By Taiye Olayemi Morocco, Rwanda, Egypt, Kenya, South Africa and Uganda have indicated interest to attend the forthcoming maiden edition of the Africa Travel Market. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event will be organised by the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA). Mrs Susan Akporiaye,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Minister of Tourism, Mrs Lola Ade-John, on Friday urged Nigerians to work unanimously in preserving the nation’s cultural heritage. Ade-John made the call during her visit to La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort in Ikegun, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. The minister was received by the Founder of the beachContinue Reading
By Oluwaseyi Oduneye-Ogunwomoju Mrs Oriyomi Otuka, the Curator of National Museum of Unity, Ibadan, said that no fewer than 5,020 visitors visited the museum in the first quarter of the year. Otuka who said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Ibadan, saidContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture on Wednesday celebrated the cosmopolitan nature of the state with display of various theatrical performances, dances and music, in commemoration of the 2024 World Theatre Day. The theme for this year’s commemoration of the Day is “Theatre andContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Veteran Nollywood actress, Joke Silva, has called on the Lagos State Government to put the state’s theatres to use to impact the society and engage the youth meaningfully. Silva made the call during a conference organised by the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP) inContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Goge Africa, a culture and tourism promotion platform, has celebrated its 25th anniversary with colourful and interesting cultural presentations, as well as fashion and arts exhibitions. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Goge Africa was founded Oct.1, 1999 by Isaac Moses and Nneka Isaac-Moses. TheContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration is ready to provide incentives to investors interested in developing the territory’s tourism sector. Wike stated this at the inauguration of a Sunrise Waterpark, a recreation centre developed by Nadeem Group inContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Mrs Aisha Augie, the newly appointed Director-General of the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC), has urged members of staff to be dedicated to duty and embrace teamwork. Augie made the call on Monday in Lagos at a meeting with her predecessor, Chief OluwabunmiContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Mr Li Xuda, Cultural Counselor of the Chinese Embassy has spoken of the need to harness the capacity of youths to strengthen the tourism relations between China and Nigeria. Li, who is also the Director of China Cultural Centre in Nigeria, made the call during a TourismContinue Reading
By Folasade Adeniran The Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, says the ministry is engaging with the international arts industry for collaboration toward fostering partnerships and attracting inward investment. Musawa said this in a statement issued by her Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, NnekaContinue Reading
