Toke Benson Awoyinka
15 Jan
... As ELCA produces 117 filmmakers Lagos State Government has promised to nurture and support talents in the film industry in order to keep encouraging Nigeria youths. The Commissioner, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson Awoyinka, disclosed this at the weekend, in Lagos, during the graduation and awards ceremony of 117 filmmakers produced by…
30 Dec
To ensure seamless operations for arriving tourists in Lagos, the state’s Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka has disclosed plans to partner with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
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An estimated number of over 70, 000 revelers are expected to grace the Lagos Countdown 2024’s tagged ‘Greater Lagos Fiesta,’ as activities lined up for the show get into full swing.
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As centre graduates 200 creative students VICE Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, has cautioned Nigerian youths against speaking ill of the country, noting that Nigeria is not the worst place to live in the world. The VC, who spoke at a graduation organized by Gidi Creative Centre (GCC), yesterday, at the…
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