The Minister of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation Agency, NOA, High Chief Edem Duke has declared October 22nd to 29th, this year to kick off the nationally celebrated National Arts Festival (NAFEST) slated to hold in Calabar, the Cross River State Capital.

What is the place of women in the Nigerian film industry? How much has the industry helped in the empowerment of the womenfolk? Is it that the women have been portrayed in a bad light or that, they are made to be victims of systematic discrimination and stereotypes in Nollywood?

The Entrepreneurial Revolution” by Peter Osalor is a 212- page book that explores the growing phenomenon of entrepreneurial activity, particularly its potential for reducing poverty in Nigeria and similar countries. The author has brought into focus in a simple , straight forward but candid and lucid manner, a message that should provoke every public policy maker, business owner, student and donor to act.

A team from the National Troupe left Nigeria for Israel last week to be part of a one week long theatre festival. The team comprises the Artistic Director, Mr. Martin Adaji, the guest director Professor, Segun Ojewuyi , three actors sourced from the theatre community and three crew members including a stage manager and technical director.

The Nigerian artist is ready for the ‘international market, but he needs to web his domestic commercial environment and create a local market for his productions.