Culture and Tourism

NIHOTOUR DG Happy With Staff Turn Out To Work At Kaduna Campus

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6 years ago

March 5, 2021

…Pledges To Address Water, Transport Issues.

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The Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism NIHOTOUR, Alhaji Nura S Kangiwa has expressed his happiness and delight on the massive turn out of staff to work at the Kaduna Campus of the Institute.

Alhaji Kangiwa who was visibly excited with the high sense of responsibility and commitment to duty exhibited by the staff said this is what the Institute need to move forward.

He commended the Coordinator of the Kaduna Campus for her dedication to duty particularly in addressing some critical infrastructure issues of the Campus with the scarce resources at her disposal.

The Director General then directed for immediate work to restore water in the campus as well as complete repair work on the bus earlier started by the Coordinator.

Receiving the Director General, the Campus Coordinator, Madam Clara Asogu commended the DG for his commitment at addressing issues of the Institute to lift it to greater heights.

She expressed her gratitude and that of the staff for the immediate action taken by the Director General to address water and transportation problems of the Campus.

She then conducted the Director General and members of his entourage round the Campus on facility tour.

The Director General who paid an unscheduled visit to the Kaduna Campus of the Institute has since returned to Abuja.

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Creative Industry

CAFA Targets $500bn Fashion Economy At Canex Wknd 2026

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2 weeks ago

November 1, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Confederation of African Fashion (CAFA) will present its roadmap to grow Africa’s fashion economy from an estimated $30 billion to $500 billion at CANEX WKND 2026 in Lagos.

Marking its first anniversary on November 5, CAFA will unveil a joint stand with the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, formerly the National Arts Theatre, on November 5, 2026.

CAFA President, Aare (Prof.) Lai Labode, said the institution works with African governments to align sourcing, production, trade and intellectual property policies, ensuring African creativity generates greater value for African businesses and communities.

Nigeria became the first country to sign the African Fashion Industry Growth Charter on November 5, 2025, when the Honourable Minister Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa signed on behalf of the Federal Government.

Speaking ahead of the unveiling, Minister Musawa said: “Afroliganza seeks to build a structured, values-driven fashion economy rooted in African heritage, led by African institutions, and positioned for global impact.”

On employment potential, the minister emphasized that Investment in fashion will create millions of jobs, particularly for women and youth.

Registered in Rwanda, with an office in Kigali and a desk at the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, CAFA is also working with Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs towards African Union adoption of the Charter. Rwanda is progressing towards becoming its second participating country and the first in East Africa.

Its first year saw fifty nations gather at the Egbaliganza-Lisabi Festival in Abeokuta and a signed MoU with Türkiye’s ASRIAD.

CAFA’s programmes promote processing African raw materials into finished apparel locally. ‘Own What We Create’ addresses intellectual property protection, while the CAFA Certified Seal and CAFA Heritage Mark support standards and authenticity. African Global Fashion Houses are currently being established across international markets.

The African Global Fashion Games will debut in Nigeria in 2028, bringing designers together under national colours. Held every three years, the Games will alternate between African and international hosts, combining competition with investor meetings, deal signings and policy discussions. Its Instant Craft event gives competing nations identical materials and a fixed clock, placing skill at the centre of the contest.

CAFA is inviting creatives, fashion designers, artisans, diplomats, economists, investors and policymakers to its CANEX stand. Visitors can explore the roadmap, ask questions and identify opportunities to contribute through design, manufacturing, investment, research, trade and international partnerships. The stand will be open daily from November 5 to 8.

CAFA calls on the African Union to adopt the Charter, and governments to sign the Games Register and form national teams.

“Fashion has always told the world who Africa is. Now Africa will decide what fashion pays,” Aare Prof. Lai Labode said.

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