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  The Vice- Chancellor of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Otto/Ijanikin, Prof. Bidemi Lafiaji-Okuneye, has advocated increased tree planting  to address global warming. Lafiaji-Okuneye said that tree planting would help to build resilience to climate change. She made the assertion at the 2024 Lagos State Annual Tree Planting Campaign held at the university’s  main campus,  on  Sunday in Lagos. She said that tree planting was critical to securing a promising future. “Trees are essential to ecosystem in which we reside.  They also control climate change by moderating the effects of sun, rain and wind. “Today, their value continues to increase, and more of their benefits are being discovered as their role expands to satisfy the needs created by our modern lifestyles. “Studies have also shown that by spending quality time among trees and in green spaces, we reduce the amount of stress that we carry around with us in our daily lives. “Lagos State t...

 Lagos to hold pan-African carnival, ‘Afropolis’, to boost tourism July 11, 2024 The Lagos State Government is set to hold the maiden edition of a pan-African carnival, ‘Afropolis’, for the promotion of black cultural heritage, creativity and innovation. Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, the state Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, who disclosed this during a Town Hall meeting in Lagos, said the Ministry was collaborating with Qudus Onikeku, a multimodal international artiste. She said the goal of Afropolis, slated for Oct. 26 to Nov. 3, was to foster collaboration, inspire innovation, celebrate the diverse traditions and creativity of Africa as well as boost tourism. Benson-Awoyinka said the carnival was a platform for African creatives to come together to showcase their talents, exchange ideas and collaborate on groundbreaking projects as well as create truly unique things. According to her, the festival will feature a curated marketplace, traditional and contemporary performanc...

 Ayra Starr, Tems emerge most streamed Nigerian artistes in 2024 first half Spotify, a global music streaming platform, has announced Nigerian music sensations, Ayra Starr and Tems, as the most streamed Nigerian artistes globally. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub- Saharan Africa, announced this in Lagos on Wednesday. Okumu said that the top 30 artistes who had gained the biggest global numbers were revealed in Spotify’s music global impact list for 2024. She said that Rauw Alexandro and Ayra Starr’s Santa came top on the list, and Ayra Starr’s Comma emerged second while Tem’s Love Me Jeje, came third. According to her, Luciano and Omah Lay’s Another Vibe came fouth; Savage and Burna Boy’s Metro Booming Just Like Me clinched the fifth most streamed while Tyla and Tems’s No.1 came sixth. “Spotify has unveiled its global Impact List in Nigeria, recognising the top 30 tracks from Nigeria with the biggest global impact on Spotify over the first half of 2024. “The list recognis...

 Unveiling Nigeria's hidden treasures: Tale of British-trained Photographer Lagos, July 8, 2024  Nigeria, popularly known as the giant of Africa is endowed with immense tourism attractions capable of attracting international tourists and investors. The black nation, covering an area of about 923,769 square kilometres, with a population of over 230 million, is the most populous country in Africa and the world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria, with its numerous beautiful landscape, waterfalls, caves, hills, creeks, rock formations, greenery vegetation, beaches, culture, arts and crafts, could yield huge economic benefits when these tourism potential are adequately explored and exploited. British-trained Nigerian documentary photographer, Dayo Adedayo expresses great love for his father’s land, investing his resources on documenting Nigerian tourism sites. Adedayo, also a Cultural Anthropologist and Author describes Nigeria as the most beautiful country in the world but mos...

 Creative designers guild decries members’ nonchalant attitude to health insurance Lagos July 6, 2024  The Creative Designers Guild of Nigeria (CDGN) on Saturday decried the nonchalant attitude of its members toward the health insurance scheme package provided for them. Its National President, Mrs Joy Osawaru-Akinyemi, said this in an interview with ReelzzNewzz24 in Lagos. ReelzzNewzz24 reports that CDGN comprises of production designers, makeup artists, costume designers and property managers. According to Osawaru-Akinyemi, the guild members are not indicating interest in the scheme in spite being an affordable package. She, however, advised them to prioritise taking absolute care of their health and not subject to begging for financial assistance from the public when their health deteriorate. “Right from the administration of my predecessors, majority of our members have never taken the health insurance seriously. We want the narrative to change this time. “We have partnered...

