U.S. returns 23 looted Benin bronzes to Nigeria
October 11, 2022 The United States has repatriated to Nigeria, 23 Benin Bronzes, part of the thousands of artifacts that were looted by the British during their invasion of Benin…
Minister Seeks Implementation of MoUs With Namibia on Culture, Tourism
Jan. 13, 2022 The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has called for the implementation of the various MoUs between Nigeria and Namibia, especially in the areas of…
There should be “absolutely no conditions attached” in the return of 1,130 looted Benin artefacts from Germany – FG
July 8, 2021 The Federal Government has demanded full and unconditional return of the 1,130 Benin Bronzes that were looted in the 19th century and domiciled in German museums. The…
NBC directs all broadcast stations to suspend use of their Twitter handles
June 7, 2021 The National Broadcasting Commission has directed all broadcast stations in Nigeria to suspend the patronage of Twitter immediately. This directive is contained in a Statement signed by…
FG says Atiku’s predictions on the nation’s debt profile has no basis
The Federal Government says the alarm and doom predictions by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on the country’s debt profile is anchored on a false premise. The government position is contained…
FG issues new regulation, orders implementation 70% local content in broadcasting
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has issued a new regulation to compel the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to implement 70% local content in broadcasting. This was contained…
Saraki’s N10m Donation To Victims of Offa Robbery is a Lie – Lai Mohammed
Lai Mohammed, Saraki The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says the claim by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, that he donated N10 million to …