By Chiazo Ogbolu The Minister for Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, says maritime art is a viable alternative that will help build the consciousness of the industry among Nigerians. Oyetola said this at the opening ceremony of the second edition of the African Maritime Art Exhibition (AMAE)Continue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Hajiya Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, on Friday called for collaboration of the National Bureau of Statistics(NBS) to provide government-generated data to drive Nigeria’s creative industry. The minister made the call when the Statistician General, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, and top management staffContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Three Nigerian teenagers have been honoured with the Early Achievers Award at the 2023 National Children Leadership Conference for attaining exceptional feat in their respective pursuits. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the teenagers were recognised alongside other Nigerians at the closingContinue Reading
By Raji Rasak Organisers of the forthcoming Badagry International Film Festival say the event will serve as avenue for networking, fostering exploration and connecting industry experts. Mr Viyon Awhanse, founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Badagry International Film Festival, said this in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Adebola Adegoke A writer and renowned communications strategist, Ogochukwu Eloike, has addressed gender inequality in her new book titled ‘Ichabod’. Eloike in a statement on Friday in Lagos called for societal change and a pivot from gender stereotypes. The book is a narration of the feminine experience and howContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu The Children of Africa Leadership and Values Development Initiative (CALDEV) says it plans to honour young Nigerians who have recorded exceptional feat in their careers with ‘Young Achievers Awards’ in its upcoming National Children Leadership Conference. The Founder and President of CALDEV, Mr Bamidele Salam, said thisContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala An Assistant Secretary for U.S. Economic and Business Affairs, Ramnin Toloui, has forecast a 100 billion dollar revenue from Nigeria’s creative industries by 2030. Toloui, who spoke during the Africa Creative Market Conference in Lagos on Monday, also said if the potential of the industry was wellContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The 12th edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) slated to hold from Nov. 5 to 11 will feature biopics of late Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, as well as renowned artist, Nike Davies-Okundaye. Chioma Ude, Founder of AFRIFF, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, in Lagos. “TheContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu The Abuja International Film Festival (AIFF) has honoured the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Actors Guild of Nigeria(AGN) and other stakeholders with Special Recognitions Awards. Its Founder, Fidelis Duker, said this in Abuja on Thursday night at the closing ceremony of AIFF with the theme“Continue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab A graduate student of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, Mr Adedoyin Farinmade, has emerged as overall winner of the 2023 World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Nigeria National Essay Competition. The Director, WIPO Nigeria Office, Mr Tobi Moody, disclosed this on Wednesday when he led theContinue Reading
