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Create sole ministry for tourism, culture – FTAN tells President-elect

On: May 3, 2023

By Taiye Olayemi The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) on Tuesday urged the incoming President, Sen. Bola Tinubu, to create a sole ministry for tourism and culture, once he assumes office. Mr Nkereuwem Onung, FTAN President, made the call in Abuja during a creative stakeholder’s meeting organised byContinue Reading

NCAC advises youths against ‘Japa syndrome’

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: May 3, 2023

In: Culture & Tourism

By Taiye Olayemi The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) has advised Nigerian youths to shun the ‘Japa syndrome’, saying it does not guarantee shortcut to affluence. Mr Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General, NCAC, gave the advice during a tourism and culture stakeholders meeting on Tuesday in Abuja. The meeting meant toContinue Reading

Oba Elegushi establishes Lagos history research centre at LASU

By: Folashade Adeniran

On: April 27, 2023

In: Culture & Tourism

By Folasade Adeniran Oba Saheed Elegushi of Ikate-Elegushi kingdom in Lagos State, says arrangements have been concluded to establish a research centre for the study of Lagos history at the Lagos State University (LASU). Elegushi, who disclosed this on Thursday at a news conference in commemoration of his 13thContinue Reading

NECLive celebrates 10th anniversary, introduces new concepts

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: April 27, 2023

In: Culture & Tourism

By Taiye Olayemi NECLive, a West African annual conference of creative industry professionals has introduced a new multi-venue and global format as it celebrates 10th anniversary. Ayeni Adekunle, Founder of NECLive, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. NECLive brings together music artistes,Continue Reading

South Africa is open for tourism, says Consul-General

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: April 23, 2023

In: Culture & Tourism

By Taiye Olayemi Dr Bobby Moroe, South African Consul-General in Lagos, on Saturday called on Nigerians to choose South Africa as their preferred tourist destination. Moroe made the call during the South Africa Week, held in Lagos, to celebrate the country’s 29th anniversary of democratic rule as well as bilateralContinue Reading

Curator urges Nigerians to cherish, patronise historical sites

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: April 19, 2023

In: Culture & Tourism

By Alex Enebeli The Enugu Curator of the National Museum of Unity, Mr Aloysius Duru, has urged Nigerians to cherish and patronise historical sites and monuments across the country. Duru made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, onContinue Reading

NANTA to enlighten members on travel trade promotion at 47th AGM

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: April 13, 2023

In: Culture & Tourism

By Taiye Olayemi The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) says its 47th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will focus on enlightening members on travel trade promotion. Mrs Susan Akporiaye, NANTA’s National President, disclosed this during a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos. Akporiaye said the AGM which would hold fromContinue Reading

NANTA partners Tour Operators Union of Ghana to improve inter-Africa travels

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: April 13, 2023

In: Culture & Tourism

By Taiye Olayemi The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) has partnered the Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) to improve inter-Africa travels. Mrs Susan Akporiaye, President of NANTA, during a media briefing in Lagos on Wednesday, said to actualise the plan, the two bodies would be hosting anContinue Reading

FG holds gastronomy festival June 16, to market nation’s cuisines

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: March 27, 2023

In: Culture & Tourism

By Taiye Olayemi National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), a parastatal of the Federal Government, is to hold a gastronomy festival on June 16 and 17, 2023, to market African cuisines. Alhaji Nura Kangiwa, Director-General, NIHOTOUR, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, in Lagos, through his Special Assistant,Continue Reading

Boat operators, others congratulate Gov. Sanwo-Olu

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: March 22, 2023

In: Culture & Tourism

By Taiye Olayemi The National Association of Tourist Boat Operators and Water Transporters of Nigeria, (ATBOWATON ) has congratulated Gov. Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State for his re-election in Saturday’s polls.. Dr Gani Balogun, National President of ATBOWATON, congratulated the governor in a statement on Tuesday. Balogun said he worked inContinue Reading

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