4 h. ago Melissa Kariuki to represent Africa’s creative economy at WTO public forum

Melissa Kariuki, founder and chief executive of Whip Music, will join global leaders at the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Public read more Melissa Kariuki to represent Africa’s creative economy at WTO public forum

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4 h. ago IAWPA Chieftain, Felicia Iwobi, Calls For Agricultural Investment In Nigeria

Amb. Felicia Iwobi, the Nigerian representative of the African Food Action Club, an initiative of the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA), has emphasised the importance of investing in research and food production in Nigeria. This call to action followed the launch of the initiative in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, during the United Nations Food […]

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43 h. ago Federal Government Takes IMO Council Campaign To New York, Courts UN Envoys

Nigeria’s campaign for a seat on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under Category C has entered a new, high-profile phase in New York, as the HlMinister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, formally addressed Permanent Representatives of African nations to the United Nations at a reception in Nigeria House. Having officially flagged off […]

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60 h. ago IMO Council election: Oyetola in New York, courts African UN envoys

From Idu Jude, Abuja In a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s readiness to clinch Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has taken the campaign to New York, United States of America. Oyetola, on behalf of the Nigerian government, formally addressed Permanent Representatives of African nations […] The post IMO Council election: Oyetola in New York, courts African UN envoys appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Develop Creative Economy Now, Not Tomorrow, UK Expert Tells Nigerian Governors

The Pro Vice-Chancellor for Partnerships and Engagement at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), United Kingdom, Professor Lyndsay Duthie, has urged Nigerian policymakers to act with urgency in developing the country’s creative economy, stressing that the opportunity is no longer in the future but in the present. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the […]

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4 d. ago Musawa promises to revise NTDA, NIHOTOUR Acts for industry benefit

Tribune Online Musawa promises to revise NTDA, NIHOTOUR Acts for industry benefit •As stakeholders push for inclusive growth The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has announced plans to review the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) Act of 2022 as well as the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) Act to strategically benefits the industry’s stakeholders. This initiative stems from a […] Musawa promises to revise NTDA, NIHOTOUR Acts for industry benefit Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Use Culture As Economic Power, Governor Mbah Urges Nigerians

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has asked Nigerians to transform the country’s cultural wealth into economic power, create millions of jobs and drive sustainable growth. Opening a three-day Culture and Creative Economy Summit at the Landmark Nike Resort, Enugu, on Tuesday, the governor, represented by the secretary to the state government, Prof. Chidiebere […]

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5 d. ago OOLI urges African leaders to emulate Adesina’s transformative legacy at AfDB

Tribune Online OOLI urges African leaders to emulate Adesina’s transformative legacy at AfDB The Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute (OOLI) Abeokuta joined global dignitaries in Abidjan, the capital of Côte d’Ivoire, to celebrate the conclusion of Dr Akinwumi Adesina’s transformative tenure as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). The institute, represented by its Deputy Chief Executive, Professor Samuel Daramola, was honoured as a special guest at the farewell […] OOLI urges African leaders to emulate Adesina’s transformative legacy at AfDB Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Presidency Sacks VP Shettima’s Aide On Digital, Creative Economy

The Presidency has announced the disengagement of Fegho John Umunubo, who until now served as Special Assistant to the President on Digital and Creative Economy in the Office of the Vice President. In a statement issued on Monday, September 8, 2025, by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the State House, Abiodun Oladunjoye, […]

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9 d. ago Baliqees Wins Prestigious West Africa Women Agripreneur Award

A Nigerian climate advocate and CEO of Green Republic Farms, Salaudeen-Ibrahim Baliqees, has been named the 2025 Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA) Regional Winner for West Africa. The announcement was made recently at the Africa Food Systems Forum held in Dakar, Senegal, where she stood out from over 1,900 applicants representing 44 African […]

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1 week ago NFF Partners With Vivacity Group On Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Youth Employment

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has agreed to partner with the non-governmental organisation Vivacity Group on its Future of Work Initiative (NigeriaWorks 2030), aimed at driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and youth employment across various sectors, including the services and care economy, agriculture and agribusiness, creative and cultural industries, and the technology and digital economy. Speaking during […]

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1 week 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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1 week ago UN says Africa overtaken Middle East as global epicentre of terrorism

From Molly kilete, Abuja The United Nations (UN), Wednesday raised the alarm that West Africa and the Sahel, has overtaken the Middle East as the new hub of global terrorism. It also said that west Africa and the Sahel now accounts for the highest fatalities and most terrorised countries in 2024. The UN Special Representative […] The post UN says Africa overtaken Middle East as global epicentre of terrorism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Emirates Airline To Participate In Africa Tourism, Creative Economy Expo

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed the participation of Emirates Airlines in the upcoming Africa Tourism and Creative Economy Expo (AFTCREE), scheduled to hold in Abuja between November 24 and 25, 2025. Afrocultour is organising the Expo with the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy. Following the recent endorsement of the […]

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2 w. 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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3 w. ago We are charting a bold path for Edo’s tourism and creative economy – Anto Lecky

Munirat Antoinette Lecky (Anto Lecky) is a Nigerian-American entrepreneur, media personality, educationist, and humanitarian. She currently serves as Special Assistant read more We are charting a bold path for Edo’s tourism and creative economy – Anto Lecky

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3 w. ago Opposition Alliance Has Collapsed, Will End Completely Next Month — Abejide

Leke Abejide is the only member of the House of Representatives elected on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He has predicted that the opposition coalition built around the party will crumble by September. He made the prediction while appearing on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme on Friday. Abejide, who represents Yagba […] The post Opposition Alliance Has Collapsed, Will End Completely Next Month — Abejide appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Minister urges Fagade to stay action on NIHOTOUR Act enforcement

Tribune Online Minister urges Fagade to stay action on NIHOTOUR Act enforcement The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy,  Hannatu Musa Musawa, has called for stay of action in the enforcement of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, NIHOTOUR Act. The Minister Musawa who made the order during a courtesy visit by the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria, FTAN new executive  led by […] Minister urges Fagade to stay action on NIHOTOUR Act enforcement Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Alake: Mining industry greatest investment destination in Africa

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, said the mining sector represents one of the most exciting investment destinations on the African continent. Dr Alake stated this at a news conference ahead of this year’s Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja with the theme “Nigerian Mining: From Progress to Global […] The post Alake: Mining industry greatest investment destination in Africa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FG unveils strategic interventions to boost creative economy, tourism

Tribune Online FG unveils strategic interventions to boost creative economy, tourism The Ministry will focus on infrastructure development, policy enhancement, skills development, tourism infrastructure, and data-driven decision-making... FG unveils strategic interventions to boost creative economy, tourism Tribune Online

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