by Jewel Stephen Are you interested in studying abroad? Are you a parent looking for a school for your children? Are you a professional looking to improve your career prospects? Your Journey Begins Here! British Council Nigeria invites you to our Education UK Exhibition this November! Join representatives from over 50 UK institutions in Lagos and... Read More

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October 7, 2014

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Nigeria set to dethrone India as leading exporter of students to UK schools

Kolapo Olapoju Based on recent research compiled by the British Council, Nigeria will soon overtake India to become the second biggest source of international postgraduate students in the United Kingdom. The council’s research forecasted that UK will have 241,000 postgraduate international students by 2024, maintaining its position as one of the top two destinations for studying a postgraduate... Read More

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August 8, 2014

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Lights, Camera, Africa! 2014 Film Festival kicks off September 25 in Lagos

by Kolapo Olapoju The Life House proudly presents the fourth edition of the Lights, Camera, Africa!!! Film Festival, which shares with Lagosians the best and most original works coming out of African cinema. Created in 2011, the festival will once again hold over the Nigerian Independence Day holidays from Thursday, 25 September to Wednesday,... Read More

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January 24, 2014

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YNaija, the high priest of Nigerian youth culture, nominated for the Creative Industry Awards

YNaija, the Internet Newspaper for Young Nigerians, has been nominated for the Creative Industries Awards. The site features in the blogger category and is nominated alongside the Linda Ikeji blog, Notjustok.com and Techloy.com. The Creative Industries Awards which is organized by the Creative Entrepreneurs Association of Nigeria (CEAN) in collaboration with the British Council rewards... Read More

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December 15, 2013

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FG kicks off The Future Awards Africa Week today… Microsoft to launch Aiki.ng jobs portal

by Isi Esene The Future Awards Africa 2013 will be formally opened by Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan at a special event celebrating the ‘Best 100′ – past winners at State House, Abuja, on Sunday 15 December. The series of events will hold across the week until the 2013 awards ceremony, which holds on the 20th... Read More

October 21, 2013

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British Council and The Future Awards Africa announce Uche Pedro as winner of Young Media Entrepreneur of the Year Award

by Oge Okonkwo Prior to the official announcement of the date and venue for The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) 2013, the project’s Central Working Committee (CWC) and the British Council have announced Uche Pedro as the winner of The International Young Media Entrepreneur of the Year’ award. The award, presented in conjunction with the British... Read More

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September 12, 2013

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British Council and The Future Awards Africa announce finalists for Young Media Entrepreneur of the Year Award … Kemi Adetiba, Uche Pedro, others make list

The British Council, in partnership with The Future Awards Africa has announced the finalists for The Young Media Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Both organisations announced the award in June 2013. “After an intensive three month search, we are very excited to announce the finalists of the new category – which was evolved from our... Read More

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July 29, 2013

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“It is almost impossible to find any young leader presently who hasn’t been influenced by The Future Awards” – Aziza Uko speaks on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’

by Mercy Abang For the Conversations with Abang Mercy for the week, Aziza Uko, the Chief Operating Officer of the Future Awards Africa talks about the awards – In seven years, the Future Awards has produced over 150 winners and 1,200 nominees across the world – Aziza said the TFA is not an awards that... Read More

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July 11, 2013

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Celebrating the Class of 2013: US Consulate hosts nominees of The Future Awards Africa 2013 at Invitation-Only Dinner today

by Daniel Essien The United States Consulate is hosting the nominees of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) 2013 to an exclusive reception in Lagos, Nigeria. The invitation-only dinner holds on Thursday, 11 July at the Ikoyi, Lagos residence of the Consul-General, Jeffery Hawkins. “We are excited to have the United States’ government officials recognize the... Read More

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July 9, 2013

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Global Icons! British Council & The Future Awards Africa present the International Young Media Entrepreneur of the Year prize

by Isi Esene The Central Working Committee of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has today announced its partnership with The British Council on The Future Awards Prize in Media Enterprise 2013. “We are very excited to announce the introduction of a special category, The British Council and The Future Awards Africa Prize for ‘The International... Read More

April 9, 2013

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Opinion: Why we need to re-imagine our women in music and film

by Saratu Abiola The lack of nuance in the representation of women is a reflection of Nigerian society’s inclination towards shame and condemnation in its moral policing. On the surface, sexism in much of popular hip-hop culture has influenced Nigerian youth culture today, and has redefined the images of Nigerian women in film and music.... Read More

