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CBN’s N68bn Overhaul Revives National Theatre’s Cultural Legacy

Temitope Nlewemchi — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:32:45 +0000

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), through its Creative Industry Financing Initiative (CIFI), has successfully completed a ₦68 billion renovation of the National Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, breathing new life into Nigeria’s most iconic cultural landmark. The extensive project, led in collaboration with the Bankers’ Committee and the Federal Government, marks a major milestone in [...]

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Tinubu Calls on CBN to Support National Theatre Endowment Fund

Temitope Nlewemchi — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:55:08 +0000

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to take a lead role in funding the newly created endowment scheme for the National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, as part of efforts to secure long-term financing for the preservation and promotion of Nigeria’s cultural heritage. The president made the call during the [...]

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Nigeria’s greatest Stars gather in Lagos as National Unity Festival begins

Fidel Njamanze — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 11:07:45 +0000

The stage is set for the biggest gathering of local and international entertainers in Lagos. December 13-14, the National Theatre will play host to high-ranking personalities. The country’s commercial nerve centre is expected to have a rendezvous with history. “The National Theatre of Nigeria Annual Festival of Unity will begin on Friday, December 13, 2024, [...]

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Denrele Edun, Amira Ibrahim Alfa Unveiled As Hosts For AFWN 2017

David Folami — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 17:58:16 +0000

Denrele Edun and Amira Ibrahim Alfa have been announced as red carpet hosts of the 2017 Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2017. The 2017 Africa Fashion Week Nigeria set to hold at the National Theatre on the 3rd to 4th June will witness over 50 designers showcasing new collections on the runway with a theme ‘Celebrating [...]

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We’re Not Selling National Theatre To Lagos – Lai Mohammed

David Folami — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 10:01:17 +0000

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said that the Federal Government has no plans to sell the National Art Theatre to the Lagos State Government. Mohammed further clarified that the Lagos government offered to renovate some theatre facilities as part of its collaboration with the federal government. The minister made the comments on [...]

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Lari Williams Commends Akinwunmi Ambode

David Folami — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 08:38:59 +0000

Chief Lari Williams, a veteran theatre practitioner, has commended Gov Akinwumi Ambode. The playwright, commended Gov Ambode for proposing establishment of five theatre centres in the state. He gave the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the Artistes’ Village in Lagos on Sunday. He said that theatre, if properly [...]

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Gov Akinwumi Ambode In Support Revamping National Theatre

David Folami — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 01:04:59 +0000

Gov. Akinwumi Ambode of Lagos State on Sunday says the state will support the concept of bringing the National Theatre to life. The governor made this known when he joined the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, to inspect the edifice at Iganmu, Lagos. He said the state would collaborate with Federal Government [...]

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FG Restates Commitment To Revamping National Theatre

David Folami — Sun, 29 Jan 2017 01:02:59 +0000

The Federal Government has restated its commitment to revamping the National Theatre to bring it back to its glorious status and give necessary impetus to the creative industry. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, stated this on Saturday in Lagos when he inspected the national asset in company with the representative of [...]

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Boxing Day Celebration: Fun Seekers Return To National Theatre After Christmas Day Invasion By Hoodlums

Ade Adewale — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 19:45:20 +0000

Fun returns to National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos as some fun seekers thronged the place for Boxing Day celebration in Lagos on Saturday after invasion by hoodlums on Christmas day. Some hoodlums reportedly punctured the carnival-like atmosphere when they invaded the premises and dispossessed fun seekers of their valuables on Christmas day. Policemen at the National Theatre later [...]

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Christmas Day Celebration: Hoodlums Disrupt Fun Seekers’ Peace At National Theatre In Lagos

Ade Adewale — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 10:38:00 +0000

Hoodlums yesterday disrupted the activities of fun seekers at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos. The fun seekers, who had visited the premises to spend the Christmas Day, lost their valuables during the incident which occurred between 4.30 p.m. and 5 p.m. The venue suddenly became chaotic as members of the public, who had come for relaxation and sight-seeing [...]

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