The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Digital and New Media, O’tega Ogra, has emphasized that overregulation could hinder the growth of the marketing industry including the quality of innovation, creativity, and could create barriers to entry for marketers. He made this known at the 12th …
Read More »Gospel artists to commemorate Sammy Okposo in Houston
Gospel artists are set to commemorate late legendary musician, Sammy Okposo in Houston with a praise concert titled Sammy Okposo Memorial Legacy Praise Party. The Sammie Okposo Memorial Legacy Praise Party which will take place on Saturday, November 25, 2023, is set to see feature performances by top Gospel Artists …
Read More »20,000 visitors set to mark 181st Christmas celebration in Badagry
At least 20,000 visitors are expected to participate in a 181st Christmas celebration in the ancient city of Badagry which is slated for 23rd to 26th of December. The event tagged, Christmas in Badagry (CIB) is in partnership with Lagos State Government through the Ministries of Tourism, Art & Culture …
Read More »Afronation: Lagos economy loses over N1 billion in tourism due to cancellation
The cancellation of Afro Nation’s debut in Nigeria which boasts the title of the world’s largest Afrobeat festival, had the potential to inject over N1 billion into the local economy this December. Festivals and music concerts have long been recognized as potent drivers of economic growth, uniting audiences from diverse …
Read More »Naira Free Fall: NANTA Targets Tourist Dollar inflow Into Nigeria
While the federal government is benumbed about the poor exchange profile of the Naira, the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) is heading to London on Friday with a seventy man trade professionals to sell Nigeria to the world, targeting tourist dollar inflow to the country. The World Travel …
Read More »Sanwo-Olu: We Are Intentional About Making Lagos Preferred Tourism Destination
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment toward making the State a tourism station in the world in line with the Entertainment and Tourism pillar of the THEMES+ developmental agenda. Governor Sanwo-Olu said his government is intentional about making Lagos State, particularly Badagry, a preferred tourism …
Read More »Akintobi explores African art with fabrics in solo US exhibition
A solo exhibition that reveals an end to the way US based Nigerian painter, Akintayo Akintobi approaches his art in the past is ongoing at South River Art Studio, 1300 Fleetwood Dr SE, Atlanta, GA, USA. The historic event which started on October 6, will end on November 3. The …
Read More »Lagos set to host LIFANIMA festival
USP Brand Management in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Embassy of France, Nigeria, Bank of Industry and TRACE TV is set to host the seventh edition of the Lagos International Festival of Animation, LIFANIMA on Tuesday, October 31 to Thursday, November 2, 2023 at …
Read More »Obasanjo, Abiodun to attend Canada trade expo
The Pre-Conference Abeokuta 2023, scheduled for October 23 at the June 12 Cultural Centre Kuto-Abeokuta, the state capital, is set to welcome notable dignitaries. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, and the Chief Executive Officer of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, Babatunde Adeyemo, are among those expected …
Read More »ShaddaiVille Ministries UK hosts leadership seminar for Christian leaders in London (Photos)
The President and Resident Pastor of ShaddaiVille Ministries UK, Dr. Kunle Hamilton and Dr. David Lai Soile hosted General Overseers, Pastors and Christian Leaders to an eye-opening seminar in London, United Kingdom last weekend. The knowledge-sharing meeting was tagged ShaddaiVille UK Master Class and Leaders Communion. It was held at …
Read More »Felabration: Honouring Fela Kuti Amidst Nigeria’s Unchanged Realities
Felabration, an annual festival honouring the legendary Fela Kuti, filled the heart of Lagos with the rhythmic beats and vibrant melodies of Afrobeat. Despite the festival’s celebration of Kuti’s musical ingenuity and Afrobeat’s global influence, this year’s event was tinged with sadness as Nigeria continues to struggle with the issues …
Read More »Yale embarks on groundbreaking initiative with museums and cultural institutions across Africa
NEW HAVEN, Connect, 13 October 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The Yale Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (IPCH) is launching a new initiative today that supports museums and cultural institutions across Africa, an endeavor that will establish a new network of leaders, educational programs, and strategic partnerships with universities …
Read More »Olokun-Olosa Festival: Gani Adams Assures Guests Of Safety
The Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, has assured invited guests to the 2023 edition of Olokun/Olosa Festival of adequate security. Adams who spoke at a press conference organised by the Olokun Festival Foundation (OFF) to unveil the programmes for the annual fiesta, said the 2023 edition of …
Read More »Africa Magic unveils new brand identity on cultural diversity
To mark its 20th anniversary, Africa Magic has unveiled a new brand logo and identity colours for each of the seven Africa Magic channels. “As part of Africa Magic’s 20th anniversary celebrations, we are unveiling a new Africa Magic logo with unique colours for each of the seven Africa Magic …
Read More »Lagos to Host Unique Shopping Festival December
Lagos State is set to experience a flurry of activities towards the end of the year that will stamp its authority as the choice tourist destination in December. The Honourable Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka disclosed during the visit of a delegation from the organisers of …
Read More »Brand Malaysia: Looking through the eyes of a Nigerian bystander
Last month, a journalist friend wrote an exclusive report about the sentencing of Nigeria’s former deputy Senate president at the Old Bailey, the central criminal court in London, for his role in an illegal kidney harvesting case. In the background to his story, the journalist referred to Malaysia as “a …
Read More »Nigeria’s market potentials for AfCFTA extols at tourism transportation summit
The Nigerian market has been described as highly potential and vital in the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) and should not be ignored but explored and utilized if the country is to benefit from the inherent benefits of the regional economic protocols. Declaring the two-day Tourism …
Read More »Abuja hosts 6th National Tourism Transportation Summit & Expo
Tackles challenges of AfCFTA trade regime implementation The stage is set for the hosting of the sixth edition of the National Tourism Transport Summit and Expo, a tourism and transportation industry combined event of the Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN), in collaboration with Ministries of Transportation, Aviation, Information …
Read More »Ooni of Ife calls for peace, religious tolerance in Ile-ife
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has called for peace and orderliness in the ancient city of Ile-Ife and its environs. Ooni, who spoke through his Second-in-Command, Obalufe of Ifeland, Oba Idowu Adediwura, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday …
Read More »After visiting Brazil, Ooni issues a certificate recognizing Quilombola as Yoruba territory
There are ongoing efforts to bridge the cultural gap between the Yoruba people and the rest of the world through cultural fusion and the global dissemination of Yoruba culture outside of Nigeria; His Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ifé; Arole Oduduwa, Ooni Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II CFR has officially …
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