By Joan Odafe The Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) has projected that Africa’s tourism sector will create over 80 million new jobs in the next ten years. The Director-General of CBAAC, Mrs Aisha Augie, gave the projection during a two-day international conference organised by the centreContinue Reading
By Raji Rasak The 2025 edition of Door of Return celebrations has been scheduled for Oct. 18 in Badagry. Mr Bonu Solomon, member representing Badagry Constituency I in the state’s House of Assembly, disclosed. Solomon said that the Door of Return initiative was expected to attract global attention, thus positioningContinue Reading
By Idris Olukoya Lagos State Commissioner for Local Government Service Commission, Mr Ahmed Seriki, has facilitated the people of Epe on the celebration of this year’s Ojude Oba Festival. Seriki extended his greetings in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Epe. The commissioner, whoContinue Reading
By Bukola Adetoye Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has described cultural festivals like Ojude Oba as vital tools for stimulating the local economy and enhancing global recognition. Speaking on Sunday at the 2025 edition of the Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebu-Ode, Abiodun reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to promoting cultural heritage—notContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Ecobank Nigeria has unveiled the fourth edition of its annual Adire Lagos Fair, providing a direct solution for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking market access and growth. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the exhibition, featuring over 120 exhibitors from across the nation, addressesContinue Reading
By Bukola Adetoye Millions of people are expected to participate in the 2025 edition of the globally renowned Ojude Oba Festival, the event’s organising committee has revealed. The Coordinator of the Ojude Oba Festival Committee, Dr Fassy Yusuf, disclosed on Friday during an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Yoruba Community in Abuja says its 2025 Cultural Festival will promote peace, unity, and national development. This community’s President, Mr Abdulhakeem Adetunji, and Chairman of the Organising Committee, Pastor Gabriel Oladabo, said the event is scheduled for June 21 at the Maryam Babangida National Centre forContinue Reading
By Victor Adeoti The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, on Tuesday visited the Oluwo of Iwoland in Osun, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanni, and called for continued relationship between the two towns. Owoade, accompanied by his wife, Abiwumi, and other chiefs, said that he came to the town to thank theContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa The Coronation Art Gallery has showcased its first art exhibition of the year, reaffirming the transformative power of art to connect, elevate, and preserve. In a statement by the organisers on Saturday, the exhibition featured the privateContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe The President of Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP), Mrs Bolaji Mustapha, has called on government agencies, industry players and the media to increase efforts in promoting the nation’s untapped tourism potential. This, she said, would attract both local and international tourists. Mustapha madeContinue Reading
