The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has unveiled the Creative Economy Data Mapping Report at the Creative Industries Economic Coordination and Investment Summit in Lagos. The event was part of the 2025 Creative Economy Week organised by the British Council @ngbritish and brought together stakeholders from across Nigeria’s creative sector.
According to the Ministry, the report is the first of its kind at this scale and provides a detailed overview of opportunities across the creative economy value chain, covering film, music, fashion, design, digital content, tourism, and cultural infrastructure. Officials explained that the findings identify areas where financing, infrastructure, and investment are urgently required while spotlighting priority sectors with the potential to drive economic growth.
The summit also focused on strategies to unlock investment channels that will enable the Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF) and the Creative and Tourism Infrastructure Corporation (CTICo) to mobilise resources, scale interventions, and attract private capital alongside government and development finance institutions.
Speaking at the event, ministry representatives said, “This data-driven roadmap lays the foundation for achieving our commitment to delivering two million creative economy jobs by 2030 under the Renewed Hope Agenda.”
Stakeholders participated in deep-dive validation sessions to refine the report’s findings ahead of its public release. The Ministry stated that the document will serve as a practical tool for private sector players and investors to explore opportunities across the creative and cultural sectors using reliable and informed insights.