By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom The Abia Commissioner for Information, Mr Okey Kanu, says the state’s Executive Council (EXCO) has given approval for the retrofitting of the long abandoned Ojukwu Bunker and National War Museum. Kanu said this while briefing newsmen at the Government House, Umuahia on the outcome of the state’sContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Federal Government says it has generated 300 per cent above its expected revenue in the hospitality and tourism sector. Mr Abisoye Fagade, the Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), in Abuja, said that the sector recorded the growth in the last oneContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy has announced the postponement of the 2025 edition of the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the festival, to be hosted by Enugu State, was scheduled to commenceContinue Reading
By Folasade Adeniran Nigeria has launched its most significant international art presentation at Abu Dhabi Art 2025. This positions the country’s galleries and artists for unprecedented access to global collectors, cultural partnerships, and growth in art tourism. Continue Reading
By Veronica Dariya African International Documentary Festival Foundation (AFIDFF), a non- governmental organisation (NGO), has trained 100 youths in carbon market initiative. The Director-General of AFIDFF, Mrs Malame Mangzha, who declared the event open on Tuesday in Sukur Landscape Community, Adamawa, said the training would foster inclusivity. The News AgencyContinue Reading
By Folasade Adeniran A group art exhibition featuring works by 13 renowned artists tagged “A Promise of Memories” has opened at the Tim and Carol Gallery of Art in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading
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
