PRESS RELEASE As the umbrella body of scholars, teachers, and practitioners in theatre, arts, entertainment, and film, SONTA cannot stand by while indigenous languages are relegated to obscurity. Our theatre …
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The essayist as bearer of national memory: A Review of Reuben Abati’s 3-Part Offering
by Loius Odionby Loius Odion 18 minutes readAmong top Nigerian editors of the last three decades, the mention of the word “monumental” only signifies one individual — Dr Reuben Abati. It has nothing to do with the …
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Why Nigeria should not be designated ‘Country of Concern’: A plea and testimony
by Matthew Hassan Kukah 12 minutes readNigeria, a country of well over 200 million people of faith, can make a great contribution towards this quest for world peace if we can rid our country of the …
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‘We must invest deeply in science and digital technologies for progress’
by Agency Report 5 minutes readAs a nation, we must begin to invest more deeply in science, where artificial intelligence and digital technologies hold the keys to solving many of our development challenges. So tonight, …
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The past of the Historical Society of Nigeria
by Toyin Falolaby Toyin Falola 9 minutes readThe Historical Society of Nigeria has built a legacy inextricably linked to the unfolding of Nigerian nationhood, education, and scholarship. The early scholarly work of its members provided the starting …
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President Tinubu’s Independence Day address to the nation (Full text)
by Bola Tinububy Bola Tinubu 12 minutes readNATIONAL BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHNED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE 65TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA, OCTOBER 1, 2025 Fellow Nigerians, Today marks …
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President Tinubu’s address at 80th UN General Assembly
by Bola Tinububy Bola Tinubu 13 minutes readPresident Bola Tinubu addressed the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday. His address was delivered by his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima. Read full text below: …
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The odyssey of Professor Amidu Sanni in Arabic-Islamic scholarship
by Toyin Falolaby Toyin Falola 9 minutes readProfessor Sanni’s lecture was truly a journey through memory. The lecture started with insights into personal and ancestral history. Just like many others, Professor Sanni’s sojourn into Arabic was premeditated …
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Migration and Regional Identities
by Toyin Falolaby Toyin Falola 16 minutes readResolving migration ultimately requires accepting the reality that home can be expressed as multiple sites concurrently. Tensions arise when exclusive ideas of identity clash with authentic human narratives that transcend …
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‘Nigerian govt must urgently address inadequate educational funding and infrastructure’
by Prof Soji Akinrinade 5 minutes readThe convocation reinforced the centrality of the humanities in navigating the challenges and opportunities of AI and digital technologies. While recognising risks—from ethical dilemmas to cultural erasure—the discussions affirmed that …