Creative Industry

Reap Africa Initiative Lunches Free Online Entrepreneurship and Agro-empowerment Training

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3 years ago

June 21, 2022

A non-governmental organization (NGO), Reap Africa Initiative has launched an online free 2 weeks intensive training on agro business and entrepreneurship.

The scheme tagged, “Youth Revolution in Entrepreneurship and Agricultural Production” (Y-REAP) is aimed at giving free online training on 10 basic entrepreneurship courses and one elective course on any agricultural product to participants.

The training according to Reap Africa Intiative is open to all Nigerians irrespective of their age, status and class.

Chief Executive Officer of Reap Africa Initiative, Mr. Donald Mmereole in a statement said “we lunched the Y-REAP training in line with our organization’s next phase of driving an entrepreneurial/agricultural revolution in Nigeria.

It is a known fact globally,that Nigerian youths are intelligent, energized, resilient and enterprising;however, garnishing these traits with professional knowledge and capacity building on the basic entrepreneurial skills which will have a great impact on our economy.
Reap Africa initiative is a Certified Management Consulting(CMD) organization.

We also acknowledge that funding is a major challenge faced by startups and existing SMEs; as a certified Enterprise Development Institution (EDI) for the NIRSAL AGSMEIS LOAN SCHEME our certificate gives you the gate pass to access up to 3M Naira collateral-free loan.

Participants will also be given an opportunity to join our cooperative with prospects of grants and other means of funding for SMEs from our partners.

The revolution starts with a click on www.reapinitiative.org register and take the trainings for free” Mmerole statement reads.

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Minister of Arts and Culture Pays Tribute to Late Highlife Icon Mike Ejeagha

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2 days ago

June 7, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy mourns the passing of Nigeria’s highlife legend, Mike Ejeagha, who departed this life on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 95.

The Minister extends condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Mike Ejeagha, in a statement issued on Saturday through her Senior Assistant on Media and Publicity Nneka Ikem Anibeze praying that his soul rests in peace.

Musawa describes the late icon as a legend whose contributions to Nigeria’s culture through music and folklore cannot be set aside.

“The nation has lost a treasure trove of cultural heritage and musical genius. Mike Ejeagha’s contributions to Nigerian music are immeasurable, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.

“Mike Ejeagha’s impact on Igbo culture and music is undeniable. His extensive discography, comprising over 300 recordings archived in the National Archives of Nigeria, is a testament to his dedication to preserving and promoting our rich cultural heritage.

“As we mourn the passing of this musical icon, we celebrate his life and legacy. May his music continue to inspire and educate future generations of Nigerians,” the Minister said.

Ejeagha’s distinctive style of Igbo folk music, which resonated across multiple generations, has earned him a revered place in Nigeria’s cultural history. His mastery of transforming Igbo folklore and proverbs into captivating musical narratives educated and entertained audiences, cementing his status as a custodian of oral tradition.

The Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy calls on Nigerians to join in paying tribute to this legendary musician and folklorist, honoring his memory by continuing to promote and preserve our cultural heritage.

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