Cultural Heritage Archives - Page 14 of 18

Jun

15

2025

Fashion Takes Stage As Ministry Convenes Strategic Stakeholders Event To Transform Nigeirria’s Creative Economy.

Cultural Heritage, Lifestyle, Metro, News, Sponsoredculture, Metro, Tourism

Abuja, Nigeria – June 2025 – The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy hosted a landmark stakeholder engagement, Fashion Focus 2025: Stitching the Gaps, Building Bridges Across Nigeria’s Fashion Value Chain, convening key government leaders, private sector actors, and emerging fashion entrepreneurs to align on actionable strategies for unlocking Nigeria’s global fashion potential. Held in Abuja as part of Nigeria’s creative drive under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the event marked a milestone moment in the Ministry’s efforts to integrate fashion as a viable vehicle for economic diversification, youth empowerment, and cultural diplomacy.…

Jun

14

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Federal Ministry of Art & Culture, With Ananse, Launch Landmark Creative Hub to Boost Fashion, Trade, Digital Innovation

Column, Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, Sponsoredculture, Nigeria, Tourism

Abuja, Nigeria, June 2025 — In a landmark move to transform Nigeria’s creative economy and empower young talents, the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ananse Internet Group. This milestone agreement officially launches the Ananse Centre for Design, a world-class creative hub to be established in Lagos, with plans to scale across the country. Anchored on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, this partnership signals a renewed national commitment to fostering inclusive economic growth, unlocking opportunities in the fashion and creative industries, and leveraging innovation for…

Jun

12

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

President Tinubu Calls For Sustainable Tourism Policies At 68th UN Tourism Commission Meeting In Abuja

Column, Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, Politics, SponsoredCultism, Kashim Shettima, Nigeria, Politics, Tourism, United Nations

President urges African countries to adopt eco-friendly tourism strategies, deepen investment and drive inclusive prosperity His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, has called on African nations to adopt policies that promote eco-friendly tourism and preserve the continent’s cultural heritage, as part of efforts to unlock the full economic potential of the tourism sector and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The President made this call on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, through His Excellency, Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima GCON, while declaring open the 68th Meeting of the United Nations Tourism Commission for Africa (CAF) in Abuja. In his address,…

Jun

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Culture Minister Enhances Creative Sector by Inaugurating 4,000-Seat MEFA Arena

Column, Cultural Heritage, News, Politicsculture, Nigeria

Abuja, Nigeria, June 10, 2025 — In a historic step forward for Nigeria’s creative and cultural industries, the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, under the leadership of Honourable Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa Esq, in collaboration with the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and MEFA, officially broke ground on Nigeria’s first purpose-built creative and entertainment arena located at Arts Village, Abuja. The event marked the formal signing of a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry, NCAC, and MEFA, a visionary infrastructure project led by Yinka Obebe, Founder of MEFA, and Bola Yinka…

Jun

10

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Federal Government and Ogun State Sign Landmark MOU for Renewed Hope Cultural and Creative Projects

Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, Politics, Sponsoredculture, Ogun State, Politics, Tourism

Abeokuta, Ogun State — In a major step towards the revival and promotion of Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and creative economy, the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ogun State Government for the execution of the Renewed Hope Cultural and Creative Projects in the state. The signing ceremony, held in Abeokuta on Sunday, was attended by key government officials, including the Chief of Staff to the Ogun State Governor, Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo; Ogun State Governor, His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun; the Secretary to the Ogun…