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Benin Art: Power Cast in Bronze and Ivory

By Ojogho Chidiebere (Mrs) NCMM, Abuja October 27, 2025 Introduction The ancient Benin Kingdom, located in present-day Edo State, Nigeria, was one of Africa’s most…

Woven Identities: The Cultural Power of Nigerian Textiles

By Ojogho Chidiebere (Mrs) NCMM, Abuja October 27, 2025 Introduction Across Nigeria, fabrics are far more than materials to cover the body. They are visual…

The Ibeku Egwu Asaa New Yam Festival (Iriji)

By Ihuoma Jennifer Metuaghan NCMM, Abuja October 27, 2025 Introduction The new yam festival marks the end of the farming calendar which is followed up…

Museums, Monuments, And Sites As A Window For Cultural Sustainability And Non-Oil Revenue Generation: A Case Study Of Calabar Museums And The Ikom Monoliths

By Ihuoma Jennifer Metuaghan NCMM, Abuja October 27, 2025 Abstract Nigeria’s overdependence on oil revenues has created a pressing need for diversification into sustainable non-oil…

Sustainable Tourism: Safeguarding The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove

By Raji Lilian Tolulope NCMM, Osogbo October 27, 2025 Introduction The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, nestled on the banks of the Osun River in Osogbo, Osun…

Museums and Mental Health: The Impact of Cultural Engagement on Well-being

By Halima. Abdullahi NCMM Abuja February 12, 2024 Introduction Museums have increasingly been recognized as more than repositories of cultural artifacts; they are becoming therapeutic…

The Museum As A Tool For Youth Development

Oshoke Rex Success NCMM Abuja July 21, 2023 Introduction: Museums are complex and multifaceted institutions, defying simple categorization. Far from being limited to specific domains…

Abuja: A Planned Capital City Without a National Museum

Abayomi Oshadami NCMM Abuja March 10, 2025 1. Introduction: The Vision Behind Nigeria’s New Capital Nigeria’s decision to move its capital from Lagos to Abuja…

Not About Religion: Misplaced Beliefs And Undermined National Museum’s Future

Yinka Olajubu May 6, 2025 In many parts of the world, museums are revered as sacred spaces, not in the sense of religious sanctuaries, but…

Technology and Innovation in Museums: Digital Transformation of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) Nigeria – Opportunities and Challenges in 2025 Forward

By Halima. Abdullahi NCMM Abuja July 9, 2024 Abstract The digital revolution has transformed the global museum landscape, offering new methods of preserving, interpreting, and…

RFID Technology as a Critical Tool for Protecting Museum Artifacts: A Case Study of the National Museum Lagos

Once operational, the RFID system would provide continuous monitoring of objects, alerting staff to any security breaches, unauthorized handling, or adverse environmental conditions. Regular maintenance…

Attracting More Visitors Than Users to the Museum

To truly fulfill their role, museums should aim to attract more visitors than users—encouraging interaction with collections, participation in programs, and educational exploration.

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