Tag: #Tourism
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OYO EMPIRE DAY 2026 WON’T DIMINISH OTHER TRIBES’ HISTORY — ALAAFIN
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has said the Oyo Empire Day Celebration 2026 is designed to preserve and promote the history and heritage of the ancient empire without diminishing the history of other tribes in Yorubaland or Nigeria. Owoade made the clarification on Tuesday in Oyo while inaugurating the 37-member Central Working Committee…
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GABON REVIVES FESTIVAL OF CULTURES AFTER EIGHT-YEAR BREAK
The Government of Gabon has revived the Festival of Cultures, with the 15th edition held to strengthen national identity and preserve the country’s cultural heritage. The festival, held under the theme “Re-appropriation of Our Cultural Values,” seeks to promote Gabon’s traditions, languages, arts and sports while showcasing the cultural diversity of its nine provinces. According…
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CULTURAL FESTIVALS CAN BOOST TOURISM, UNITY — STAKEHOLDERS
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s arts, culture and creative sector have identified cultural festivals as important drivers of tourism, economic growth and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians. Speaking in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, they said festivals provide platforms for showcasing Nigeria’s rich heritage, including traditional music, dance, food, fashion, arts and…
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COMEDIAN USES NIGER TOUR TO SHOWCASE WEST AFRICA’S TOURISM POTENTIAL
West African comedian and content creator Amadou Larwanou, popularly known as Wanousky Montana, is using a documentary tour of Niger Republic to showcase the region’s cultural heritage, landscapes and tourism potential to a global audience. Montana told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that West Africa’s scenic locations, historical sites, wildlife and cultural traditions could…
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AFROCENTRIC CULTURAL EXPO TO BOOST AFRICA’S CREATIVE ECONOMY — CHAMBER BOSS
The Nigerian Chamber of Commerce-USA (NICOCUSA) says the forthcoming Afrocentric Cultural Expo will promote Africa’s rich cultural heritage while unlocking new economic opportunities for the continent’s creative and cultural industries. The Founder and CEO of NICOCUSA, Mr Gregory Ihenacho, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists in Awka. He said the expo, scheduled for Nov.…
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BRICS YOUNG SCIENTISTS CALL FOR STRONGER ARCTIC RESEARCH, TOURISM AND CULTURAL PARTNERSHIPS
BRICS young scientists are pushing for stronger international collaboration on the future of the Arctic. At the Youth Arctic: Science for the Future conference in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia, researchers and experts from BRICS countries explored opportunities for cooperation in areas such as environmental protection, energy, logistics, tourism and Arctic development. A key focus of the discussions…
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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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ART ENTHUSIASTS URGE GREATER INVESTMENT IN CREATIVE INDUSTRY TO BOOST NIGERIA’S ECONOMY
Art enthusiasts have called for increased investment in Nigeria’s creative industry, describing art as a powerful tool for storytelling, cultural preservation, job creation and economic growth. Speaking during an Open Art Studio organised by social artist C.O. Kola-Lawal in Lagos, the stakeholders said the country’s rich creative talent could contribute significantly to tourism, exports and…
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TOURISM EXPERT CALLS FOR SUSTAINED UPKEEP OF EPE MUSEUM TO BOOST VISITOR NUMBERS
A tourism expert has called for sustained maintenance of the Epe Museum in Lagos State, saying the facility has the potential to attract more visitors and strengthen local tourism. Speaking in Lagos, Mr Bayo Ilesami commended efforts to preserve the museum and its cultural assets, noting that the facility showcases artworks, historical photographs, traditional relics,…
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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…
