The National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), under the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, has announced a strategic partnership with the Brazilian Consulate to introduce an accreditation process for Yoruba traditional practitioners. This initiative will serve as a prerequisite for visa issuance to Brazil for […]
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The Nigerian Government has applauded Brazil for its outstanding and creative presentation of Yoruba culture during the just-concluded 2025 Rio Carnival, which drew 8 million tourists and generated a staggering $1.2 billion in revenue. Executive Secretary/CEO, National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), Otunba Biodun Ajiboye says Brazil’s commitment to promoting […]
The National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), a parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy commends Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Seyi Makinde for his directive for all civil and public servants in the state to wear Aso Oke fabric every Thursday. […]
A Professor of Ifa Divination, Prof. Wande Abimbola, who is former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife) is appointed as Patron of World Orisa Congress (WOOCON). Prof. Wande Abimbola who has since accepted his appointment, expresses enthusiasm and excitement over the efforts being made […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has announced key details of Nigeria’s new General Multipurpose National Identity Card (GMPC) an innovative card designed to consolidate identification documents, improve financial accessibility, and streamline government and private sector services for Nigerian citizens. This was revealed in a […]
The Federal Government expresses satisfaction in the selection of the new Alaafin of Oyo, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abimbola Owoade and commends the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde for upholding the pattern of culture and tradition in the selection process. Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Institute for Cultural […]
The Senate Committee on Culture and Tourism has rejected the budget envelopes allocated to cultural agencies for 2025, expressing concern over the insufficient funding of the sector. This decision was announced during a budget defense session held at the National Assembly Complex, where Chief Executives of the agencies under the […]
The recent visit of Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa and the Executive Secretary/CEO, National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), Otunba Biodun Ajiboye to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has sparked concerns by Afro Brazilians who are calling on the federal government to […]
The National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), a parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy is set for the public unveiling of “DuduPlugs”, a cutting-edge digital platform developed to project Nigeria’s rich cultural tapestry to the world. Executive Secretary of NICO, Otunba Biodun Ajiboye says […]
The convener, Digivation Future Summit, Dr Bayero Agabi, has called for the regulation of social media in Nigeria, stating the high possibility of social media regulating the lives of the citizens, should there be no moderation. He stressed this in his welcome address at the Digivation Future Summit 2024, […]