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
Chiefdom By Talatu Maiwada The creation of the Huba Chiefdom in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa by Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri has brought an end to a 120-year-old chieftaincy struggle. The Chairman of the Coronation Committee and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Idi Hong, made this known while addressingContinue Reading
Culture By Anita Uzoagba A cross-section of Nigerians has expressed mixed reactions regarding the cultural belief that using the left hand to give or receive items is a sign of disrespect. In interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, some Nigerians said that using the left handContinue Reading
By Nabilu Balarabe The Moroccan Investment and Export Development Agency (AMDIE), says it will invest in the conservation of an 8,000-year-old canoe “Dufuna”, in Yobe as part of efforts to develop tourism in the state. Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, Gov. Mai Mala Buni’s Director-General, Press and Media Affairs, stated this inContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy(FMACTCE), says Motherland Festival, a new initiative, would serve as a platform to connect Nigerians in diaspora with their homeland and culture. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the minister stated this during a newsContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP) says its forthcoming convention will provide a robust platform to explore, debate and expand the role of performing arts in national development. Its National President, Mr Israel Eboh, said this during a news conference on WednesdayContinue Reading
