Tourism

Adazi-Enu celebrates new yam festival in style

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 August 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE New yam festival is one of the biggest festivals celebrated by the Igbos of the south eastern part of Nigeria. Igbo sons and daughters from different parts of the world use the period of the New Yam festival to go back home or celebrate it wherever they are exhibiting their

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Minister calls for investment in tourism to enhance economic opportunities

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 August 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE The Nigerian Minister of Tourism Lola Ade John, says the importance of tourism in the growth of any nation cannot be over emphasized. Adding that tourism has the capacity to generate income, boost the economy through foreign exchange earnings and create employment. She said Tourism is a very big avenue to help […]

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Alhaji Yarmusa turbaned ‘Protector of Hausas’ of the 17 Southern States

Ihesiulo Grace 24 August 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE Philanthropist and esteemed business man Alhaji Shehu Rabiu Yarmusa, has been turbaned as Garkuwan Jahar Yamma of the 17 Southern States of the federation. This conferment of “Garkuwan Jahar Yamma”in 17 Southern States of the federation was bestowed on him by his Royal Majesty Alhaji Dr Mallam Haruna Maiyasin, Sarkin Sasa Sarduanan […]

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New Yam Festival: Why we abolished pouring libation -Abia monarch

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 August 2024 0

BY EMEKA OKAFOR Eze Boniface Ifeanyi Izuogu, the traditional ruler of Okwu Olokoro Autonomous Community of Umuahia South Council Area of Abia State has revealed that his community abolished the age long traditional offering of libation as one of the rites to be performed to appease ancestral gods to usher in New Yam festival was […]

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EU migration services on Migrationcentr.com

Ihesiulo Grace 20 August 2024 0

Migration services are becoming more and more popular every year. The most desirable is EU citizenship. This is not surprising, because the European Union is able to offer a lot of opportunities. The only question is how to get them. Professional companies such as Migrationcentr.com help with this. Their primary goal is to organize an easy […]

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Nigeria’s tourism ministry throws weight behind ‘Abuja I Believe Carnival’

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 August 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE The Federal Ministry of Tourism has officially endorsed the Abuja I Believe Carnival, affirming its support for this landmark event aimed at celebrating Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and promoting national unity. The Abuja I Believe Carnival, scheduled for November 7 to11, 2024, is a public-private partnership initiative designed to showcase Nigeria’s

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AKA artists plan another ‘arts dance’

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 August 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE Members of AKA, the most notable exhibiting arts group in Nigeria have planned another round of exhibition round Nigeria and beyond. This will see the artists all now in their 60s, 70s and 80s exhibiting some of their art works in Lagos, Abuja, Enugu and Ghana. According to one of the foundation […]

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Tourism Ministry secures approval for the Ipada Carnival 2024

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 August 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently formally expressed his unwavering support for the Ipada Initiative and the Ipada Carnival, both ground breaking projects championed by Motherland Beckons in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Tourism. These initiatives represent a pivotal advancement in Nigeria’s efforts to enhance tourism and foster a deeper

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Iri Ji Ndi Igbo: Musawa to attract international recognition to festival

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 August 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE The Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has pledged to amplify the Iri Ji Ndi Igbo National New Yam Festival to global recognition. The Minister made the pledge when a delegation of traditional rulers and people from the South East states of the country paid her a courtesy […]

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Destination 2030 Nigeria announces global cultural showcase at UNGA 2024

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 August 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy’s flagship initiative, Destination 2030 Nigeria, is set to unveil a groundbreaking global cultural extravaganza on September 24th, strategically aligned with the United Nations General Assembly. The Minister, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa stated that the event, which is supported

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Awards: NEGA celebrate Nigerian entertainers in Germany as organisers express gratitude

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 August 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE The much talked about and highly publicised Nollywood Film Festival, Germany 2024 and NEGA Awards Gala Nite were held at the popular Pupille Kino, Goethe University, Frankfurt, with pomp and pageantry. The film festival and the awards is an opportunity to celebrate and project the African culture through the Nollywood movies. The […]

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Musawa unveils plans to establish King Jaja of Opobo Historical Centre

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 August 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE The Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, has inaugurated the Technical Committee responsible for the implementation of the construction of the King Jaja of Opobo Historical and Cultural Centre in Opobo, Rivers State. At a ceremony on Monday in Abuja, the minister said that the project […]

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Okoroji calls for national honour for Niteshift Guv’nor, Ken Calebs Olumese

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 August 2024 0

Chairman, Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), Chief Tony Okoroji, has called for a national honor for Ken-Calebs Olumese, creator and Guv’nor of the famous NiteShift Coliseum that rocked Lagos for many years. Olumese over the weekend had a one-in-town 80th Birthday celebration. Chief Okoroji was one of the many music legends that graced the event […]

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IIFF: Stakeholders urge Gov. Uzodinma to explore film potential of state

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 August 2024 0

As the maiden edition of the Imo International Film Festival, IIFF, ends in Owerri, Imo State, film stakeholders who were in the state for the event have called on Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State to make Imo a veritable film destination via the IIFF platform. This came to the fore as many of the […]

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Uyi Malaka commends MOWAA for digitizing African heritage sites

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 August 2024 0

Edo is historically known as a place with unique arts and cultural heritage that attract both national and international audience. This Friday, July 26, 2024, at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub and Sound Stage, Edo State Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism, Uyi Oduwa Malaka was a Special guest at an art project put together […]

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CBAAC celebrates Prof Soyinka, other achievers

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 July 2024 0

The Shell Hall of the MUSON centre was recently transformed into a hub of artistic excellence, as Adubiifa Network company Production endorsed by the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization presented ‘The Noble Warrior’ (Eniogun), a captivating play written by Cash Onadele (Aiye-ko-ooto) in honour of Prof. Wole Soyinka @90. It was a […]

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IIFF: Stakeholders urge Gov Uzodinma to explore film potential of state

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 July 2024 0

As the maiden edition of the Imo International Film Festival, IIFF, ends in Owerri, Imo State, film stakeholders who were in the state for the event have called on Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State to make Imo a veritable film destination via the IIFF platform. This came to the fore as many of the […]

Tourism

Unleashing the underdeveloped potential of coastal tourism in River State

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 July 2024 0

 BY ORJI ONYEKWERE The coastal areas of Rivers State, particularly in Adoni, Opobo, Bonny, and Kula, offer significant opportunities for tourism growth. Despite the government’s pledges, little progress has been made in capitalising on these valuable resources for economic advancement. These regions boast natural attractions like mangrove forests, sacred rivers,

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Embrace tourism initiatives, Obaseki raps talented youths

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 July 2024 0

 BY ORJI ONYEKWERE Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has urged youths with creative ideas to key into the various initiatives and opportunities provided by the state government to develop, promote and bring their ideas to reality. The Governor made the call on Friday while flagging off the runway show of the Fashion Designers Association of […]

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Tourism Minister endorses Goge Africa’s 25th anniversary festival

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 July 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE Last week, the esteemed Goge Africa team visited and shared their exciting plans for their 25th anniversary celebration with the Minister of Tourism Lola Ade-John. The minister while receiving the team commended Goge Africa for promoting Africa’s tourism, culture, history, and investment opportunities. The minister announced her support for