By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has announced plans to redesign the Igbo-Ukwu Museum to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the South East. Soludo disclosed this during his recent visit to the Igbo-Ukwu Community in Aguata Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday to inaugurate someContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje An expert in the tourism sector says that tourism is a frontier capable of lifting Africa from dependency on shared prosperity. Chuks Akamadu, Managing Director of Afrocultour Limited, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. According to him,Continue Reading
By Joan Odafe Benin Republic is repositioning itself as a premier destination for culture, heritage and tourism by blending its deep historical roots with a bold new vision. Tucked away in the heart of West Africa, Cotonou, the capital of Benin, is a cultural goldmine of picturesque surroundings and untappedContinue Reading
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By Funmilayo Adeyemi An educationist, Dr Olubukola Dosunmu, has stressed the need for parents and educators to revive indigenous languages and cultural values, especially among children in Nigeria’s Southwest region. Dosunmu made the call in Abuja on Saturday during the 7th Annual Actualising Rare Talents (ARTS) Day of Toddlers HavenContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting knowledge-based initiatives that strengthen identity and promote creativity among the people. Sanwo-Olu reiterated the commitment at a public presentation of a Puzzle Book on the history of Lagos State on Tuesday in Lagos. TheContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe The Nigerian Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) and tourism stakeholders in the Republic of Benin have strengthened cross-border collaboration in a renewed effort to promote intra-African travel and reduce dependence on overseas vacation destinations. The move, marked by an ongoing two-day tour by some members of NATOPContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has expressed profound grief over the passing of the Emir of Gusau, Dr Ibrahim Bello, who died on Friday at age 71, following a protracted illness. Shettima, in his condolence message on Saturday in Abuja, described his death as a monumental loss to Nigeria’sContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson Traditional rulers in Lagos State on Friday, demanded an upward adjustment of their allocation and sitting allowances. The traditional rulers also demanded for five per cent allowance from allocations to Local Government Areas of the state. Oba Abdul-Rasheed Shotobi, the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, speaking on behalf ofContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Okunade Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has installed the new Owa of Ayebode-Ekiti, Oba Olusola Omolayo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Oyebanji, who installed the new Oba on Tuesday called on the traditional ruler to partner with the state government to ramp up security andContinue Reading
