Archives Tag: UNESCO
World Book and Copyright Day 2020
April 19, 2022
In a time that has seen most of the schools and educational institutions around the world closed, and human beings forced to stay indoors because of the corona virus outbreak, the world can leverage on the power and opportunity presented by books to combat the boredom associated with isolation, reinforce and strengthen ties, become creative … Continue reading World Book and Copyright Day 2020
By ugo-chinedu
Where to Travel: Osogbo
April 19, 2022
Osogbo, formed in the 18th century, is the capital city of Osun State. It is also home to one of the two approved UNESCO World Heritage sites in Nigeria, the Osun-Osogbo Grove. It is a city steeped in history, art and culture. Certainly, it’s a great place to visit when touring cities in Nigeria. Below are … Continue reading Where to Travel: Osogbo
By ann
World Radio Day
April 19, 2022
The day, 13 February is a date proclaimed by UNESCO to celebrate radio broadcast, improve international cooperation among radio broadcasters and encourage decision-makers to create and provide access to information through radio, including community radios. It’s an occasion to draw attention to the unique value of radio, which remains the medium to reach the widest … Continue reading World Radio Day
By jeremiah
World Philosophy Day
April 19, 2022
Philosophy is the study of the nature of reality and existence, of what is possible to know, and of right and wrong behaviour. It is derived from the Greek word ‘phílosophía’, meaning ‘the love of wisdom.’ It is one of the most important fields of human thought as it aspires to get at the very … Continue reading World Philosophy Day
By jeremiah
Community Inspirational International
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
April 19, 2022
The role of journalists in information dissemination globally cannot be over-emphasized. Whether in war-torn countries like Syria, disease-ridden zones or even in diplomatic meetings or international conferences, journalists put in a lot of work into ensuring that we are abreast of happenings in the globe. At times, they put their lives in great danger to … Continue reading International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
By ugo-chinedu
The Second African And Black Festival Of Arts And Culture: Festac ’77
April 19, 2022
The second African and Black Festival of Arts and Culture, otherwise known as Festac ’77. was held in Lagos from the 15th of January, 1977 to the 12th of February, 1977. The festival was intended to showcase to the world the richness of African culture and to expose African music, fine arts, drama, religion and … Continue reading The Second African And Black Festival Of Arts And Culture: Festac ’77
Children’s Day
April 19, 2022
Children are a gift from God. Sure they drive us crazy often but they add so much colour to our lives we just have to choose a special day to celebrate them. Children’s day is celebrated internationally, albeit on different days in different countries. In Nigeria, we celebrate Children’s Day on May 27th. Although the … Continue reading Children’s Day
By ann
World Press Freedom Day
April 19, 2022
The 3rd of May, has been set aside annually by the United Nations, to be globally commemorated as the World Press Freedom Day. The World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in December 1993, following the recommendation of UNESCO’s General Conference. Since then, 3 May, the anniversary of the Declaration of … Continue reading World Press Freedom Day
By jeremiah
International Day For Sports Development & Peace
April 19, 2022
6th April marks the International Day For Sports Development & Peace annually.
By achem
International Day Of Education
April 19, 2022
Today is the United Nation’s first ever International Day of Education. At the United Nations General Assembly, held on December 3, where the body reached a consensus declaring January 24 as the ‘International Day of Education.’ Recall that the resolution was co-authored by Nigeria and 58 other member states, in partnership with the UN Educational, Scientific … Continue reading International Day Of Education
By achem
World Teachers’ Day: Do We Celebrate Them Enough?
April 19, 2022
Today, 5th of October, is World Teachers’ Day — a day set apart to honor teachers all around the world and applaud them for their great contributions to our development. World Teachers’ Day was established in 1994 and commemorates the signing of the 1966 UNESCO Recommendation Concerning The Status of Teachers, a document which sets the standard … Continue reading World Teachers’ Day: Do We Celebrate Them Enough?
By achem
November 20 is World Philosophy Day
April 19, 2022
This year’s theme for World Philosophy Day is ”Social Transformation And Intercultural Dialogue” and this in line with the major objective of UNESCO, which is to encourage the peoples of the world to share their philosophical heritage, open their mind to new ideas and inspire public debate between intellectual and civil society in the problems … Continue reading November 20 is World Philosophy Day
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Unilorin Student Wins UNESCO Contest
April 19, 2022
A student of the University of Ilorin has won the grand prize at a contest organised by the United Nations, Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). Mr John Usman, the second year Computer Science student of the university, won the prize in a contest tagged “Pathways to a Culture of Peace”. According to a statement … Continue reading Unilorin Student Wins UNESCO Contest
By kunle-binuyo
Arts Books EDUCATION Media News
Port Harcourt is World’s Book Capital for 2014
April 19, 2022
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has picked Port Harcourt, the Rivers State Capital as the World Book Capital City for 2014. The selection of Port Harcourt was done by a coalition of reading groups in its effort to restore habitual reading culture in Nigeria. Alongside Port Harcourt, Rainbow Book Club (RBC) … Continue reading Port Harcourt is World’s Book Capital for 2014
By sheyi
DISCOVER NIGERIA: The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove
April 19, 2022
By Nehi Igbinijesu The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove is one of the remnant primary high forests that survived the urbanization of Yorubaland. Situated along the banks of the Osun River, just outside the city of Osogbo, the grove plays host to thousands of Osun worshippers and tourists who come yearly to celebrate the Osun- Osogbo … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove
