By Taiye Olayemi Nigeria’s largest private art collector, Yemisi Shyllon, on Wednesday advised LEGACY 1995, a non-governmental group managing the Nigerian Railway Museum, to ensure proper preservation of the historical heritage site. Shyllon who expressed displeasure over the state of the railway relics and artefacts, gave the advice during hisContinue Reading

By Ikenna Uwadileke Some leisure spot owners in Abuja on Monday decried low patronage during the Easter festivities. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) they blamed the low patronage on economic hardship triggered by inflation, insecurity and cash crunch. According to Istifanus Nanu, the Manager, TaminusContinue Reading

By Patience Aliyu Ms Julie Mckay, U.S. Cultural Affairs Officer in Nigeria, has assured the creative industry of her country’s partnership for the growth of the sector. She gave the assurance while inspecting facilities at the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) during a tour of cultural sites, Museums and the National FilmContinue Reading

By Taiye Olayemi/Ronke Ojediran Spotify, an online streaming platform, held its 2023 “Stream On” programme, unveiling features and tools to build career of artistes, podcasters and music creators. Daniel EK, Spotify’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), during the virtual programme said this was necessary to aid deeper and long-lasting connections betweenContinue Reading

By Chijioke Okoronkwo Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who was born on March 8, 1957, has clocked 66 years. Osinbajo survived a helicopter crash in Kogi on Feb. 2, 2019, and won re-election on Feb. 23, 2019 for another four-year term with President Muhammadu Buhari. He featured in the 2023 presidentialContinue Reading

By Maureen Okon The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) said on Tuesday in Abuja that it was partnering with Spain on the internationalisation of African Music. Director-General of the NTDC, Chief Folorunsho Coker, told a news conference that the partnership to known as the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) andContinue Reading