Archives Tag: UNESCO

International

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

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International

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

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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

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Culture Tourism

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

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International

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

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International

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

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International SPORTS

International Day For Sports Development & Peace

April 19, 2022

6th April marks the International Day For Sports Development & Peace annually.

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EDUCATION

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

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EDUCATION

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?

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International

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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Creative Industry EDUCATION International News

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

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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

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Discover Nigeria

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

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CAREER EDUCATION

Nigerian Professor, Nneka Okeke wins UNESCO Women-In-Science Award

April 19, 2022

Physics Professor, Francisca Nneka Okeke of University of Nigeria Nsukka, has been named – along with four others as recipients of the 15th Annual L’OREAL-UNESCO for Women-in-Science Award. She won “for her significant contributions to the understanding of daily variations of the ion currents in the upper atmosphere which may further our understanding of climate … Continue reading Nigerian Professor, Nneka Okeke wins UNESCO Women-In-Science Award

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Arts

UNESCO Names Port Harcourt 2014 World Book Capital

April 19, 2022

The Rainbow Book Club has for a long time now been at the frontline of promoting literature in the country. Taking a bold step further from their annual literary event, they entered a bid in June this year to stage the bi-annual World Book Festival in Port Harcourt.

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