Nigeria has taken a bold leap into the future of cultural and creative innovation with the inauguration of the Council for Creative Technology Futures (CCTF) by the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC). The groundbreaking initiative, unveiled on Tuesday, aims to merge Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage with cutting-edge technology, positioning the country as a global leader where “culture meets code.”
Speaking at the event, NCAC Director-General Obi Asika described the CCTF as a game-changing platform set to transform the nation’s creative economy, which is projected to surpass $25 billion by 2025. According to Asika, the council will drive the integration of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Web3, and blockchain into 49 sectors of Nigeria’s creative industry, spanning music, film, fashion, gaming, and digital content.
“This is a milestone for Nigeria’s creative future, where our stories, music, art, and innovation are protected, monetised, and celebrated globally,” Asika said. He emphasized that the CCTF will provide high-level policy, strategy, and implementation frameworks to empower creators with global tools, platforms, and market access. The vision is to usher in a digitally empowered creative sector that fuels job creation, economic growth, and international recognition.
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The council will work closely with stakeholders, cultural agencies, and international partners to advance Nigeria’s position as a cultural and technological powerhouse. Strategic collaborations have already been lined up with global giants including the British Council, UNESCO, Google, Meta, Netflix, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the European Union, and others.
As part of its first phase, the CCTF will deliver the National Creative-Tech Framework and Roadmap 2025–2030, aligning with Nigeria’s National AI Strategy and the Digital Economy Policy (2020–2030). Key NCAC initiatives such as creative hubs and the Discover Naija project will also be integrated into the council’s agenda.
The inauguration, held in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, signals a new era for Nigeria’s cultural and creative industries, one where technology not only preserves the nation’s heritage but also amplifies it to global audiences.
