Lagos: An exhibition designed to showcase the life, musical, and enduring legacy of the late Afrobeats pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, will open in Lagos in October. The exhibition, themed ‘Fela Anikulapo-Kuti: Afrobeat Rebellion’, is organized by Whitespace Creative Arts (AWCA) Foundation, with support from the French Embassy in Nigeria, the Kuti family, and Ecobank. According to […]
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Nigeria Needs $100bn Annual Investments to Hit Middle-Income Status by 2050, Says Minister
Abuja: The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, emphasized the necessity for Nigeria to attract at least 100 billion dollars in investments annually to achieve middle-income status by 2050. This declaration was made on Tuesday during a one-day policy dialogue on ‘Deepening Legislative-Executive Synergy for Effective Economic Governance in Nigeria,’ organized by […]
Harmonised Identity System to Enhance Security and Development in Nigeria: Tinubu
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu emphasized the significant impact of a harmonised national identity system on Nigeria’s security and socio-economic landscape. Speaking at the 7th National Day of Identity Day event organized by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in Abuja, Tinubu highlighted the role of the National Identity Number (NIN) as a pivotal element in […]
Association of Nigerian Artisans and Technicians Announces Second National Exhibition and Fair
Abuja: The Association of Nigerian Artisans and Technicians (ASNAT) has announced plans for the second edition of its National Artisan and Technician Exhibition and Fair (NATEF), which is set to take place in Abuja from September 23 to September 27. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mr. Adeshina Akinyemi, the National Coordinator of ASNAT, made […]
Women’s Group Commends DEPOWA’s Scholarship Initiative for Fallen Heroes’ Children
Abuja: A women’s group, Mothers Peace and Development Forum (MPDF), has commended the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA) for providing full scholarships to children of fallen heroes. Convener of MPDF, Hajiya Bilikisu Aminu, gave the commendation while briefing journalists on Tuesday in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Aminu described the initiative […]