Arts

HURRAY! AFRICA STUDY BIBLE TO BE LAUNCHED TODAY!

The Africa Study Bible (published by OASIS International/Tyndale House, USA, 2017) , the first study Bible developed by Africans with over 2,600 notes written by 350 contributors from 50 countries, will be released with ceremonial event at the National Ecumenical Centre, Abuja today June 29 and Lagos July 1 in Lagos. It is the first study Bible developed by Africans …

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NEPC trains 64 in Industrial Garment Manufacturing

Dayo Emmanuel Human Capital Development Centre (HCDC), a project of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has graduated 64 students from its garment manufacturing and pattern drafting training program in Lagos. Speaking at the event, Chief Executive Officer of the NEPC, Mr. Olusegun Awolowo said, “HCDC furthers our mission to boost Nigeria’s non-oil exports, which we believe will characterize our …

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Heritage Bank promotes Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage via BBnaij

As part of its corporate social responsibility, Heritage Bank Limited, Nigeria’s most innovative banking service provider, is promoting the country’s rich cultural heritage to the global community through the on-going Big Brother Naija. The Bank said in a statement that the feat was executed by tasking housemates to find a common ground by drawing from and blending their different, unique …

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World Book Day: Heritage Bank Promotes Reading Culture in Schools

In its continuous drive to remain at the forefront of engendering educational learning amongst young Nigerians, Heritage Bank Plc joined in celebrating the “World Book Day” by means of implementing one of its literacy initiatives and donation of books to schools. The bank has decided to lend its support to the biggest celebration of its kind, designated by UNESCO as …

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Okonjo-Iweala’s daughter, Uzodinma’s movie ‘Waiting for Hassana’ to premiere at Sundance Film Festival

The short documentary, the first Nigerian production ever selected to debut at the prestigious Sundance International Film Festival, focuses on the Chibok girls. Park City, Utah, January 2017 – WAITING FOR HASSANA is a powerful short documentary directed by Ifunanya “Funa” Maduka and produced by Uzodinma Iweala and Ifunanya Maduka. It will premiere at the Sundance International Film Festival on January …

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Nigerian arts industry can help economy out of recession-Ajamufua

Dayo Emmanuel A fine artiste and dancer, Funmilayo Emily Ajamufua has stated that arts and crafts sector of the Nigerian economy have the capacity to rescue the country from the current recession. The artist however recommends  bead fashion in particular for Nigerian fashion enthusiasts in place of now expensive gold and silverware during the yuletide and beyond. Funmilayo, a graduate …

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Glo-sponsored One Lagos Fiesta winds up Saturday night

 The 2016 edition of One Lagos Fiesta will be brought to a close Saturday night with a spectacular countdown to the New Year. The initiative introduced by the government of  Akinwumi Ambode last year to round off the year and usher in a new one in a mood of excitement is being supported for a second year running by foremost …

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