HONG KONG, May 7 — Sotheby’s decided to postpone an auction featuring jewelry linked to Buddha’s relics on Wednesday following opposition from the Indian government, which requested that the sale be stopped. According to the auction house, the gems up for sale were unearthed alongside the physical remains of the …
adminjagoan National Gallery of Art Unveils Digital Revolution for Art Preservation
Media personnel and artists gathered in Lagos for a walkthrough of art collections at the National Gallery of Art, led by the visiting Director-General, Mr. Ahmed Sodangi, and his delegation. The museum staff warmly welcomed the visitors to view the national art collection. These recorded creations form part of the …
Ogun and Nike Arts Gallery Team Up to Draw Throngs to Olumo Rock Each Year
To foster a thriving tourism industry within the state, the Ogun State Government has partnered with the Nike Art Gallery. This collaboration aims to establish the gallery at the Olumo Rock site, thereby drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors to Abeokuta’s central location. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun made …
Ogun’s Vision: Transforming Olumo Rock Into a Premier Tourist Hub with Art Gallery
The government of Ogun State has joined forces with the Nike Art Gallery to create a fresh exhibit area at the Olumo Rock Tourist Center in Abeokuta. According to Governor Dapo Abiodun, this initiative aims to increase yearly visitors from 20,000 to more than 100,000. Abiodun revealed this plan on …
Namibia’s Fresh Dawn: An Opinion
Namibia should be a nation where every Namibian, regardless of their background, has equal access to education, health care services, land, nutrition, potable water, well-maintained roads, adequate infrastructure, and suitable housing. We need to create a new Namibia that is rid of corruption, self-enrichment, crime, passion killings, and abuse. It …
Fees Have Fallen … Tertiary Education Free From 2026
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has unveiled major changes aimed at strengthening the government’s dedication to an inclusive education model where the state, parents, and students work together. Central to these reforms is the ambitious goal of achieving a 100% government subsidy for tertiary education, commencing in the 2026 academic year. Nandi-Ndaitwah …
NSFAF Set to Rejoin Education Ministry by October – International Edition
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has stated that the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) will be reincorporated into the Ministry of Education by October. These measures are part of the government’s initiatives to reduce expenses and enhance services for students receiving benefits. During her first state of the nation address (Sona) …
Bulawayo’s Creatives and Academia Speak Out: Government Policy Lapses Raise Alarm
Artists and scholars in Bulawayo have voiced their significant frustration over the failure to enforce policies meant to bolster the creative sector. They point out the consequent sluggish economic expansion, inadequate financial support, and a severe lack of necessary infrastructure and crucial equipment required for nurturing local talent. Bulawayo emerges …
Meet Hamza Suleiman: The Trailblazing Sadaukin Kasar Hausa
Today, HRH Alhaji Faruk Umar Faruk, the Emir of Daura, will conduct the investiture ceremony for the new Sadaukin Kasar Hausa, Hon Hamza Suleiman, Fnes, Df-Aiwmes, Df-Aihsra. The individual being celebrated hails from Faskari Local Government Area within Katsina State. Hamza was born into the esteemed, scholarly, modest, and empathetic …
Assam’s Transformation: A Land of Peace and Prosperity, Says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati (Assam), India – On April 26 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that, with positive thinking and collective effort, Assam is on its way to becoming one of the strongest states in the country. Addressing the 32nd Convocation of Gauhati University, the Assam Chief Minister …