Culture & Tourism (Page 35)

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

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

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

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

By Justina Auta Some stakeholders have stressed the need to embrace cultural diversity to promote unity, peace and development in the society. They made the call on Saturday at a World Cross Cultural Day celebration organised by Safe Heritage Crest Academy in Abuja. Mrs Feyikemi Arolasafe, Proprietress of the academy,Continue Reading

By Taiye Olayemi A cross-section of stakeholders in the creative industry on Sunday frowned at the drafting of the Creative Industry Development Bill (CIDB) without their input. They expressed their grievances during a consultative meeting of the creative industry stakeholders with Col. Felix Alaita, Senior Special Assistant to the PresidentContinue Reading

By Taiye Olayemi The Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) on Thursday harnessed and spurred children’s creativity through a talent hunt, held in commemoration of the Day of the African Child. The talent hunt event had students from over 10 schools compete in traditional chants, saxophone, talkingContinue Reading