Ekpo culture adds flavour to yuletide, should be sustained- Culture Enthusiast

By Uchenna Eletuo A culture and tradition enthusiast, Mr Okon Offiong, on Wednesday appealed to the Akwa Ibom government to suspend its ban on Ekpo masquerade practice, saying the prohibition would deprive the yuletide of its flavour. Offiong, made the appeal in a statement he signed on Wednesday. The statementContinue Reading

Zuma film festival will deepen cultural exchange, strengthen creative value chain— Nuhu

By Priscilla Osaje The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has said the Zuma International Film Festival (ZUFF) will deepen cultural exchange, attract meaningful investment, and strengthen the creative value chain from development to cinema distribution. Dr Ali Nuhu, Managing Director of NFC, made the remark at the opening of the 15thContinue Reading

Gazmadu urges global skills push for African creatives

By Aderonke Ojediran Gazmadu Education has renewed calls for stronger investment in globally competitive skills to accelerate Africa’s creative economy after hosting the ABC Conference 3.0 in Lagos.   The four-day event, held with Fujifilm, gathered more than 3,000 participants from Africa and the diaspora, including hundreds who joined virtually.Continue Reading

Abia Govt. to retrofit Ojukwu Bunker, National War Museum – Commissioner

By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom The Abia Commissioner for Information, Mr Okey Kanu, says the state’s Executive Council (EXCO) has given approval for the retrofitting of the long abandoned Ojukwu Bunker and National War Museum. Kanu said this while briefing newsmen at the Government House, Umuahia on the outcome of the state’sContinue Reading

Foundation trains 100 youths in carbon market initiative

By Veronica Dariya African International Documentary Festival Foundation (AFIDFF), a non- governmental organisation (NGO), has trained 100 youths in carbon market initiative. The Director-General of AFIDFF, Mrs Malame Mangzha, who declared the event open on Tuesday in Sukur Landscape Community, Adamawa, said the training would foster inclusivity. The News AgencyContinue Reading