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- world
US and China Extend Their Trade Truce. The Bigger Lesson Is How Businesses Plan for Uncertainty
The extension gives companies more time, but businesses still have to prepare for what happens when trade conditions change again.
GNA Writes · 28 September 2026
- world
Why Russia's Election Result Should Matter to Every African Business Owner Trading Internationally
Russia's parliamentary election outcome was never in doubt, but the ripple effects on oil prices, forex volatility, and global trade are why African business owners should be paying attention anyway.
Global News Arena · 21 September 2026
- business
High Business Costs in Nigeria Put Jobs at Risk
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry says expensive electricity, poor roads, port delays and difficult access to loans are making it harder for Nigerian businesses to grow and employ more people.
Global News Arena Writer · 7 November 2026
- fashion
Omoyemi Akerele Biography: The Visionary Behind Lagos Fashion Week and African Fashion’s Global Ris
Omoyemi Akerele has helped transform African fashion from a largely underrepresented creative industry into a growing force in global fashion. Through Lagos Fashion Week and Style House Files, the Nigerian fashion entrepreneur continues to champion African designers, sustainable production, cultural heritage and international market access.
Global News Arena Writer · 28 October 2026
- fashion
Lisa Folawiyo fashion Closes Lagos Fashion Week 2026 With a Legacy of Ankara Reinvention
Nigerian designer Lisa Folawiyo brings Lagos Fashion Week 2026 to its closing Sunday presentation at 8 PM on 1 November. Known for transforming Ankara fabric through intricate hand embellishment, modern tailoring and expressive colour, Folawiyo has helped redefine how traditional West African textiles can be interpreted within contemporary luxury fashion.
Global News Arena Writer · 1 November 2026
- fashion
Sanwo-Olu walks the runway at Lagos Fashion Week 2026
The Lagos State governor appeared on the runway for Ugo Monye. The appearance connects political visibility with fashion, but details about its purpose and any associated commitments remain unconfirmed.
Queen Diana Story · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Studio Imo Lagos Fashion Week: Crochet Reimagined
Studio Imo brought contemporary crochet, collaborative craftsmanship and expressive knitwear to Lagos Fashion Week 2026 with Clan, a collection developed alongside 21 Wool Street and Crochet Nigeria. The presentation explored how traditional hand techniques can shape modern silhouettes through texture, colour and movement.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Sahrazad Lagos Fashion Week: The Journey Within
Moroccan fashion label Sahrazad brought personal storytelling, cultural references and contemporary silhouettes to Lagos Fashion Week 2026 through its Spring/Summer 2027 collection, Inner Child. The presentation explored self-discovery and creative freedom through colour, Moroccan-inspired textile patterns and a mix of relaxed and expressive garments.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
IGC Fashion Lagos Fashion Week: Reclaiming Indigenous Textiles
IGC Fashion brought Uganda’s indigenous materials and textile traditions into a contemporary fashion conversation at Lagos Fashion Week 2026. Through deconstruction, barkcloth and cowrie embellishments, the collection explored how cultural knowledge can influence modern design and more considered approaches to material use.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Bornstar Nigeria Lagos Fashion Week: Movement in Design
Bornstar Nigeria explored movement, proportion and colour at Lagos Fashion Week 2026 through ponchos, fringed blazer coats and expressive menswear. The presentation showed how thoughtful construction and fluid detailing can give contemporary Nigerian fashion a distinctive visual identity.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Ibilola Ogundipe Lagos Fashion Week: Colour and Craft
Ibilola Ogundipe brought sculptural womenswear, luminous embellishments and confident colour to Lagos Fashion Week 2026. The presentation continued the Lagos-based label’s exploration of structure, femininity and craftsmanship through garments designed to balance visual impact with movement.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Dukun Lagos Fashion Week: Itsekiri Heritage Reimagined
Dukun brought Itsekiri cultural references into contemporary fashion at Lagos Fashion Week 2026, using deconstruction, fabric manipulation and layered construction to explore identity through clothing. The presentation connected the designer’s wider interest in craftsmanship and storytelling with a striking palette of orange, yellow, white and cobalt blue.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Pepperrow Lagos Fashion Week collection featuring hand-printed fabrics, raffia detailing and contemporary African fashion: Craft Meets Contemporary Style
