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FG to declare 111 historical sites as National Monuments

On: February 14, 2023

By Rotimi Ijikanmi The Federal Government said it had started the process of declaring 111 historical sites in the country as National Monuments. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at the 26th edition of the President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) AdministrationContinue Reading

FG mulls creative industries devt. bill to foster economic growth

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: February 8, 2023

In: Culture & Tourism

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

President Buhari inaugurates JK Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: January 24, 2023

In: Culture & Tourism

By Taiye Olayemi President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday inaugurated the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Lagos. The President in company of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and many other stakeholders in the entertainment and tourism industries toured the entireContinue Reading

ICOMOS expresses displeasure over demolition of TBS gate

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: January 20, 2023

In: Culture & Tourism

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

FG pledges to make ‘Ito Ogbo’ festival international celebration

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 5, 2021

In: Culture & Tourism

By Peter Okolie The Federal Government has promised to take appropriate measures to make the ‘Ito Ogbo’ festival of Obosi people in Anambra a national and international event. The festival is a triennial event that offers the community an opportunity to celebrate its natives that attained 80 years and above.Continue Reading

COVID-19: Lagos disburses N1bn to tourism, other practitioners

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 3, 2021

In: Culture & Tourism, Economy/Business

By Florence Onuegbu The Lagos State Government says it has disbursed N1 billion to practitioners in the tourism, hospitality and entertainment sector to assist them over the challenges of COVID-19 pandemic. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made this known on Wednesday, during the inauguration of Glover Memorial Hall atContinue Reading

Plateau marks International Wildlife Day with marathon

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 3, 2021

In: Culture & Tourism

By Zainab Oyekan Plateau held a marathon in Jos on Wednesday to commemorate this year’s International Wildlife Day. Eighty-four athletes participated at the marathon which the Commissioner for Tourism, Culture and Hospitality, Tamwakat Weli, described as great and historic. The theme of the Day for 2021 is: “Forest and Livelihoods:Continue Reading

Edo govt, UNIDO to partner in building world-class museum

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 2, 2021

In: Culture & Tourism

By Monday Ajogun Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo says his administration will work with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) to build a world class museum and promote tourism in the state. Obaseki gave the assurance in Benin on Tuesday when he received the Country Director of UNIDO, JeanContinue Reading

Constant training will enhance productivity in tourism sector – NIHOTOUR

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 2, 2021

In: Culture & Tourism

By Priscilla Osaje The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) says constant training of its personnel on leadership and citizenship will go a long way to enhancing productivity in the tourism sector. The Director- General of NIHOTOUR, Alhaji Nura Kangiwa said this in a statement issued on Tuesday inContinue Reading

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