WITTY GLOBAL BLOGS | THURSDAY FLAGSHIP EDITION Africa's $2 Billion Creative Economy Financing Push: What Nigerian Filmmakers, Musicians and Digital Creators Need to Know By Itoro Uwah | Thursday, November 12, 2026 CREATIVE ECONOMY | BUSINESS | TECHNOLOGY | INVESTMENT LAGOS, NIGERIA — Africa's creative economy is attracting renewed attention from development financiers and policymakers, following the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) WKND 2026 gathering in Lagos from November 5 to 8. Organised by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and hosted by Nigeria, the gathering brought together creative entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and cultural-industry professionals to explore financing, intellectual property, technology and market access. Afreximbank's CANEX financing ambition has expanded to $2 billion, reflecting a growing institutional effort to support African cultural and creative enterprises. However, the figure must be understood correctly...
During the opening address of the 9th House's valedictory session in Abuja, Femi Gbajabiamila, the outgoing Speaker of the House of Representatives and the newly appointed Chief of Staff to the President, expressed his commitment to promoting a harmonious relationship between President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly. His speech lasted for 23 minutes.
The Speaker expressed gratitude towards his fellow lawmakers for their support and described his recent appointment as a humbling experience. He made a promise to work towards establishing a productive and amicable relationship between the executive and legislative branches of the government, while also respecting the autonomy and privileges of the legislature.
Gbajabiamila added, “As I transition into my new role, a role unlike the one I have had for these many years, I ask for your support and best wishes as we continue to work together to advance the cause and fulfil the promise of Nigeria. I will miss all of you, and I will miss this House. I want you to rest assured that wherever the road takes me, I will fondly carry you all in my heart because you have enriched my life in ways words alone cannot fully express.”
In his speech, the Speaker expressed concerns about the exodus of Nigerians over sociopolitical and economic challenges, warning of the dire consequences for the country in the future.
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