RECORDING ACADEMY ADDS FIVE NEW GRAMMY CATEGORIES, UPDATES RULES FOR 2026 AWARDS. (PHOTO).

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 Recording Academy adds five new Grammy categories, updates rules for 2026 awards NEW YORK - The Recording Academy is introducing five new categories and making several rule changes for the 2026 Grammy Awards in an effort to reflect the evolving global music landscape. Among the new additions is a best Asian pop music performance category, which will honor performances across genres such as K-pop, J-pop, C-pop and other Asian pop styles, with the award going to performers. A new best traditional pop vocal performance category will recognize artists whose work does not fit within modern pop styles. A best Latin song category will spotlight songwriters for Spanish-language Latin recordings. Changes are also coming to existing categories in R&B and folk music. The academy is adding a best R&B collaboration or duo/group performance category alongside a revised best R&B solo performance award. In folk, the best folk album category will be split into best contemporary folk al...
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LAGOS LAW REFORM COMMISSION ENGAGES TOURISM, AGRICULTURE MINISTRIES ON SECTORAL LAW REFORMS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 LAGOS LAW REFORM COMMISSION ENGAGES TOURISM, AGRICULTURE MINISTRIES ON SECTORAL LAW REFORMS


The Lagos State Law Reform Commission recently held consultative engagements with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems as part of ongoing efforts to review, modernise and harmonise sectoral laws for improved governance, institutional efficiency and sustainable development in Lagos State.


The engagement with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture was initiated and led by the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Mrs. Oluyemisi Ogunlola.


 The delegation was received by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Princess Adebopo Oyekan-Ismaila, alongside relevant departmental and agency representatives.


Speaking during the session, Mrs. Ogunlola stated that the engagement was convened to examine grey areas in the draft legal framework proposed by the Ministry and its agencies, particularly issues relating to overlapping responsibilities, revenue-related functions and the proper delineation of mandates among relevant MDAs before the amendment and holistic harmonisation of the applicable laws.


The Permanent Secretary, Princess Adebopo Oyekan-Ismaila, identified areas requiring clearer legal backing and expressed the Ministry’s expectation that the Commission’s review of the hotel licensing framework would make it more globally relevant and better positioned to support revenue generation for the State. She noted that the policy direction of the Ministry is to make Lagos State the most preferred tourism destination in Africa.


She also emphasised the need to review existing laws for better organisation and regulation of the sector, particularly in relation to beaches, hospitality businesses, film, arts and entertainment, leisure, nature and conservation. She observed that many resorts remain unregistered and should be brought within a more effective regulatory framework. She further suggested that the Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board be considered for renaming to reflect a more business-friendly outlook while advising further engagement with the Board on the proposal.


Director, Legislative Drafting and Policy Advisory, Mrs. Kemi Sowemimo, highlighted areas of overlap involving the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure and the Lagos State Safety Commission. Senior State Counsel, Mrs. Bola Williams, also identified areas requiring distinct legislative treatment, including hotel licensing, museums and monuments, the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture, the Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board and a proposal relating to the JK Randle Centre.


In her response, the Executive Secretary noted that where proposed reforms affect other MDAs, the affected institutions would be convened before a final draft is prepared. She stressed that statutory mandates must guide administrative responsibilities and that the law should take precedence where ministerial responsibilities appear to overlap or conflict.


On issues relating to the Hotel Licensing Department, the concession status of Freedom Park and the management of museums and monuments, Mrs. Ogunlola stated that the Commission would undertake further research on tourism institutions and return with appropriate recommendations, including possible institutional mergers or restructuring where necessary, guided by global best practices.


She added that while law review and lawmaking may require extensive consultation, interim frameworks could be explored to strengthen the Tourism, Arts and Culture sector.


The Commission’s delegation also met with the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems, Mr. Emmanuel Fatai Audu and heads of agencies under the Ministry. 


During the meeting, Mrs. Ogunlola recalled the Commission’s contributions to the repositioning of the agricultural sector through the review of eleven bills and noted that further consultation was necessary given the technical and private-sector-driven nature of the sector.


She explained that the next phase of the review would involve stakeholder engagement to obtain feedback from key players and enrich the proposed legal framework. 


She added that the Commission would welcome inputs from the Ministry and its agencies to ensure that the reforms are practical, responsive and implementation-focused.


In his remarks, Mr. Audu commended the efforts of the Commission and expressed the Ministry’s readiness to participate fully in the engagement process. He assured that a suitable date would be fixed to advance the consultation and support the development of a stronger legal framework for the sector.


The engagements form part of the Lagos State Law Reform Commission’s mandate to review, reform and modernise the laws of Lagos State to ensure that they remain relevant, effective and responsive to emerging realities, while promoting institutional clarity, regulatory efficiency and sustainable development across key sectors.

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