Edo community holds historical ‘Itakpo’ septennial cultural festival Feb. 12
2024-01-31
Edo community sets to hold historical ‘Itakpo’ septennial cultural festivalContinue Reading
Bauchi govt to rehabilitate Tafawa Balewa’s tomb
2024-01-17
By Olaide Ayinde Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State says his administration has concluded plans to rehabilitate the tomb complex of late Prime Minister of Nigeria, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. Mohammed stated this at the annual remembrance day of the late prime minister on Tuesday at the tomb in Bauchi.Continue Reading
Cultural Depictions of Gold in Literature and Film and Their Effect on Trading Perceptions
2024-01-14
Have you ever noticed how gold pops up everywhere in our stories and movies? It’s like this shiny beacon that grabs everyone’s attention, whether it’s a pirate’s treasure in a novel or a heist in a Hollywood blockbuster. But here’s the thing: the way gold is portrayed in literatureContinue Reading
CBAAC seeks exploration of African culture for economic growth
2024-01-12
By Taiye Olayemi The Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) has called on Africans to ensure the exploration of the continent’s arts and cultural potential for improved economic growth. The CBAAC’s Director-General, Chief Oluwabunmi Amao, made the call during the centre’s annual international conference , with theme,Continue Reading
Calabar agog as carnival takes centre stage
2023-12-29
By Christian Njoku Calabar on Thursday stood still as the parade of the bands took centre stage in the ongoing cultural festival christened: “Carnival Calabar”. The parade, which saw the various bands in their colourful costumes dance through the 12 kilometres carnival route, also saw a large number of residents,Continue Reading
Coronation: Soun inaugurates operation zero potholes on Ogbomoso township roads
2023-12-16
Coronation: Soun inaugurates operation zero potholes on Ogbomoso township roadsContinue Reading
Oniru Magazine debuts in Lagos to document history, culture, tradition
2023-12-11
By Olayinka Olawale Oba Omogbolahan Lawal, the Oniru of Iru Land, on Sunday inaugurated a bi-monthly magazine, “Oniru Gazette”, to promote culture, tradition, tourism, businesses and heritage of the people within Iru community in Lagos State. The magazine, a 20-page document will be distributed free in hard copies andContinue Reading
Stakeholders seek merger of tourism, culture ministries
2023-12-08
By Taiye Olayemi Stakeholders in the arts and culture sectors, on Thursday in Abuja urged the Federal Government to merge the tourism and culture ministries. They gave the recommendation in a communique issued at the end of a four-day National Stakeholders Conference on review of the National Festival of ArtsContinue Reading
CBAAC celebrates day of African culture with dance, quiz competition
2023-11-30
By Taiye Olayemi The Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) has celebrated the African culture with dance and quiz competition, in commemoration of the 2023 Day of African Child. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Day of the African Child is celebrated annually onContinue Reading
Expert tasks communities on exploration of tourism’s potential.
2023-11-24
By Taiye Olayemi A tourism expert, Mr Ayo Omotosho, has emphasised the need for local communities to benefit optimally from the exploration of their tourism potential. Omotosho, who is the President of Travelogue Communications L.td., made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.Continue Reading
