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The National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), in partnership with Coronation Group Ltd., has unveiled a permanent exhibition of late Ben Enwonwu’s 1956 sculptural masterpiece of Queen Elizabeth II.The exhibition, entitled “Building A Nation: Ben Enwonwu and the Impact of Sculpture”, also in partnership with Fine Art Auctioneers, Bonhams, was unveiled at NCMM in Lagos on Tuesday.This entailed a dynamic look into the career of Nigerian master sculptor, late Ben Enwonwu, as the exhibition took art lovers through his process of production of the masterpiece.The exhibition also featured some of the artist’s world-famous works, highlighting his influence on Nigerian…

Niger Republic wants Russian firms to invest in uranium and other natural resource production, its mining minister said on Wednesday, amid an ongoing dispute with former colonial master France.French nuclear group Orano halted uranium output in Niger last month as relations soured with the military junta that seized power in July 2023.”We have already met with Russian companies that are interested in coming to explore and exploit Niger’s natural resources… not only uranium,” mining minister Ousmane Abarchi told Russia’s Ria Novosti press agency in an interview.”With regards to French companies, the French government, via its head of state, has said…

The Federal Government has suspended 13 students of the Federal Government College in Enugu State for six-weeks for alleged bullying in the school.This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the ministry, Folashade Boriowo.The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa ordered the suspension of the students based on a viral video showing some students of the school engaging in acts of bullying.Alausa, reaffirmed the ministry’s unwavering commitment to maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment in all federal schools across the country.According to him, a recent report received by…

Analysts are of the view that future millionaires and billionaires from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) subregion will emerge from among owners of Small and Medium Entreprise (SMEs).According to them, West Africa’s SMEs, leveraging the recently unveiled African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), will hit the ground running to become the next generation of mega-companies and achieve explosive, unprecedented economic growth.AfCFTA, which has now entered its operational phase with a permanent secretariat in Accra, Ghana, is said to provide the greatest opportunity and potential for SMEs to thrive and transform into mega firms and employers of labour.Under…

African leaders said categorically on Tuesday at the World Leaders Climate Action Summit (WLCAS) in Baku, Azerbaijan’s capital, that they are taking steps to reduce carbon emissions but will be unable to meet climate goals without funding from wealthier nations.”We cannot reach our climate goals alone, we call on our global partners to honour their commitments ensuring accessible concessional financing for sustainable development in Africa without unsustainable debt,” Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo said.Addressing the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP29 summit, Akufo-Addo said his country has planted…

The Church of England is beginning its search for a new leader after the Archbishop of Canterbury resigned.The Most Reverend Justin Welby announced he is stepping down after an independent review found he “could and should” have reported decades-long abuse of men and young boys by his former friend, the barrister John Smyth QC.Thousands of church leaders, including members of its General Synod committee, had called for him to step down.Here we look back at his 11 years as archbishop – and his career both in and outside the church. LINKS TO CHURCHILL AND SLAVE OWNERSMr Welby, 68, was born…

The Police Command in Plateau has dismissed rumour of a bomb explosion on Murtala Way, near JosTerminus, in Jos North Local Government of the state.Mr Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) said this in a statement on Tuesday in Jos.Alabo said that the command had on Tuesday morning received report that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was allegedly planted around Murtala Way, Jos.“At exactly 8:20 a.m., we received a report of a shallow dug hole suspected to be planted with an IED at Murtala Way beside the old site of the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH).“The rumour created…

Spotify, an online music streaming platform, has partnered with the Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, Asake, on the promotion of skateboarding in Nigeria.Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, disclosed this in a statement in Lagos on Tuesday.Okumu said that the partnership entailed Asake taking over Spotify’s Skate Noise playlist.“Afrobeats superstar, Asake is taking over Spotify’s Skate Noise playlist, putting Nigeria’s vibrant skate scene front and centre.“Known for his passion for skateboarding, Asake will be bringing fresh energy to the playlist, celebrating the diverse, inclusive culture at the heart of Nigerian skateboarding.“Inspired by Lagos’ emerging skate crews, including the pioneering Dencity…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Princess Oladunni Odu, has expressed confidence in Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the party’s candidate, emerging victorious in the Nov. 16 governorship poll in the state.Odu, the first female Secretary to the State Government (SSG), who served under late Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, told newsmen in Okitipupa on Tuesday, that the electorate in the state would vote Progressives to stay with the ruling party at the centre.The APC chieftain said that the party’s women forum in the state was ready for the governoship poll and had mobilised support for the ruling party…

South African pay television company MultiChoice Group has reported a 99% fall in half-year profit on Tuesday and described the operating environment as “extremely hostile”.The owner of DStv, whose pay-TV business operates across 50 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, said its performance was marred by weaker local currencies and constrained consumer spending particularly in Nigeria and extreme power disruptions in Zambia.Advertisement · Scroll to continueMultichoice said its adjusted core headline earnings per share – its measure of the underlying performance – fell to 2 cents per share for the six months ended Sept. 30, down from 356 cents per share a…