
FG meets with Int’l Partners reiterates commitment to plans to generate $100bn from creative economy
The Federal Government is committed to its plan to generate 100 billion dollars from Nigeria’s creative economy.
Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, also said that the government was committed to the creation and sustenance of two million jobs in the sector.
She stated this at the launch of a Project to Advance Evidence-Based Policies to Support Policy Making to Enhance the Contribution of Creative Sectors and Industries to Sustainable Development in Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the project was supported by the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
According to the minister, the cultural, creative and tourism sectors are a critical component of our national economy and remains a significant player in our national development.
Musawa, represented by Roshan Nanayakkara, Special Assistant on Monitoring, Evaluation and Heritage, said it was also President Bola Tinubu’s Priority No. 7, tagged: “Accelerate Diversification Through Industrialisation, Digitisation, Creative Arts, Manufacturing & Innovation.”
“The prioritisation of the sectors are reflected in the presidential decision to create a sector specific Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy to enable and develop the sectors for the increase of sectoral GDP contribution by generating $100 Billion and the creation and sustenance of 2 million jobs.
“For this goal to be achieved, our first step is to enable the industry for rapid development through key initiatives outlined in our 8-Point Plan.
“Key amongst the components of this plan is the development of policy and regulatory frameworks for the advancement of the sectors.
“This is significantly reflected in our efforts to ensure the development, review and launch of three separate policies in one year.
“These policies include: the National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS); the National Cultural Policy and the National Tourism Policy,” she said.
She said these key policy frameworks would aim to support their relevant industries by ensuring alignment in objectives, enabling regulations, and adequate government support for the industry.
“Let me assure you, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is focused on ensuring sustained partnerships for national development.
”The president is also keen on creating the right framework that encourages ease of doing business, serves the public interest and helps us attract investment into the cultural, creative and tourism sectors of the economy,” she said.
Mr Abdourahamane Diallo, the Head of Office, UNESCO Abuja Regional Office,
said the EU-UNESCO project was an initiative implemented by UNESCO to support the government, through the ministry, to develop the frameworks for cultural sectors.
According to him, it is about the culture, policy; it is about capacity building of state actors, agencies in the areas of culture and it is also providing a platform for international cooperation in the area of culture and cultural policy.
Mr Gautier Mignot, the Ambassador, EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, said the project was to strengthen the creative industry and its contribution to sustainable development in the country.(NAN)
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Fake Medical Doctor sent to jail for allegedly removing womb causing woman’s death

Fake Medical Doctor sent to jail for allegedly removing womb causing Woman’s death
An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Wednesday ordered the remand of a 55-year-old fake doctor, Moyosore Johnson, in a correctional centre for allegedly causing the death of a woman.
Johnson, whose address was not provided, was arraigned on a four-count charge bothering on conspiracy and accelerating cause of death.
Magistrate Kausarat Ayofe did not take the plea of the defendant for lack of jurisdiction.
She directed the police to return the case file to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for advice.
Ayofe adjourned the case until March 27, for mention.
Earlier, the Prosecutor, Insp. Segun Adegboye, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on July 5, 2024, at about 10.00 a.m, at Apata Igbala Hospital Iseyin, Oyo State.
Adegboye alleged that the defendant unlawfully accelerated the cause of the death of one Badirat Adebayo, 26, by carrying out surgery on her.
He alleged that the defendant removed Adebayo’s womb, which led to her death.
According to the prosecutor, the offences contravene Sections 516 and 319 of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000.(NAN)
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Group seeks support for military to capture Bello Turji, other Terrorists

Group seeks support for military to capture Bello Turji, other Terrorists
The North-West Youths for Peace and Development (NWYPD), a non-governmental organisation, has called for the suppprt of the people in the region for the military in its renewed onslaught against Bello Turji and other terrorists in the region.
The Coordinator of the group, Salihu Bello, made the call while addressing newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja.
Bello also urged the people to show appreciation to the Armed Forces of Nigeria for its relentless efforts to tackle the activities of Bello and other bandits.
‘The military needs our to restore peace and order in the North West.
“While our region is seeking ways to advance economically, here we are dealing with forces of retrogression, people who don’t want our region to make progress.
“Unfortunately they are our people. How did we get here? Who are the people directly or indirectly supporting them?
“The North-West Youths for Peace and Development commend the Gen. Christopher Musa led Armed Forces of Nigeria for what is been done to restore peace in our region.
“We once more appeal to our people to support the military,” he said. (NAN)
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Police operatives arrest 5 suspects for alleged murder of 7-year-old boy, Vigilante Commander

Police operatives arrest 5 suspects for alleged murder of 7-year-old boy, Vigilante Commander
The Police Command in Edo says it has arrested five suspects in connection with two different killings in the state.
This is contained in a statement on Wednesday in Benin, by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in charge of the command, CSP Moses Yamu.
Yamu said that the killings include an alleged gruesome murder of a 7-year-old boy, and the assassination of a local vigilante commander.
He said that one Mr John Okojabhole, a resident of Jehovah Witness Road, off Elebesunu Street in Irrua, reported the murder of his son, Evans Okojabhole, on Feb. 22.
According to him, the boy, who had been declared missing 24 hours earlier, was later found dead with his stomach ripped open, his ankles severed, and some fingers cut off.
”His mutilated body was dumped in a bush near their home.
”Following preliminary investigations, two suspects were arrested in connection with the crime.
“The police transferred the suspects to the State Criminal Investigations Department (SCID) in Benin for further investigation.”
The PPRO said that in another incident, the command was investigating the killing of one Victor Ogedengbe, 50, the Vigilante Commander of Erah Camp in Owan East Local Government Area of the state.
”Ogedengbe was reportedly attacked and killed in his farm on Feb. 25 by suspected herdsmen.
”The Chairman of Owan East LGA reported the incident at Afuze Police Division, prompting a swift investigation that led to the arrest of three suspects.
”The suspects are all residents of Erah community, and they have also been transferred to the SCID for further interrogation,” he said.
Yamu, disclosed that the police had also increased security in Uzanu and Okpekpe communities following the recent killing of two farmers by suspected herdsmen.
He said the Commissioner of Police, Betty Otimenyin, has reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety of residents in the state.
He quoted the commissioner as urging the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement agents by reporting suspicious activities.
“We appreciate the support from the general public and appeal for continued cooperation. If you see something, say something,” the police boss was quoted as saying. (NAN)
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