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April 3, 2019

Access Bank announces dual listing of N15 billion Corporate Green Bond

Access Bank Plc. is pleased to announce the dual-listing of a fully certified Green Bond on the FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange and the Nigerian Stock Exchange. This follows the formal approval of the bond by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Bond is the first of its kind to be issued by an African corporate... Read More
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April 3, 2019

Young & Cerebral: First ever Creative Instincts Writing Workshop leaves participants inspired

Over 120 writers across Nigeria came together on Saturday to improve their craft and take their writing career to the next level at the Young & Cerebral First Creative Instinct Writing Workshop event in Lagos, with the theme “Writing Beyond A Hobby.” The crowd was filled with representatives from literary organizations, Illustrators, Authors, Writers as... Read More
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April 3, 2019

Maiden March Fitness Day brings together top Lagos fitness experts, lights up Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge

The Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge was lit on the 23rd of March, 2019  with bright colours of white, pink and lemon green as fitness instructors and enthusiasts came out in strong support of the pioneering edition of March Fitness Day put together by Sweetkiwi Yogurt and Media Room Hub. The morning kicked off with light warm-ups... Read More
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April 3, 2019

The Big 5: Court nullifies Adeleke’s candidacy; Buhari rejects Ajaokuta Steel Completion Fund Bill | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Court nullifies Adeleke’s candidacy A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has nullified the candidacy of a senator, Ademola Adeleke, as the flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party in the September 2018 gubernatorial elections. The court, presided by Othman Musa, made the decision after... Read More
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April 2, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 2nd of April

Follow the links to read the stories on YNaija:   The Late 5: Police release identities of alleged killers of Kolade Johnson; Amaechi loses LGA to Wike | Other stories The Big 5: Boko Haram set Chibok village on fire; I’ll do my best for Nigerians in second term – Buhari | Other top stories
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April 2, 2019

The Late 5: Police release identities of alleged killers of Kolade Johnson; Amaechi loses LGA to Wike | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Lagos police surrenders to public pressure, names alleged killers of Kolade Johnson The Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday bowed to pressure from the public by publishing the names and photographs of the alleged killers of Kolade Johnson who was gunned down in Mangoro area of Lagos on... Read More
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April 2, 2019

The King’s Stitch designer, Tokyo James reveals his unspoken connection with insects

From writing articles on fashion to becoming one of Nigeria’s most celebrated designers, Tokyo James is shattering societal norms with his unique style and futuristic collections. He is one of the designers selected to champion Budweiser’s game-changing campaign tagged, The King’s Stitch, targeted at showcasing and celebrating the individuality of Nigerian youth. Find excerpt below of the interesting chat... Read More
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April 2, 2019

Johnnie Walker unveils White Walker by Johnnie Walker

Johnnie Walker, the world’s best-selling Scotch whisky, in collaboration with HBO Game of Thrones unveiled the new White Walker by Johnnie Walker. The limited – edition Scotch Whisky is inspired by the most enigmatic and feared characters on the hit show – the White Walkers, and is here for fans to enjoy as anticipation builds towards... Read More
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April 2, 2019

Olamma Cares Foundation celebrates 2nd Anniversary, raises awareness on Autism

Olamma Cares Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation committed to mental and neurological disorder advocacy has held an event to raise the awareness on Autism in commemoration of the World Autism Awareness Day held on 2nd April annually, its 2nd Year Anniversary and partnership with The Joy Hub. In attendance at the event which held on Saturday were... Read More
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April 2, 2019

GTBank produces film to raise awareness about Autism [WATCH]

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VVX9kkqD_0[/embedyt] The film, A Mother Knows, is a short film by Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTBank) created in honor of World Autism Awareness Day and as part of the Bank’s continued effort in addressing the neglect and stigmatization of children living with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in Nigeria. The film tells the story of... Read More
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April 2, 2019

The trailer for Imoh Umoren’s ‘Lagos: Sex, Lies and Traffic’ is finally here and there’s a lot to unpack

I have been waiting on Imoh Umoren to release the trailer for Lagos: Sex, Lies and Traffic, merely because of the construction of the title. Besides, Umoren has been teasing the movie on Twitter and I had a few theories about what the story would be based on. Now that the trailer has been released,... Read More
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April 2, 2019

