By Priscilla Osaje Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Afrocultour Ltd., Mr Chuks Akamadu, says President Bola Tinubu’s visit to the United Kingdom has positive impact on Nigeria’s arts and culture. He described Tinubu as the first President to promote Nigeria’s arts and culture at the international scene. Akamadu saidContinue Reading
By Raji Rasak Gateway City, a documentary exploring Badagry’s rich history in Lagos State, has been nominated for a special screening at the 15th iRepresent (iREP) International Documentary Film Festival. Mr Viyon Awhanse, director of the documentary, disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal Cultural promoter, Dr Lai Labode, has announced plans to construct a N350 million world tallest drum in Ogun to boost tourism and stimulate economic growth. Labode, the founder of “Egbaliganza” made this known on Tuesday in Abeokuta. during a news conference ahead of the 2026 Egbaliganza culturalContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe The Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC) and Ogidi Studios have called on Nigeria’s creative industry to spearhead a shift in early childhood development norms. The organisations made the call at a news conference to unveil the ‘Creative Industries Coalition for Early Childhood Development’,Continue Reading
By Fortune Abang Senior International Trade Consultant Collins Nweke has called on the Federal Government to strengthen cooperation with the Nigeria Belgium Luxembourg Business Forum (NBLBF) for Nigeria’s economic growth. Nweke, the author of the soon-to-be-launched book, “Economic Diplomacy of the Diaspora”, disclosed this in a telephone interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Muhammad Lawal Mr Abubakar Usman from Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi on Saturday claimed the iconic award in the famous Argungu International Fishing Festival with the biggest fish-catch weighing 59 kilogrammes. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the winner smiled home with two brand new ToyotaContinue Reading
By Josephine Obute Iyanuoluwa Atewogbola, winner of Queen Moremi Ajasoro 2024/2025, has urged the youth to focus on building character, cultivating love and engaging in the things that truly matter as they celebrate Valentine’s Day. The beauty queen spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos.Continue Reading
By Ibrahim Bello More than 50,000 fishermen on Saturday surged into the historic Matan Fada River in Argungu ahead of the scheduled arrival of President Bola Tinubu at the Grand Finale of the 2026 Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival (AIFCF). The development disrupted the established ceremonial protocol as theContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has described the motor rally organised as part of the 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival as a symbol of resilience and growing economic confidence in Nigeria. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, said this at the inauguration ofContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Renowned writer and historian, Majemite Jaboro, has released “The Ikoyi Prison Narratives”, a book offering rare insight into the life, spirituality and political philosophy of Afrobeats legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. The book documents conversations between Jaboro and Fela during their confinement at Ikoyi Prison, Lagos,Continue Reading