Pepperrow returned to Lagos Fashion Week 2026 with a collection shaped by hand-printed fabrics, raffia details and decorative embellishments. Founded by Omafume Niemogha, the Nigerian label continues to explore how traditional craft techniques can inform contemporary fashion.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Imad Eduso Into the Wild at Lagos Fashion week 2026
Imad Eduso brought a new dimension to its Lagos Fashion Week story with Into the Wild, a collection that expanded the brand into menswear while retaining its expressive approach to contemporary fashion. From raffia hats and fringed trousers to animal-inspired prints and lace, the presentation explored how familiar design signatures can evolve.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
M.O.T the Label Lagos Fashion Week: Fashion That Fits
M.O.T the Label brought its focus on functional, inclusive ready-to-wear to Lagos Fashion Week 2026, continuing its work around fit, colour and everyday versatility. Founded by Mo Agusto, the Lagos-based brand challenges conventional sizing expectations while exploring a more considered approach to contemporary womenswear.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Jermaine Bleu Lagos Fashion Week: Heritage Meets Modern Style
Ghanaian label Jermaine Bleu continued its exploration of contemporary African identity at Lagos Fashion Week 2026, bringing a design philosophy shaped by cultural storytelling, considered tailoring and wearable sophistication. Founded by Jason Jermaine Asiedu, the brand uses fashion to connect personal expression with Ghanaian heritage.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Fiu Negru Lagos Fashion Week: The Art of Dramatic Detail
Angolan label Fiu Negru made its Lagos Fashion Week debut with Mafalda, a collection built around sheer organza, beaded coral tops and voluminous hemlines. The presentation brought together delicate fabrics, expressive embellishment and bold silhouettes, introducing the brand’s creative direction to a wider African fashion audience.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Pettre Taylor Lagos Fashion Week: Stories Across Generations
Pettre Taylor explored identity, migration and cultural memory through The Middlemen, a collection presented at Lagos Fashion Week 2026. Drawing on the designer’s connection to the Kwararafa, or Jukun, people, the presentation combined knitwear, woven fabrics, oversized denim and nomadic-inspired styling.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Bakusoraya at Lagos Fashion Week 2026: Beninese Heritage
Bakusoraya brought Beninese textile traditions and contemporary African elegance to the Lagos Fashion Week 2026 runway. Through batik inspired prints, embroidery, fringe and fluid silhouettes, the label explored how cultural heritage can inform modern fashion.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Maliko at Lagos Fashion Week 2026: Artisanal Footwear
Maliko brought its artisanal footwear and accessories into the wider conversation about contemporary African fashion at Lagos Fashion Week 2026. Founded by Ebuka Omaliko, the Lagos based brand combines handcrafted products, expressive design and a stated commitment to local artisans and responsible production.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Geometric Motion Design Lab at Lagos Fashion Week 2026
Geometric Motion Design Lab explored the relationship between geometry, indigo and contemporary African identity at Lagos Fashion Week 2026. Its Spring/Summer 2027 collection, Indigo Exoskeleton, combined structured tailoring, bold prints and relaxed silhouettes.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
DWL at Lagos Fashion Week 2026: Heritage Redefined
DWL made its Lagos Fashion Week runway debut with a collection exploring the relationship between heritage and contemporary dressing. Through structured tailoring, lacework, rich colour and statement silhouettes, the label presented a fresh perspective on modern fashion.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
For Style Sake Ariya Lagos Fashion Week 2026: Redefining Nigerian Textile Heritage
Exploring For Style Sake’s Àríyá presentation at Lagos Fashion Week 2026, this review examines how the label merges traditional Yoruba Aso Oke with textured tweed, playful polka dots, and sheer organza to redefine contemporary African fashion.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Lagos Fashion Week: History, Purpose and the 2026 Theme Celebrating African Craftsmanshi
Founded in 2011, Lagos Fashion Week has grown into a major platform for African designers, bringing together fashion, cultural heritage, entrepreneurship and sustainability. Its 2026 theme, CRAFTED: Heritage. Innovation. Circular Futures., highlights the skills, traditions and forward-thinking ideas shaping the future of African fashion.
