The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) has postponed its National Summit and Exhibition on the Orange Economy, shifting the event from October to December 2026.
Jointly organised with Bruit Costaud Government Affairs Et Al Limited, the gathering was initially scheduled to run from 6 to 8 October at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, formerly known as the National Theatre, in Lagos.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, organisers disclosed that the conference will now take place from 8 to 10 December at the Admiralty Event Centre on Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos.
According to the statement, the delay is intended to allow extra time to refine the event programme, broaden the pool of participating stakeholders, and enhance the conference’s overall deliverables.
“The event was rescheduled to allow additional time to strengthen the event programme, broaden stakeholder participation and maximize the Summit’s overall impact and deliverables,” the statement noted.
The summit aims to convene government officials, investors, creative leaders, academics, and development partners to analyze opportunities and structural hurdles across Nigeria’s creative and cultural industries.
Covering fields driven by intellect, culture, and innovation, the sector has become a focal point of the Federal Government’s economic diversification agenda to boost employment, investment, and national output.
While federal initiatives have targeted skills development, infrastructure, and sector financing, creative industries continue to face persistent barriers, including limited capital access, piracy, inadequate infrastructure, and poor sectoral data.
Organisers stated that “the NIPSS summit will provide a platform for stakeholders to explore how the creative and cultural industries can contribute more significantly to economic diversification, job creation, innovation, investment and sustainable development.”
Expressing gratitude to partners, sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, media outlets, and registered delegates for their commitment, the host body apologised for any disruption caused by the shift in schedule and venue.
“While we regret any inconvenience caused by the change in timing and location, we look forward to the continued support and active participation of all stakeholders,” the organisers said.
They added that the rescheduled December event will deliver “a robust national conversation and a compelling showcase of Nigeria’s vibrant Orange Economy.”