By Sarafina Christopher China and Nigeria have stressed the need to foster peace through cultural and entertainment initiatives. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two countries made the call in Abuja at the 5th National Entertainment and Peace Summit, with the theme, “Cultivating A Culture of Peace”.Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Thursday flagged off the commencement of the 2024 Olojo Festival, revealing the event’s ancestral and spiritual significance. Ogunwusi spoke at his palace at a news conference on the 2024 Olojo Festival with the theme: “EvolvingContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Six Nigerian youths on Wednesday participated in preparing two Korean side dishes in a cooking programme to celebrate Korea traditional festival “Chuseok”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Chuseok traditional festival is Korea’s annual thanksgiving holiday, which happens to be one of the biggestContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has endorsed the ‘Ipada’ Initiative, Mrs Lola Ade-John, Minister of Tourism has said. The minister said this at a briefing at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ipada, a Yoruba word, which means theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi VFS Global, a visa and passport administration outsourcing company, has warned applicants against visa scams. Mr Alok Singhal, Head, Sub-Saharan Africa, VFS Global, said this in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday. Singhal advised visa applicants to be wary of intermediaries who falsely promise early appointmentContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher and Mercy Eletta Li Xuda, the Director of China Cultural Center in Nigeria, says there is a strong commitment to strengthen the people to people relationship between China and Nigeria. Li said this at the 2024 Mid-Autumn festival organised by the China General Chamber of Commerce inContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy (FMACCE), has presented the ministry’s Strategic Roadmap for Nigeria’s creative sector to members of the diplomatic community and international partners. Musawa made the presentation at the Diplomatic and International Development Partners Forum, at the UN HouseContinue Reading
By Folasade Adeniran Nigerian visual artist, Moses Oghagbon, is set to showcase the Argungu Fishing Festival in a group exhibition titled “Common Front” at the Anderson Arts Centre in South Carolina, United States. Oghagbon joins five other Nigerian artists in this event, showcasing their diverse talents and unique artistic styles.Continue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Mr Li Xuda, Cultural Counselor of the Chinese Embassy, says tourism volunteers will boost the tourism sector between Nigeria and China if strategically used. He said it would also strengthen the bilateral cooperation between both countries. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Li made the callContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The National President, Restaurants, Bars, Cafes and Clubs Association in Nigeria, Morenike George-Taylor, says Nigeria’s hospitality industry remains the best for investors to tap into. George-Taylor said this on Friday at a Gala night event of a two-day hospitality business summit, organised by Vertiline Synergy Ltd., inContinue Reading
