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Jahman Anikulapo Nigeria has not invested enough in the arts – Jahman Anikulapo Even his contemporaries regard Jahman Anikulapo as one of the best in a dying breed of journalists in Nigeria. A seasoned and very principled professional, especially in a climate where poor remuneration is an alibi to engage in unethical practices, Jahman is a beacon of light. When he clocked 50 in January – which coincided with his retirement as Editor of the Guardian On Sunday – many people saw it as a veritable opportunity to celebrate him. Actor, Activist, Arts Aficionado, Cultural Advocate and Journalist per excellence, Jahman is indeed a rare breed in a society grappling with many issues. In this exclusive interview with  Sam Umukoro  in Lagos, Nigeria; Jahman, for the first time, opens up like never before. He is not just an interviewer’s delight, but surely a reader’s delight as well. Enjoy! Sam Umukoro Interview: When you clocked 50, it almost seemed as if everyone was falling over themselves t

http://www.euractiv.com/print/priorities/vassiliou-dare-cutting-budget-cu- Published on   EurActiv   ( http://www.euractiv.com ) Source URL:   http://www.euractiv.com/priorities/vassiliou-dare-cutting-budget-cu-news-517248 Vassiliou: ‘Don’t you dare' cut EU budget for culture Published: 22 January 2013 | Updated: 23 January 2013 Androulla Vassiliou, the European commissioner responsible for education and culture, has urged EU leaders not to cut the budget for culture. EurActiv Slovakia reports. Background The  European Capitals of Culture  scheme was created by the EU in 1985 and has since become one of the most prestigious features on Europe's cultural calendar. According to the European Commission, candidates must fulfil three main criteria: integrating a true European dimension, reinforcing cooperation among EU countries with public support, and highlighting the city's role in developing culture in Europe.  Successful candidates must also devise a