  The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Lagos State University of Education (ASUU-LASUED) Chapter, has awarded scholarships to six indigent students of the institution. The national union awarded N200,000, each, to two students – Oluwakemisola Ajetunmobi from  Physics Department and Iseoluwa Amusan from Primary Education Department. While, ASUU-LASUED branch gave the remaining four students N100,000 each. The beneficiaries are Opeyemi Oyetakin from  Mathematics Department, Abidemi Samuel, Physics Department; Ayishat Gbolahan, Entrepreneurship Department; and Olamide Abiola, Mathematics Department. The Chairman of ASUU-LASUED, Mr Akolade Lapite, made this known in a statement on Friday. Lapite said that the scholarships were not merely financial aids but investments in  future leaders. He said that it was aimed at ensuring that talents  and potential were nurtured regardless of socio-economic backgrounds. “It is with great pride and a sense of accomplishment ...

Mr Biram Fall, Regional General Manager, Sub-Sahara Africa, QNET, has identified the direct selling industry as a revenue generating industry that Africans should explore for career opportunities. Fall said this during the V-Malaysia 2024 Experience Media Sharing Webinar organised by QNET on Thursday in Lagos. He said that direct selling was not only a promising career option but also a route to economic empowerment. According to him,  the industry provides an appealing opportunity to launch a business with minimal capital or logistic challenges. “The industry has successfully enabled individuals, including those with limited resources, to start their own businesses and generate income, fostering entrepreneurship and skill development, ” he noted Fall, however, noted that in Nigeria and many African countries, the industry had garnered attention for the wrong reasons due to the prevalence of pyramid schemes and fraudulent practices posing as legitimate direct-selling companies. He ...

 FTAN holds 27th AGM July 30, pledges orderliness in tourism sector July 3, 2024 The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) on Tuesday expressed readiness to ensure orderliness in the Nigerian tourism industry. Alhaji Aliyu Badaki, first Deputy President of FTAN, revealed this during a virtual media briefing on the association’s forthcoming 27th Annual General Meeting (AGM), slated for July 30, in Abuja. Badaki, also the chairman, planning committee for the AGM, said the programme had been designed to sensitise tourism practitioners and government on their roles in upscaling the industry and ensuring orderliness. He said there was need for prompt intervention in creating order in the tourism industry. According to him, this is occasioned by current happenings in the industry where practitioners operate without taking into cognisance the role of FTAN as the umbrella body for all tourism associations and organisations in the country. “This AGM is an avenue for us to dis...

 Timeless melodies: Honouring legacies of music legends July 3, 2024 Music analysts have observed that songs from the 1960s through 1990s uphold positive and edifying lyrics with minimal vulgar languages and obscene views. This value calls for the need to celebrate the timeless legacies of such music and create room for up-and-coming artistes, as well as the youths generally to learn from such, they argue. Music is said to be the food for the soul with some therapeutic effect on the listeners and it could be seen to boost intelligence, improve memory, relieve stress, improve one’s mood, enhance cognitive performance, boost productivity and performance. According to them, since music plays important role in individual’s daily activities, there ought to be quality of contents generated from inspiring music. However, they observe that it is worrisome to note the gradual transformation of useful lyrical contents in music of the 1960s, 1970s and the 1980s to what music is in the 21st ce...

  A Professor of Education, Oluwole Akeredolu, says  welfare of Nigeria academics needs to be taken more seriously by governments and other stakeholders to facilitate education development. Akeredolu, a lecturer at Lagos State University (LASU), made the assertion   at the Ninth Annual International Conference  of Faculty of Education, LASU, on Tuesday in Lagos. The conference had the theme: “Global Challenges for Education: Politics, Policies and Progress”. The professor said that in order to tackle  some education challenges, academics, teachers and schools should be well-motivated with good funding, welfare packages and infrastructure. “The global challenges for education are complex but they are not insurmountable. “By aligning political will, evidence-based policies and collective efforts, we can create a more equitable and prosperous future for all learners,” Akeredolu said. He emphasised that education was the most powerful weapon to change the world...

  The Lagos State University team, comprising members of the Student Union Government (SUG) and Campus Journalists, participated in a Two-Day workshop organised by Alliance for Africa. The workshop aimed to develop a strategic plan for sexual harassment and gender policy in Nigerian institutions. The event, held at Bolton White Hotels and Apartment, on  Friday, 28th July 2024, brought together twelve Nigerian universities' SUG representatives and their campus journalists.  The Executive Director of Alliances for Africa, Iheoma Obibi, welcomed the participants during her opening address. She commended them for their presence and encouraged them to share their insights and experiences regarding the prevalence and nature of sexual harassment within their institutions. Obibi emphasised the need for systemic change, as sexual harassment has become a normalised phenomenon affecting all genders. Project Director of Alliances for Africa, Blessing Duru, presented a comprehensive o...