The British Council has announced the eagerly awaited Lagos Creative Showcase Programme. According to an email by the British Council’s Programme Manager, Kesiena Harry, this two-day spectacle promises to be a dynamic celebration of creativity, entrepreneurship and diversity set against…
James Currey Society launches inaugural James Currey Literary Festival at Oxford
The inaugural James Currey Literary Festival will take place at Weston Library, University of Oxford in the United Kingdom from 1-3 September 2022. Comfirming the launch in a statement, Onyeka Nwelue, the founder of the James Currey Society and director…
British Council launches digital library in Nigeria
The British Council has launched its globally renowned digital library in Nigeria. According to a statement, this is part of the organisation’s efforts to make educational and entertainment resources available to all. The initiative, it stated, is aimed at restoring…
Lagos Theatre Festival holds in February
The seventh edition of the Lagos Theatre Festival (LTF) is set to hold between February 27, 2020 and March 1, 2020. Holding in multiple locations within the Lagos metropolis including National Museum Lagos, African Artists Foundation, British Council, Alliance Française…
British Council, Young Readers Library to launch 30 Books Challenge 2019
The British Council has partnered with the Young Readers Library to launch the 2019 edition of the 30 Books Challenge with the theme: “Space Chase”. A statement by the British Council said this year’s edition will build on the success…
Lagos Theatre Festival will now begin April 8
The 2019 edition of Lagos Theatre Festival (LTF) is set to showcase over 140 shows in seven days under the theme: ‘Imagine the Unimaginable’ taking place from April 8 to 14 at different venues across Lagos, the organisers have said.…
Soji Cole reads to school children in Lagos
Children from six schools drawn from both the Lagos Island and Mainland had the time of their lives when they were treated to a special reading event featuring Soji Cole, the 2018 winner of the Nigeria Prize for Literature. The…
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 of the main activities leading up to the main event…
4 Things to look forward to at LIPFest on Saturday -Gabriella Opara
A few hours after the Wide Awake Concert came to a powerful end after the midnight hour on Friday night, Saturday at the fourth edition of Lagos International Film Festival (LIPFest2018) will begin at 10am with a masterclass, panel discussions…
British Council’s 2nd Future Leaders Connect event holds in Lagos Aug 2
The British Council in Nigeria will be hosting the 2nd Future Leaders Connect selection event tomorrow, August 2, 2018 in Lagos. The event will be Livestreamed on Facebook at 10am. Future Leaders Connect is a development programme by the British…