Nigeria To Break CANEX Records As 10,000 Delegates Expected — Oduwole

The federal government has projected that more than 10,000 participants will attend the 2026 Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) Weekend in Lagos, with the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, saying Nigeria is set to break previous CANEX records.
Oduwole disclosed this at a press briefing at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on preparations for the event scheduled to hold in Lagos from November 5 to 8.
She said Nigeria’s hosting of CANEX presented an opportunity to attract investment, expand market access and convert the country’s creative talent into sustainable businesses, intellectual property, exports and jobs.
According to her, Nigeria’s strength in music, fil...