Category: Tourism
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NIGERIA SAFE FOR INVESTMENT AND TOURISM, IGP DISU ASSURES GLOBAL COMMUNITY
Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has assured the international community that Nigeria remains safe for investment, tourism and business activities, despite ongoing security challenges in some parts of the country. Speaking in New York, Disu said security agencies are working around the clock to protect lives and property, while adopting modern technologies to combat terrorism,…
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TRADIGITAL ART KEY TO NIGERIA’S GLOBAL CREATIVE LEADERSHIP – EXPERT
The Creative Director of Revolving Art Incubator (RAI), Jumoke Sanwo, during an interview in Lagos on Saturday June 27, said tradigital art can position Nigeria as a global leader in hybrid creative innovation while preserving its rich cultural heritage. She described tradigital art as the intersection of archival materials, traditional practices and digital technologies. The…
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WANDE COAL RELEASES STAR-STUDDED ALBUM ‘KING COAL’, FEATURES WIZKID, OTHERS
Veteran singer, Wande Coal, has released the highly anticipated King Coal, a 15-track project that marks his fifth studio album and features a star-studded line-up of collaborators. The Iskaba crooner released the album on Friday June 26 across major streaming platforms. The project features collaborations with Wizkid, DJ Tunez, Qing Madi, Tiwa Savage, Ruger, BNXN,…
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SOUTHERN KADUNA FESTIVAL SET TO PROMOTE UNITY, TOURISM AND INVESTMENT
The organisers of the 2026 Southern Kaduna Festival (SKFEST) say this year’s event will focus on unity, tourism, and investment opportunities in the region. The festival is scheduled to hold from May 28 to May 30 in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, with the theme “Embrace Diversity, Build Bridges.” According to the organisers, the three-day event will…
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£300K SONGS, ZERO RESULTS: CHINA CRACKS DOWN ON GOVERNMENT TOURISM “MELODY SPENDING”
When public funds start singing instead of solving problems, Beijing says it’s time to change the tune. In China, a growing backlash is building over costly government-funded tourism songs — with officials now calling out what they see as flashy spending with little real impact. One project alone, worth around 3 million yuan (about $437,000),…
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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…
