By Naomi Sharang Director-General of Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC), Aisha Augie, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s leading position in cultural diplomacy on the African continent. This, she said, was even as the country geared up for the golden jubilee of one of its most historic cultural events—FESTAC.Continue Reading

  By Joshua Olomu   Mr Olugbile Holloway, Director-General, National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), has urged the National Assembly (NASS) to ensure improved funding for the culture and creative sector.   Holloway made the call at an event organised by the commission to celebrate the 2025 International MuseumContinue Reading

By Ibukun Emiola An exhibition showcasing a rare collection of currencies has opened at the Cornelius Adepegba Museum of African Art, Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the exhibition tagged “An Exhibition of Dele T. Fawole Numismatic Collection” showcased works ofContinue Reading

By Akeem Abas Dr Olusegun Abatan, Secretary, Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Oyo State, has lamented the demonisation of African traditions, calling for the return of traditional methods in solving complex issues. Abatan, in a news conference held at the Pensioners’ House, Agbarigo, in Ibadan on Friday, said it was highContinue Reading

By Alex Enebeli The famous Nigerian novelist, Chimamanda Adichie, will on June 29, lead a cast of artists and storytellers in Chinua Achebe’s inaugural edition of the ‘Things Fall Apart Festival’ in Enugu. The organisers of the festival, Centre for Memories (CFM), Enugu, disclosed this on Thursday. CFM’s Executive Director,Continue Reading