3 d. ago AMIAF’s art economy: Over 100 artists set for Lagos festival

By Henry Akubuiro Since its debut four years ago, the 2025 edition of ArtMiabo International Art Festival (AMIAF) is expected to be one of the largest gatherings of artists, galleriests and facilitators in Nigeria. The fourth edition also comes with an overriding focus on the economy of art. Themed Artconomy – Redefining the Global Art […] The post AMIAF’s art economy: Over 100 artists set for Lagos festival appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Guinness World Record Fight: Bash Ali Wants Tinubu To Reconstitute Organizing Committee

Former World Boxing Federation Cruiserweight Champion, Bashiru Lawrence Ali, aka Bash Ali, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently re-inaugurate the Bash Ali Boxing Project Local Organizing Committee (LOC) to prevent the derailment of what could be Africa’s first-ever Guinness World Record Boxing Championship GWRBC) in Nigeria. Addressing a world press conference yesterday […]

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8 d. ago Tunde Onakoya Sets New Chess Marathon Record Of 64 Hours, Secures Guinness World Certification

Tunde Onakoya, a Nigerian chess master and founder of Chess in Slums, has officially received certification from Guinness World Records (GWR) for setting a new chess marathon record of 64 hours. Onakoya, together with his chess partner Shawn Martinez from Puerto Rico, broke the previous record of 61 hours, 3 minutes, and 34 seconds, which […] The post Tunde Onakoya Sets New Chess Marathon Record Of 64 Hours, Secures Guinness World Certification appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya’s reclaims Guinness World Record title for 64

  Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya, founder of the nonprofit Chess in Slums Africa, has been officially recognised by Guinness World Records for achieving the longest chess marathon.   Onakoya accomplished the 64-hour marathon feat in New York City’s Times Square alongside American chess player Shawn Martinez. He played non-stop  from April 17 to April […] The post Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya’s reclaims Guinness World Record title for 64-hour chess marathon   appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Onakoya Sets New Chess World Record, Continues Marathon With 70

Nigerian chess champion and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon, exceeding the previous record of 61 hours. Together with United States chess master Shawn Martinez, Onakoya surpassed the 62-hour mark on Sunday and is now aiming to reach an ambitious 70-hour […] The post Onakoya Sets New Chess World Record, Continues Marathon With 70-Hour Ambition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Tunde Onakoya surpasses world chess record, eyes new milestone

Nigerian chess maestro Tunde Onakoya has set his sights on a 70-hour chess milestone after breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon of 61 hours. Onakoya passed the 62-hour mark on Sunday alongside United States chess master Shawn Martinez. The chess marathon, which took place at Times Square in New York City, […] The post Tunde Onakoya surpasses world chess record, eyes new milestone appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Stakeholders Canvass Risk Mgt In Infrastructure, Enterprise Devt

Stakeholders in the insurance industry have canvassed risk management in governance, infrastructure planning, enterprise development, and public policy to engender national growth and development. Speaking on this development, at the Risk Managers Society of Nigeria (RIMSON) 40th anniversary celebration in Lagos recently, the commissioner for insurance, Olusegun Omosehin, said stakeholders must embrace a proactive, data-driven […]

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1 week ago Onakoya Begins Second Attempt At Longest Chess Marathon In New York

Tunde Onakoya, Nigerian chess master and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, has launched another attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. The commencement of the marathon was revealed by Gift of Chess, a New York-based non-profit organisation focused on distributing chess sets worldwide, in photos and videos shared […] The post Onakoya Begins Second Attempt At Longest Chess Marathon In New York appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago UNILORIN student sets new global record in Mathematics marathon lesson

With a lecture spanning 31 hours, 42 minutes, and 54 seconds, a 400-level University of Ilorin Mathematics Student, Kazeem Sanusi, has set a new Guinness World Book Record for the ‘Longest Mathematics Lesson’. According to a statement by Kunle Akogun, the institution’s Director of Corporate Affairs, the groundbreaking event on Tuesday, which representatives of Guinness Read More

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3 w. ago Kano durbar cancellation dashed my Guinness Record dream – UK

A United Kingdom-based Nigerian, Lekan Okanlawon, has decried the last-minute cancellation of the Sallah Durbar in Kano, which he said disrupted plans to secure a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of horse riders. Okanlawon, who arrived in Kano with a team of over 160 enthusiasts, including polo players and cultural tourists from various Read More

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3 w. ago Tinubu Congratulates Teenage Artist Kanyeyachukwu Over Guiness World Record Feat

President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to Nigerian teenage artist, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, following his historic feat of creating the largest art canvas in the world, measuring an astonishing 12,303.87 square meters. In a message celebrating the young artist’s Guinness World Record (GWR) achievement, President Tinubu took to his X handle praising Kanyeyachukwu for embodying […]

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3 w. ago Kenya Unveils Stringent Drug Tests For Tokyo World Championships

Kenyan athletes are to be drug-tested three times to qualify for selection to this summer’s world championships in Tokyo as the country struggles to shake off its doping scandals, authorities said on Wednesday. Athletics Kenya (AK) chief Jackson Tuwei said a pool of 444 contenders for the championships have been identified for the testing programme, […]

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3 w. ago Guinness World Record: Bash Ali Seeks Tinubu’s Intervention As Alleged Corruption Stalls Historic Fight

In a heartfelt letter to President Bola Tinubu, renowned Nigerian boxer Bash Ali has expressed his frustration over alleged corruption within the government that has stalled what could be a historic Guinness World Record Boxing Championship fight in Nigeria. This event aims to be the first of its kind on African soil and promises significant […]

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3 w. ago Liberation Day: Trump slaps heavy tariffs on China, EU, others

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a raft of punishing tariffs targeting countries around the world, including some of its closest trading partners, in a move that risks sparking a ruinous trade war. Speaking in the White House Rose Garden against a backdrop of US flags, Trump slapped the most stinging tariffs on China Read More

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3 w. ago Nigeria’s Kanyeyachukwu unveils world’s largest art canvas, enters Guinness world records

Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, a renowned young Nigerian artist and advocate will on Wednesday unveil the largest art canvas in the world read more Nigeria’s Kanyeyachukwu unveils world’s largest art canvas, enters Guinness world records

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4 w. ago Amb Patrick Lauds President Tinubu’s Support For Bash Ali Boxing Project

Ambassador Ojo Patrick Idowu (JP) has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering support toward Bash Ali Guinness World Record boxing event, which is set to take place in July in Abuja, Nigeria. Bash Ali, a champion of the World Boxing Federation (WBF), aspires to become the oldest boxer to win a world championship […]

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