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At home with ‘The Master…’
11 It is amazing how Prof. Onobrakpeya, remains creatively productive, not only in this ‘Gotham city’ environment, but at his age. He continues to demonstrate why he is one of the most-showcased visual artists from black Africa, whose works have been exhibited at some of the frontline art galleries in the world, which includes Tate Modern in London, and Smithsonian in the US.
Funso Aina honoured as outstanding PR & corporate communications personality of the decade
Funso Aina, Senior Manager, External Relations at MTN Nigeria, was honoured with the prestigious Outstanding Public Relations and Corporate Communications Personality of the Decade award at the 2025 EDGE Awards, in recognition of his enduring impact on Nigeria’s communications landscape.
Workers’ Day: Tinubu promises Nigerian workers "living wage ", says minimum wage not enough
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'How to rescue journalism'
Funso Aina, Senior Manager, External Relations, MTN Nigeria who was recently awarded the ‘Innovator of the Year’ at the 2023 IN2 SABRE awards in Germany writes on the accelerating pace of global journalism practice against the state of flux of the profession in Nigeria and suggests the need to invest in technology and talent simultaneously. When I look back to 1996, the year I started my first job as a journalist, it feels like we were living in a prehistoric era.
The road to the Sabres
When I look back to 1996, the year I started my first job as a journalist, it feels like we were living in a prehistoric era. It is hard to believe that back then, our only work tools were a large dose of optimism with a pen and some paper, or what we called ‘off-cuts’ (roughly cut A4-size papers from huge reams of newsprint). Some of us had ‘midgets’ (micro tape recorders) or Sony Walkman-type tape recorders, for interviews, but I did not know of any reporter who had a PC or a laptop.
2023: Elections: Forum of APC ex-Chairmen hails Buhari, Tinubu, takes stand on upcoming guber polls
2023: Elections: Forum of APC ex-Chairmen hails Buhari, Tinubu, takes stand on upcoming guber polls [Daily Post - Nigeria] - 10/04/2023 A forum of former chairmen of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari over the smooth conduct of the 2023 general elections. They also congratulated President-elect, Bola Tinubu and his running mate, (...) ...
Jonathan, Wabote, Sekibo, Akpata Bag Rwandan Awards
Jonathan, Wabote, Sekibo, Akpata Bag Rwandan Awards [TheWill - Nigeria] - 9/04/2023 Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Simbi Wabote, the immediate-past President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olumide Akpata and the former Chief Executive Officer of Heritage Bank, Dr Ifie (...) ...
Media without journalism is on the rise -
Funso Aina, Senior Manager, External Relations at MTN Nigeria Plc, argues that the Nigerian media space is in a state of flux, where it is difficult to grow and retain talent; invest in the future and institute good corporate governance culture to drive performance with integrity. By Funso Aina When I look back to 1996, the year I started my first job as a journalist, it feels like we were living in a prehistoric era.
Aina... the road to the Sabres | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News Original
When I look back to 1996, the year I started my first job as a journalist, it feels like we were living in a prehistoric era. It is hard to believe that back then, our only work tools were a large dose of optimism with a pen and some paper, or what we called ‘off-cuts’ (roughly cut A4-size papers from huge reams of newsprint). When I look back to 1996, the year I started my first job as a journalist, it feels like we were living in a prehistoric era.
MOJEC's Subsidiary, Solaris In $100m Renewable Energy Partnership
A subsidiary of MOJEC International, Virtuitis Solaris, has entered into partnership with LandWey Investment Limited, a Nigerian real estate to develop the The project is in line with Nigeria's commitment to the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Rooting for journalists' training the MIP way, By Olabisi Deji-Folutile
A laudable example in this regard is MTN's Media Innovation Programme (MIP) specifically packaged for journalists across the entire spectrum. The media has been under intense searchlight since the last general elections. In particular, there has been a lot of conversation around the performance of journalists pre and post elections. The latest being the reaction of Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, to the one and half hour interview he granted Channels Television.
Terrorists Kill Usmanu Danfodiyo University Graduate In Sokoto After Collecting N2Million As Ransom
A young man identified as Ibrahim Abubakar Rabah has been reportedly killed by a group of terrorists in Sokoto after collecting a ransom of N2 million from his family for his release. This was confirmed to SaharaReporters by one of his friends in a telephone conversation on Thursday morning. Ibrahim, a 2018 graduate of microbiology from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, was reportedly kidnapped in his home town in the Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State a few weeks ago.
ICAN renews accreditation of LASU accounting programme
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria has accredited the accounting programmes of the Lagos State University for another period of three years. "I congratulate the Head, Department of Accounting; Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences and the entire university for the feat. "I also want to thank the Lagos State Government for supporting the university to make the accreditation exercise a huge success.
Media innovation and the rough road to the Sabre, By Funso Aina
When I look back to 1996, the year I started my first job as a journalist, it feels like we were living in a prehistoric era. It is hard to believe that back then, our only work tools were a large dose of optimism with a pen and some paper, or what we called ‘off-cuts’ (roughly cut A4-size papers from huge reams of newsprint). Some of us had ‘midgets’ (micro tape recorders) or the Sony Walkman-type tape recorders, for interviews, but I did not know of any reporter who had a PC or a laptop.
