The Executive Secretary/CEO, National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), Otunba Biodun Ajiboye has described the total concept of Rio de Janeiro Carnival as one that is predicated on Yoruba culture, which he said if properly harnessed and rejuvenated, can generate huge income revenue for the country in the same manner […]
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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 Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), Otunba Biodun Ajiboye congratulates Kwara State Governor, His Excellency, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on the occasion of his 65th birthday. In a statement issued through his Media Office, the Cultural Icon lauds AbdulRazaq’s unprecedented achievements, evidently shown through the recent commissioning […]
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 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has inscribed Kano Durbar on its Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The nomination of Kano Durbar, a religious and cultural festival that unifies the people and Nigeria’s most spectacular and biggest horse parade was adopted at the ongoing […]
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 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 place of cultural orientation for our people cannot be overemphasized, especially at this point in our nation’s history. It must be clearly understood that a person is a cultural being before becoming a citizen of a country, and unless one realizes their cultural identity, they cannot form a component […]
