By Dele Eniola The Federal Government says it remains committed to supporting the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) and the creative industry as part of its efforts in positioning Nigeria as the leading tourism destination in Africa. The Minister of Art, Culture andContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Ministries of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Women Affairs have pledged to collaborate with Tekira Africa to empower women and boost the creative economy. Tekira Africa, founded by renowned photojournalist Bayo Omoboriowo is a creative industry solution provider that empowers creative talents scale into global enterprises.Continue Reading
By Folasade Adeniran A cultural historian, Dr Oludamola Adebowale, has called on the Federal Government to prioritise the preservation of Nigeria’s cultural heritage through structured archival documentation, museum support, and public access to historical materials. Adebowale said this at the special exhibition of The Life and Times of Oba OkunadéContinue Reading
By David Adeoye The late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, will be buried on Friday, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. It is expected that Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State will lead dignitaries across the country to St. Peter’s Church, Aremo, Ibadan, for the funeral service ofContinue Reading
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has announced plans to redesign the Igbo-Ukwu Museum to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the South East. Soludo disclosed this during his recent visit to the Igbo-Ukwu Community in Aguata Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday to inaugurate someContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje An expert in the tourism sector says that tourism is a frontier capable of lifting Africa from dependency on shared prosperity. Chuks Akamadu, Managing Director of Afrocultour Limited, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. According to him,Continue Reading
By Joan Odafe Benin Republic is repositioning itself as a premier destination for culture, heritage and tourism by blending its deep historical roots with a bold new vision. Tucked away in the heart of West Africa, Cotonou, the capital of Benin, is a cultural goldmine of picturesque surroundings and untappedContinue Reading
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By Funmilayo Adeyemi An educationist, Dr Olubukola Dosunmu, has stressed the need for parents and educators to revive indigenous languages and cultural values, especially among children in Nigeria’s Southwest region. Dosunmu made the call in Abuja on Saturday during the 7th Annual Actualising Rare Talents (ARTS) Day of Toddlers HavenContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting knowledge-based initiatives that strengthen identity and promote creativity among the people. Sanwo-Olu reiterated the commitment at a public presentation of a Puzzle Book on the history of Lagos State on Tuesday in Lagos. TheContinue Reading
