Literature
31 Dec
A raging conversation has been echoing across social media platforms: the notion that Nigerian literature is dying. This position has left literary enthusiasts feeling beleaguered.
31 Dec
Amakiri Welekwe, a technology consultant and evangelist, in his groundbreaking book, Homo Novus: A Brief His-story of Tomorrow, has tried to address concerns raised in an era where technological advancements are shaping societal trajectory.
31 Dec
The last time any Nigerian won an international prize for short stories was 2019. That writer was Lesley Nneka Arimah who won the Caine Prize for her story, “Skinned”.
24 Dec
From the religiously philosophical, to the scientifically analytical, straightforward narration and even poetic rendition, Our Punch Years has reaped reasonably from them all as they betray workplace as learning place as much as being one with chameleonic tendency
17 Dec
A star-studded arts community convergence in Lagos, in appreciation of Dr. Kolade Oshinowo’s “Visual Arts Trajectories: Kolade Oshinowo At 70” pronounced the relevance of selfless mentorships, timeless artistic engagements and mastered impartations.
17 Dec
A riveting kaleidoscopic insight into the public and private life of a unique leader and public official, A.T. Dlamini who traversed the leadership landscape of the kingdom of Eswatini, formerly Swaziland.
3 Dec
Nigerian business mogul and Chairman of Elshcon Group of Companies, Dr. Emi Membere-Otaji, in a 332-page compelling story of life’s intricacies, has chronicled his journey, especially from different phases of successes and failures, both in private and public sectors.
3 Dec
Recently, Access Bank Plc. hosted the grand launch of a two-volume book by Justice Amina Adamu Augie (rtd), titled, Wisdom and Integrity: The Legacy of Honourable Justice Amina Adamu Augie JSC CON Through Her Judgments.
12 Nov
Credible elections are very vital to the sustenance of credible democracy. As such, facilitation of transparent electoral process must put into consideration the determination of legal challenges to election related disputes, which is regarded as sui generis.
5 Nov
Publisher : Accessible Publishers Ltd Author: Susanne Bellefeuille Language: English Year: 2017 Paperback: 372 pages Reviewer: Gregory Austin Nwakunor It is not every time that you get to read simple, straight forward narrative of a new writer. Based on true events, the book follows one man’s incredible journey through trials and tribulations. Path…
8 Oct 2023
Lola Fabowale is a versatile Nigerian-Canadian intellectual and professional known for her diverse contributions to the fields of social policy analysis, critical essays on political economy and other issues.
8 Oct 2023
Every September, the Rotary Club International set aside the month to enlighten children on importance of literacy. This year was no different, as the Rotary Club of Lagos donated books to children of St. Aquinas Primary School, Surulere.
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