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Jun

23

2025

Nigeria Receives Historic Return Of 119 Benin Bronzes From The Netherlands: A Restoration Of Dignity And Heritage

Column, Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, Social Issuesculture, Tourism

Lagos, Nigeria, June 21, 2025In a landmark moment of cultural restitution and international cooperation, the Federal Republic of Nigeria has formally received 119 Benin Bronzes from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, marking the single largest repatriation of looted artefacts in the nation’s history. The official handover ceremony was held at the National Museum Onikan, Lagos, in the presence of government dignitaries, cultural stakeholders and international partners. This symbolic return represents not just the restitution of treasured artefacts but a significant step in the collective healing and historical reawakening of the Nigerian people. Delivering her remarks at the ceremony, the Honourable…

Jun

15

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

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

13

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Taraba partners La Campagne on construction of five new tourist attractions, projects 5 million tourists in five years

Newsculture, Taraba State, Tourism

… Releases 790 hectares of land to La Campagn/Motherland Beckons Taraba State Governor Dr Agbu Kefas has signaled a new dawn for tourism development and promotion in the state as he turned his attention to the sector, partnering with the Founder and President of La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort and Motherland Beckons, Otunba Wanle Akinboboye, to transform the tourism landscape of the state. This vision will see the construction of five new tourist attractions, with work commenced already on two sites. One hundred million tourists is projected for five years while Akinboboye is leading a team of engineers and experts…

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…