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...
"Anticipating the Governor's Return: Ondo State Acting Governor Eagerly Awaits the Homecoming from Medical Tourism"
According to Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State is currently recovering in a foreign hospital and is anticipated to return to his duties shortly.
The acting governor of the state, Aiyedatiwa, released a statement on Tuesday stating that he has been in constant communication with the governor. He expressed his gratitude to the governor for acknowledging the state executive council members holding the fort while he was away. Aiyedatiwa also thanked the public for their unwavering support and solidarity during the governor's medical leave. The state House of Assembly speaker confirmed that the governor's medical leave has been extended. Still, Aiyedatiwa urged the public to disregard rumours about the governor's health status, including false claims of his passing. Aiyedatiwa assured the public that the governor is recuperating and in high spirits. He will continue his laudable service to the state as soon as he is certified medically fit by his doctors. Aiyedatiwa has been acting as the state's governor since July 13, when the House of Assembly confirmed him for the position.

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