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National Theatre Rehabilitation to produce about 10,000 Jobs- FG

Tofunmi Jul 13, 2020 0

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has revealed that the planned renovation and upgrade of the National Arts Theatre will bring about the generation of about 10,000 jobs both during and after the renovation.He made…

Entertainment

National Theatre handed over to CBN, Bankers Committee for Upgrade

Taiye Olayemi/ Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Jul 13, 2020 0

The Minister for Culture and Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Sunday in Lagos handed over the National Theatre to the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Bankers committee for restoration and upgrade.Speaking at the event, Mohammed…

Culture

National Theatre, Tafawa Balewa Square, Others Must Not Be Sold – Senate Insists

Cecilia Ijuo Apr 25, 2019 0

The Senate has reaffirmed its commitment to the non sale of the National Theatre, Tafawa Balewa Square and other national monuments.This is sequel to the adoption of the report of its Committee on Culture and Tourism at plenary on…

Government

FG: National Theatre and other asset to be sold to finance 2018-2020 Budget

Priscilla Nov 29, 2017 0

The Federal Government has concluded plans to sell some National assets such as Tafewa Balewa Square, National Arts Theatre and some other selected power plants to enable it to fund the 2018-2020 Budget.Debates have been ongoing in the…

Metro

EFCC nabs 4 National Theatre directors for alleged embezzlem

Uju Oct 11, 2017 0

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arrested four directors of The National Theatre in Lagos for alleged embezzlement of government funds.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the four…

Metro

Eko Disco disconnects National Theatre over unpaid N12m debts

Uju Feb 24, 2017

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) says it has disconnected electricity supply to the National Arts Theatre, Lagos over unpaid N12 million debts.Mr Godwin Idemudia, General Manger, Corporate Communications of EKEDC, told the…

Government

Ambode affirms support to revamp National Theatre

Uju Feb 12, 2017

Gov. Akinwumi Ambode of Lagos State on Sunday says the state will support the concept of bringing the National Theatre to life.The governor made this known when he joined the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, to…

Metro

Independence Day: Lagosians Troop To National Theatre To Unwind

Owolabi Oluwasegun Oct 1, 2016 0

Many residents of Lagos State on Saturday thronged the National Theatre in Lagos in celebration of Nigeria’s 56th Independence anniversary, in spite of the economic recession in the country.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…

Government

Jonathan’s Administration Spent N2bn to Fix Leaky Roof of National Theatre – Lai Mohammed

Jumoke Jan 10, 2016 0

Minister of Information, Mr. Lai Mohammed has revealed that former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration spent a total of N2bn for the repair of a leaky roof at the National Theatre.Lai Mohammed made this revelation during a…