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- 8 May 2017
Bank of Industry Provides N300m Loan to Creative Industry
The Bank of Industry (BoI) has sealed a memorandum of understanding with the National Council for Arts and Culture to provide the sum of N300m loan for operators in the creative industry. The…
- 14 Dec 2020
Heritage Bank Earmarks N5bn Support Funds to Creative Industry
Entertainment and creative sector is about to receive a huge boost, as Heritage Bank Plc, Nigeria’s Most Innovative Banking Service provider has arranged to set aside N5billion as a support funds to…
- 14 Mar 2023
Sterling Bank Reaffirms Commitment to Spotlighting Potentials in Creative Industries
Sterling Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has reiterated its determination to empower and energise the creative industry because of its strategic importance to the economic growth…
- 4 Mar 2022
5G will Revolutionise Nigeria's Creative Industry – Danbatta
The current efforts of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to facilitate deployment of the Fifth Generation (5G) technology will further catalyse the innovativeness and creativity of the…
- 2 Feb 2017
REDTV Premiere: FG, UBA Commits to Developing Creative Industry
REDTV, a dynamic online lifestyle channel that puts the spotlight on Africa with a distinct global appeal, in conjunction with The Naked Convos has premiered a new web-series titled, ‘Our Best…
- 1 Oct 2024
FG Secures $200m Investment from Afreximbank to Boost Creative Industry
The Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy has successfully secured a $200 million investment from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to enhance Nigeria’s creative industry. In a…
- 2 Oct 2019
CBN, Banks to Develop Creative Industry Parks across Nigeria
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is to develop creative industries parks across three major cities, with Lagos as the pilot scheme, according to Mr. Godwin Emeifele, governor of the apex bank. …
- 28 Aug 2017
Nigeria Pledges Investments in Creative Industry
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, says Nigeria is ready to receive investors in the Creative Industry, having created the enabling environment for investments through…
- 27 Apr 2016
Lai Mohammed Seeks Private Sector Support for Creative Industries
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister of Information and Culture, has called for the support of the private sector for the ongoing efforts to re-position the creative industries so they can contribute more…
- 28 Apr 2026
UK Govt Launches Creative Fund to Boost Local Production in Nigeria’s Creative Industries
The UK-Nigeria Technology Hub has launched its Creative Fund, a first‑phase grants initiative designed to address critical technical capacity gaps across Nigeria’s film, fashion, and music…
- 2 Feb 2024
FG, AfDB Set to Roll out $617M IDICE Fund for Digital Technology, Creative Industry
The Federal Government in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AfDB) has concluded plans to roll out a $617 million IDICE Fund for the digital technology and creative industry. The hint…
- 8 Mar 2017
Konga at AMVCA 2017 Reiterates Commitment to Creative Industry
Konga, Nigeria’s leading online mall, has once again reiterated its commitment to advancement of the creative industry’s initiatives with far-reaching impact as it supported this year’s edition of…
- 6 Jun 2013
Google says Internet Presents Opportunities for Nigeria's Creative, Content Industry
Google said it believes that the internet presents huge opportunities for Nigeria's creative and content production industry, as it hosted industry experts from the business, content creation and…
- 29 Feb 2016
FG to Partner with Creative Industry to Fight Piracy
Federal Government has said it will work with relevant bodies to fight the piracy of intellectual property in the country, while saying the establishment of a National Endowment for the Arts will…
- 3 Dec 2021
Nigeria’s Creative Industry Worth $4.5Bn — Emefiele
Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has said that the creative industry is an important one in the country, with revenue of about 4.5 billion dollars. Mr Godwin Emefiele,…
- 19 May 2021
Lagos Boosts Creative Industry with Interest-free Loans, Free Training
The Lagos State Government has urged film makers, movie producers, content creators as well as others in the creative sector to take advantage of the intervention funds approved for film production…
- 28 Mar 2024
VFD Group Proposes SplitXchange for Financing Nigeria’s Creative Industry
VFD Group Plc has proposed the introduction of a specialized Exchange that would address the issue of financing in Nigeria’s entertainment and creative industries to bolster foreign exchange earnings…
- 10 Apr 2022
Senate Passes Copyright Bill to Boost Creative Industry
The Nigerian Senate has passed the Bill for an Act to Repeal the Copyright Act, Cap C28 LFN, 2004 and Enact the Copyright Act to Provide for the Regulation, Protection and Administration of…
- 24 Feb 2022
MultiChoice Nigeria Restates Commitment to Creative Industry Growth
MultiChoice Nigeria, leading pay television service provider, has reiterated its commitment to the growth of the country’s entertainment industry. The company’s position, made known in Lagos on…
- 16 Aug 2024
Rural Renaissance: 5G Technology Revolutionizes Digital Communication and the Creative Industry
By Oyeronke George In the tranquil expanse of rural landscapes, a technological revolution is quietly unfolding. The advent of 5G technology promises to transform these areas, sparking a renaissance…
- 23 Aug 2024
Afrexim Bank Boosts Africa’s Creative Industry with Launch of “One Drum” EP
Afrexim Bank’s Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) programme has launched the highly anticipated “One Drum” EP, a collaborative music project that brings together top artists from Africa and the diaspora.…
- 11 Mar 2021
WIPO Nigeria Office Boosts Creative Industry Development
Establishment of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Nigeria Office (WNO) last year has benefited Nigeria immensely, impacting positively on the development of copyright and other…
- 21 Apr 2021
Heritage Bank Promotes Creative Industry with Support for “Rita Dominic Acting Challenge”
Heritage Bank Plc has further reiterated its commitment to the growth and development of the creative and entertainment sector by supporting the “Rita Dominic Acting Challenge.” Heritage Bank in…
- 13 Nov 2008
CFC’s Nollywood Conference on Best Practices Garners Support
Sandra Obiago, ED, Communicating for Change (CFC) has disclosed that the Nollywood Conference hosted by CFC, the UN and the World Intellectual Property Organization (Wipo); witnessed wide support…
- 28 Mar 2021
Winners Emerge in Heritage Bank’s 'YNSPYRE', Cream Platform Promo
Winners have emerged at the Heritage Bank Plc, 'YNSPYRE' Cream Platform Promo held in Abuja. CREAM Platform, Nigeria's premiere creative reward platform officially kicked off its partnership with…
- 16 Sept 2019
Liman, FRCN DG says Copyright Industries Viable Alternative to Oil & Gas if Developed
IF Nigeria would succeed in efforts at diversifying its economic sustenance beyond revenue inflow from petroleum products, the priority must be placed on the development of the creative industries…
- 13 Apr 2015
Technology, Creativity Critical in Nigeria’s Entertainment Industry- Onyemelukwe
Mr. Sam Onyemelukwe the managing director, Entertainment Management Company (EMC) Nigeria & TRACE in Nigeria, has identified technology, creativity, partnerships and professionalism as obvious…
- 1 Jan 2020
NCC @ 30 Pledges to Change Copyright Narrative for Wealth Creation
As the Federal regulatory and enforcement agency charged with all copyright matters under the Copyright Act, the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), this year, commemorates its 30th Anniversary. The…
- 17 Jul 2017
FG to Boost Music, Film, others with $1m Venture Capital
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister of Information and Culture, has announced the establishment of $1million Venture Capital to boost the Creative Industry. The minister made the announcement at the…
- 12 Mar 2025
UK-Nigeria Creative Alliance: Forging New Paths for Innovation and Growth
In a major stride toward fostering innovation and collaboration, the UK and Nigeria have officially launched the Creative Industries Technical Working Group, marking a pivotal development in the…