Culture & Tourism (Page 36)

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

By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Government has stepped up measures to foster innovation and economic growth through the Nigeria Creative Industries Development Bill (CIDB). The CIDB Lead, retired Col. Felix Alaita, who made the disclosure at the Ministries, Departments, Agencies and Parastatal’s Consultation Session to Review the proposed draft ofContinue Reading

By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian National Committee of the International Council on Museums and Sites (ICOMOS Nigeria), has expressed displeasure over the demolition of the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) gate in Onikan, Lagos. Mr Aliyu Abdu, President, ICOMOS Nigeria, in a statement on Friday said the tourist site remains anContinue Reading