Nigeria’s Creative Economy comprising 49 segments of entertainment, the arts, culture, tourism, music, theatrical arts, artifacts and museums, among others, has been identified as capable of contributing about $100 billion to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and no fewer than two million jobs by 2030.

The stars aligned at this year’s Trace Awards, the second edition, as the crème de la crème of the Africa music industry gathered to celebrate excellence and artistry. The night was ablaze with talent, as Ayra Starr, Rema, Mercy Chinwo, and D’banj shone brightly, leaving an indelible mark on the ceremony.

Tensions have escalated in the Gbedu/Eleke community of Iwofin town, Surulere Local Council of Oyo State, as residents have allegedly accused former Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) and Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee member, Dr. Amos Adamu, of land encroachment, destruction of farmland, and orchestrating violent attacks against local farmers.

In about two weeks, the Guardian Woman Festival comes alive at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. With the theme, Women Mean Business, Leadership Coach, Speaker and Founder, Flourishing Forties, Mofoluwaso Ilevbare also known as Dr. Fofo, takes us through her career path and her opinion on the festival’s focus. Dr. Ilevbare is a…

Prof. Jasper Ikpesu is the Assistant Director and Head of Health Safety and Environment (HSE) and General Services Department (GS) at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, Delta State.