The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy has opened talks with the Qatari government to unlock new opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within Nigeria's creative and tourism sectors. During a meeting in A… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Nigeria, Qatar explore creative industry partnership to boost SMEs By Abimbola Akomolafe on October 14, 2025 The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy has opened talks with the Qatari government to unlock new opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within Nigeria's creative and tourism sectors. During a meeting in Abuja with Qatar's Ambassador, Dr. Ali Ghamen Al-Hajri, Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa highlighted Nigeria's rich cultural assets — from film and music to visual arts — as strong platforms for SME development, export growth, and youth employment. Read also, Nigeria, Qatar explore creative industry partnership to boost SMEs Lagos, SMEDAN partner to boost SME growth EU expands access to credit for Nigerian agribusinesses with ₦320bn fund Seyi Tinubu supports SME growth with empowerment initiative New CBN refund policy to ease cashflow woes for SMEs — FCCPC She noted that the partnership could expand access to funding, training, and global markets for local entrepreneurs in the creative space. Both parties also discussed signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise collaboration and drive sustainable growth for Nigeria's creative economy.

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