Global News Arena Writer · 28 October 2026
- fashion
Heineken Lagos Fashion Week Welcome Party: Where African Fashion, Culture and Business Meet
The Heineken Lagos Fashion Week Welcome Party marks the beginning of a major gathering for African fashion, bringing together designers, industry professionals, creatives and invited guests. Beyond the celebration, the event reflects the importance of relationships, visibility and commercial opportunities within Nigeria’s growing fashion industry.
Global News Arena Writer · 28 October 2026
- fashion
ALÁRA Lagos: Reni Folawiyo’s Vision for African Luxury, Design and Contemporary Culture
ALÁRA has helped reshape the conversation about luxury retail in Lagos by bringing fashion, art, design and contemporary African creativity into one carefully curated destination. Its collaboration with Emmy Kasbit for Lagos Fashion Week 2026 highlights the growing relationship between designers, retail spaces and the business of African fashion.
Global News Arena Writer · 28 October 2026
- world
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (GRV): Biography, Age, Wife, Education, Career, Politics and the Lagos Race He Refuses to Leave.
An architect from a family of judges, he has run for office four times in nine years. Each time, the crowd got bigger. This is the man Lagos keeps meeting on the ballot.
GNA Writes · 6 October 2026
- editorial
Lagos Fashion Week 2026 Through the Pen of Queen Diana Story: Fringe, Craft, Commerce & the Complete Designer Lineup.
Fringe, craft and a packed five day schedule are defining the 15th edition in Victoria Island. Behind the runway buzz, organisers are asking how African design can turn attention into lasting business.
Queen Diana Story · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Elie Kuame fashion Brings Refined African Couture to Lagos Fashion Week
With a creative identity shaped by Ivorian, Lebanese and European influences, Elie Kuame has built a fashion language around femininity, sophisticated construction and the expressive possibilities of fabric.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Lush Hair Lagos Fashion Week Celebrates the Art of Natural Hair Styling
Lush Hair brings the beauty of hairstyling into the fashion spotlight, demonstrating how natural textures, creative styling and carefully considered beauty looks contribute to the identity of a runway presentation and the wider expression of contemporary African fashion.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Dust of the Earth at Lagos Fashion Week 2026
Dust of the Earth presented A Letter to Earth, a collection that explored identity, memory and circular fashion through reworked materials and expressive silhouettes. Founded by Omolabake Temetan, the label demonstrated how discarded textiles can become the foundation for new creative possibilities.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- world
FBI Captures Six Most-Wanted Fraudsters After International Manhunt
Six people wanted in major fraud cases have been captured across several countries after spending more than 4,000 days on the run collectively. The cases involve billions of dollars in alleged fraud, including healthcare fraud, COVID-19 relief fraud and the misuse of money meant to feed children.
GNA Writes · 26 October 2026
- world
Lagos Warns About Adulterated Palm Oil. The Bigger Problem Is Knowing What You Are Buying
New warnings about adulterated palm oil show how difficult it can be for consumers and businesses to identify unsafe products.
GNA Writes · 25 September 2026
- world
Fake Barkas Juice Factory Was Found in Lagos. The Bigger Problem Is Knowing What You Are Buying
A fake juice operation in Badagry has raised a bigger question about how easily counterfeit products can reach Nigerian consumers.
GNA Writes · 23 September 2026
- world
Civilian Ships Are Being Attacked in the Black Sea
Attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea are raising fresh concerns about the safety of global trade.
GNA Writes · 6 October 2026
- politics
What US Midterm Election Results 2026 Mean for Power.
A historic political earthquake has remade the American political landscape as voters handed Democrats control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in a sweeping rebuke of the governing establishment. Driven by persistent cost-of-living frustrations and foreign conflict fallout, the dramatic congressional flip establishes a divided government and fundamentally alters global policy calculations.
