How Interior Designers Can Turn Creativity into a Profitable Business

Adetutu A, The Insights 15 September 2026

A new partnership between Jenniez School of African Interior Design (JSAID) and FCMB SheVentures has trained 100 interior designers in financial literacy, business management and enterprise development. The initiative highlights an important lesson for creatives: talent alone is not enough.

Ecobank InnovateX 2026: How Young Nigerians Can Apply for the ₦20 Million Youth Innovation Challenge 

Adetutu A, The Insights 7 September 2026

Young Nigerians with innovative ideas now have an opportunity to compete for ₦20 million in prizes while gaining mentorship, business support and valuable industry exposure.  Ecobank Nigeria, in partnership with Verve, has launched InnovateX 2026, a youth innovation challenge designed to help young Nigerians turn ideas into practical solutions and sustainable

Lagos Trains 100 Youths in Event Planning: How Young Nigerians Can Turn the Skill into a Career

Adetutu A, The Insights 20 August 2026

Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Akinyemi Ajigbotafe. 100 Young Lagosian Gain Event Planning Skills  The Lagos State Government has trained 100 young people in event planning and management, opening another pathway for youths interested in entrepreneurship, employment and the creative economy.  The maiden programme was organised by the

5 Ways to Make Money in Nigeria’s Entertainment Industry in 2026

Adetutu A, The Insights 1 August 2026

The Nigerian entertainment industry is one of Africa’s fastest-growing creative sectors, generating billions of naira annually through music, film, comedy, digital content, and live events. Thanks to the rise of streaming platforms, social media, and international collaborations, talented Nigerians now have more opportunities than ever to turn their

Toyin Abraham’s Oversabi Aunty Breaks ₦1 Billion at the Box Office

Adetutu A, The Insights 30 January 2026

Photo Credit : Film One Toyin Abraham’s new movie, Oversabi Aunty, has crossed the ₦1 billion mark at the Nigerian box office. This is a major milestone for Nollywood and a strong signal that Nigerian films can compete financially and attract large audiences across the country.  Beyond the excitement, this success shows that the local film industry […]

AFROVISION X 2026: How Nigerians Can Take Fashion, Film and Creative Talent to the Global Stage 

Adetutu A, The Insights 17 January 2026

Preparations are underway for AFROVISION X 2026, a month-long global festival celebrating African and Caribbean creativity. The event will run from June 1 to June 30, 2026, across Toronto, Brampton and Mississauga in Canada. Produced by Grandieu Inc., the festival will bring together creatives, investors, brands, governments and diaspora

Funke Akindele’s Behind the Scenes Breaks ₦2 Billion Box Office Record

Adetutu A, The Insights 16 January 2026

Photo Credit : Film One Nollywood has recorded another major milestone as Funke Akindele’s movie, Behind the Scenes, crossed ₦2 billion in box office sales, placing it among the highest-grossing films in Nigerian cinema history. This achievement further cements Akindele’s position as one of the most successful filmmakers in Africa.  The movie’s strong

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 & Resort in Igbojaye, Oyo State—the same location where Netflix’s hit […]

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 […]