Nigerian celebrities and designers have continued to export “Afrofashion” to the world, transforming African style from a localised aesthetic into a dominant global force. Through bold fusions of traditional heritage and modern luxury, they have elevated indigenous textiles such as Adire, Aso-Oke, and Akwete at international events, turning cultural heritage into luxury statements. In the past, Nigerian artistes and celebrities largely copied Western styles due to the dominance of American and British trends in the global entertainment industry. Today, the narrative has shifted. Nigerian creatives are now confidently embracing their roots and setting global standards rather than merely following them.…
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The Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr. Kamar Bakrin, says Nigeria’s sugar sector has the potential to generate about one million jobs across its value chain. Bakrin made the statement during a strategic meeting between the NSDC and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja. He said a fully developed sugar industry could transform rural communities, boost industrialisation, and reduce insecurity through large-scale employment opportunities for youths. “If Nigeria succeeds in developing a proper sugar sector, we would convert an annual outflow of over one billion dollars into jobs, security, and industrialisation.…
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) says it is ready to supply an additional 1,500 megawatts (MW) of electricity to Lagos State to help address the state’s widening power deficit. NDPHC Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Jennifer Adighije, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC), Mrs. Temitope George. The development was made known in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos by Mr. Emmanuel Ojor, Head of Corporate Communications and Public Relations at NDPHC. Adighije said the company currently has about 2,000MW of stranded generation capacity…
The Lagos State Government has urged members of the public, especially stakeholders in the built environment, to use its Electronic Physical Planning Permit System (e-PPPS). The State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, gave the advice during a stakeholder sensitization programme on the e-PPPS in Ikeja. This is according to a statement issued on Saturday by Mrs Titi Oshodi-Eko, Director of the Public Affairs Department of the ministry. Olumide said the system would enhance efficiency, accountability, and transparency in physical planning processes. He said the digital platform was introduced to streamline physical planning processes across the…
The Benue Government says it will strengthen its response to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) under a European Union-funded programme being implemented by the Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA). The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Mrs Theresa Ikwue, made the disclosure during a meeting with officials of International IDEA in Makurdi. Ikwue described the partnership as an answered prayer, noting that it would help address challenges hindering effective service delivery by the ministry. She identified key gaps in the state’s GBV response, including the absence of a dedicated shelter for survivors, inadequate office space and equipment, fragmented manual…
Sen. Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, says political parties are currently overwhelmed with preparations for the 2027 general elections. According to him, this is making participation in the June 20 by-elections dependent on the readiness of individual candidates and political parties. Umeh stated this in an interview with reporters on Saturday in Abuja. READ ALSO: NYSC urges corps members to uphold values It was recalled that the Senate recently declared four senatorial seats vacant following the deaths of three senators and the appointment of another senator to a diplomatic position. The affected seats are Enugu North Senatorial District,…
Mr Akin Bashiru, a leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Pako Ward C1, Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, has assured party members of peaceful, free, and fair primary elections. Bashiru gave the assurance in an interview with reporters on Saturday in Lagos during the ongoing APC House of Representatives primaries at Pako Ward C1. It was reported that security personnel, including officers of the Nigeria Police Force, were deployed to the venue ahead of the exercise. Bashiru said party members were united and committed to ensuring a peaceful process. “Our expectation is that today’s primaries will…
The UN Women Nigeria Country Office has screened a new advocacy film, “Ibukun and the People,” to mobilize support for the Special Seats for Women Bill and promote inclusive governance in Nigeria. It was reported that the film screening, held in Abuja, attracted Nollywood actors, development partners, members of the media, civil society groups, and advocates of women’s political participation. The movie, produced under the Side by Side Naija multimedia campaign, featured Nollywood veterans including Ivie Okujaiye, Uzee Usman, and Joke Silva, among others. The production highlighted the persistent underrepresentation of women in parliament and decision-making positions while advocating greater…
The Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Osun, Mr Ekeng Kubiangha, has urged corps members to sustain the values of discipline, faith, tolerance, and unity imbibed during their orientation programme. Kubiangha made the call on Saturday during a special prayer and thanksgiving service marking the end of the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II orientation exercise at the NYSC camp in Ede. He said the programme was organized to promote spiritual reflection, moral consciousness, and emotional balance among corps members during their stay in camp. Ooni speaks on years of pressure over children The coordinator advised the corps…
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Saturday urged the government to consolidate ongoing macroeconomic reforms, as inflation continues to weigh heavily on manufacturers. It listed Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), traders, and consumers among those affected. The Director-General of the LCCI, Dr Chinyere Almona, gave the advice in a statement issued in Lagos while reacting to the latest inflation figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Almona noted that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose marginally to 15.69 per cent in April from the 15.38 per cent recorded in March. She, however, noted that the…