The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Federative Republic of Brazil have agreed to collaborate on the execution of the World Orisha Congress (WOOCON), an initiative poised to become the largest global cultural convergence, bringing together practitioners, scholars, and cultural leaders from across the world. This was the fallout of […]
Otunba Biodun Ajiboye
The Executive Secretary/CEO, National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), Otunba Biodun Ajiboye, has debunked the widespread rumour regarding the health status of Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun. In a statement issued through his Media Team in Abuja on Wednesday, Otunba Ajiboye described […]
Yes, I know him. Yes, I trust him. Yes, I believe in him. My interest in Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the decision to follow him as my political leader and mentor was forged in the furnace of lofty political conviction and not out of desire for opportunistic personal reward […]
A nation without wholesome appreciation of its culture is a nation that cannot grow and innovate. This is why Nigeria is faced with a myriad of challenges ranging from moral decadence, banditry, kidnapping, corruption and economic instability. In view of the above, the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), a […]
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has been venerated by the Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), Otunba Biodun Ajiboye as symbolic deity and not just a mere legend. Speaking at an event organized by Oduduwa Heritage Home in collaboration with Parliamentarian Gabriel Magno at the Legislative […]
The Executive Secretary/CEO of the National Institute For Cultural Orientation (NICO), Otunba Biodun Ajiboye has extended warm congratulations and heartfelt wishes to prominent Nigerian leaders on their birthdays, all celebrated today, June 25, 2025. In an official statement issued on Wednesday, Otunba Ajiboye conveyed felicitations celebrating the 60th birthday of […]
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 […]
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 […]