November 2024

Honouring History: The 75th Anniversary of the Iva Valley Coal Miners Massacre.

On November 18th, 2024, a remarkable gathering took place at the National Museum of Unity in Enugu, Nigeria. Hundreds of people from all walks of life came together to commemorate the 75th anniversary of a pivotal yet tragic event in Nigeria’s history: the Iva Valley Coal Miners Massacre of 1949. This gathering wasn’t just a […]

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“Road to Riches” Photo Walk and Discussions Captures the Legacy of Enugu’s Railway and Coal Mining History.

Yesterday 16th November 2024 marked a significant moment at the ongoing Enugu Photo Festival, themed “Shades of Coal- Revisiting Time,” as participants embarked on the “Road to Riches – The Railroad that Brought Gifts” photo walk. The journey began at the historic Coal Preparatory Plant, where a group of history enthusiasts, photographers, and local residents

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Enugu Photo Festival 2024: A Tribute to Coal Mining Legacy Opens at the National Museum of Unity, Enugu

The Enugu Photo Festival 2024, themed “Shades of Coal – Revisiting Time,” officially opened on Friday, 1st November at the National Museum of Unity, Enugu. The exhibition serves as a vibrant homage to the coal mining history that shaped the city’s identity, resilience, and contribution to Nigeria’s industrial growth. Guests began arriving as early as

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