Naira Scarcity: NLC Renews Pledge To Roll Back Anti-People Policies As Queues At Banks Persist
Despite the two weeks grace given to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and commercial banks to make cash available to Nigerians by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), there still appears to be a hitch in the normal availability of cash.
Adejoh commends Ortom over commencement of commercial flights into Benue
The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Camey #38; Rock Holdings, Dr. Peter Adejoh has commended the Governor of Benue State, His Excellency, Dr. Samuel Ortom, for the commencement of scheduled commercial flights into Benue through the Nigerian Airforce (NAF) Aerodrome, Makurdi. Adejoh made this known in a press statement he personally signed in Abuja [ ] Adejoh commends Ortom over commencement of commercial flights into Benue
Naira Now N463.75/$1 at Official Market After Slight Devaluation
By Adedapo Adesanya The Naira closed at N463.75/$1 in the Investors and Exporters (I #38;E) window of the foreign exchange window on Wednesday, April 5, compared with the previous day s N463.30/$1, indicating a decline of 45 Kobo or 0.1 per cent.
Okowa Demands Probe As Police Kill Man Over N400 Bribe
Delta State governor Ifeanyi Okowa has called on the police to investigate the alleged killing of a young man by a police officer in Asaba, the state capital yesterday.
EPL: Danny Murphy reveals concern over two top managers set to take over Chelsea job
Former Liverpool star, Danny Murphy has revealed his concerns with two top managers, Luis Enrique and Julian Nagelsmann most heavily linked to Chelsea. Chelsea are currently searching for a manager that would coach the west London club on a permanent basis after sacking Graham Potter, who replaced Thomas Tuchel seven months ago. A number of [ ] EPL: Danny Murphy reveals concern over two top managers set to take over Chelsea job
Copa del Rey: Why Real Madrid eliminated Barcelona - Ancelotti
Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti has explained why his team eliminated Barcelona from the Copa del Rey semi-final tie at Camp Nou on Wednesday. Ancelotti watched as three goals from Karim Benzema and a goal from Vinicius ensured Real Madrid eliminated Barcelona from the Copa del Rey.
EPL: Lampard’s first game in charge of Chelsea after Potter’s sack revealed
Chelsea are close to an agreement with Frank Lampard which will see him manage the team until the end of the season, The Athletic reports. It is understood that a deal could be done in time before Saturday's Premier League clash with Wolves.
Peace Advocacy: APRCN Honours Belel With UN/Commonwealth Ambassador Award
A Peace Ambassador and Chartered Mediator, Adam Belel, has joined the list of prominent Africans to be honoured with the UN Eminent/Commonwealth Ambassador Award by the Advanced Peace and Reconciliation Centre Of Nigeria (APRCN).
Nigeria: Peter Obi Under Pressure to Leave Nigeria, Says Labour Party
This Day] Abuja -- Labour Party, yesterday, raised the alarm over the continued pressure from concerned Nigerians and family members of its presidential candidate in the February 25 presidential election, Peter Obi, to flee the country for his own safety.
NAFDAC seals shops for allegedly selling unregistered aphrodisiac in Abuja
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday in Abuja sealed two shops for allegedly selling unapproved products to Nigerians. The shops are located in the Zuba Central motor park and Utako main market. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some of the unregistered products said to be [ ] NAFDAC seals shops for allegedly selling unregistered aphrodisiac in Abuja
It’s scary - Super Falcons boss Waldrum admits tough World Cup group
Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum has admitted that his team face a difficult task of making it beyond the group stage at the 2023 FIFA Women s World Cup. The former African champions are drawn in Group B with co-hosts Australia, Canada and Republic of Ireland. Waldrum s ladies will be up against Olympic champions, Canada [ ] It s scary Super Falcons boss Waldrum admits tough World Cup group
Kenya: City Hall Replaces Dilapidated Vehicles With Double Cabins
Kenya: City Hall Replaces Dilapidated Vehicles With Double Cabins
Federal Govt Okays N392.786bn For Works Ministry, Customs, Others
Federal government has approved contracts presented to it by ministries, parastatals and agencies, worth N392.785 billion.
EPL: Ex-Chelsea star to join Lampard at Stamford Bridge
Former Chelsea defender, Ashley Cole will join Frank Lampard's coaching staff at Stamford Bridge. This was disclosed by transfer expert, David Ornstein, in a tweet via his Twitter handle on Wednesday night. According to Ornstein, Cole will join Lampard at the west London club as an assistant coach.
Electricity metre bypass: Osun NSCDC parades eight persons
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Osun State Command has paraded eight suspects over alleged electricity theft. The Corps revealed that they were arrested by its personnel in a sting operation at various locations in Osogbo, the state capital. The Osun NSCDC Commandant, Sunday Agboola, while parading the suspects, revealed that they were [ ] Electricity metre bypass: Osun NSCDC parades eight persons
NLC condemns attack on students in Kaduna
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Kaduna State Council has appealed to the state government and security agencies to do all they can to rescue the kidnapped students of GSS Awon in the Kachia Local Government Area.
