Mighty Media Plus Network Limited has announced the inaugural edition of the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit, backed by Nigeria’s leading commercial bank, First Bank of Nigeria, and energy giants Nigeria LNG (NLNG) and Shell Nigeria.
Confiance News gathered from a statement from Mighty Media Plus on Thursday.
In a statement released on Monday, Olumide Iyanda, CEO of Mighty Media Plus, revealed these strategic partnerships, highlighting the significance of FirstBank’s role in championing the country’s creative ecosystem.
“FirstBank’s support is a reaffirmation of its long-standing commitment to promoting the creative economy,” Iyanda said. “Through First@arts, the bank has become a reliable partner to talents, institutions, and organisations working to grow Nigeria’s cultural assets.”
First@arts is an initiative by FirstBank aimed at empowering the arts community. It offers financial backing, guidance, and visibility for creatives. Over the years, FirstBank has collaborated with prominent cultural institutions including the British Council, Duke of Shomolu Productions, Live Theatre Lagos, Freedom Park, and Terra Kulture. Its portfolio of supported events features The Headies Awards, Lagos International Theatre Festival, The Oxymoron of Kenny Blaq, Kurunmi, Eni Ogun, and Oke Langbodo.
Iyanda also commended NLNG’s dedication to nurturing excellence in the fields of literature and science through prestigious awards such as The Nigeria Prize for Literature, The Nigeria Prize for Science, and The Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism.
“NLNG has shown leadership by rewarding creativity and innovation in ways that impact both the literary and scientific communities,” he said.
With a prize value of up to USD100,000, these awards are among the most coveted accolades in Africa, recognizing the contributions of Nigerian authors, critics, and scientists.
Shell Nigeria’s involvement in the summit signals its unwavering focus on education and social progress. The company has invested consistently in sustainable educational initiatives, including scholarships, infrastructure support, and digital technology programs.
“Shell’s belief in education as a foundation for long-term progress aligns with our vision for the summit,” Iyanda added.
He also noted that additional sponsors will be announced soon.
Scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the summit will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel on Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos. Under the theme *“Financing as Catalyst for a Thriving Creative Economy,”* the gathering will unite artists, investors, policy drivers, and industry experts to tackle the financial barriers hindering Nigeria’s creative growth.
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