23 h. ago G4EP Launches Free Digital Training For Girls, Says It’s Preparing Them To Rise Above Limitations

The Gender Education, Engagement, Empowerment, and Entrepreneurship Programme (G4EP) has said that it was preparing Nigerian girls to rise above limitations. Speaking at the launch of the RISE Digital Training initiative designed by G4EP to equip young girls across Nigeria with creative and digital skills in Abuja on Monday, chairman of G4EP, Judith Ogbara, said […]

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5 d. ago Livespot360 Relaunches Flagship Event to Drive Investment and Innovation Across Africa’s Creative Ecosystem

LAGOS, NIGERIA – August 27, 2025 — Africa’s creative economy is entering its defining decade, and one of its most read more Livespot360 Relaunches Flagship Event to Drive Investment and Innovation Across Africa’s Creative Ecosystem

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7 d. ago TotalEnergies continues African oil & gas expansion with new offshore acreage in Nigeria

France’s energy giant TotalEnergies has boosted its oil and gas portfolio in African waters by securing two offshore exploration permits read more TotalEnergies continues African oil & gas expansion with new offshore acreage in Nigeria

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9 d. ago Mazerance Partners Nigerian Storyteller To Showcase Global Creativity

Mazerance, a psychological game development company under the Australian studio 5Blooded, has entered into a creative partnership with Nigerian brand storyteller Christopher Joseph Bassey, popularly known as Topher. The collaboration aims to spotlight global creativity by blending immersive storytelling with innovative game development, highlighting diverse cultural narratives on an international stage. Mazerance’s collaboration with Topher […]

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9 d. ago Nigeria’s Creative Sector To Grow To $13.6bn By 2028 – Report

A report by Rome Business School Nigeria has recognised the Nigerian entertainment industry as a ‘global model for export’, valued at $9 billion in 2023 and projected to grow to $13.6 billion by 2028. The report highlights the industry’s significant contribution to Nigeria’s economy, including Nollywood’s production of over 2,500 films annually and Afrobeats’ global […]

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9 d. ago November guber: Soludo’ll make Anambra Nigeria’s digital hub  – Agbata

From Obinna Odogwu, Awka   The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, has reaffirmed Prof. Chukwuma Soludo’s commitment towards the transformation of Anambra State into Nigeria’s digital and creative capital. He said that already the governor has taken giant steps in that direction by making deliberate investments in […] The post November guber: Soludo’ll make Anambra Nigeria’s digital hub  – Agbata appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago France boosts Nigeria’s creative sector with increased investments

In strengthening its economic ties with Africa’s most populous nation, France is boosting investments in the country’s thriving creative sector. read more France boosts Nigeria’s creative sector with increased investments

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1 week ago Governors resolve to establish creative economy desks in states to boost culture and tourism

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   During their 5th meeting on August 27, 2025, the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) made a pivotal resolution to establish Creative Economy Desks across all states, aiming to drive growth in the culture and tourism sector. The Forum, chaired by AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Governor of Kwara State, received a strategic presentation from […] The post Governors resolve to establish creative economy desks in states to boost culture and tourism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Yinka Adeyemi at 80: Veteran Osogbo artist urges FG to establish national gallery

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Renowned Osogbo art pioneer and veteran artist, Prince Yinka Adeyemi, has appealed to the Nigerian government to recognise the creative industry as a critical national asset and urgently establish a functional national gallery. Adeyemi made the call ahead of Metamorphosis, a two-part multimedia exhibition being staged in his honour as he […] The post Yinka Adeyemi at 80: Veteran Osogbo artist urges FG to establish national gallery appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago AAAU seeks increased data collection for aviation sector growth

Tribune Online AAAU seeks increased data collection for aviation sector growth "Many people around the world believe only in the technical aspect of aviation, without necessarily aligning with the managerial AAAU seeks increased data collection for aviation sector growth Tribune Online

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2 w. ago ‘Resign, Join Private Sector If You Want Higher Salaries’, Activist Tells Political Office

The founder of Follow The Money, Hamzat Lawal, has stated that Nigerian politicians holding public offices who are seeking an increase in their salaries should resign and join the private sector. Lawal stated this on Thursday while speaking Channel Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’ in reaction to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission’s (RMAFC) plan […]

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2 w. ago Nigerian Digital Transformation Market To Hit $11.7bn – Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric Nigeria has said that the nation’s digital transformation market is projected to hit $11.7 billion by 2025, driven by increasing private sector investment, public infrastructure projects, and a growing appetite for automation in food & beverage, consumer goods, and power generation sectors. Driven by Edge Computing and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), which have […]

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2 w. ago Telecom Sector Tariff Has Increased Investment In Nigeria – NCC Boss

The Executive Vice Chairman/ CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida, has stated that the recent tariff hike by telecom service providers has created massive investment opportunities for the Nigerian telecoms sector. The NCC boss stated this during an interactive session with the media on Tuesday in Abuja. Although specific figures are […]

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2 w. ago Sango Festival: Makinde Receives UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Certificate

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has received the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Certificate for Sango Festival, Oyo. The certificate presentation was sequel to the festival making it to the representative list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity upon the proposal made by Nigeria. Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa […]

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3 w. ago International Youth Day: Smirnoff Ice fosters creativity, unity, energy of Nigerians

Smirnoff Ice has strengthened the support for Nigeria’s creativity, unity and the energy of young people as part of its read more International Youth Day: Smirnoff Ice fosters creativity, unity, energy of Nigerians

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3 w. ago Prince Helloweens to tackle industry silence with new single

By Rita Okoye Nigerian artiste and creative architect, Prince Helloweens,  is preparing to challenge the culture of silence with his upcoming single, “London.” Set for release under his own label, Helloweens Music Records, and parent company, Destinations Flag Entertainment, the track is positioned as a global hip-hop anthem that confronts some of the African music […] The post Prince Helloweens to tackle industry silence with new single appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago NIHTE trains 250 engineers to boost infrastructural development in Nigeria

Tribune Online NIHTE trains 250 engineers to boost infrastructural development in Nigeria The Nigerian Institution of Highways and Transportation Engineers (NIHTE), in collaboration with the International Road Federation (IRF) has trained two hundred and fifty (250) engineers to enhance infrastructural development in Nigeria, especially road network and bridges. Speaking at the opening session of the event in Abuja, the national chairman of NIHTE, Francis Oriakhi revealed that […] NIHTE trains 250 engineers to boost infrastructural development in Nigeria Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Rite Foods celebrates Youth Day, harps on creativity, empowerment

Rite Foods Limited, a food and beverage brand, has once again placed the spotlight on the country’s young people as it joined the global community to celebrate International Youth Day (IYD). This year’s theme, “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond,” resonates deeply with the company’s long-standing commitment to empowering Nigeria’s vibrant youth population […] The post Rite Foods celebrates Youth Day, harps on creativity, empowerment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago LAIF Awards 2025: AAAN gears up to celebrate excellence in creative industry

It is another year to celebrate excellence, originality, and innovation among players in Nigeria and West Africa’s creative industry as read more LAIF Awards 2025: AAAN gears up to celebrate excellence in creative industry

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last month Nigeria Sees Growth In Creative Industry As Sector Contributes Over $7bn To Economy

Nigeria is gradually experiencing growth in the creative industry which is now recognised globally. According to Donna McGowan, Country Director, British Council Nigeria, ‘Nigeria’s creative industry contributes over $7 billion to the economy, with fashion playing a key role in its global influence. McGowan’s comment reinforces key players in the Nigeria designers industry featuring in […]

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