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Lagos launches inaugural Street Art Festival to showcase public murals

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Lagos launches inaugural Street Art Festival to showcase public murals

Lagos opened its inaugural Street Art Festival titled Legendary Lagos: City of Dreams, introducing a state backed cultural platform designed to transform the urban landscape through large scale public murals and creative installations. The event brings together local and international artists with the primary objective of taking art directly to communities rather than limiting cultural expression to galleries or elite venues. State officials highlight the festival as part of a broader tourism revitalisation programme intended…

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Nigerians Shine at TikTok Awards: Rising Stars Gain Global Spotlight

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Nigerians Shine at TikTok Awards: Rising Stars Gain Global Spotlight

Abuja, Nigeria – December 8, 2025 – Nigerian creators have recorded an impressive showing at the 2025 TikTok Awards, securing multiple top category wins and reinforcing the country’s growing influence across global digital culture. The event, which celebrated outstanding creativity and engagement on the platform, highlighted the rising dominance of Nigerian music, comedy, lifestyle content, and short-form storytelling among international audiences. Fast rising artiste Shallipopi emerged as Artiste of the Year following a year of strong…

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Online Betting Boom in Nigeria Raises Regulatory and Social Concerns

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Online Betting Boom in Nigeria Raises Regulatory and Social Concerns

Abuja, Nigeria – December 8, 2025 – Nigeria is witnessing rapid expansion of the online betting industry, driven by widespread smartphone penetration, aggressive digital marketing, and increasing economic pressures that push many citizens toward gaming platforms as alternative income sources. While the sector has become a significant contributor to employment and revenue generation, analysts and civil society groups warn that the fast-growing trend is creating new regulatory and social challenges that demand urgent intervention. Industry observers…

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