduously to recover the N243 million loan disbursed to 150 debtors between 2011 and 2024 in Kwara. The BOA Ilorin Branch Manager, Mr Dele Aderibigbe, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Ilorin. He said the loan, termed…
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Liverpool's Hungarian midfielder #08 Dominik Szoboszlai controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on September 30, 2023. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) / A review into English-based match officials being paid for one-off appearances in other domestic leagues could take…
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The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has debunked the insinuation that there is conflict between the traditional thrones and Christendom. The monarch stated this when he received the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, a former pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, in his Palace in Warri Kingdom. The…
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The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. 'Bosun Tijani, expressed excitement on Monday to release the draft Strategic Blueprint for the Ministry.
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Federal government has commenced verification of individuals under the National Social Register, (NSR), in communities across Lagos and the South Western states to ensure accuracy of available data ahead of government's poverty alleviation intervention such as cash transfers. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, flagged off the exercise, in Lagos state…
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Mr Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has called for collective efforts in rebuilding the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Wike, who made the call in his independence message in Abuja on Sunday, stressed that building a strong and resilient society requires collective effort. “It means working together to address the issues that…
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Plans underway for subsequent launches in Africa and Central Asia ANTIGUA, Guatemala, 2 October 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Today witnessed the launch of EMpact, a venture studio focused on nurturing talent and accelerating startups to serve critical value chains, focusing on frontier markets in Central America, West Africa, and Central Asia. The first studio is a collaboration between EMpact and Fundación Génesis…
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The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has warned the public against fake recruitment exercises being carried out by some fraudulent individuals in the name of the agency.
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What Happened? In a recent announcement, popular Cement producer in Nigeria announced they have decided to lower the price of their cement from ₦5,500 to ₦3,500 per bag, effective from October 2, 2023. Though the cement had previously hinted at reducing cement prices once they completed their new production lines by the end of the…
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In the heart of Nigerian sports, a revolution is brewing, one that promises to elevate women's football to unprecedented heights. Spearheading this transformation is the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), under the dynamic leadership of Chairman Ms. Nkechi Obi. With a compelling vision and a 5-pronged execution strategy, NWFL is set to redefine women's football…