As the 2016 edition of Calabar Carnival inches closer, the organisers have announced that popular children cartoon network, Nickelodeon will be participating in the event.The Special Adviser to the Governor on Events, Mr. Ken Ahkla made the disclosure Sunday in Calabar, stating that the coming of Nickelodeon means good news to families.According to Ahkla, the cartoon network will for four days organise family and children funfair at Tinapa.The funfair, he said, is the alternative to the yearly children Carnival.He further disclosed that the event will be used by the network in their programme that is broadcast all over the world.The network is also expected to help grow potentials of home vendors for children events, he disclosed.In a related development, another entertainment giant that will be making first appearance at Carnival Calabar is Nikon.The Japanese camera maker is to set up an academy in Calabar to train young enthusiasts on the art of photography.