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
By Angela Atabo Participants at the just concluded Africa Tourism and Creative Economy Expo (AFTCREE) in Abuja have called on African governments to ensure seamless access to funds earmarked for developing the tourism and creative sectors. They made the call in a communique jointly issued and signed at the endContinue Reading
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
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
By Ginika Okoye The Federal Government says it has generated 300 per cent above its expected revenue in the hospitality and tourism sector. Mr Abisoye Fagade, the Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), in Abuja, said that the sector recorded the growth in the last oneContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy has announced the postponement of the 2025 edition of the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the festival, to be hosted by Enugu State, was scheduled to commenceContinue Reading
By Folasade Adeniran Nigeria has launched its most significant international art presentation at Abu Dhabi Art 2025. This positions the country’s galleries and artists for unprecedented access to global collectors, cultural partnerships, and growth in art tourism. Continue Reading
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
By Folasade Adeniran A group art exhibition featuring works by 13 renowned artists tagged “A Promise of Memories” has opened at the Tim and Carol Gallery of Art in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading
Appointment By Diana Omueza Premier Nigerian hospitality industry, Delborough, Lagos has appointed former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, former Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba and seven others as board members. Obi of Onitsha, HRM Nnaemeka Achebe, Chairman, Board of Director of the group disclosedContinue Reading
