Nigeria has secured a $300 million investment commitment in its creative sector, according to the Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa.
Speaking at the 2025 Ministerial Briefing in Abuja on Friday, Musawa revealed that the government aims to create at least two million jobs in the creativity industry as part of its economic diversification efforts.
"In just 18 months, the country has attracted over $300 million in investment commitment in the creative industry," the minister stated. "We have created infrastructure that will generate at least two million jobs."
Musawa also announced that President Bola Tinubu plans to unveil creative hubs across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones in the coming months, highlighting the administration's commitment to positioning Nigeria as a global standard arena of creativity.
The creative economy has been identified as a key sector for economic growth and job creation in Nigeria, particularly for the country's large youth population. This investment is expected to boost various creative industries including film, music, fashion, and digital content creation.
The announcement comes as part of the government's broader economic strategy to diversify revenue sources beyond the oil sector and create sustainable employment opportunities for Nigerians.
