By Taiye Olayemi In a soothing and thought-provoking performance, Zimbabwean-American Poet and Artiste, U-Meleni Adebo, celebrated the beauty of African women. Adebo, who performed during the unveiling of “Èyò by La Campagne” in Ikoyi, Lagos, extolled the uniqueness of the skin of black women. The poet encouraged African womenContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigerian visual artist, Promise Ebegbulem, has urged the Federal Government to create more avenues for artists to access grants, to enable them thrive in their chosen profession. Ebegbulem made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. According to her, this isContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Lara Kudayisi, a relationship expert and therapist, has advised individuals undergoing any form of trauma to speak up and seek help. Kudayisi, Founder of Lara Kudayisi International, gave the advice at a news conference ahead of the maiden edition of “Finding Love After Trauma Fiesta” (FLAT),Continue Reading
By Joan Odafe Stakeholders in law enforcement and criminal justice for child sexual abuse survivors have called for the adoption of the ‘Child Forensic Interview Protocol’ to ensure that justice is served. The stakeholders, including the Lagos State Government, the Police and non-governmental organisations, made the call at a workshopContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku The Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST), Lagos State Chapter, has urged the Federal Government to initiate more friendly policies to promote sustainable agricultural practices by farmers. Mr Olugbenga Aina, the Lagos State Chapter Chairman, NIFST, said this during the 10th Regional Food ScienceContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike The Foundation For a Better Environment (FABE) in partnership with Pernod Ricard, on Thursday in Lagos embarked on a beach clean-up to promote glass recycling. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Baadun Beach clean-up at Okun Ajah area of the state wasContinue Reading
Breaking barriers to stardom amid challenges in music industry By Folasade Adeniran, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Debutante musicians believe that although many aspiring musicians are putting a lot of effort to make a name in the music scene, there are challenges ranging from payola, copyright infringement and privacy. LackContinue Reading
By Rukayat Adeyemi The Abdul Samad Rabiu Initiative for Africa (ASR Africa), in commemoration of the 2024 International Widows’ Day, donated N10 million grant to the International Women’s Society (IWS) on Tuesday in Lagos. ASR Africa is a brainchild of African industrialist, philanthropist, and Chairman of BUA Group, MrContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal The Nigeria Customs Service (NSC) said it has seized 26,950 litres of petroleum products worth N19 million being smuggled out of the country into Republic of Benin. The National Coordinator, Operation Whirlwind of the NSC, Mr Hussein Ejibunu, disclosed this on Thursday at a newsContinue Reading
By Rukayat Adeyemi The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) on Monday solicited collaboration of Seplat Energy Plc on capacity building for local engineers, renewable energy expansion projects and innovations for national development. NSE President, Mrs Margaret Oguntala, made the appeal while leading a delegation of the society on a visitContinue Reading
