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 […]
National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO)
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, […]
The Executive Secretary/CEO, National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), Otunba Biodun Ajiboye wishes to bring to public notice of the creation of a fake Facebook account with his name, photos as well as personal information by unscrupulous elements with the intent to deceive people and possibly lure them into their […]
The National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO) has expressed determination to sustain its new initiative to sensitize corps members across the federation towards fostering interest in learning our indigenous languages. Addressing the corps members at the 3rd edition of the Nigerian Indigenous Language Programme (NILP) held at the NYSC Orientation […]
The National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO) has secured the prestigious Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) conference center for its upcoming Executive Cultural Orientation Retreat, designed for both public and private sector leaders. A statement by Caleb Nor, Media Assistant to the Executive Secretary of NICO, announced that the approval was […]
The National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO) has responded to the pleas of the family of Pa Michael Taiwo Akinkunmi, the designer of the Nigerian flag, to ensure he receives a dignified burial 10 months after his passing. In a statement signed by Caleb Nor, Media Assistant to the Executive […]
An 8-page in-house e-magazine and newsletter, ‘Cultural Renaissance,’ will debut on June 3rd. Published by the Ministry of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, under the supervision of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), a parastatal within the ministry, the publication will be released every fortnight. A statement signed by […]
As the world marks the 2024 World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, also known as World Culture Day, Otunba Biodun Ajiboye, Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), has called for Nigerians to prioritize culture in the nation’s developmental processes. In a statement issued […]
