By Joshua Olomu The National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO) has applauded Brazil for its creative presentation of Yoruba culture during the just concluded 2025 Rio de Janeiro Carnival. Chief Biodun Ajiboye, Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the institute, gave the commendation in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, has called on Nigerians to embrace religious and ethnic tolerance in order to ensure peace and economic prosperity of the nation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Musawa made the call at a ‘Ramadan Iftar’Continue Reading
Priscilla Osaje The Organising Committee of the Nigerian German Investment and Cultural Expo (NGICE25) says its 2025 expo will promote the existing cultural exchange and economic cooperation between Nigeria and Germany. Dr Mike Okiro, retired Inspector General of Police and Chairman, NGICE Organising Committee, stated this when he paid aContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy (FMACTCe) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Creative Park Ltd. to establish a creative park, in Idu, Abuja The 30-hectare Creative City in Abuja is aimed at transforming Nigeria’s creative and culturalContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe The Olu of Warri Kingdom, Ogiame Atuwase III, has called for the protection of the Niger Delta mangroves from foreign interests seeking to exploit them under the guise of carbon credit offsets. The traditional ruler made the call during an ongoing art exhibition showcasing the worksContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Lagos State Government and the Design Week have called for increased collaboration between the different levels of government and the private sector to expedite the nation’s industrialisation process. They made the call at the ongoing Design and Innovation Exhibition, organised by the Design WeekContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe The University for the Creative Arts (UCA), United Kingdom, says it is seeking collaborations with individuals, organisations, and governments, to boost Nigeria’s creative industry. The university’s Senior Regional Recruitment Manager, Seyi Agboola, said this during an interactive session with the media on Thursday in Lagos. Agboola,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Winners of the Goge Africa cultural dance competition were awarded a cash prize of N600,000 on Friday, in recognition of their exceptional talent and captivating performance. The cultural dance competition was held during Goge Africa Festival in October 2024, an event thatContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) says it is ready to work with the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP) to strengthen performers’ rights protection under the Copyright Laws. Dr John Asein, Director-General of NCC, said this on Wednesday in LagosContinue Reading
By Ibrahim Bello Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi says his administration has attracted over N330 billion foreign investment as part of the commitment to develop tourism and cultural heritage in the state. Idris stated this at the 2025 Rigata Annual Cultural Festival in Yauri Local Government Area. “Our commitment toContinue Reading
