President Bola Tinubu has reopened the Wole Soyinka Centre, describing it as a landmark for Nigeria's cultural identity and a catalyst for economic growth. With the reopening, Nigeria will play host to two major continental events — the Creative …  | By Abimbola Akomolafe on October 2, 2025 | President Bola Tinubu has reopened the Wole Soyinka Centre, describing it as a landmark for Nigeria's cultural identity and a catalyst for economic growth. With the reopening, Nigeria will play host to two major continental events — the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) 2026 and the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2027. Both gatherings are expected to draw global investors, creators, and SMEs to Lagos, creating fresh opportunities for trade, innovation, and cross-border partnerships. Read also, The President said the Centre represents the power of "telling our own story" and reaffirmed his administration's commitment to positioning Nigeria as a hub for creative industries and small businesses. Stakeholders in the creative and trade sectors have welcomed the development, noting that SMEs stand to benefit from wider access to markets, stronger networks, and increased visibility on the continental stage. | | | |
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