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…‘Visitors, residents spent N3 billion during festival’ The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that the state recorded a boost in economic activities during the last National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST), noting that residents in the state were exposed to a new vista of opportunities at the cultural fiesta. The
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The National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) has ended, but its euphoria still lingers. Many states and individuals that participated in the 2019 EDO NAFEST are still relishing their experiences. One such state is Imo.
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Part of the activities scheduled for Tuesday October 22 at EDO NAFEST 2019 was a roundtable on entrepreneurship designed to connect with young ones as early as possible. It was put together by Dr. Elizabeth Ben-Iheanacho, Director, Research and Communication, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC).
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In the past editions of NAFEST, especially last years’ hosted by Rivers State, Imo State had either been completely absent or shabbily represented.
Read More Part of the activities scheduled for Tuesday October 22 at EDO NAFEST 2019 was a roundtable on entrepreneurship designed to connect with young ones as early as possible. It was put together by Dr. Elizabeth Ben-Iheanacho, Director, Research and Communication, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC).
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Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has linked Nigeria’s unity to the cultural diversity of its peoples, adding that beyond oil, tourism harbours immense potentials for the nation’s growth and development. Osinbajo, who was in Edo State to participate in the 2019 National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST) hosted by the state, visited the palace
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Some bronze casters at the Arts Village in Benin, the Edo capital, said they were experiencing a lull in their business, barely two days to the end of the 32nd edition of the National Festival for Arts and Culture, taking place in the ancient city. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent, who visited the popular
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By Alemma Aliu Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, yesterday, said the ongoing National Festival for Arts and Culture, tagged NAFEST 2019, was part of his administration’s efforts at opening the state for businesses and employment opportunities for young people. Chief of Staff, CoS, to the governor, Taiwo Akerele, in chat with journalists on the
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Three Nigerians who have contributed to the growth of the nation were on Tuesday in Benin City recognised by the Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Olusegun Runsewe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the personalities included Mrs. Florence Robinson, Mr. James Ikemsinachukwu and Lancelot Imasuen. They were recognised during
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Top artists, cultural troupes, others light up Benin The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, led members of the State Executive Council to the opening ceremony of the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) holding in Benin City. The governor was accompanied by his wife, Mrs Betsy Obaseki; Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon.
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