Nigeria’s creative hub underway – FG

Nigeria’s creative hub underway – FG

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

FG unveils programme to reposition creative sectors

FG unveils programme to reposition creative sectors

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

Senate asks FG to suspend wind down of National Film Board

Senate asks FG to suspend wind down of National Film Board

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

NYSC Certificate: NBA sues Kenny Ogungbe, culture minister

NYSC Certificate: NBA sues Kenny Ogungbe, culture minister

The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law has petitioned the court to force the NYSC to revoke the certificates that were granted to the culture minister Hannatu Musawa and music promoter Kenny Ogungbe, The PUNCH is reporting. NBA claims that doing so was against the terms of NYSC Act Cap N84.LFN … Read more

Zack Orji underwent brain surgery

Zack Orji underwent brain surgery

Veteran Nollywood actor Zack Orji has undergone a brain surgery. The Minister of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, disclosed this after she visited the ailing actor on 2 January at a private hospital in Wuse, Abuja. Nneka Anibeze, a Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the minister, shared details of the … Read more