Nigerian artist Layo Bright highlights the Culture of Headdress
By Gabriel Olawale Whether a party, wedding or church event in Nigeria, one striking accessory stands out on the women in attendance—their ‘gele’. Gele as headdress is an art form in itself, widely worn in Nigeria for social occasions and events. It has become a statement piece—a main focus of fashion attire—that exudes cultural pride […]
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Adequate infrastructure crucial to sports development — Pinnick
President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick has disclosed that the ongoing sports facilities construction in Osun state will aid sports development after completion.
Richard Nyong: The audacity of enterprise
By Charles Odibo BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal), is a concept developed in the ninety’s business bestseller Built to Last, by legendary Jim Collins and Jerry Porras. A BHAG (pronounced “Bee Hag”) is a powerful way to stimulate progress. A BHAG is clear and compelling, needing little explanation; people get it right away. The authors […]
COVID-19: Nigeria records 45 new cases, 6 recoveries
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it recorded 45 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 166,191 The NCDC disclosed this on its official Twitter handle on Thursday. It stated that the 45 new cases were from five states. It listed Lagos, with 27 […]
5 killed as gunmen attack police station in Delta
UNIDENTIFIED gunmen, today, attacked the Umutu police station, Ukwuani Local Government Area Delta, leaving five persons dead.
Uniosun matriculates 3,671 students for 2020/21 academic session
The Vice-Chancellor, Osun State University, Professor Labo Popoola on Thursday admitted 3,671 students into the instruction’s various colleges for the 2020/21 academic session.
Children’s Day: We must stop attack, violent acts against children — Commissioner
Osun State Commissioner for Women and Children Affairs, Barrister Bukola Olaboopo has urged the government at different levels to put more efforts to ensure attack against children is completely eradicated.
37 inmates of Abeokuta custodial centre gain University admission
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) on Friday said 37 of its inmates were admitted and matriculated into the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). A statement by the Public Relations Officer of NCoS, Mr Francis Enobore on Friday in Abuja, said this was the second matriculation ceremony at the Custodial Centre, under the auspices of […]
Registration: SEC gives crowdfunding promoters June 30 deadline
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Securities and Exchange Commission has set June 30, 2021 as deadline for all existing investment crowdfunding portals/digital commodities investment platforms to comply with registration requirements or cease operations. The Commission in a notice released on Wednesday directed promoters note the requirements and eligibility criteria for raising funds through and/or operating […]
How CBN’s N250bn gas plan will boost LPG consumption – experts
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Energy experts have held that the N250 billion gas expansion fund set up by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) would push the consumption of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG, in the country to over five million metric tonnes, mmt, by the end of this year. The experts also stated that […]
UI, UNN, UNIMAID students among beneficiaries as foundation launches scholarship for tertiary institutions
Imole Noble Educational Foundation (INEF), a non-government organisation, has offered scholarships to 30 students in tertiary institutions across the country. At the maiden edition of the ceremony held in Lagos on Thursday, the foundation said the scholarship is geared towards promoting access to quality education and improving lives of the less privileged. According to Dame […]
