32 h. ago Tinubu to CBN: Create endowment fund to sustain National Theatre

By Chukwuma Umeorah President Bola Tinubu has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bankers’ Committee to establish an endowment fund to ensure the sustainability of the newly re-commissioned National Arts Theatre, now renamed the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts. Tinubu gave this directive in Lagos on Wednesday while speaking […] The post Tinubu to CBN: Create endowment fund to sustain National Theatre appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Why I accepted National Theatre to be renamed after me — Wole Soyinka

Tribune Online Why I accepted National Theatre to be renamed after me — Wole Soyinka Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has explained that he accepted the renaming of the National Theatre after him because... Why I accepted National Theatre to be renamed after me — Wole Soyinka Tribune Online

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44 h. ago AFRIMA hails Tinubu, CBN, bankers’ committee over National Theatre revamp

Tribune Online AFRIMA hails Tinubu, CBN, bankers’ committee over National Theatre revamp The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and the Bankers’ Committee for their role in revamping and reopening the National Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos. AFRIMA described the restoration of the 1976 landmark as a major step […] AFRIMA hails Tinubu, CBN, bankers’ committee over National Theatre revamp Tribune Online

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47 h. ago National Theatre: Why I accepted renaming edifice after me – Wole Soyinka

Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has disclosed that he accepted the decision to rename the National Theatre, Iganmu, after him because of the transformation of the edifice. President Bola Tinubu, in July 2024, renamed the theatre the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts in honour of the literary icon, calling him one of […] The post National Theatre: Why I accepted renaming edifice after me – Wole Soyinka appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Soyinka honoured as Tinubu unveils N68bn refurbished national theatre

Tribune Online Soyinka honoured as Tinubu unveils N68bn refurbished national theatre In a ceremony that also marked Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu was officially recommissioned on 1 October 2025 and renamed the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, following a multi-year public–private restoration. Soyinka honoured as Tinubu unveils N68bn refurbished national theatre Tribune Online

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60 h. ago Tinubu directs CBN to create endowment fund to sustain National Theatre

By Chukwuma Umeorah President Bola Tinubu has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bankers’ Committee to establish an endowment fund to ensure the sustainability of the newly re-commissioned National Arts Theatre, now renamed the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts. Tinubu gave this directive in Lagos on Wednesday, October 1, […] The post Tinubu directs CBN to create endowment fund to sustain National Theatre appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago 65th Independence: Tinubu to inaugurate renovated National Arts Theatre October 1

Tribune Online 65th Independence: Tinubu to inaugurate renovated National Arts Theatre October 1 As part of activities commemorating Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Wednesday, officially inaugurate the newly renovated National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos.  65th Independence: Tinubu to inaugurate renovated National Arts Theatre October 1 Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Tinubu to inaugurate renovated National Arts Theatre on Independence Day

As part of activities commemorating Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, officially read more Tinubu to inaugurate renovated National Arts Theatre on Independence Day

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