Appointment By Diana Omueza Premier Nigerian hospitality industry, Delborough, Lagos has appointed former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, former Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba and seven others as board members. Obi of Onitsha, HRM Nnaemeka Achebe, Chairman, Board of Director of the group disclosedContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Malam Denja Abdullahi, Chairman, Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the Africa Tourism and Creative Economy Expo (AFTCREE) says the expo will unveil “Cultourmetre”, a digital tool to monitor the progress African countries are making in tourism and the creative economy. He said the expo has been carefullyContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Ecobank Nigeria, in collaboration with Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) and key cultural partners on Tuesday in Lagos unveiled the Lagos Pop-Up Museum. The museum is a creative platform designed to showcase African art as a catalyst for education, innovation, and youth empowerment. The initiative is jointlyContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Mr Olayiwola Awakan, Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) has called for Community-Based Tourism (CBT) development across the country to unlock the sector’s economic opportunities. He made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. CBT isContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Mr Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, has urged Nollywood filmmakers to use their craft to promote positive national narratives that reflect Nigeria’s shared history and triumphs. Ajayi made the call in his keynote address at the ongoing 22nd AbujaContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Federal Government has inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the forthcoming Africa Tourism and Creative Economy Expo, scheduled to hold from Nov. 24 to 25, 2025. Mukhtar Yawale Muhammad, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, said this at theContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba An AI-powered e-commerce platform for bespoke and ready-to-wear African fashion, Stitches Africa, on Friday unveiled its mobile app in Lagos to promote African fashion globally. Co-founder of the company, Mr Franklyn Peters, told newsmen at the event on Friday in Lagos that the platform connects African designersContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Government says it will establish a Presidential Task Force on ‘Detty “December to coordinate inter-agency efforts and enhance Nigeria’s global image as a festive destination. Detty December is the vibrant, month-long celebration in Nigeria that takes place in December, filled with parties, concerts, weddings,Continue Reading
By Peter Okolie Traditional leaders in Oguta, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo, have abolished the age-long outcaste (Ohu) system, which had been a source of social stigma and marginalisation among survivors. This followed many years of controversial deliberations and unspoken war between those dubbed outcastes and those who claimedContinue Reading
By Raji Rasak The Are-Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba Land and Chief Promoter of Olokun Festival Foundation, Chief Gani Adams, has urged both the Federal and Lagos State governments to create policies that will make Badagry a global tourism destination. Adams gave the advice during the 2025 edition of OlokunContinue Reading
