Nigeria

Convention Status: Ratified
Date of Ratification: 21/1/2008
Point of Contact
Zainab ALI-BIU
Federal Ministry of Information and Culture
Federal Secretariat Phase II, Shehu Shagari Way, Maitama, P.M.B 473
Abuja
NigeriaNews and Events
13/2/2020
UNESCO project enables ten African female filmmakers to work with director Naomi Kawase in Japan
The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, and Japanese filmmaker Naomi Kawase on Thursday...
12/12/2019
Call for Applications: Immersive residency for African female filmmakers
Deadline: 10 January 2020“It is important for the film sector to make the voice of Africa heard, to...
12/5/2017
Nigeria’s creative ability: booming Nollywood, music, fashion and much more
Nigeria is an African cultural powerhouse. Its US$ 600-million film industry, “Nollywood”, is...
Project(s)
Nara residency for young African female filmmakers
The objective of the project is to empower 10 young African women filmmakers to produce quality documentary films and...
ResiliArt in Nigeria
ResiliArt completed
9 May 2020, attended by Africa Tech and Creative Group
ResiliArt in Nigeria
ResiliArt completed
29 April 2020, attended by UNESCO Abuja Office
ResiliArt
ResiliArt sheds light on the current state of creative industries amidst crisis. Through...
Young Specialists in Africa
Africa is a strong supporter of the 2005 Convention, boasting a high ratification rate. Many countries in the region...