IPI to host 2022 Global Journalism conference in New York
Rosemary Iwuala
September 6, 2022
By Rosemary Iwuala The International Press Institute (IPI), a global network of media executives, editors and leading journalists, is set to host the 2022 global journalism congress in New York. The congress, which will be held from 8 to 10 September 2022 at Columbia University in New York, is themed “Journalism on the Frontline of […]
EU offers postgraduate scholarship to over 200 Nigerians
Onome AmugeAugust 23, 2022
The European Union has offered postgraduate scholarships to over 200 young Nigerians in top European universities under its flagship educational programme, Erasmus+. The figure represents a significant increase from the 133 Nigerians that benefitted from the initiative in 2021, and also places the most populous black nation second among countries with the highest number of […]
Entries open for 2022 MTN-MUSON music scholarship programme
Innocent ObasiAugust 19, 2022
By Innocent Obasi MTN Foundation has started accepting entries for the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) scholarship programme 2022 and has called on talented young Nigerians to maximise the opportunity. The MTN-MUSON Music Scholarship Programme is open to young Nigerians who possess a Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or General Certificate of Education […]
US Consulate General inducts new Carrington youth fellows
Businessam StaffAugust 17, 2022
Fifty Nigerians have been inducted into the 2022/2023 cohort of the Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI) at a ceremony graced by Will Stevens, the U.S. Consul General. During his remarks at the induction ceremony held in Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city by population, Stevens encouraged the new CYFI fellows to continue to be a catalyst for positive […]
YouTube Music announces global Foundry Class of 2022
Onome AmugeJuly 27, 2022
By Onome Amuge. YouTube Music has announced the Foundry Class of 2022 comprising 30 independent artists representing 15 countries from across the globe. The foundry artists are recognised for their storytelling, innovative approach to music and viewed as the next generation entertainers. This year, the class which is the biggest to date features artists at […]
22-year-old Nigerian makes top 50 shortlist for $100,000 Chegg.org Global Student Prize
Businessam StaffJuly 22, 2022
BY Business.am. A Nigerian-born entrepreneur and creative technologist studying Multimedia Development on full scholarship at the National School of Applied Sciences, Kenitra, Morocco, has been included in the top 50 shortlist for the $100,000 Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2022. The 22-year old student, Stanley Anigbogu, who is the founder of ArtecHubs Nigeria, a leading STEM […]
ARTSPLIT births MOCONA after successful Enwonwu’s $105,000 auction
Businessam StaffJuly 18, 2022
BY Business.am. ARTSPLIT, the pioneering art trading platform for African art, which opened its maiden MOCONA – a Modern and Contemporary African Arts – auction weekend, says it would run until 31 July. Seen as a first-of-its-kind auction with the title, ‘Ode to Mastery’, it is featuring five prominent Nigerian artists who are key drivers […]
US Consulate opens innovative engagement space in Lagos
Chisom NwatuJune 15, 2022
BY CHISOM NWATU The United States Consulate has opened a Public Diplomacy Engagement Space at the National Museum in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub. The innovative engagement space was opened on Monday by James Suor, acting U.S. Consul General, and Abba Tijani, director-general, National Commission for Museums and Monuments, accompanied by Aina Ayoola, permanent secretary, Lagos State […]
CIAPS offers Commonwealth scholarships for professional studies
Businessam StaffJune 5, 2022
The Centre for International, Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS), the Lagos, Nigeria based international graduate school, said it is offering a Commonwealth scholarship scheme for its 2022 postgraduate professional studies. The CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships are part of the new CIAPS Scholarship programmes, which will directly benefit students entering postgraduate professional education in June 2022. A […]
APCON moves against Globacom over objectionable television commercial
Chisom NwatuMay 27, 2022
BY CHISOM NWATU There is a brewing dispute between Nigeria’s indigenous telecoms service provider, Glo, and Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON), which regulates advertising in the country, over indecency found in an allegedly unapproved advertising by the telecom giant. The particular advertising, Glo dial *109# “Link your NIN”, a television commercial, features a female […]