Queen Diana Story · 5 November 2026
- fashion
Andrea Iyamah fashion Opens the Doors to a World of Colour, Culture and Contemporary African Fashion
At 6 PM on Sunday, 1 November, Andrea Iyamah brings a different kind of fashion experience to Lagos Fashion Week 2026 with an open studio. Led by Nigerian designer Andrea Dumebi Iyamah, the brand has built an international identity through expressive colour, sculptural silhouettes and designs that draw inspiration from African cultures and the natural world.
Global News Arena Writer · 1 November 2026
- fashion
ChicNiCity Fashion Brand: Bibi Asenuga’s Modern African Identity
Founded by Nigerian American designer Boye “Bibi” Asenuga, ChicNiCity brings African inspired prints and colours into contemporary ready to wear fashion. Its appearance on the Lagos Fashion Week 2026 schedule connects the brand’s international outlook with a wider conversation about heritage, identity and modern dressing.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- entertainment
Wizkid Biography: Life, Music, Awards and Global Success
From the streets of Lagos to international charts, Wizkid's career shows how a distinctly Nigerian sound can reach the world without losing its roots. Discover the journey behind the music, the collaborations and the milestones that helped shape his place in Afrobeats history.
Your Brand Angel · 23 September 2026
- world
Russia Election: Kremlin Faces New Test After Expected Victory
United Russia has retained its Duma majority, but with the war in Ukraine ongoing, the real question is how the Kremlin uses this result and what it could mean for global markets.
Global News Arena · 21 September 2026
- world
The Strait of Hormuz Crisis Is No Longer Just About Oil
For years, the Strait of Hormuz was something most people could safely ignore.
GNA Writes · 18 September 2026
- world
America Is at War With Iran. So Why Is Iran Still Going to the UN?
Why diplomacy continues even when two countries are at war and what it means for a world facing growing uncertainty.
GNA Writes · 18 September 2026
- sports
Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal Legacy Beyond the Final Whistle
From Madeira to the world's biggest football stages, Cristiano Ronaldo has become one of Portugal's most recognisable sporting figures. His international retirement invites a deeper look at the records, sacrifices and influence behind a remarkable career.
Global News Arena Writer · 6 November 2026
- sports
Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal after 23 years.
Portugal’s record scorer has announced the end of his international career, leaving 234 appearances and 146 goals. His departure closes a defining chapter for supporters and raises questions about the team’s next generation of leadership.
Queen Diana Story · 5 November 2026
- fashion
IAMISIGO fashion Reimagines African Heritage Through Wearable Art
Led by Nigerian designer Bubu Ogisi, IAMISIGO continues to challenge conventional fashion through experimental silhouettes, ancestral textile techniques and collaborations with artisans across Africa. Its Lagos Fashion Week presentation brings cultural preservation, artistic expression and contemporary design together.
Global News Arena Writer · 1 November 2026
- fashion
Emmy Kasbit Fashion Reimagines Nigerian Heritage Through Contemporary Design
Nigerian designer Emmanuel Okoro continues to explore the relationship between cultural heritage and modern style through Emmy Kasbit, a label recognised for its contemporary tailoring, distinctive silhouettes and use of traditional textiles. At 7 PM on Sunday, 1 November, the brand takes its place in the Lagos Fashion Week 2026 programme, bringing renewed attention to the craftsmanship and stories that shape its designs.
