Officials announce Nigeria's $170.6 million iDICE investment fund for technology and creative startups Officials announce Nigeria's $170.6 million iDICE investment fund for technology and creative startups

Nigeria’s Creative Economy Just Got a $170.6 Million Funding Boost. Here’s Why It Matters

There has been a recurring complaint across Nigeria’s creative economy: good ideas exist, talented founders are building ambitious…
Afreximbank announces new partnership to advance the $1 billion Pan-African Film Fund for Africa's film industry. Afreximbank announces new partnership to advance the $1 billion Pan-African Film Fund for Africa's film industry.

Afreximbank Moves Closer to $1 Billion Film Investment Plan with New Pan-African Film Fund Partnership

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has taken another step towards one of the continent’s biggest creative economy investment…
five findings from The State of Nigeria's Creative Economy 2026 report by NECLive and Frontyard Group. five findings from The State of Nigeria's Creative Economy 2026 report by NECLive and Frontyard Group.

5 Findings That Explain Why Nigeria’s Creative Economy Still Struggles to Scale

Nigeria’s creative industries have never been more visible. On the one hand, Afrobeats dominates global charts. And on the…
Cover of The State of Nigeria's Creative Economy 2026 report released by NECLive and Frontyard Group. Cover of The State of Nigeria's Creative Economy 2026 report released by NECLive and Frontyard Group.

New Report Says Nigeria’s Creative Economy Has a Systems Problem, Not a Talent Problem

Nigeria’s creative industry has long been celebrated for producing globally recognized films, music, fashion and digital content. A…