By Taiye Olayemi Chandramouli Kern, Consul General of India in Lagos, says Indians have been recognised as the biggest investors in Nigeria with over 27 million dollar cumulative investment and no fewer than 200 companies. Kern said this on Sunday while declaring open “Anchor Restaurant”, an Afro-Asian restaurant in Lagos. “ThisContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Prof. Gbenga Fasiku, Director, Institute of Cultural Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, on Friday called on African leaders to work unanimously to promote peaceful co-existence within the continent. Fasiku made the call during the commemoration of the Black History Month organised by the Centre for BlackContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) on Thursday commended Nigerian afrobeats star, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema for an outstanding performance during 2023 Ballon d’Or awards held in Paris. Its Director-General, Mrs Oluwabunmi Amao who recounted how electrifying Rema’s performance was saidContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Goge Africa, a media and culture brand has won the Destination Award as tourism promoters for the year 2023. Presenting the award, Mr Oluwadunsin Oluwasuji, said that Nneka and Isaac Moses, Founders of Goge Africa, had been known for showcasing the rich cultural and natural heritage ofContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Dr Ugo Aniga of the Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo State, says Africans can only achieve full democracy when its leaders jettison foreign aid. Aniga made the remark during the 2023 Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) annualContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi TotalEnergies E&P Nigeria, on Saturday donated N1 million each to two charity homes – The Care People Foundation and Galilee Foundatio in Lagos. Its Managing Director, Mr Matthieu Bouyer, announced the donation during the 27th TotalEnergies Charity Golf Tournament at Ikoyi Club 1938. Bouyer said the activityContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Organisers of the Women Economic Forum (WEF) on Thursday said the 107th edition of the forum would hold for the first time in West Africa, specifically Lagos, Nigeria, from Dec. 13 to Dec. 15. Dr Alex Okoroji, President of WEF in West Africa, made this known atContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Tomi Olatunbode, Creative Director, Spazio Ideale, on Friday said well-designed spaces can make life more comfortable, efficient, and joyful thereby encouraging Nigerians to embrace this often under-appreciated art form. Olatunbode disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sideline of theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Africa’s foremost film distribution company, Blue Pictures, has expressed its readiness to train aspiring film professionals to bridge knowledge-gap in Nigeria’s film industry. The company’s Chief Executive Officer, Joy Odiete, who disclosed this in a statement in Lagos on Tuesday stated that aspiring film professionals would be trainedContinue Reading
