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FG Will Preserve Nigeria’s Cultural Heritage – Lai Mohammed

David Folami — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 10:22:31 +0000

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said on Saturday that the Federal Government would continue to support all efforts aimed at preserving the cultural heritage of the nation. He stated this in his congratulatory message at the closing ceremony of the African Drums Festival held in Abeokuta. No fewer than 56 troupes [...]

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Nigeria Deserves More World Heritage Sites – Lai Mohammed

David Folami — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 17:01:57 +0000

Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture says the country boasts of numerous sites with special cultural, physical attributes to qualify them for listing as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The minister spoke on Saturday at the third festival colloquium of the 50th anniversary of Lagos State with the theme: “Tourism Potential in Yorubaland: [...]

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NYSC Gets 7.2billion Naira Loan From 3 Banks For Disbursement To Corps Members

Wale Adebayo — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 11:07:31 +0000

Bank of Industry (BoI), First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and Heritage Bank have released a total of 7.2 billion naira loan to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), to boost corps members skills acquisition and empowerment goals. “The tune of 2 billion Naira by Bank of Industry, 5 billion Naira FCMB Credit Direct, 200 million [...]

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Heritage Centre and NANS Threaten To Protest Against Political Victimization of Senator Bukola Saraki

Wale Adebayo — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 18:31:55 +0000

A coalition of civil society organisations under the aegis of Heritage Centre and the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, have threatened to lead mass protests to foreign embassies in Abuja to protest the alleged political victimization of Senate President Bukola Saraki. They, however, gave no date for the mass protest. The threat to lead [...]

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#Nigeria > Debtors List: Enterprise Bank Apologises To Mr. Sam Nda-Isaiah, Wife

Wale Adebayo — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 11:30:08 +0000

Former Enterprise Bank, now Heritage Bank, has apologized to Mr. Sam Nda-Isaiah for erroneously listing his name, that of his wife – Zainab and Banana Republic Limited, in its debtors’ list. The list was published by the bank in two national dailies. Mr. Nda-Isaiah is chairman of Banana Republic Ltd. The bank, in a letter [...]

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Haiti: UNESCO to send experts to examine possible wreck of 'Santa Maria'

UN News — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 04:35:49 +0000

23 June 2014 – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced today that it will provide technical assistance requested by the Government of Haiti and send a mission to the site of an underwater shipwreck, which may be that of the Santa Maria, the flagship of Christopher Columbus’s first voyage to America. [...]

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Masters contender Kuchar shares US PGA Heritage lead

Ade Adewale — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 07:07:55 +0000

Matt Kuchar carried on his good form from the Masters to fire a five-under par 66 for a share of the first-round lead at the $5.8 million US PGA Heritage. Fellow Americans Scott Langley and William McGirt, each seeking a first tour triumph, were level…

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Qatar in biggest ever funding for Sudan archaeology

Ade Adewale — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 14:53:52 +0000

Sudan's rich but under-developed archaeological heritage has received an unprecedented $135 million (98 million euros) in funding from the Gulf state of Qatar, Sudanese officials said on Sunday. The money will support 29 projects including the rehabilitation…

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Tilaman Parts Ways With Euphoric Heritage Label

Shola Johnson — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 19:15:27 +0000

Singer,Tillaman has parted ways with his record label, Euphoric Heritage Records. . In a statement, the artiste who’s a Prince of Oyo Kingdom, said the end of the relationship with his record label was amicable and bereft or dispute or conflict. . The ‘Koma Roll’ singer joins a growing list of artistes who have left [...]

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