In a new series on CNN International, Africa Avant-Garde explores contemporary African art and culture while meeting a range of influential living artists to celebrate the best of modern African art. This month, the programme meets Nigerian business woman Tokini…
Unlimited Faaji: Day Goldberg Lager brought Ota to a stand still
The yuletide has been a time for celebration, reflection and a time to just appreciate the best and worst points of the year. These moments help Nigerians mark the end of yet another year successfully, while we usher in a…
Macron’s visit a good omen -Obi
The former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has commended the visit of the French President Emmanuel Macron to Nigeria, describing it as “a positive development”. Obi spoke as part of the dignitaries that received the French President at Fela’s…
AMFEST Expo 2018 holds in Lagos July
The organisers of the African Music Festival and Cultural Expo (AMFEST Expo, Lagos 2018) have said the event will take place from July 2 – 6, 2018 at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The annual event is a…
Bye bye to Danfo – Sisi Lucia
Every time I am scrolling through social media and I see “Ambode to phase out danfo/ yellow buses” my lips always curve into a huge smile. It is about time, right? We cannot be claiming mega city when our public…
We have great plans to make Lagos a tourist haven – Steve Ayorinde
On Monday April 16, 2018, Tourism will take a new turn in Lagos as the state convenes a Tourism Summit at the Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites. Long before the landmark event, thisislagos.ng sat down to an exclusive interview…