Nigeria’s Creative Economy Unveiled- A Sector-Wide Mapping for Economic Transformation

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The purpose of this mapping report is to present a comprehensive analysis of the findings generated by the mapping exercise commissioned by Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy (FMACTCE).

Through rigorous secondary and primary research, the exercise has identified key areas of opportunity, critical actors, best practices, and the structural factors that shape the performance and growth potential of Nigeria’s creative and cultural sectors.

Covering a wide array of sub-sectors and geo- political zones, the mapping reflects the diversity and dynamism of Nigeria’s creative economy. By systematically cataloguing sector dynamics, infrastructure assets, value chains, and stakeholder networks, this report establishes a data-rich foundation for:

Designing targeted job-creation interventions;
Refining sector-specific regulatory frame-
works;
Formulating strategic public and private in-
vestment priorities; and
Strengthening coordination among federal,
state, and non-governmental actors.

The insights generated are intended not only to inform program design and policy development at FMACTCE but also to make data on Nigeria’s creative and cultural economy more accessible, actionable, and impactful. By integrating fragmented data sources into a unified, user-friendly platform, decision-makers will be equipped to deliver swift, evidence-based interventions, thereby driving sustainable job creation, fostering inclusive eco- nomic growth, and positioning Nigeria’s creative sectors for long-term resilience and global competitiveness.

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Nigeria’s Tourism Economy Unveiled: A Sector-Wide Mapping for Economic Transformation

This mapping report presents a comprehensive analysis of Nigeria’s tourism sector. The report relied on insights generated through extensive primary and secondary research. It provides an evidence-based foundation for understanding Nigeria’s tourism landscape, its employment footprint, infrastructure readiness, and growth potential across five major subsectors.

This report covers all six geopolitical zones while systematically aggregating the structure, dynamics, and value chain of Nigeria’s tourism economy. It identifies key actors, opportunities, and constraints that influence the sectors performance. Overall, the mapping establishes a robust, data-driven basis for:

Designing targeted interventions to stimulate job creation;
Refining tourism and hospitality policy and regulatory frameworks;
Prioritising infrastructure and investment opportunities; and
Strengthening coordination across federal, state, and private-sector actors.

The findings serve not only to guide policy formulation within FMACTCE but also to make data on Nigeria’s tourism economy more accessible and actionable for partners and investors. By consolidating fragmented datasets and creating a unified, user-friendly framework, the report enables decision-makers to implement swift, evidence-based reforms capable of accelerating employment generation, driving sustainable growth, and positioning Nigeria’s tourism industry as a key pillar of national economic diversification and global competitiveness.

The report offers profound insights into five high-growth subsectors: accommodation and hospitality, food, beverage, business and MICE, entertainment and leisure, and transportation and travel services

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