Culture & Tourism (Page 34)

By Taiye Olayemi Oba Francis Agbede, Okowa of Igbara-Oke kingdom in Ondo, has commended Segun Runsewe, Director General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), on his developmental strides in the culture and tourism sectors of Nigeria. Agbede, in a statement on Monday, said Runsewe had shown seriousness in handlingContinue Reading

Ikenna Osuoha Ms May Ikokwu, a Culture Advocate and Chief Executive Officer of Save Our Heritage Initiative (SOHI), has called for preservation of African heritage. She made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Friday in commemoration of the 2023 African WorldContinue Reading

By Taiye Olayemi Overseas Friends of Bharatiya Janata Party (OFBJP), Indian community in Nigeria, has celebrated the 100th episode of the nation’s “Mann ki BAAT”. Mr Sanjay Srivastava, President of OFBJP, Nigeria chapter disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading

By Taiye Olayemi Dr Bonny Abisogun-Botoku, Secretary-General, Nigeria-Republic of Benin Inter-border Forum, has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to promote policies that will ensure seamless travels within the region. Abisogun-Botoku, who made the call in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos, said that it wasContinue Reading

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

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

  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