The Lagos State Government in collaboration with the African Coconut Heritage Initiatives is set to host the 7th edition of the Coconut Heritage Festival tagged ‘AGUNKEFEST’ in commemoration of the 2018 World Coconut Day as listed in the State’s calendar…
A new Nigeria cannot be built on the foundation of falsehood and deception -Jaye Gaskia
On Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th August 2018, some presidential aspirants met at Chelsea Hotel, Central Area in Abuja to choose from among themselves what they referred to as a consensus aspirant. They met under the banner of Presidential Aspirants…
Juliet Ezenwa Pearce: Lessons from Grandma -Michael Jimoh
You can count on your fingers the number of artists/painters whose beginning in art had some maternal influence. Henri Matisse is one famous example. Matisse was recuperating on a hospital bed when his mother presented him with a set of…
AMVCA 2018, all the other events this weekend and beyond
It’s another Friday and you know there is no party like a Lagos party. thisislagos tells you where the hottest parties are, where the art exhibitions are popping and where the cognoscenti gather. Make sure you turn up! AMVCA 2018…
Roof-top robber, mum-loving robber and all the other suspects
What is a city without crime? Every Friday, thisislagos descends into the Lagos underground to search out the baddest guys committing the craziest crimes in LasGidi. Don’t get caught!!! Power-drunk DPO appears before panel, denies bribery allegation (Punch) The State…
Ambode commissions ultra-modern ferry terminal, multi-level car park
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday commissioned an ultra-modern ferry terminal and the Headquarters of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) in Falomo area of the state, restating that no efforts would be spared to harness the potentials of…
Manufacturing, agriculture key to economic growth, development says Dangote
Executive Director of the Dangote Group, Hajiya Halima Dangote, has urged millennials in Nigeria and across Africa to diversify from service-oriented enterprises to manufacturing and agriculture in a bid to fast-track the development of the continent and better life for…
TIFF is the perfect launch for my film, ‘Lionheart’, says Genevieve Nnaji
Genevieve Nnaji has said that this year’s edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is the perfect place to present her directorial debut titled Lionheart. The film is set to premiere as an official selection in the Discovery Section…
MTN Nigeria refutes CBN Sanction claim, says it’s a responsible corporate citizen
MTN Nigeria has reacted to the news about a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) correspondence requesting that $8.1 billion be refunded to the apex financial institution. The correspondence alleges that Certificates of Capital Importation (CCIs) issued in respect of the…
Firstbank Digital Lab holds 2nd Fireside chat Friday
The second Fireside chat by FirstBank Digital Lab will take place on Friday, August 31, 2018. The topic of the event is ‘Artificial Intelligence in Banking & Payments’. It is to be facilitated by Managing Partner, 2iLabs, Ope Adeoye, The…