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Three finalists emerge for 2021 NLNG Literature Prize

The Advisory Board for the Nigeria LNG-sponsored The Nigeria Prize for Literature, has announced “The Girl With The Louding Voice” by Abi Dare; “The Son Of The House” by Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia and “Colours of Hatred” by Obinna Udenwe as finalists for the 2021 competition.

Young Nigerian, Tobi Nancy Keshinro finds passion in art works

By Moses Nosike Tobi Nancy Keshinro is a young Nigerian who derives passion in art work and would want to make a statement with it in her forthcoming exhibition. She is of the opinion that art work should be preserved in our environment and artistes should be encouraged. She is the Chief Executive Officer of […]

Why we need to use arts, culture as suitable diversification options – Runsewe

By Jimoh Babatunde Over the years, Nigeria’s economy has been built around oil, which accounts for over 95 per cent of its export earnings, but the current plunge in global oil prices due to COVID-19 has further put a strain on her economy. So far, the government has come up with initiatives to successfully navigate […]

Book telling the history of The Good Shepherd Anglican Church

Church history is not a particularly prominent area in history writing, especially at a time the study of history has been so relegated in our institutions of learning. But to neglect church history will amount to a great disservice to Christianity and to faith

Artists mourn as Yusuf Grillo dies at 87

By Osa Amadi &  Chris Onuoha Professor Yusuf Adebayo Cameron Grillo, (1934-2021), died yesterday (Monday), August 23, 2021, at Gbagada General Hospital after a brief illness. His passing away was announced by Otunba Babatunde Grillo. Grillo is one of the most influential figures and founding fathers of contemporary visual art in Nigeria. He was a […]

20 Fabric artists for Int’l Visitors Leadership Program

Twenty emerging, mid-career Nigerian fashion designers have been selected to participate in the International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP), the premier professional exchange program of the U.S. Department of State

NLNG-CORA 2021 book feast honouring 11 laureates

In the tradition of the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) in union with the Committee for Relevant Art (CORA), the 2021 edition of CORA/The Nigeria Prize for Literature Book Party in honour of the eleven shortlisted authors for the Nigeria Prize for Literature, NPL, 2021, held Sunday, August 8, 2021

I will use culture to unite Nigeria, says Runsewe

The Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe (OON) who is also the President of the World Crafts Council, African Region, has said that his ultimate goal as the Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture is to use culture to unite Nigeria and bring about sustainable peace and national development.

Fela the Spirit @ 24

Let’s just begin by stating that Fela the Spirit transformed into a higher spirit on this day 24 years ago.

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