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Climbing the Mt Kilimanjaro, risk worth taking for mental health of Nigerian youths -Tonye Cole

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 October 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE The decision of Tonye Cole to climb the 5, 895 meters tall Kilimanjaro mountain, in Tanzania, seen as Africa’s highest peak was a sacrifice the philanthropist made to bring to the consciousness of Nigerians, the alarming increase of mental health issues in the country

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FG endorses LIFANIMA 2024, describes it as major boost for Nigeria’s animation industry

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 October 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy is proud to announce its official endorsement of the Lagos International Festival of Animation (LIFANIMA) 2024. As one of Africa’s foremost animation festivals, LIFANIMA has become a significant platform for advancing Nigeria’s animation sector, driving the nation’s creative

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Musawa commends NFC for sustaining Zuma International Film Festival as 2024 edition kicks off

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 October 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE The Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa has announced the commencement of activities to flag off the 2024 Zuma International Film Festival. At a Press Conference in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister commended the Nigerian Film Corporation for the sustainability and improvement of each edition of […]

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Creative Industry Power inducted as member of Lagos Chamber of Commerce

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 October 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE It was indeed a breath of fresh air as the Creative Industry Power Limited, the parent body of the Creative Industry Group CIG was inducted into the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, This Singular Feat gives the entire CIG landscape a Pedestal to leverage on, and effectively discharge its duties to […]

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BBNaija: Changing the narrative in Nigeria’s creative industry

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 October 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE Over the years, the Nigerian creative industry has continued to boom, with experts projecting a revenue of $100 billion by 2030. From Nollywood to music and arts, the creative economy has provided over 4 million jobs for creatives across the space. Various sub-sectors in the entertainment space have continued to witness a […]

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Taraba signs MoU to build ‘Eco-Lodges’ in Sardauna

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 October 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE Taraba State Government through the Ministry of Heritage and Ecotourism has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the African International Documentary Festival Foundation (AFIDFF) to build eco-lodges and the associated amenities that promote sustainable tourism and environmental conservation. in Tunga SGEN, Sardauna LGA, Taraba State. The

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Musawa secures $200m deal to transform Nigeria’s creative economy

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 October 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE The Minister of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, have secured a $200 million financing facility with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank Bank) to support the growth of the country’s creative industries. Minister Musawa said that this partnership with the African Export–Import Bank is a crucial component

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The globe celebrates World Tourism Day 2024 with ecstasy

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 September 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE As the world celebrates World Tourism Day, which comes up every September 27th each year across the world, tourism stakeholders have called for the world to walk on the path of peace which is the theme for this year’s celebration as approved by the World Tourism Organization. The World Committee on Tourism […]

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Ministry of Art and Culture to give facelift to museums across Nigeria

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 September 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy have launched a groundbreaking initiative to refurbish and revitalize six national museums across the country. They include the National Museums in Ilorin, Birnin Kebbi, Uyo and Owerri. Others are Gidan Makama Museum in Kano State and Zazzau Emirate Museum in Kaduna State. […]

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Ayra Starr, Scorpion Kings, Tinariwen for Algiers concert

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 September 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE CANEX WKND 2024, will hold under the theme “One People, United in Culture, Creating for the World,” with an emphasis on connecting Global Africa, deploying strategies to elevate African creatives on the global stage. Featuring key creative industry stakeholders from across the continent and diaspora, CANEX WKND will engage creatives, industry experts,

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Terraform Hotel throws weight behind 2025 Beach House Short Film Festival

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 September 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE Organizers of Beach House Short Film Festival, the film festival that promises cinematic experience has just released plans for 2025 edition adding that Lagos renowned Beach front Hotel Terraform Hotels has thrown its full weight behind the festival. The Beach House Short Film Festival, one of Lagos’ most in partnership with… will […]

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Five Common Myths about CBI Programs like the Golden Visa Portugal

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2024 0

It’s crucial to base your judgments on confirmed facts if you want to take the maximum benefit of citizenship by investment. Entrepreneurs may pass on alluring investment possibilities because preconceived beliefs frequently sway them. Thus, dispelling the misconceptions about citizenship via investment is essential to comprehending the data better and coming to wise

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As CANEX comes to Algiers

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 September 2024 0

 BY ORJI ONYEKWERE The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced that the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX 2024), a premier event showcasing Africa’s vibrant creative and cultural industries will be held in Algiers, Algeria, from October 16-19, 2024. Building on the success of previous editions, the four-day event offers a unique platform for creatives from

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Shogun predicted to sweep 76th Emmy Awards

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 September 2024 0

 BY ORJI ONYEKWERE The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards is fast approaching, set to take place on September 16th, 2024, and the anticipation is palpable. This year’s ceremony promises to be a spectacular celebration of television excellence, recognizing the outstanding achievements of the past year. As we gear up for this prestigious event, the nominations have […]

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ENIFF 2024 partners Ike Nnaebue for the ‘Magic of the People’ documentary competition

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 September 2024 0

 BY ORJI ONYEKWERE Mouth watering monetary prizes await documentary filmmakers who dare to enter for the Re-imagine Heritage Magic of the people documentary film competition holding at the 2024 edition of Eastern Nigeria International film festival, ENIFF. The Magic of the people documentary film competition at the 5th edition of Eniff, which runs from Nov […]

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Eko Club celebrates its month long golden jubilee anniversary

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 September 2024 0

 BY ORJI ONYEKWERE Eko Club, the foremost indigenous social club has kicked off its one month programme of events to celebrate her Golden jubilee anniversary. The event will witness many activities by members which will be capped with an award ceremony. The 50th anniversary grand ceremony is in consonance with the promise of the President […]

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Adazi-Enu celebrates new yam festival in style

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 August 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE New yam festival is one of the biggest festivals celebrated by the Igbos of the south eastern part of Nigeria. Igbo sons and daughters from different parts of the world use the period of the New Yam festival to go back home or celebrate it wherever they are exhibiting their rich cultural […]

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Minister calls for investment in tourism to enhance economic opportunities

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 August 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE The Nigerian Minister of Tourism Lola Ade John, says the importance of tourism in the growth of any nation cannot be over emphasized. Adding that tourism has the capacity to generate income, boost the economy through foreign exchange earnings and create employment. She said Tourism is a very big avenue to help […]

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Alhaji Yarmusa turbaned ‘Protector of Hausas’ of the 17 Southern States

Ihesiulo Grace 24 August 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE Philanthropist and esteemed business man Alhaji Shehu Rabiu Yarmusa, has been turbaned as Garkuwan Jahar Yamma of the 17 Southern States of the federation. This conferment of “Garkuwan Jahar Yamma”in 17 Southern States of the federation was bestowed on him by his Royal Majesty Alhaji Dr Mallam Haruna Maiyasin, Sarkin Sasa Sarduanan […]

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New Yam Festival: Why we abolished pouring libation -Abia monarch

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 August 2024 0

BY EMEKA OKAFOR Eze Boniface Ifeanyi Izuogu, the traditional ruler of Okwu Olokoro Autonomous Community of Umuahia South Council Area of Abia State has revealed that his community abolished the age long traditional offering of libation as one of the rites to be performed to appease ancestral gods to usher in New Yam festival was […]