By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has entered into strategic partnership with Circuits, a virtual cinema and audiovisual distribution platform, to promote digital transformation in the nation’s hospitality and tourism sector. The Director-General of NIHOTOUR, Dr Abisoye Fagade, said this on Tuesday when the topContinue Reading
By Ramatu Garba The Kano State Government says preparations have reached advanced stage for the 2025 Kano Cultural Festival (KANFEST), aimed at promoting the state’s rich cultural heritage and creative industry. The Deputy Governor, Alhaji Aminu Abdulsalam-Gwarzo, stated this while addressing journalists on Friday in Kano ahead of the event.Continue Reading
By Joan Odafe Stakeholders in the tourism sector have called for enhanced professionalism, certification and stronger collaboration to drive sustainable growth in the industry. They made the call during the conference and awards ceremony organised by the Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Tourism (ANJET)Continue Reading
By Joan Odafe The Lagos State Government has commended the organisers of Eko Fiesta for creating a platform that will promote culture and empower entrepreneurs across the state. Mr Idris Aregbe, the Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, gave the commendation inContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nur Tijani The Director-General, African International Documentary and Festival Foundation (AFIDFF), Malame Mangzha, says the foundation remains committed to supporting Kano State in attaining full UNESCO World Heritage status for its historic sites. Mangzha made this known on Tuesday in Kano during the orientation and opening ceremony ofContinue Reading
By Raji Rasak Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), says President Bola Tinubu will receive more than 2000 people coming on a historical voyage to Badagry during the 2026 Diaspora Festival. Dabiri-Erewa disclosed this during the Fifth Door of Return Ceremony of The Diaspora FestivalContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Kingmakers in Idanre Kingdom, Ondo State, have made clarifications over what they described as false and sensational media report on the selection of new Owa in the community. The kingmakers made the explanations in a statement jointly signed by Chief Oshinle Akinlosotu, and Chief Akinuli Akinkuowo, theContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Tolu Israel, ace visual design strategist and storyteller, has urged Nigerian youths to embrace opportunities that abound in the creative sector to express their ingenuity and become self-reliant. He made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the sidelineContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The “Brain Trust” (Èdè wa ni – Ẹ Gbe L’árugẹ), a Yoruba socio-cultural group, has reaffirmed its commitment to revitalising the Yoruba language and preserving its cultural heritage. A statement on Sunday by Mr Olushola Macaulay, Director of the Project, said the commitment was made during theContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri The Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Bamalli, in Zaria turbaned the former Vice-President Namadi Sambo as the Sardaunan Zazzau. Speaking at the ceremony held at his Palace, Bamalli said the title was originally conferred on Sambo in 2014 by his predecessor, the former Emir of Zazzau, AlhajiContinue Reading
