British Council has underscored the role of festivals in empowering artists and fostering networks. It also highlighted festivals as tools for young creatives. At the inauguration of the Festival Management Residency Programme as part of the Lagos Fringe Festival 2024 in partnership with Pawstudios, British Council’s Regional Head of Cultural Engagement, Edemekong Uyoh, said festivals…

The British Council in a bid to explore evolving publishing sector in Africa has launched a report, Publishing Futures: A Study of the Publishing Landscapes in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe report.

A wave of fresh talent in Nigerian filmmaking has emerged, as young creators dazzled audiences with microfilms shot entirely on smartphones. The event, organised by the British Council and Film Lab Africa, celebrated creativity, innovation, and the limitless possibilities of smartphone filmmaking. Held at the British Council’s office in Ikoyi, Lagos, the showcase featured a…

After a successful 10-week training programme, the British Council Film Lab Africa programme has announced the selection of 20 grant recipients in the short film and microfilms categories for opportunities to get funding for their various film projects. Brenda Fashugba, British Council's Creative Economy Lead, Sub Saharan Africa and Head of Arts Nigeria made the…

To foster economic growth and create sustainable employment opportunities, Entrepreneurial Development Initiative (ENDIP), a non-governmental organisation, has concluded the first phase of its sustainable enterprise challenge initiative

The British Council in collaboration with the European Union (EU) has empowered 273 Civil Society Organisation (CSO) on capacity building and sustainable development.

The British Council has underscored the importance of prioritising the rights of women with disabilities, as well as their inclusion and empowerment in every sphere of life.

The European Union (EU) and stakeholders across civil society bodies yesterday in Abuja raised concerns over sustainable development in the country as the Agents for Citizen-driven Transformation (ACT) was brought to a close in 10 states. Raising concerns over the current rising cost of living in Nigeria, poor governance, effective utilisation of aid amidst shrinking…

The British Council and Prince’s Trust International (PTI) have awarded N2 million to the top eight contestants for the Sustainable Enterprise Challenge Programme (TSECP).

The British Council and Prince’s Trust International (PTI), in partnership with Nerdzfactory Company, has announced the launch of The Youth Sustainable Enterprise Challenge Programme (TSEC)in Lagos.

Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, has partnered with the British Council and two other organisations to train students on various digital skills under the institution’s centre for open distance and e-learning.

To raise awareness about Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), the British Council Nigeria has rallied stakeholders to chart a path for the inclusion of children with disabilities and gender in education.