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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Governors and the FG are Scheduled to Decide on State Police
Governors and the FG are scheduled to decide on state police ACF suspends Chairman over criticisms of the president FG likely to demand the extradition of Simon Ekpa to Nigeria…
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The 5 major non-profits in Nigeria and why they matter
As more communities continue to experience more diseases, economic depression, unemployment, and other crises, governments, and organised civil societies have successfully developed a symbiotic relationship, which became more evident with the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Lagos Theatre Festival: 120 events, 20 venues, 200 performers, 5 Countries, One Lagos; ‘Going out of Bounds’ to hold this February
The 7th edition of the Lagos Theatre Festival is set to hold in multiple locations within the Lagos metropolis including National Museum Lagos, African Artists Foundation, British Council, Alliance Française with Freedom…
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Abdul-Qudus Ibrahim picks N1m prize as Beeta Playwright Competition (BPC) ends in grandstyle
It was Beeta Universal Arts Foundation’s (BUAF) grand finale for its second Beeta Playwright Competition (BPC), led by award winning actress Bikiya Graham-Douglas who is popularly known for her portrayal…
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Beeta Universal Arts Foundation announces Grand Finale of the 2nd BEETA Playwright Competition
Beeta Universal Arts Foundation (BUAF) led by the award winning actress and producer Bikiya Graham-Douglas is pleased to announce the grand finale of the second Beeta Playwright Competition (BPC) after…
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British Council set to host The Future Awards Africa 2018 nominees
The Future Awards Africa is partnering with the British Council to host nominees of the 13th edition of the Awards on Wednesday, 12 December, 2018 in Ikoyi, Lagos. As one…
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Beeta Universal Arts Foundation announces playwright competition
Beeta Universal Arts Foundation (BUAF) led by award winning actress and producer, Bikiya Graham-Douglas created the Beeta Playwright Competition (BPC) to discover new voices in the literary genre of drama in Nigeria.…
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Six Nigerians emerge winners at the British Council Global Future Leaders Connect 2018
Six Nigerians have been selected out of eleven finalists for the second cohort of the British Council Future Leaders Connect programme. The eleven finalists pitched their policy ideas at the…
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British Council partners YNaija to launch West Africa Arts Exchange
British Council in partnership with YNaija.com has launched the West Africa Arts Exchange (WAArtsExchange), a community of the talented artists from West Africa and arts lovers across the world. It will serve as a one-stop online destination…
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Long Read: In its fifth year, the Lagos Theatre Festival discovers women
The opening act for the fifth season of the Lagos Theatre Festival which ran from 27, February to 4, March was open about its feminism. For The Illusions of Truth,…
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LTF2018: August Meeting is both history lesson and timely call to action
In 1929, during colonial era Nigeria, a group of women, fearing that a head count of lives and property in the Eastern region by British administrators would lead to direct…
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[The Film Blog] Lala Akindoju takes Naked, her One Woman Show to the stage
Though Lala Akindoju isn't new to theatre and stage productions, the announcement of her One Woman Show which will be open at this year's Lagos Theatre Festival is a first…
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AFRIFF 2017 announces festival activities
Organisers of Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) have announced the return of the festival for 2017. The festival is scheduled to run from October 29 to November 4, 2017 and…
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Get the edge you need: British Council invites you to attend the #StudyUKEnterprise sessions
Are you a budding entrepreneur? Do you have a great business idea? Would you like to learn from experienced Nigerian entrepreneurs? Meet Sophia & Keturah, the first place winners of…
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Tolu Ogunlesi, Mfon Ekpo among nominees for British Council Alumni Awards 2017 | See full list
The British Council is pleased to announce the finalists for a prestigious award celebrating the outstanding achievements of the UK’s international alumni, with fourteen awards ceremonies taking place this year…
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Whatever you decide to study, you can study in the UK [DETAILS]
Studying in the UK means a daily dose of world class teaching and extraordinary academic innovation that will help you develop critical thinking, creativity and confidence. In addition, UK institutions…
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British Council and GTBank launch Wind Sculpture VI Exhibition by Yinka Shonibare
British Council in collaboration with GTBank officially launched Wind Sculpture VI, a six metre high by three-metre wide artwork by Yinka Shonibare MBE(RA) on Thursday 24 November 2016 at the Ndubuisi…
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Stranger, Lagos launches the first Maker Library in Nigeria supported by British Council Nigeria
This May, the first Maker Library in Nigeria will be launched at Stranger, Lagos. Maker Library is a British Council initiated model that supports the creation of unique networked spaces…
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British Council promotes collaboration between UK and Nigeria’s creative industries
Key public and private sector stakeholders in the Nigerian and UK creative industries will meet to discuss ways to stimulate creative sector collaboration between both countries at the 2016 Creative…
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British Council calls for volunteers for the ‘Open House Lagos’ event
The British Council is calling for individuals who would like to offer their help as a volunteer for the Open House Lagos event on Saturday 30 April and Sunday 1…
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Lagos Theatre Festival 2016 kicks off at Freedom Park (PHOTOS)
Art enthusiasts, partners, sponsors and creatives all came out in large numbers to the launch of the Lagos Theatre Festival. It is the biggest performing arts festival at Freedom Park,…
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Own the future with a UK degree: Attend the 2016 British Council Education UK exhibition
The British Council will be hosting the gathering the UK institution in Nigeria this March. Over the years, the British Council has held an annual Education UK Exhibition in Nigeria,…
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British Council, FirstBank partner to present Lagos Theatre Festival 2016
The British Council has, for three years, been working on a theatre programme to stimulate innovation in theatre practice in Nigeria. The council sought to offer opportunities for professional exchange…
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British Council holds ‘Art of Billboard’ workshop for Nigerian artists
The Art of Billboard is a workshop for artists to explore the possibilities for art and design in the public realm. Launched on the 18th of January 2016, artists Karo…
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British Council presents… ‘Your Ad here’ competition for artists
In Nigeria, giant advertising hoardings are commonplace, with billboard images on a vast cinematic scale. On these structures three artists will explore the relationship between advertising and daily life in…
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British Council announces Artistic Director for Lagos Theatre Festival 2016
In preparation for the return of Lagos Theatre Festival next year as part of UK/Nigeria 2015–16 an artistic director has been selected by a panel of experts after an open…
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Behind an Art Exhibition: A Creative Hustle by British Council
The British Council recently held an art exhibition showcasing the creative hustle behind an art exhibition. The event took place on Tuesday 10 November 2015, at the National Theatre Cinema…
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British Council showcases disabled, non-disabled dancers at Dis Fix project (PHOTOS)
As part of UK/Nigeria 2015–16, the British Council, over the weekend brought together disabled and non-disabled artists for a dance showcase, part of the ‘Dis Fix’project, at Muri Okunola Park,…
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British Council welcomes Laura Aldridge to Nigeria for cultural season launch in Abuja
The British Council has welcomed British artist, Laura Aldridge, popularly known for her works across art forms such as photography, screen print, ceramics, fabrics and cement, to Nigeria for the Go…
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British Council launches major season of UK and Nigerian Art
The British Council has launched UK/Nigeria 2015–16, a major season of arts in Nigeria aimed at building new audiences, creating new collaborations and strengthening relationships between the UK and Nigeria.…
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YMonitor
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The September Standard
- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- Uchay Joel Chima’s No Longer Afraid of Shadows Showing at Soto
- BBL vs. Size Zero: How The Era of Size Zero May Have been Trying To Save Women From Today’s Era of BBL
- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy