The Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Monday, approved the establishment of the Creative and Tourism Infrastructure Corporation (CTIC). This entity will operate under a public-private partnership model to develop its creative and tourism industries and add $100 b to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2030. The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, disclosed this …

Lagos State once again proved why it is the tourism and entertainment capital of Africa with an extraordinary December 2024 season as it generated over $71.6 million in revenue across tourism, hospitality, and entertainment sectors. During the season tagged Detty December, hotels alone accounted for over $44 million, while short-let apartments contributed over $13 million, underscoring Lagos’ immense economic potential …

The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans for monthly landmark tours to showcase its cultural heritage and boost tourism. The government stated that the tours would take place on both land and water, emphasising the aim to present Lagos, along with its growing transportation and tourism sectors, to the world. The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, …

Nnobi’s Ifite Ogbeadiji Ebenesi community in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State has hosted its first-ever cultural carnival, a landmark event praised for its celebration of the town’s rich cultural heritage. The carnival, held at St. Theresa’s field, was a vibrant showcase of the community’s traditions, drawing participants and visitors from neighboring towns and the diaspora. The event …

His admirers are singing his praises. Their bets on him have paid off bountifully, after all! And even his critics are in awe, even if their egos won’t allow them to admit it publicly. In just over five-and-a-half years of his stewardship as Lagos State helmsman, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s achievements are too glaring to ignore. At the core of his …

President Bola Tinubu has given a marching order to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to harness and develop arts, culture and tourism potentials in Abuja. FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the “2024 Abuja Festival of Arts and Culture (ASOFEST). ASOFEST is said to be an annual festival, which gives indigenous and other ethnic …

Tourism offers a powerful historical experience that can connect Nigerian and Ghanaian tourists visiting each other’s countries to, among others, the broader West African narrative of colonisation and exploitation and ultimately strengthen people-to-people relations between both countries In this interview with Martin-Luther C. King in Accra, the Ghanaian capital, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Mr. Ben …

Demonstrating a commendable departure from the conventional approach to governance, the Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts, and CultureMr. Idris Aregb has taken the initiative to reach out and forge a ground-breaking partnership with Naija Brand Chick (NBC). During a press conference held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, on Thursday to unveil Lagos value-driven partnership …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to make the Badagry axis of the State a tourist attraction city. He said the ancient city of Badagry, with many historical and tourist sites, has a lot to offer in tourism. During a working tour of Badagry tourism sites and project to gain firsthand knowledge of the needs …

His Excellency Sir, I write to commend you on your activities of drawing attention to the country in your quest to revive the economic challenges. In the line with what you are doing, I want to draw your attention to the National Advertising Conference scheduled to hold between 7th and 8th December 2023 with the theme, ‘Marketing Communication as an …