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FMACCE | Intangible Cultural Heritage
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Nigeria is a signatory to the UNESCO 2003 Convention on the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) and very active in the implementation of the 2003 Convention. Within the Operational Mechanism of the ICH Convention with the sole aim of Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in general, Nigeria has been able to inscribe seven (7) Cultural elements on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of…
AMAZONS OF NIGERIA 1.0” PROJECT
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NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART (NGA), MARYAM BABANGIDA NATIONAL CENTRE FOR WOMEN DEVELOPMENT (MBNCWD), AND DE-VERGE SECURITIES AND LOGISTICS SERVICES LIMITED SIGN TRIPATITE MOU ON THE “AMAZONS OF NIGERIA 1.0” PROJECT The Director-General, National Gallery of Art, (NGA) Ahmed Bashir Sodangi, in partnership with the Director-General /CEO National Centre for Women Development, Dr. Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi and Mr. Bala Dauda, Managing…
FMACCE | Music
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Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, is home to a diverse array of musical styles and traditions ranging from traditional folk music to modern genres that blend African rhythms with Western influences. With hundreds of ethnic groups across the country, Nigerian music has evolved to reflect the country’s history, culture, and social dynamics. While little is known about Nigeria’s music history before European contact,…
FMACCE | Film
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The Nigerian Film Industry, as acknowledged by UNESCO is the fastest growing Film Industry in the world. The sub-sector is a vibrant, dynamic and thriving element of the Creative Industry that has become a significant cultural and economic force in Africa and has gained international recognition for its unique storytelling and production quality. The Nigerian Film Industry otherwise known as Nollywood is the second largest Film…
Opening Remarks by The HMINO, Mohammed Idris, fnipr, at The Press Conference on The Release of Details of Fuel Subsidy Savings
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OPENING REMARKS BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND NATIONAL ORIENTATION, MOHAMMED IDRIS, FNIPR, AT THE PRESS CONFERENCE ON THE RELEASE OF DETAILS OF FUEL SUBSIDY SAVINGS, HELD AT THE FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE CONFERENCE HALL, ABUJA, ON WEDNESDAY, 19 AUGUST 2026 PROTOCOL I am pleased to welcome you to this important press conference, convened to provide Nigerians with clear and factual information on the savings arising…
HCSF Rounds Off Staff Interaction Series with Directorate-Level Officers.
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…….Advocates for Stronger Mentorship and Leadership Excellence. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mr. Olumuyiwa Enitan Abel, has concluded his ongoing engagement with staff of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) with an interactive session with Directorate-Level Officers on Grades 15–17, emphasising the importance of effective leadership, mentorship and institutional excellence…
FG Strengthens National Action to End Violence Against Children, Targets Measurable Commitments Ahead of Manila Conference
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The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s child protection system and translating its commitments on ending violence against children into measurable, adequately funded and accountable actions. The commitment was made at the National Preparatory Meeting for Nigeria’s Participation at the Second Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children (EVAC), held in Abuja ahead of the…
Nigeria Host the World
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Nigeria is set to host the maiden edition of the World Orisa Congress, an event that will unite practitioners, scholars, and enthusiasts of the Orisa tradition and Yoruba traditional religion from across the globe. This landmark announcement was made by Otunba Biodun Ajiboye, Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), at a recent press briefing in Abuja.
Cuisines in Nigeria
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Food is more than sustenance—it’s a symbol of heritage, identity, and communal life. Across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones, each dish tells a story of tradition, environment, and people. At NICO, we celebrate these diverse cuisines as a vital part of our cultural fabric Kaduna | Kano | Katsina | Kebbi | Jigawa | Sokoto
Entertainment
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Nollywood emerged in 1992 and quickly imposed itself as one of the world’s largest film industries. Today, it comes just behind “Hollywood and “Bollywood”, American and Indian film industries respectively. It is a unifying brand for practitioners in scripting, directing, sound, High Definition (HD) techniques, acting, cinematography, make-up, editing, etc. in Nigeria, Nollywood is the Nigerian national movie industry articulated…