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Nigeria’s creative economy cannot run on talent alone, stakeholders declare at QEDNG Summit

Daily Dispatch August 12, 2026

Nigeria’s creative economy cannot achieve its full potential on talent alone and requires stronger structures, access to finance, skills development and better protection of intellectual property, stakeholders at the second QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit have said. The summit, organised by

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Creative Industry Can Become Nigeria’s ‘Next Oil’ – Lai Mohammed

Daily Dispatch August 11, 2026

Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has identified Nigeria’s creative industry as a major alternative to crude oil, saying the sector could generate millions of jobs and significantly accelerate economic growth. Mohammed made the assertion on Tuesday in Abuja during a meeting involving the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS),

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Gbenga Adeyinka to host QEDNG Summit as Kiekie joins speakers

Daily Dispatch July 27, 2026

Ace comedian and compere Gbenga Adeyinka will host the second edition of the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit, while actress and content creator Kiekie has joined the growing list of speakers for the event. The announcement was made on Monday by Mighty Media Plus Network Limited, publishers of QEDNG. Dr Olamide Okulaja, technical adviser to the Lagos State

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Joke Silva, Audu Maikori, Steve Babaeko to speak at QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit 2.0

Daily Dispatch July 15, 2026

Veteran actress Joke Silva, creative economy strategist Audu Maikori and advertising executive Steve Babaeko are among eight accomplished professionals confirmed as panellists for the second edition of the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit. Also billed to speak at the summit are technology and finance content creator Fisayo Fosudo, talent manager and music

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QEDNG Summit 2026 set for August 11 in Lagos

Daily Dispatch April 23, 2026

The QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit will hold its second edition on August 11 in Lagos, bringing together leaders across the creative, business and policy spaces. Convened by Mighty Media Plus, publishers of online newspaper QEDNG, the summit brings together conversations at the intersection of creativity, enterprise and influence, with a focus on

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Tinubu Government Vows Enhanced Policy and Financial Support for Nigeria’s Creative Sector

Daily Dispatch August 14, 2025

— Presidency says dedicated ministry and targeted investment will drive job creation, cultural influence, and global success. The Presidency has reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s strong commitment to advancing Nigeria’s creative sector through comprehensive policy support, increased funding, and a more business-friendly environment. At the inaugural Creative Powerhouse