Opinions
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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 was rooted in a desire to escape the chaos of an overpopulated and inadequately planned urban center. In August 1975, General Murtala Muhammed inaugurated a committee led by Justice T.A.…
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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 as sanctuaries of memory, knowledge, and identity. They function as vital custodians of humanity’s collective experience, preserving artifacts, stories, and expressions that chart the rise and evolution of civilizations. These…
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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 disseminating cultural heritage. In Nigeria, the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) stands at a critical juncture, where the adoption of digital technologies presents vast opportunities and inherent challenges.…
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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 would be carried out to ensure the system’s long-term efficacy.
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The Benin 1897 “Punitive Expedition”: Conquest, Plunder, and the Long Road Home
By Ihuoma Jennifer Metuaghan NCMM Abuja February 12, 2024 Prologue: Objects Out of Place Walk into the British Museum, the Ethnologisches Museum in Berlin, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, or any one of roughly 160 institutions scattered across Europe and North America, and you may encounter them: cast brass plaques of extraordinary…
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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.