By Joshua Olomu Nigeria and Saint Lucia have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster robust partnerships in tourism, the Orange Economy, and investment in the creative industries. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the agreement was signed on Wednesday during President Bola Tinubu’s official visitContinue Reading
By Olajide Idowu A Professor of Sustainable Tourism Management, Bola Adeleke, says tourism can be used as a catalyst to shift the country’s dependancy on oil and boost its economy. Adeleke of the Redeemer’s University, Ede, in Osun, made the remarks on Thursday in Ede whileContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Mr Jeon Ju Ho, Director, Korean Cultural Centre in Nigeria (KCCN), has called on Nigerians to collaborate with the Korean community to promote the country’s traditional music infused in K-pop. Ju Ho made the call at the opening of the exhibition of ‘K-pop Meets Korean Traditional Music’Continue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran The Lagos State Government has endorsed the 2025 African Cultural Festival, calling it a tool for tourism promotion, economic growth, and diaspora engagement. With the theme ‘Africa to the World: Culture, Creativity, and Collaboration,’ the festival will include pre-event activities in Lagos starting July. The main celebrationContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, has highlighted the strong ancestral connections between Nigeria and Saint Lucia. Reynolds cited data from a British census conducted on the island in 1815, revealing that many Saint Lucians trace their origins to Nigeria. She made this known whileContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Kedei Seh Umor-Otutu, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, has reiterated its commitment to promote Nigerian cultural heritage through Leboku-in-Abuja-2025 Festival. Queency Patrick, President of Kedei Seh Umor-Otutu, a community-based association, said this at the news briefing organised byContinue Reading
By Folasade Adeniran Tour operators from across West Africa are calling for immediate reforms and practical solutions to tackle the persistent challenges faced during cross-border travel within the sub-region. The operatorsContinue Reading
By Folasade Adeniran Tourism experts across West Africa have underscored the need to accelerate the development of the region’s tourism sector, highlighting its potential to drive economic growth, create jobs, and promote cultural exchange. They made these remarks at the eighth edition of theContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu ‘WelcomeToNigeria Expo 2025’, a national initiative conceived to reposition domestic tourism as a driver of inclusive economic development in Nigeria, is set to debut in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Dr Mukhtar Muhammad, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Arts,Continue Reading
By Uchenna Eletuo Centenary celebration in Badagry by the Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) Society has given boost to tourism in the ancient city and made it a pilgrimage destination. Two local government chairmanship candidates in Lagos State, Mr Ajose Peter-Kumayon and Mr Babatunde Hunpe, made the remarks in Badagry. TheContinue Reading
