As part of its mission of providing an enabling environment for the projection of Nigerian artists and their works, Nike Art Gallery, Lekki, Lagos will kick-start its 2011 exhibition programme with the hosting of a solo exhibitions by Emmanuel Inua

Last week, the Banquet Hall of the City Hall at the Catholic Mission Street, Lagos Island was filled to the brim as people from all walks of life comprising of the high and low gorgeously dressed in traditional attires gathered in honour of a great African nationalists, Engr. Dan Agbowu.

Nwando Achebe-Ogundimu, historian and daughter of eminent writer Chinua Achebe has been appointed a full Professor of History at Michigan State University (MSU), USA, at the age of 39, making her one of the youngest full-rank professors in the prestigious University. She was recently inducted to the rank with a few other colleagues at a colourful dinner hosted by the University President to honor the recently promoted full rank Professor at MSU

Last week, at his Apapa residence, former boss of Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria, PMAN, Bolaji Rosiji unveiled his one single track titled, Heart of Gold musical video for the Media.

The historic 2010 photography festival, Lagos photo: No judgement, Africa under the prism organized by African Artists Foundation (AAF) in partnership with Etisalat Nigeria which opened last October to celebrate the rich heritage of Nigeria as it marked its 50th anniversary in addition to addressing some socio-economic problems in Africa came to a close last week at the civic center with a grande finale and exhibition of an amateur photographic competition