The Federal Government has approved a licensing waiver for investors wishing to establish cottage or community cinemas in Nigeria. Husseini Shaibu, Executive Director/CEO of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. According to the NFVCB boss, the waiver approval was in line with the agenda … Read more
The federal government says plans are underway to construct the Nigerian Creative City, a one-stop hub for talent development and youth empowerment. Hannatu Musawa, minister of art, culture and creative economy (FMACCE), said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. According to the minister, the project is … Read more
Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, says the ministry has unveiled the Creative Leap Accelerator Programme (CLAP), an initiative to drive economic growth, foster innovation and empower creative talents in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the minister disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. According to … Read more
On Sunday, the National Troupe of Nigeria (NTN) said plans were underway to produce a performance of an African traditional musical instrument orchestra. Kaltume Bulama-Gana, artistic director of NTN, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. Ms Bulama-Gana said this would entail bringing artists from different African countries … Read more
The Senate has asked the federal government to halt the winding down of the National Film and Video Census Board (NFVCB), citing a breach of the law. This resolution was reached following a debate on the motion ” Urgent Need to Halt Violation of the NFVCB”, sponsored by Ogoshi Onawo (PDP-Nasarawa) during plenary on Tuesday. … Read more
The Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hanatu Musawa, has commiserated with the movie industry, family and friends of late Nollywood comic actor, Tolani Oyebamiji, known as “Sisi Quadri”, who died on Friday. Ms Musawa, in a statement through her Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Nneka Anibeze, expressed shock following the sudden demise … Read more
