Oyo Partners Kunle Afolayan’s KAP Academy to Train Youths in Filmmaking 

Adetutu A, The Insights 3 October 2025

Kunle Afolayan The Oyo State Government, in collaboration with Kunle Afolayan’s KAP Film & Television Academy, has unveiled a 10-day intensive filmmaking residency programme for youths. Themed “Emerging Stories”, the residency will take place from October 6 to 15 at the KAP Film Village

Tinubu Urges Endowment Fund for National Theatre’s Sustainability 

Adetutu A, The Insights 2 October 2025

President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, and other stakeholders to establish an endowment fund for the newly renovated National Theatre, now renamed the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts.  The President made this appeal in Lagos during the official reopening of […]

FG, States, Private Sector to Boost Creative Economy Through Culture and Fashion — Minister 

Adetutu A, The Insights 9 June 2025

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to working closely with all 36 states and the private sector to grow Nigeria’s creative economy to $100 billion.  Speaking at a dinner […]

FG Offers $100K Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF) for Nigerians 

Adetutu A, The Insights 12 May 2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF) 2025, aimed at empowering young Nigerians in the creative and cultural industries. This initiative provides large-ticket funding of up to $100,000 to help creative businesses grow, expand production, and access new markets.  This fund is part of the government’s broader

FirstBank Champions Nigerian Arts with Sponsorship of ‘The Jewel’ Musical Theatre 

Adetutu A, The Insights 17 April 2025

FirstBank has once again shown its unwavering support for the Nigerian creative sector by sponsoring a new musical theatre performance titled The Jewel, held at the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suites. The event, inspired by the works of legendary Nigerian playwrights Wole Soyinka and Ola Rotimi, was held on April 18th and 19th at the […]