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Lagos is once again preparing to take the continental spotlight as the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) officially gets underway, promising a celebration of African music, culture, and global influence on an even bigger scale. At a press conference held on Wednesday at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in the Secretariat of the Lagos State government, situated in Alausa, Ikeja, the State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, unveiled plans and updates for AFRIMA 2026, describing the awards as one of Africa’s most powerful platforms for celebrating musical excellence and creative expression. L-R :   Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Bopo Oyekan-Ismaila;   President, All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, Mr. Mike Dada; Commissioner for Tourism, Arts & Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka; AFRIMA Jury-in-charge, Mr. Olisa Adibua; Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso ...

…Ambode, Sokoto Governor, Tax Chief Oyedele grace event The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, CITN in an evening filled with camaraderie and glamour at her 2025 annual Dinner and Awards, recognised noble tax professionals and accountants, as well as deserving public officials.  L-R: Former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and Chairman of the Occasion, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode and recipient of CITN ‘Outstanding Contributions to Tax profession’ (Individual category), Mr. Olusesan Okunade during the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, CITN 2025 annual Dinner and Awards at the High Points Event Centre and Suites in Alausa, Ikeja, on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Amongst the recognised experts is Mr. Olusesan Okunade - a seasoned Tax professional, Chartered Accountant and Policy Affairs Analyst, was bestowed with an award of ‘Outstanding Contributions to Tax profession’ (Individual category). Okunade, on Saturday received the Award amidst the glitz at the...