Tinubu Meets Bolloré In Paris Over Expanded Investment In Nigeria’s Creative, Digital Economy
Bolloré Group plans new investments in film, entertainment and fibre optics as Tinubu pushes jobs and localisation in Nigeria.
- On Thursday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with Vincent Bolloré in Paris to discuss expanding the Bolloré Group's investments in Nigeria's creative and digital economy across film, entertainment, and fiber optics.
- The Bolloré Group plans to deepen its localization in Nigeria, leveraging media assets including Canal+ and Universal Music Group to drive production, investment, and infrastructure development across the country.
- Executives described Nigeria as the "spearhead of Africa's cultural renaissance," citing the global success of Nollywood and Afrobeats as evidence of growing international demand for Nigerian culture.
- On Friday, rapper Odumodublvck sparked debate by publicly urging President Tinubu to provide financial assistance to entertainers, arguing artists rarely receive government support despite their global contributions.
- President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration's commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda, which seeks to create jobs and position Nigeria as a base for businesses serving Africa and the wider global market.
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Odumodublvck sparks reactions after asking President Tinubu for grant
Controversial rapper, Odumodublvck has sparked mixed reactions after asking President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to provide financial assistance to him and his colleagues. While reacting to a post on Tinubu’s X handle on Friday about the President’s meeting with entertainment and media executive, Vincent Bolloré of the Bolloré Group in Paris, Odumodublvck urged President Tinubu not only to […] Odumodublvck sparks reactions after asking President Tinubu f…
Tinubu meets Vincent Bollore in Paris on expanded investment in Nigeria's creative, digital economy
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru Abuja– PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Friday, as part of his working vacation, held extensive talks in Paris with Mr Vincent Bolloré of the Bolloré Group, whose media and digital interests include Canal+, MultiChoice and Universal Music Group. During the meeting, the Group confirmed plans to deepen the localisation of its operations in […]
Tinubu meets Bollore in France, as Canal+, others seek investments in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu in Paris held extensive talks with Vincent Bolloré of the Bolloré Group, whose media and digital interests read more Tinubu meets Bollore in France, as Canal+, others seek investments in Nigeria
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