Ulayi’s new book explores social security as driver of national development
By Osa Mbonu-Amadi Emmanuel Ulayi’s 2026 treatise, Rethinking Social Security in Nigeria: Role of the NSITF, makes a timely and compelling case for elevating social security from a welfare afterthought to a core strategy for national development. The book is arranged into 16 chapters under the following subheadings: Social Security and Social Protection in Context, […]
IWD: Aisha Babangida, Bello-Olusoga others train women
Chairperson of Better Life for Rural Women (BLW) Hajiya Aisha Babangida and Chairperson, Access Bank PLC, Mrs Mosun Bello-Olusoga were among the team of eminent Nigerians that trained women at the Civic Centre, Lagos as part of activities held to celebrate the 2016 International Women’s Day.
Fifty… celebrating African women coming of age
There was no better time and better tool to celebrate African women that the screening of the blockbuster movie, titled Fifty which largely showcases femininity like never before.
Lagos Theatre Festival, an ambitious display of site theatre
FEATURES of the 2016 Lagos Theatre Festival especially with regard to spell-binding theatrical performances in unconventional places, were eloquent indication of how the event has grown bigger, bolder and better. Art enthusiasts, caucasians, sponsors and those in the creative industry were among individuals in attendance at the grand opening of the biggest performing arts festival which ended at Freedom Park, Lagos on Sunday. It was the 3rd edition of the theatre fiesta which was truly an extravaganza of exciting music, dance, spoken word, as well as musical and stage plays.
Indigo Arya’s iconic exhibition connects corporate and creative Lagos
FOR two days, the city of Lagos, the nation’s commercial capital will witness what could be described as an explosion of fantastic exhibition, artistic talks, discussions and performances as Indigo Arya, a Creative Consultancy that specializes in branding, visual communication and creative problem solving partners with Heritage Place, to present a unique exhibition tagged, Lagos: Living and Working, an art exhibition showcasing visual artists living and working in the city.
Nollywood star, Nicolette Ndigwe, bags UNN degree
Some young people grow extremely arrogant when they taste a little success. Not Nicole. She seemed to value the knowledge she could gain from UNN and was passionate about doing well. I recall one occasion when after her best efforts, which I happened to be privy to, she scored a “C” in a course. Perhaps, her submission which centred on her movie roles appeared fabulous to the examiner who may not have been aware of her acting career. But the point is Nicole wept and wept. And she made representations to have the grade corrected to no avail.