Rivers election tribunal receives 34 petitions
The Rivers State Election Petition Tribunal has received 34 petitions from different political parties that participated in the just concluded general elections in the state. DAILY POST reports that the tribunal is sitting at the Rivers State Judiciary Complex and has the names of political parties and their candidates challenging the outcome of the elections [ ] Rivers election tribunal receives 34 petitions
Ghana: 40 Women Undergo Training in Climate Smart Agribusiness
Ghanaian Times] A total of 40 women with disabilities and refugees trained in climate smart agribusiness by Social Enterprise Ghana, were on Friday presented with start-up kits to enable them grow their own businesses.
New Evidence Suggests Africa’s Birth Rates are Falling Fast
At conferences and in cabinet meetings across the continent, politicians and policymakers fret about how to educate, employ, house and feed a population that the UN expects to grow at breakneck New Evidence Suggests Africa's Birth Rates are Falling Fast Read More
Court Restrains Yakubu From Kogi APC Gov’ship Primary
A High Court sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State has restrained the deputy national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Muritala Yakubu Ajaka, from participating in the APC governorship primary election in the state on April 14, 2023.
Nothing Can Stop Tinubu’s Inauguration – Kwara Group
A group known as Moro AA Unity Forum in Kwara state on Wednesday said the emergence of president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was God's ordained. The group declared that no amount of hang-up, conspiracy and evil machination of the enemies can stop the swearing-in of Tinubu as president on 29th May this year.
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Thursday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Lagos State Magistrates’ Court in Yaba, on Wednesday, ordered that the Eze Igbo of Ajao Estate, Fredrick Nwajagu, be remanded at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre. Nwajagu was arrested and arraigned following a viral video, in which he threatened to invite members of the Indigenous [ ] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Thursday morning
Crisis Hits Rivers APC As 5 SEC Members Suspend Chairman
Leadership crisis has hit the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State as five members of the State Executive Committee (SEC) of the party yesterday announced the suspension of the chairman, Church Emeka Beke.
Kenya’s Golfing Sensation
Kenya's Golfing Sensation
Peter Obi, Labour Party say ‘religious war’ audio is ‘fake doctored’, threaten legal action
As part of the grand design, they are circulating a fake doctored audio call. At no time throughout the campaign did Mr Peter Obi ever say, think or even imply that the 2023 election is or was a religious war.
CSO Wants Imo REC Recalled Over Alleged Malpractices In Ideato North, South Constituencies
Nigeria Civil Society Central Coordinating Council (NCSCCC) has called for the recall of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Imo State, Prof.
Nigeria: Fuel Subsidy - Nigerian Govt Secures $800 Million World Bank Facility
Premium Times] The finance minister said the $800 million is the first tranche of palliatives to be disbursed through cash transfers to about 50 million Nigerians, who belong to the most vulnerable category of society.
Ezeji backs Rivers United for CAF Confederation Cup final slot
Former Enyimba forward, Victor Ezeji has backed Rivers United to make it to the final of the CAF Confederation Cup. Rivers United were paired against Tanzanian champions, Young Boys in the quarter-final draw on Wednesday night. Should the Nigeria Premier Football League champions progress to the last four, they will face either Egypt s Pyramid or [ ] Ezeji backs Rivers United for CAF Confederation Cup final slot
Nigeria: Nigeria s Economic Growth Insufficient to Reduce Extreme Poverty - World Bank
Nigeria: Nigeria s Economic Growth Insufficient to Reduce Extreme Poverty - World Bank
TDB Group And Finnfund Sign MoU To Collaborate On Promoting Sustainable Development Investments
The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank Group (TDB Group) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Finnfund, a Finnish development financier and impact investor, to promote TDB Group And Finnfund Sign MoU To Collaborate On Promoting Sustainable Development Investments Read More
Hundreds of Bille and Ogale Residents are Suing Shell and its Nigerian Subsidiary for Oil Leaks
Shell Plc is seeking to hide from scrutiny over pollution in Nigeria s oil-producing Niger Delta, lawyers for over 13,000 Nigerians said in London s High Court on Tuesday, charges that the Hundreds of Bille and Ogale Residents are Suing Shell and its Nigerian Subsidiary for Oil Leaks Read More
Kigali’s Succession Plan
President Paul Kagame of Rwanda has said he is looking forward to retiring and handing over power after 23 years in office. Speaking at a joint press briefing with his Kigali s Succession Plan Read More
Remo Stars boss Ogunmodede unruffled despite IMC sanction
Remo Stars head coach, Daniel Ogunmodede, has reiterated his team s commitment to achieving their goals despite the setback of a point deduction. The Interim Management Committee (IMC) sanctioned the Ikenne club on Wednesday for assaulting the centre referee during their matchday 12 encounter against Gombe United. The Sky Blue were docked three points and three [ ] Remo Stars boss Ogunmodede unruffled despite IMC sanction
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