Adire
1 Nov
A United Kingdom-based Nigerian filmmaker and entrepreneur, Oluwapelumi Olayinka has stated that she is promoting Adire fabric globally to celebrate and preserve Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage. As the founder of Ektaktos Collectibles, Olayinka said she wanted to elevate this traditional textile by transforming it into a modern fashion statement that resonates with diverse audiences. Speaking…
19 Aug
* Entrepreneur trains female fashion designers on adire, batik designs An entrepreneur, Vincent Olukoya, has appealed to government at all levels to establish creative hubs in various parts of the country as part of measures to address the growing rate of unemployment among the youths. According to Olukoya, who is the Creative Director of House…
21 May
The Lagos State Government has granted N800 million to over 60 startups since the creation of the State Science Research and Innovation
18 Apr
The call by federal lawmakers in the lower chamber for criminalisation of the importation of local fabrics, specifically adire and kampala deserves to be given positive consideration.
20 Mar
The House of Representatives, yesterday, appealed to the Federal Government to ban and criminalise the importation of Adire, Kampala and other similar locally produced fabric into the country.
9 Mar
From viral skits to the silver screen, Layi Wasabi transcends comedy boundaries as he makes a remarkable foray into Nollywood. When you say the name “Layi Wasabi”, the first thing that comes to mind for a lot of content consumers is hilarious skits. However, the fast-rising creator has proven that he’s not one to be…
11 Jan
Netflix has set the tone for exciting January with good movies on its platform. From drama to romance, action and even documentaries, the streaming giant is leaving no genre out this month. Sit back, relax and enjoy titles like Adire, out on Netflix from January 12, 2024 to the latest installment of the Merry Men…
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The Federal Government has commenced construction of Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery in Zaria, Kaduna State to address shortages of human resources in the health sector. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report that other three institutions to be constructed are; Federal College of Education, Federal Open University and Federal College of Legal Studies.…
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Residents of Qusayr in central Syria are finally returning home after the departure of Hezbollah fighters, who helped Bashar al-Assad's forces seize the city a decade ago and left with his fall. Many of the houses are now in ruins, after years under the control of the Lebanese armed group, a key Assad ally which…
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Ruben Amorim said Manchester United "deserved" to beat Manchester City after his side produced a dramatic late finish to win 2-1 at the Etihad on Sunday. City defender Josko Gvardiol opened the scoring with a first-half header but Fernandes levelled from the penalty spot in the 88th minute and Diallo struck two minutes later. "It…
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Bruno Fernandes hailed Amad Diallo as "unstoppable" after the winger scored a 90th-minute winner in Manchester United's dramatic 2-1 victory at Manchester City on Sunday. City defender Josko Gvardiol opened the scoring with a first-half header but Fernandes levelled from the penalty spot in the 88th minute and Diallo struck two minutes later. Diallo, 22,…
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mr Musikilu Mojeed, editor-in-chief of PREMIUM TIMES, and other newly elected leaders of the Nigeria chapter of the International Press Institute (IPI). Members re-elected Mr Mojeed as President of the IPI Nigeria alongside Media Trust's Ahmed Shekarau (Secretary) and Fidelis Mbah of Al Jazeera Television (Deputy President). Members also…
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday in Abuja, officially approved the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the regional bloc. The decision, taken by the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, marks a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape of West Africa. Disclosing this decision at the…
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The Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, has reopened the Kidandan Market in the Kidandan District of Giwa Local Government Area (LGA) after an improvement in the security situation in the area. The Guardian reports that the market was shut indefinitely in 2019 following security challenges caused by attacks on traders. The market had been…
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has secured the conviction of more than 200 terrorists successfully prosecuted during the just-concluded Phase Six Terrorism Trials held at the Kainji Detention Facility from December 9 to December 13. This is contained in a statement from the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in the Office of the National Security…
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Nigeria during the week won two medals at the 2024 World Weightlifting Championship held in Manama, Bahrain. Didih Onome Omolala competed in 55kg class lifted 90kg in snatch and 110kg in clean and jerk had a total of 200kg, narrowly missed the podium as she finished 5th on the table. On her part, Sarah Ovayioza…
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Chief Edwin K. Clark, the National Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on the deplorable state of roads in the South-South region as part of the 2025 budget. In an open letter, Chief Clark described the dire conditions of critical road…