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February 14, 2012

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British Council Presents: Jazz Jam with The Invisible

by Seyi Lawal On Sunday 19 February, British band, The Invisible will be performing at Jazzhole, in Ikoyi – Lagos. The Invisible are a South London trio who create ‘exploratory, expansive pop music’ that operates on two distinct levels simultaneously: it’s instant of hit, melodies exact and hooks neatly barbed, yet there are cerebral qualities.... Read More

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February 13, 2012

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The Education UK Exhibition 2012 holds next week!

by Daniel Essien The Education UK Exhibition 2012, organised by the British Council, will hold on February 16 and 17, at the New Exhitibition Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Those who will be attending the two-day event will go away with: -Career & Professional development advice. -Information on studying and living in... Read More

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December 3, 2011

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The British Council’s ‘Creative Industry Expo’ begins next week

by Wilfred Okiche The British Council’s Creative Industry Expo will be holding from 4 – 7 December 2011. The fair is organised to deepen the exchange of knowledge between creative businesses in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The Council has confirmed the attendance of leading professionals who will converge at Eko Hotel and Suites to... Read More

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November 25, 2011

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Students get a free pass! Apply now for the British Council's Creative Industries Expo 2011

By Rachel Ogbu If you’re a student with a creative eye and you’re reading this, then you’ve come into some luck! The British Council’s presenting its first Creative Industries Expo in December and is looking for aspiring, emerging or established professionals in any of these creative industries – Advertising, Architecture, Art, Crafts, Design, Fashion, Film,... Read More

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October 21, 2011

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Nurturing young & emerging leaders: Obiageli Ezekwesili and Matthew Kukah to headline a The Future Awards symposium

by Willfred Okiche The Central Working Committee (CWC) of The Future Awards, reputed as the continent’s most influential youth event, has announced the inaugural edition of The Nigeria Symposium for Young & Emerging Leaders – to hold in Lagos, Nigeria on January 11 and 12, 2012. Keynote Addresses will be given by World Bank Vice President for Africa,... Read More

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October 21, 2011

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Nurturing young & emerging leaders: Obiageli Ezekwesili and Matthew Kukah to headline a The Future Awards symposium

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September 29, 2011

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Profit from your talent! Get creative management tips from the British Council seminar

The British Council and the Bank of Industry present Business Training for Creative Entrepreneurs, a seminar designed to show entrepreneurs in the creative lane how to make money from talents. The seminar will cover courses in marketing, innovation, pricing, negotiation and raising finance. The four days long seminar will hold in Lagos from Wednesday 12... Read More

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July 12, 2011

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Presenting the MTN Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2011

by Yemi Olowu In recognition of the abundance of creativity and business potential in the Nigerian fashion and design industry, Style House, in association with Lagos State, has partnered with MTN to launch the MTN Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2011 (MTN LFDW 2011). MTN Nigeria, being Nigeria’s leading telecommunications provider is the headline sponsor of the Fashion... Read More

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British Council Nigeria to hold 12th Education UK Exhibition

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Lights, Camera, Africa! 2014 Film Festival kicks off September 25 in Lagos

YNaija, the high priest of Nigerian youth culture, nominated for the Creative Industry Awards

Chude Jideonwo: Let me introduce you to the winners of The Future Awards Africa 2013 – many of whom you haven’t heard or read about before

FG kicks off The Future Awards Africa Week today… Microsoft to launch Aiki.ng jobs portal

#YNaijaOnTheScene: Mo Abudu, Joke Silva, Obi Asika, others attend the British Council Creative Industries Expo (PHOTOS)

British Council and The Future Awards Africa announce Uche Pedro as winner of Young Media Entrepreneur of the Year Award

British Council and The Future Awards Africa announce finalists for Young Media Entrepreneur of the Year Award … Kemi Adetiba, Uche Pedro, others make list

“It is almost impossible to find any young leader presently who hasn’t been influenced by The Future Awards” – Aziza Uko speaks on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’

Celebrating the Class of 2013: US Consulate hosts nominees of The Future Awards Africa 2013 at Invitation-Only Dinner today

Global Icons! British Council & The Future Awards Africa present the International Young Media Entrepreneur of the Year prize

Opinion: Why we need to re-imagine our women in music and film

British Council Presents: Jazz Jam with The Invisible

The Education UK Exhibition 2012 holds next week!

The British Council’s ‘Creative Industry Expo’ begins next week

Students get a free pass! Apply now for the British Council's Creative Industries Expo 2011

Nurturing young & emerging leaders: Obiageli Ezekwesili and Matthew Kukah to headline a The Future Awards symposium

Nurturing young & emerging leaders: Obiageli Ezekwesili and Matthew Kukah to headline a The Future Awards symposium

Profit from your talent! Get creative management tips from the British Council seminar

Presenting the MTN Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2011

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