Partnership, collective efforts needed to eradicate violent extremism -GOC
2024-11-09
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Ara set to commemorate 25th anniversary on stage, 50th birthday
2024-11-08
By Taiye Olayemi The progenitor of female talking drummers in Africa, Aralola Olamuyiwa, popularly known as “Ara”, says plans have advanced to celebrate her 50th birthday and 25 years on stage, in January 2025. Ara told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, that she began her careerContinue Reading
Arts, culture veritable tools for inclusive economic growth – Minister
2024-11-08
By Philip Yatai Dr Mariya Mahmoud, Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has described arts, culture and traditions of FCT residents as veritable tools for inclusive economic growth. Mahmoud stated this at the close of the 11th Edition of the Abuja Festival of Arts and Culture (ASOFEST), in AbujaContinue Reading
Art X Lagos opens with tribute to late Herbert Wigwe
2024-11-02
By Taiye Olayemi An international art fair, ART X Lagos, has opened with tribute to late Herbert Wigwe, former Group Managing Director of Access Bank Plc and some other unsung pioneers across different fields. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme for this year’s fairContinue Reading
Nigerian authors want FG ‘s support for writers
2024-11-01
By Joshua Olomu The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has called on the Federal Government to provide support in form of funding and other intervention initiatives for creative writers to productively deploy their works for nation building. Its president, Dr Usman Akanbi, made the call in an interview with theContinue Reading
Sanwo-Olu inaugurates J Randle Yoruba culture centre after facelift
2024-10-29
By Taiye Olayemi Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Monday inaugurated the remodelled J Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History. The centre is currently playing host to the maiden edition of Afropolis Lagos Festival, an international festival of arts, creativity and innovation, which kickedContinue Reading
CBAAC celebrates FESTAC ’77 legacy at Goge Africa Festival
2024-10-29
By Taiye Olayemi The Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) on Sunday mesmerised the audience at the Goge Africa Festival with an exhibition, showcasing relics from the Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC 77). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading
AIFF: Stakeholders want FG ‘s support for Nigeria’s foremost film festival
2024-10-29
By Joshua Olomu Stakeholders in the Nigerian film industry have called on the Federal Government and the FCT administration to support the Abuja International Film Festival (AIIF) after 21-years of running as a foremost film fiesta in Nigeria. They made the call in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
Africa China News, NAN forge partnership to foster cultural exchange
2024-10-29
By Muhyideen Jimoh Zheng Xiaopeng, CEO and Publisher of Africa China News (ACN), has expressed interest in collaborating with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to promote cultural exchange between Nigeria and China. Xiaopeng said this when he paid a courtesy visit to NAN’s Managing Director, Malam Ali Muhammad Ali,Continue Reading
Censors Board wants accurate film production data to attract investors
2024-10-23
By Joshua Olomu Dr Shaibu Husseini, Executive Director/CEO of National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), has solicited the cooperation of Nigerian filmmakers toward providing accurate output data to attract investors for the growth of the industry. He made the call in his opening address at a capacityContinue Reading
