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Spotify launches Greasy Tunes Café to spotlight Nigerian music, food
Spotify has launched a three-week experiential pop-up in Lagos called Greasy Tunes Café, designed to celebrate the intersection of Nigerian culture, food, and music. The unveiling was held on September 30 at Fired & Iced, Lekki Phase 1. With the...
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Lummy’s Viral Video Gets Nigerians Talking About Consent
A video has gone viral on social media showing a young woman—no diddy (X handle: didivineeeee)—confronting a man, identified as “Lummy” (X/Twitter handle: @Lummygee1), during a sleepover. In the clip, she accuses him of touching her without...
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Legend Extra Stout X Trace Live Celebrates Legendary Night of Music with Tiwa Savage
Friday, September 26th, was a night steeped in richness as Legend Extra Stout, Nigeria’s fastest-growing premium stout, brought its full-brewed energy to an unforgettable edition of Trace Live. Held at Terra Kulture Arena in Lagos, the evening...
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Domínguez Applauds Nigeria’s Maritime Security Gains, Deep Blue Project, And Blue Economy Policy
0 Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON (left) presenting a souvenir to the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Domínguez, during the IMO Secretary-General’s visit to Nigeria,...
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2027 Poll: Nigeria risks repetition of 2023 election shortcomings – EU
The European Union (EU) has warned that Nigeria is at risk of experiencing the shortcomings associated with the 2023 general election in 2027 if reforms are not concluded before the polls. At a press conference in Abuja on Friday, Barry Andrews,...
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LCCI Advocates Sustainable Transformation of Nigeria’s Tourism Industry
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged government and private stakeholders to prioritize the sustainable transformation of Nigeria’s tourism sector, stressing its potential as a major driver of economic diversification and job...
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UN, FRSC move to halt Nigeria’s road carnage
Africa THE United Nations, in partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has launched the #MakeASafetyStatement campaign to address Nigeria’s growing road accident crisis. Mr Jean Todt, UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road...
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Adenuga Opeyemi: A Rising Star in Nigeria’s Fashion and Design Landscape
In the bustling cultural capital of Ibadan, Nigeria, where tradition and innovation dance in harmony, Adenuga Opeyemi Anuoluwapo stands out as a dynamic force in the fashion and design industry. With a unique blend of creative intuition and...
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Africell Boosts Sierra Leone Bodybuilding Team Ahead of Nigeria Competition
Africell Sierra Leone has provided a financial and motivational boost to the Sierra Leone Bodybuilding and Fitness Association (SLBFA) as the team prepares to represent the country at an upcoming international competition in Nigeria. The support,...
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SAF announces winners of first PARA Fellowship for art writers
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The open call received 235 applications, with submissions coming from a range of countries across Asia and Africa, including India, Egypt, UAE, South Africa, Pakistan, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Nigeria, Philippines, Singapore and South Korea....
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Sports2 minutes ago NPFL Matchday 7 Fixtures: Enyimba Face Rivers United, Rangers Host Katsina United, Others The race for the 2025-2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season continues this weekend with Matchday 7 fixtures promising some…
The race for the 2025-2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season continues this weekend with Matchday 7 fixtures promising some mouthwatering clashes across the country. All eyes will be on Aba, where Enyimba, currently sitting second on...
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Building sustainable leather brands in a fast-fashion world
The global fashion industry has become synonymous with speed. Styles emerge, trend briefly, and are discarded within weeks. Entire collections vanish almost as quickly as they appear, leaving behind waste and environmental damage. This cycle,...
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Let’s Discuss: The Business of Digital Media in Ghana and Wh...
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Modern Ghana
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Ghana’s media industry is changing faster than most people realize. Once dominated by print and radio, the country now has an explosion of digital-first outlets — from the long-established Modern Ghana, GhanaWeb and MyJoyOnline, to newer players...
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Arkansas AG Nabs Noncitizens from Nigeria, Cuba, Kazakhstan Accused of Voting in 2024
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced the arrests of three noncitizens accused of illegally voting in Arkansas elections this week. “Investigators in my office have arrested three noncitizens for illegally voting in our elections despite...
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Media, Community Voices Are Enhancing Vaccinations in Ghana and Nigeria
When 28-year-old Salamatu Wahab from Nanton in Ghana’s Northern Region heard that health workers were coming to vaccinate children against measles and rubella, she hesitated. Rumours in her community claimed vaccines could make children sick or...
Nigeria: CBN to take full control of fixed income market by November
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that it will take full control of the country’s fixed income market from November 2025. The move, which will be carried out in phases, is aimed at making the market more transparent, efficient, and...
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Nigeria’s non-oil export hits $1.79bln in Q1, 2025 — NEPC
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The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says Nigeria’s non-oil export rose to $1.791 billion in the first quarter of 2025. The Chief Executive Officer of the Council, Nonye Ayeni, disclosed this at a one-day sensitisation exercise organised...
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Anthony Madu: It’s a Shame Ballet Is Not Seen As Something Men Can Do In Nigeria
Nigerian ballet dancer Anthony Madu has called for a change in perceptions around ballet in Nigeria, saying it is “a shame” that the art form is not widely accepted as something boys or men can pursue. Speaking in an interview with ARISE News on...
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Nigeria News4 minutes ago How Much Do We Know? – Obasanjo Sends Message To Nigerians Over Boko Haram Insurgency Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerians to begin asking the right questions concerning the Boko Haram menace plaguing the…
He lamented that Boko Haram insurgency had now become part of the daily lives of Nigerians. He shared his reservations on Friday at the unveiling of the book, ‘Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum,’ authored by a former Chief of...
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Nigeria News8 minutes ago Ologunagba Clears Air On Goodluck Jonathan’s Eligibility To Join 2027 Race The National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Debo Ologunagba, has stated that former President Goodluck Jonathan has the…
Speaking on Friday during an appearance on Arise Television, Olugunagba stated that the PDP constitution allows any member in good standing to aspire to any position, including the presidency. He clarified that his recent remarks concerning...
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