Edo State Governor on Good Friday 2024, hosted Edo music prodigy, Rema to a lunch at Government House, Benin City. The Governor assured Rema that the State Government will continue to support art & entertainment in the State to embolden the creative economy. Rema was led to the Government
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Dr. Joseph Onoja, the Director General, Nigerian Conservation Foundation speaks more about the essence of preserving our forest. What’s the essence of the International Day of the Forest? What does it mean to the survival of the ecosystem? Yes. The International Day of Forest was established so that we will continue to create awareness about […]
On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, the historic town of Badagry, Lagos State welcomed the Honourable Minister for Tourism, Mrs. Lola Ade-John, accompanied by esteemed guests and stakeholders. The visit aimed to explore and celebrate Badagry’s rich cultural heritage while fostering partnerships for sustainable tourism development. The Minister’s arrival at the Badagry
BY ORJI ONYEKWERE Nigerians especially Lagosians have been encouraged to cultivate the habit of tree planting planting to avoid deforestation, in addition there are areas that need to be protected especially the wetlands because they help to store excess water. This was the submission of Dr Tajudeen Afolabi, Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor […]
The Minister of Tourism, Mrs Lola Ade-John, is to visit Ekiti State for the 6th Hike Mountain Safari, the Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort and EcoGenesis Incubator Programme. This is contained in a notification letter signed by the minister and sent to Ekiti State Governor, Mr Abiodun Oyebanji. In the letter, she expressed delight for the […]
By Gab Alokwe It was like a royal carnival at the palace of Igwe Thomas Offokaja, the traditional ruler of Akwu-ukwu in Idemili South LGA, as different masquerades and cultural musical troops performed to the admiration of the guests from far and near to witness Igwe Offokaja’s last Ofala festival though already joined his ancestors […]
Lagos State Government has postponed the highly anticipated Lagos State Boat Regatta originally slated for Easter Monday, 1st of April, 2024. A release issued by the State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, said the postponement of the event comes as part of the government’s efforts to ensure optimal participation and enjoyment for all attendees. […]
In a reaffirmation of its dedication to cultural diversity and preservation, the Lagos State Government has pledged unwavering support for the Brazilian Descendants Arts and Culture Association through its annual Popo Aguda Easter Arts and Music Extravaganza. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe gave the pledge at […]
By Orji Onyekwere The Edo State Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Uyi Oduwa-Malaka, has congratulated Pa Omogbai Nathaniel Igelugbo, on his emergence as the new Onotare of Ozalla. In a statement personally signed by the Honourable Commissioner and made available to the press, she described his elevation to the Onotare royal stool as […]
BY IDIBIA GABRIEL An expert in the tourism sector, Dr. Tobi Bernard Thomas, has advised that Kaduna state Governor, Mallam Uba Sani to leverage on the hospitality and tourism sector to boost the economy of the state. Dr. Thomas explained that Kaduna state can leverage on tourism to drive an increase in state’s revenue by […]
By Orji Onyekwere The Hon. Minister for Tourism, Lola Ade-John, recently inaugurated the Multi-Disciplinary Committee on Classification and Grading of Tourist Accommodation Establishments. This initiative is in line with the ECOWAS regional agenda to enhance tourism standards and competitiveness across member states. Under the framework of the ECOTOUR 19-29 Action Plan,
By Orji Onyekwere The 2024 iREPRESENT International Documentary Film Festival will be held from 21 to 24 March, 2024 at the Freedom Park and Alliance Francaise respectively alongside communities like Ikorodu, Bariga, and Alakoto, Lagos. With the theme, “Righting The Future”, it comes with a special feature – The Soyinka’s Edition, to focus on
By Orji Onyekwere Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has again emphasized the need for youth to embrace reading Culture. The Honourable Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism, Uyi Oduwa Malaka stated this during the final day of Angel Osariemen Asein 230 hours Guiness book of records “Read A thon”. The Commissioner, who was filled […]
By Orji Onyekwere Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Akwa Ibom State, Sir Charles Udoh , paid a visit to the Akwa Ibom State Hotels Management and Tourism Board recently where he was warmly received by the Chairman, Mr Ini Akpabio, and the board’s staff. In his welcome address, Mr Akpabio expressed gratitude to the Honorable […]
By Orji Onyekwere Have you been to Iyake Lake, a suspended lake, seen as one of the wonders of creation. There are two suspended lakes in the world and one of them is in Nigeria. The Iyake Lake is located in Ado Awaye, of Oyo State. Iyake Lake is the only recognized suspended/hanging lake in […]
BY ORJI ONYEKWERE The Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa has expressed optimism that Nigeria’s partnership with Qatar in areas of art and cultural exchange will create better opportunities for Nigerians in the future. The Minister made this known in Doha during a state visit to Qatar with His Excellency, […]
BY ORJI ONYEKWERE Nigeria’s Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John, says her ministry is ready and committed to collaborating with the Ekiti State Bureau for Tourism Development in the area of harnessing and promoting the tourism potentials of the state. Lola Ade- John made this pronouncement in a letter she sent to the Director General of […]
BY ORJI ONYEKWERE Golf championships, which hitherto was a favourite pastime of golfers in Eastern Nigeria is set return to Enugu as the creme de la creme of golf, converge in Enugu for the maiden edition of Chief Dr. Pete Edochie, MON, Golf Tournament set to hold on the 16th of March, 2024. The three day […]
BY ORJI ONYEKWERE Chinemerem Amadi aka Yellow Girl, may not be a popular name in the music industry but she surely is a bunch of talent that is about to take over the music scene with her brand of music which she tagged, ‘Reggae afro pop’, with a taste of dancehall. Known before now with […]
BY ORJI ONYEKWERE With the announcement of the Imo International Film Festival slated for July 25 to July 29, the residents and government of Imo State have been urged by tourism and entertainment stakeholders to tap into the vast economic potential inherent in the event. This came to the fore during the unveiling of the […]
