3 h. 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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16 h. ago Lagos: Governor’s Road residents protest power outages, tackle Ikeja Electric

…company says faulty transformer to blame By Chinelo Obogo Residents of Governor’s Road, Ikotun in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State have tackled Ikeja Electric over the continued power outage which has persisted for over 10 days. Speaking on behalf of the residents, the chairman of Igando Peace Estate Phase IV, CDA, Emmanuel […] The post Lagos: Governor’s Road residents protest power outages, tackle Ikeja Electric appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Dubai firm invests $3m in solar power, smart meter projects in Bayelsa

Tribune Online Dubai firm invests $3m in solar power, smart meter projects in Bayelsa Bayelsa State and Jampur Group, a company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up renewable energy (solar power) and smart metering production plants in the state. The $3m investment would be financed solely by the conglomerate. Speaking during the event in Government House, Yenagoa, Governor […] Dubai firm invests $3m in solar power, smart meter projects in Bayelsa Tribune Online

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7 d. 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 Colombian Vice President Visits Nigeria, To Meet Shettima, Business Leaders

A key highlight of the visit is the signing of memoranda of understanding in strategic areas of the economy, including women's empowerment, trade, aviation, manufacturing, agriculture, and culture, among others. The post Colombian Vice President Visits Nigeria, To Meet Shettima, Business Leaders appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week 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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2 w. ago Air Peace Launches Lagos–São Paulo Route Following Tinubu’s Brazil Deal

Nigerian airline Air Peace has inaugurated a direct passenger service between Lagos and São Paulo, marking a significant milestone in enhancing air connectivity between Africa and South America. This follows a recent aviation agreement signed between Nigeria and Brazil aimed at fostering closer economic and cultural ties. The maiden flight carried members of Nigeria’s official […] The post Air Peace Launches Lagos–São Paulo Route Following Tinubu’s Brazil Deal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention Was Matter I Tabled Before Tinubu — Gov Mbah

Enugu State governor, Peter Mbah, has called on the Federal Government to release the detained leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, describing his continued detention as unjust. Mbah urged that Kanu be released because it was “the right thing to do” in the circumstance, recalling that his very first meeting […]

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2 w. ago Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention Was First Matter I Tabled Before Tinubu — Gov Mbah

Enugu State governor, Peter Mbah, has called on the Federal Government to release the detained leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, describing his continued detention as unjust. Mbah urged that Kanu be released because it was “the right thing to do” in the circumstance, recalling that his very first meeting […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria, Brazil Sign Direct Flight Agreement To Deepen Economic, Cultural Ties

Nigeria commenced discussions with Brazil to facilitate direct flights on October 7, 2024. The post Nigeria, Brazil Sign Direct Flight Agreement To Deepen Economic, Cultural Ties appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Japan Designates City As Hometown For Nigerians Under New Visa Regime

The Japanese Government, on Thursday, named the city of Kisarazu as the hometown for Nigerians willing to live and work in the country as part of its strategic efforts to deepen cultural diplomacy, promote economic growth, and enhance workforce productivity. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by the Director of Information at the […]

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2 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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2 w. ago Olori of Iwaya revives traditional hairstyling, empowers 300 women

By Vera Wisdom-Bassey The Olori of Iwaya Kingdom, Rebecca Temitope Oloko, has launched a cultural and economic empowerment initiative to revive traditional hairstyling, while supporting women entrepreneurs in the community. The initiative, themed, ‘Onidiri: A Heritage Salute to Skill and Style,’ was held at the palace of the Oba of Iwaya, Suleiman Owolabi Oloko. The […] The post Olori of Iwaya revives traditional hairstyling, empowers 300 women appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 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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