Category: Tourism
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KEBBI CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL ARGUNGU FESTIVAL, THANKS TINUBU, SPONSORS
Global spotlight returns to Argungu as Kebbi applauds strong federal backing and cultural revival. Kebbi Deputy Governor, Sen. Umar Tafida, has hailed President Bola Tinubu, sponsors, and the people of the state for the successful hosting of the 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival. He said the President’s presence at the historic event highlighted…
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20,000 FOREIGN VISITORS SET FOR FInAB 2026 IN COTONOU
Nigeria takes centre stage as global arts festival grows bigger and bolder. No fewer than 20,000 international participants are expected at the 2026 edition of the Festival International des Arts du Bénin (FInAB), scheduled for Feb. 20 to March 1 in Cotonou, Benin Republic. The projection, unveiled at a Lagos media briefing, signals the festival’s…
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OWERRI BUZZES AS IMO CELEBRATES GOLDEN JUBILEE
50 years of resilience, culture, and progress! Owerri was alive with drums, masquerades, and jubilant crowds on Tuesday as Imo State marked its 50th anniversary. Streets from Orji to Okigwe Road were filled with cultural displays and celebratory chants, reflecting a city proud of its journey since creation in 1976 by Murtala Mohammed. The state’s…
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KANO’S AUDU BAKO ZOO SET FOR MAJOR REVAMP
From declining visits to a must-see attraction—Kano plans to turn its historic zoo into a model wildlife park. The Audu Bako Zoological Garden in Kano is set for a comprehensive, multi-phase transformation as the state moves to reposition it as a modern wildlife park and tourism hub. The newly appointed Managing Director of the Kano…
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CARNIVAL CALABAR 2025 WRAPS IN GLORY: 20 YEARS OF AFRICA’S BIGGEST STREET SPECTACLE
Carnival Calabar’s 20th anniversary exploded to a close with epic parades, rhythmic dances, and non-stop street parties flooding Cross River’s capital – thousands from Nigeria and beyond vibed to bands tracing two decades of Naija history from pre-colonial beats to digital age flair under the ‘Traces of Time’ theme. Gov. Bassey Otu flagged it off…
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OFÉ OWERRI FESTIVAL HITS IMÓ JAN 3 – TURNING LUXE SOUP INTO TOURISM GOLDMINE!
Chibuikem Diala, convener of Ofe Owerri Food & Drink Festival, just announced the Jan. 3, 2026 bash at Heartland Resort, Owerri – spotlighting Nigeria’s priciest soup (assorted cow meats, snails, dried/stock fish for the elite) as a tourism/economy powerhouse via IHTEF and Culinary & Culture Africa collab. Diala envisions indigenous eats driving hospitality boom: Cooking…
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ORO KINGDOM GLOWS WITH CULTURE & DEVELOPMENT DREAMS AT OLORO’S 1ST ANNIVERSARY BASH
Kwara’s ancient Oro Kingdom in Irepodun LGA erupted in pageantry Saturday for Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyatoye Titiloye Olufayo II’s first coronation anniversary and Oro Day – drawing governors, emirs, Alaafin of Oyo, Fuji king K1 De Ultimate, and heavyweights like Chief Bola Yusuf, Hon. Raheem Olawuyi, NICO boss Otunba Biodun Ajiboye, and Oloriewe Chief Raheem…
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OBA EWUARE II KICKS OFF 2025 IQUE FESTIVAL WITH ANCIENT UGIERHOBA RITE
The mighty Oba of Benin, Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, lit the spark for the 2025 Igue festival Monday with the time-honored Ugierhoba ceremony at the sacred Ugharhoba enclave in the palace—bridging ancestral spirits to modern Benin vibes through solitary prayers, family tributes and ritual sacrifices that recharge the kingdom’s soul. Chief Press Secretary Osaigbovo Iguobaro…
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INSECURITY SABOTAGING AFRICA’S TOURISM & CREATIVE BOOM, WARNS EXPERT
Tourism guru Sunnie Chukumele pulled no punches at Abuja’s African Descent Creative Industry Summit, slamming insecurity especially Nigeria’s chaos, as the biggest roadblock choking tourism, hospitality, and creative sector growth across the continent. Delivering his paper “Africa, Insecurity, and the Future of Tourism and Hospitality,” Chukumele celebrated Africa’s post-COVID rebound with 74 million international arrivals…
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NIGERIA’S TOURISM CAN SOAR WITH TRADITIONAL TEXTILES
At a lively Lagos symposium, textile and fashion experts revealed a golden ticket for Nigeria’s tourism: embracing traditional fabrics, investing in local artisans, and boosting production. Hosted by Wear Nigeria, the event spotlighted how rich textile heritage like Aso-oke, Adire, and Ankara isn’t just fashion—it’s a cultural tourism magnet waiting to explode. Prof. Pamela Cyril-Egware…
