T he National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) has officially endorsed the IMOIFF Creatives & Film Festival, a cultural initiative based in Owerri, Imo State. The endorsement was contained in an official letter dated October 12, 2026, and signed by the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Council, Obi Asika. In the letter, the Council acknowledged the festival’s objectives and its focus on promoting indigenous cultural heritage, supporting emerging creative talents, and expanding opportunities within Nigeria’s creative industry. IMOIFF Creatives & Film Festival was established to provide a platform for filmmakers and creatives to share stories and showcase Nigeria’s cultural diversity to a wider audience. The NCAC, in its communication, emphasized the role of storytelling and filmmaking in preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage and projecting its diverse histories and traditions. The Council also highlighted how cultural initiatives contribute to youth empower...

N etflix will stream every match of the 2030 FIFA World Cup to viewers in Spain and Andorra, in its biggest move yet into live sport. The streaming giant announced the deal in a blog post on Tuesday. It will carry all 104 games of the tournament, which Spain, Morocco and Portugal will host. Beyond the matches, Netflix says it will produce pre-match, half-time and post-match shows aimed at Spanish audiences. Not everything will sit behind a paywall. Netflix will offer one game free on every matchday in Spain. Games featuring the Spanish national team, both semi-finals and the final will also be shown free-to-air. Netflix’s Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria, said the deal reflects the company’s aim to connect with people around the world through major sporting events. Bajaria said few events bring people together like the World Cup, and recalled being in the stands this year when Spain won the trophy. According to Bajaria, the passion and pride on show become part of a nation’s culture...