Here’s how Adebayo-Orange Culture got attracted to the the King’s Stitch campaign

With an eye for fashion from an early age of ten, Adebayo Oke-Lawal, creator of Orange Culture never shied away from expressing fluidity in his fashion pieces, he has become the go-to designer as regards capturing the different forms of masculinity. His consistent bold fashion collections have earned him a place in Nigeria’s fashion hall... Read More
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April 2, 2019

The Big 5: Boko Haram set Chibok village on fire; I’ll do my best for Nigerians in second term – Buhari | Other top stories

Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: Algerian president Bouteflika resigns amid protests Algerian President Bouteflika has resigned, bowing to mass protest, Algeria’s state news agency APS reported on Monday. He will give up his office before his designated end-of-term date on April 28. The decision came after hundreds of people demonstrated... Read More
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April 1, 2019

The Late 5: Onnoghen opens defence, calls driver as first witness; Three police officers arrested over fatal shooting of civilian in Lagos | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Three police officers arrested over fatal shooting of civilian in Lagos According to Premium Times, three police officers have been taken into custody in connection with the fatal shooting of Kolade Johnson on Sunday afternoon in Lagos. This was done under the directive of police inspector-general, Mohammed... Read More
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April 1, 2019

Black female power houses Lupita Nyong’o and Chimamanda Adiche team up for dream project

It seems that Hollywood can’t seem to get enough of Nigerian novelist, Chimamanda Adichie. In 2013, Adiche’s best seller, Half of a Yellow Sun, found its way into the hand’s of Nollywood film director Biyi Bandele. The movie was able to attract Hollywood star Chiwetel Ejiofor, and British movie star Thandie Newton, both of who... Read More
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April 1, 2019

First photos: Aliko Dangote, HRH Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, others join Herbert Wigwe to unveil the new Access Bank brand identity

The much-anticipated official unveiling of the new Access Bank brand identity took place yesterday at the Bank’s headquarters in Lagos. The launch event lived up to expectations as it featured a perfect blend of style, class, and finesse – qualities which the brand is known for. In attendance were the Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko... Read More
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April 1, 2019

The Power of Two: Lupita Nyong’o’s Performance is the Life force in ‘Us’

Lupita Nyong’o has never starred in a horror movie before Us, the Jordan Peele second horror feature since Get Out that, last week, passed $100 million worldwide at the box office. Nyong’o doesn’t just star in the film; it’s her first lead role which luxuriates in the dynamic that could have only been possible with Peele... Read More
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April 1, 2019

The Big 5: Gbajabiamila joins race for speaker of House of Representative; Many injured as gunmen attack Kogi fishing festival | Other top stories

Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: Gbajabiamila joins race House of Representative Speaker The Leader of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila (APC-Lagos), has officially joined the race for the office of the Speaker of the 9th Assembly. Gbajabiamila, in company of 170 members-elect, made his intention known on Sunday... Read More
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March 31, 2019

Entertainment roundup: Angelina Jolie may join the MCU in ‘The Eternals’; Silverbird Group signs pact with streaming company Streamliner | Other stories

Here are the biggest stories you may have missed in entertainment during the week and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Angelina Jolie may join the MCU in The Eternal Guys, brace yourselves. Angelina Jolie could be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the next roll out of films... Read More
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March 30, 2019

Viola Davis taps Nnedi Okorafor, Wanuri Kahiu to adapt Octavia Butler’s ‘Wild Seed’ for Amazon!

It’s the biggest news this week in black popular culture: Viola Davis will help to adapt the first of Octavia Butler’s Afrofuturist patternist books Wild Seed for Amazon, a television series that has on board Nnedi Okorafor to write the script and Wanuri Kahiu to direct. This is a strong, beautiful line up of creative minds... Read More
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March 30, 2019

Court orders Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest, Court of Appeal nullifies Zamfara APC guber primary and other stories that made the headlines this week

Here are the stories that drove conversation during the week: Asset declaration charges against me ”invalid, useless” – Onnoghen The suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, described the allegations and evidence brought against him at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) as invalid on Friday. Onnoghen said this through his counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo, on Friday.... Read More
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