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Cultural Heritage

NIDCOM Hails Abia as First State to Establish Functional Diaspora Commission, Applauds Otti’s Reforms

NIDCOM Hails Abia as First State to Establish Functional Diaspora Commission, Applauds Otti’s Reforms

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has praised Abia State for being the first to establish a functioning Diaspora Commission. Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman of NIDCOM, expressed this commendation during a debriefing session at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. There, senior officials from the Abia State Diaspora Commission, led by Executive Secretary/CEO Amb. Rev. Annie Onu, were formally welcomed and briefed on their responsibilities. Engr. Dr. Sule Bassi, the Commission’s Secretary, represented NIDCOM and commended Governor Alex Otti for the ongoing transformation in Abia State. He noted that Otti’s bold reforms position the state for sustainable growth and development.…
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“I Am Not a King in Ghana, I Am Just Eze Ndígbo” – Eze Ndígbo in Ghana Speaks to VDM

“I Am Not a King in Ghana, I Am Just Eze Ndígbo” – Eze Ndígbo in Ghana Speaks to VDM

When Verydarkman (VDM) visited the palace of the Eze Ndígbo in Ghana, the leader took time to clear the air on many things people say online about him. First, he explained that the title Eze Ndígbo does not mean “king” in Ghana. It is simply a cultural leadership position created to help Igbos in the diaspora stay united and keep their traditions alive. “Our Ghanaian hosts understand this very well, and that is why we are living peacefully here,” he said. The Eze also revealed that there has been an Eze Ndígbo in Ghana for more than 30 years, and…
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Strategic Partnerships Payoff RATTAWU Shines At 55th Culture And Creative Economy Summit.

Strategic Partnerships Payoff RATTAWU Shines At 55th Culture And Creative Economy Summit.

The stage is set, and all stakeholders have assembled in Enugu, "The Coal City," in southeastern Nigeria. For a summit that will bring to birth Policies and an agenda that will successfully deliver the syllabus for NAFEST 2025. The Radio Television Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU) Nigeria, an umbrella union representing Workers in the Broadcast, Arts and Cultural industries have been pencilled down and invited to be Part of this success Story. The Prince Emeka Kalu Presidency, since its swearing has never left anyone in doubt about the Mission and Vision of his leadership. As past of his agenda,…
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Nigeria Unveils Landmark Sports and Creative Economy Partnership to Transform Moshood Abiola Stadium into World-Class Innovation Hub

Nigeria Unveils Landmark Sports and Creative Economy Partnership to Transform Moshood Abiola Stadium into World-Class Innovation Hub

The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, in partnership with the National Sports Commission, has taken a bold step towards national transformation with the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding in Abuja. The agreement, signed on Thursday, September 4, 2025, by the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, and the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, was executed through the Ministry’s special purpose vehicle, the Creative and Tourism Infrastructure Corporation (CTICo). This milestone sets in motion the establishment of a National Arts, Cultural, Creative,…
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Nigeria and Switzerland Commence High-Level Talks on Artifact Repatriation and Cultural Cooperation

Nigeria and Switzerland Commence High-Level Talks on Artifact Repatriation and Cultural Cooperation

Nigeria and Switzerland have opened formal discussions on the repatriation of Nigerian artifacts and broader cultural cooperation, the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy announced on Friday. The talks began during a courtesy visit by the Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Patrick Felix Egloff, to the Minister, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, in Abuja. Ambassador Egloff described the engagement as historic, noting it was the first time a Swiss envoy had met with a Nigerian Minister of Art and Culture. He reaffirmed Switzerland’s commitment to strengthening cultural diplomacy through bilateral agreements and institutional collaborations. “This is the…
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