Month: July 2014

Osogbo Set For Osun Festival

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The excitement is building once again as local and international tourists count down to the yearly Osun Osogbo festival. For culture enthusiasts and tourism die-hards in Nigeria, Africa and...

Celebrating A Teacher’s Worth Of Excellence

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“If a man is diligent in his work, if he builds the best house, if he is the best teacher or the best in other professions, let him build...

Nigeria’s Culture Has Become Its Most Compelling Asset – Duke

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The Honourable Minister of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation, Chief Edem Duke has underscored the compelling power of Nigerian culture (soft and creative energy) as the definitive element in...

Lawmaker Advocates Mainstreaming Of The Culture Sector

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The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Culture and Tourism, Hon. Ben Nwankwo has said as the leader of Black countries in the world, Nigeria was supposed to have...

AFAC Has Succeeded In Re-Awakening Consciousness On The Potentials In Cultural Industries – Maidugu

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The Executive Director/CEO, National Council for Arts & Culture (NCAC), Mr. Mwajim Malgwi Maidugu has said that his organization has succeeded in re-awakening the consciousness of Nigerians on the...

NICO ES Donates Books To The University Of Ghana’s School Of Performing Arts Library

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In continuation of its social responsibility, contributing to the educational needs and wellbeing of the society both within and outside the country, and further giving the academic and research...

NICO Has The Ability To Re-invent A True National Cultural Identity – Nwankwo

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  The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Culture and Tourism, Hon. Ben Nwankwo has said with the functions of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), he is...

NICO Boosts Capacity In Culture Administration

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The recent rebasing of the Nigerian economy has clearly shown that the creative industry is making a huge impact on the annual earnings of the nation. Obviously committed to...

Promoting Cultural Diplomacy And Peaceful Co-existence Via Literature

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Interview with Sweden’s Ambassador, Svante Kilander, as the Embassy hosts its first Nigerian theatre production of Swedish playwright, August Strindberg’s Dance of Death 1. Kilander spoke to Books &Art...

Abuja Training Centre Of NICO Training School Opens In 2015

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The National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO) will open a centre for innovative cultural training for chief executives, administrators, and workers in the Nigerian culture sector in Abuja, the...