Performing Arts, Entrepreneurship, Fashion and Technology Innovations (PEFTI) has been relaunched as PEFTI Innovation Institute, in a move aimed at strengthening technical and higher education through practical training, entrepreneurship and industry focused learning.

The institution, established in 2004, said the rebranding reflects its ambition to prepare students for changing demands in the creative and technology industries while equipping them with skills to build successful careers and businesses. PEFTI is accredited by the Federal Ministry of Education through the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to offer two year National Diploma programmes in Business Administration, Mass Communication, Music Technology, Multimedia Technology and Fashion Design.

Speaking on the relaunch, the institution’s Registrar, Abiola Adenuga Adimora, a United States International Visitor Leadership Programme (IVLP) alumnus, said the school had spent more than two decades developing talents across different creative sectors.

“PEFTI is revolutionising higher education in Nigeria. Over the past decades, we have produced award-winning alumni, including T.G. Omori, Tunde Olaoye, Fido, and Mr. Macaroni, among countless others. PEFTI methodology is Practical, Project-Oriented Professional Training. We celebrate our students and welcome learners who are ready to lead in their industries,” she said.

The institution also provides shorter professional training programmes designed to give learners practical skills in specialised fields. Its three month courses cover Business, Film, Fashion, Music and Multimedia Technology. Beyond its National Diploma programmes, PEFTI has received accreditation from NBTE as a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Skill Training Centre.

Its facility is also expected to serve as an iDICE Creative Hub, an initiative of the Bank of Industry (BOI) designed to support innovation and entrepreneurship within Nigeria’s creative economy. Located in Ajao Estate, Isolo, Lagos State, the institution said its approach goes beyond conventional classroom instruction by combining practical learning, creative projects and industry exposure.

“We don’t just give students an education and experiences that set them up for success in a career. We help them succeed in their career—to discover a field they’re passionate about and dare to lead it,” Adimora stated.

She explained that the institute uses hands on training and industry relevant experiences to help students develop the technical knowledge, confidence and professional abilities required to compete in their chosen fields. According to the registrar, the institution also operates as a creative community where students can collaborate with industry professionals, develop content, showcase their talents and participate in events.

“PEFTI is a vibrant Creative Hub, supported by a strong professional network that fosters collaboration, produces creative content, develops emerging talents, and hosts events that connect students, industry professionals, and the wider creative community,” she said.

The relaunch comes as Nigeria’s creative economy continues to create opportunities across film, fashion, music, media and digital technology. By combining formal education with practical industry experience, PEFTI said it intends to prepare graduates not only for employment but also for entrepreneurship and leadership within these sectors.