Global News Arena Writer · 1 November 2026
- fashion
Mariah Bocoum Fashion Brings the Spirit of Malian Fashion to the Runway
From her early experience in modelling to building a fashion house in Mali, Mariah Bocoum has developed a creative journey shaped by cultural identity, craftsmanship and the ambition to give African fashion a stronger international presence.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Israella Kobla Fashion: A Contemporary African Design Perspective
Israella Kobla joins the designers contributing to the diversity of contemporary African fashion. Her place in the Lagos Fashion Week programme provides an opportunity to explore how individual creative identities, craftsmanship and modern styling continue to shape the industry's evolving design conversation.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
NYA Fashion: Contemporary Identity and the Future of African Style
NYA joins a diverse group of fashion voices contributing to the contemporary African design conversation. Its place in the Lagos Fashion Week schedule offers a starting point for examining how designers develop distinctive identities, interpret modern dressing and respond to an industry that continues to evolve.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Pillz N Poizn Fashion: Experimental Style and African Creativity
Pillz N Poizn joins the diverse creative voices shaping contemporary African fashion. Its place in the Lagos Fashion Week programme provides an opportunity to explore how experimental design, individual identity and the evolving relationship between clothing and self-expression contribute to a changing fashion landscape.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Holy One Fashion: Exploring Identity and Contemporary African Design
Holy One brings another perspective to the changing African fashion landscape, where designers use clothing to explore identity, personal expression and contemporary style. Its place in the Lagos Fashion Week conversation offers an opportunity to consider how emerging and independent fashion voices contribute to a broader, increasingly diverse design culture.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Malité Fashion: Craftsmanship and Contemporary African Style
Malité takes its place within a diverse fashion landscape where creative identity, garment construction and modern style continue to shape the work of African designers. Its inclusion in the Lagos Fashion Week schedule provides a starting point for examining the wider ideas and industry questions surrounding contemporary fashion.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- politics
Doris Ogala and Her Men: Broken Vows and Courtroom Drama.
Doris Ogala's reported remand in Lagos has brought renewed attention to her long-running public dispute with Pastor Chris Okafor. The actress, who is also an African Action Congress governorship candidate in Abia State, pleaded not guilty to allegations involving electronic communications, intimate material and attempted extortion.
Queen Diana Story · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Iremitide Fashion Brand: The Art of Occasionwear and Dramatic Elegance
Iremitide brought a vivid interpretation of occasionwear to Lagos Fashion Week 2026, using colour, embellishment and sculptural silhouettes to create garments designed to command attention. Its presentation offers a starting point for examining how contemporary African fashion approaches celebration, femininity and the art of dressing.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Cynthia Abila Fashion Brand: The Common Ground Between Heritage and Memory
Nigerian designer Cynthia Abila builds contemporary womenswear around cultural storytelling, locally made textiles and the preservation of traditional craftsmanship. Her Lagos Fashion Week 2026 collection, The Common Ground, brought personal remembrance and shared cultural experience into a presentation that explored the connections between clothing, family and identity.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Street Souk fashion platform: the Rise of African Streetwear
Founded by Iretidayo Zaccheaus, Street Souk has helped create a platform for Nigerian streetwear brands and the communities surrounding them. Its Lagos Fashion Week presentations demonstrate why streetwear deserves to be understood as a creative culture, not simply a casual clothing category.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Christie Brown Fashion Brand: Aisha Ayensu’s Vision of African Luxury
Founded in Ghana in 2008 by Aisha Ayensu, Christie Brown brings African craftsmanship and heritage into contemporary luxury fashion. Its Lagos Fashion Week 2026 presentation continued the label’s exploration of refined tailoring, rich textures and modern femininity.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Imprint South Africa fashion brand: Mzukisi Mbane and the Stories Woven Into Fashion
Founded by creative director Mzukisi Mbane, Imprint South Africa fashion brand draws on African heritage, personal memory and bold textile design to create contemporary fashion. Its Lagos Fashion Week 2026 presentation placed graphic fabrics and voluminous forms within a wider conversation about identity, craftsmanship and cultural storytelling.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Oshobor Fashion Brand: Peter Oshobor’s World of Art, Heritage and Transformation
Founded by Nigerian designer Peter Oshobor, Oshobor approaches fashion through emotional storytelling, experimental materials and references to Benin heritage. Its Lagos Fashion Week presentations demonstrate how clothing can become a meeting point for personal expression, cultural memory and unconventional design.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Garbe Fashion Brand: Colour, Print and the Freedom to Experiment
Garbe brought vibrant prints, striking colour combinations and playful silhouettes to Lagos Fashion Week 2026. Its runway presentation offers an opportunity to explore how colour, pattern and shape can become tools for individuality in contemporary African fashion.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026