By Talatu Maiwada The Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Adamawa branch, has assured the participants of security ahead of its upcoming third session of the 2024 Mandatory Continuing Professional Development (MCPD) Programmme. Association’s Branch Chairman, Dr Titus Obadiah, during a news conference in Yola on Monday, said theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi In a soothing and thought-provoking performance, Zimbabwean-American Poet and Artiste, U-Meleni Mhlaba-Adebo on Sunday celebrated the beauty of African women. Mhlaba-Adebo who performed during the unveiling of “Èyò by La Campagne” in Ikoyi extolled the uniqueness of the skin of the black women. The poet encouraged AfricanContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigerian visual artist, Promise Ebegbulem, on Saturday 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, thisContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Helpline Social Support Initiative, an NGO, in partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Embassy in Nigeria shared meat during the Eid el-Kabir to women, vulnerable groups and persons living with disabilities in the FCT. Dr Jumai Ahmadu, Founder of the initiative, who made this known,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), Lagos chapter, has urged prospective tourists to explore West Africa’s coastline. Its President, Babatope Fajemilokun, made the call when he led members of the association on a boat cruise expedition tour of the coastal area of Lagos through BadagryContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Mr Paul Usoro, Chairman, Board of Directors, Access Bank Plc, has advised Nigerian youths to focus on creativity and skills acquisition rather than seeking shortcuts to wealth creation. Usoro gave the advice during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Life In My City Art Festival (LIMCAF), heldContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) says it will be committed to marketing tourism attractions in the state of Kwara during its forthcoming 8th Annual General Meeting (AGM). Mrs Ime Udo, National President of NATOP, who disclosed this during a virtual media briefing in Lagos onContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nollywood actor, Chidi Mokeme, has commended the establishment of BRS Studios, a platform to enhance film content, deepen distribution and improve creativity in audiovisual works from Africa. BRS Studios was established by Joy Odiete, Founder of Blue Pictures Cinema; Nollywood actor, Ramsey Nouah and renowned filmmaker, ChrisContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Mrs Florence Wenegieme, the former Director Forecasting, Response and Mitigation of the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Friday emerged as the Acting Director-General of the agency. Wenegieme’s emergenced followed the retirement of Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Sabo, the former acting D-G of the agency whoContinue Reading
