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
By Salif Atojoko Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, announced that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the creation of the Creative and Tourism Infrastructure Corporation. The corporation is aimed at developing critical infrastructure for Nigeria’s creative and tourism industries. Speaking to StateContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Nigeria is to host the maiden edition of World Orisa Congress, an official has said. Otunba Biodun Ajiboye, Executive Secretary/CEO of National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO ) on Thursday said this at a news conference in Abuja. He disclosed that plans are already underway for theContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Kema Chikwe, former Nigerian Minister of Aviation, has urged Nigerian authors to use their creative prowess to drive positive change in communities in order to build a prosperous and egalitarian nation. Chikwe made the call in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday atContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy (FMACTCE) has expressed its commitment to supporting young creatives as they strive for self-reliance. The ministry made the commitment at the empowerment programme for schoolgirls in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part ofContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has pledged to take the Calabar Carnival global in 2025, to build on the event’s already impressive reputation as Africa’s biggest street party. Otu made the promise while declaring open the carnival’s street party on Saturday in Calabar. The NewsContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi/Aderonke Ojediran The Lagos State Government, on Saturday, hosted its 2024 Boat Regatta in a spectacular celebration of the state’s rich and unique tourism and maritime heritage. The event, which began at the Five Cowries Creek through to the Wings on Victoria Island and six other locations,Continue Reading
By Joshua Olomu The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has presented the certificate on the inscription of Kano Durbar on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity to Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Amb. Hajo Sani, Permanent Representative of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu To preserve the future of Nigerian rich literature, author and wife of former Ekiti governor, Bisi Fayemi, has urged youths to embrace reading culture to produce young creative writers. She made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the 2024 End-ofContinue Reading
By Sunday John Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, a Fulani social cultural association, on Saturday, celebrated the Maliya International Day of “Fura-da-nono” in Tudun Wada, Karu Local Government of Nasarawa State. “Fura-da-nono,” is traditional Fulani delicacy made of millet, milk and spies and commonly consumed in Northern Nigeria. Alh. AbdullahiContinue Reading
