By Taiye Olayemi The Just Theatre House on Saturday in Lagos staged “Welldone Sir”, a play written by Ola Awakan, which addresses mental health in men. The play was performed in commemoration of the World Mental Health Day, usually celebrated every Oct. 10. ”Welldone Sir” beams light on the differentContinue Reading
2024 Igbo Ora Twins Festival: Oyo targets another UNESCO cultural heritage designation By Adewale Owoade Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has expressed the hope that in line with his administration’s zeal to expand the state’s economy through tourism, the Igbo Ora Festival of Twins and Multiple Births will beContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) on Wednesday called for the mandatory use of life jackets by people on waterways and adherence to other safety rules. Mr Nkereuwem Onung, National President of FTAN, during an interactive session with the media in Lagos, said that theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Mrs Lola Ade-John, Minister of Tourism has promised to collaborate with the members of the Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP), to promote Nigeria’s tourism sites, landmarks and diverse cultural heritage. Ade-John made the pledge when she received Mrs Bolaji Mustapha, National President of the Nigeria AssociationContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The BIGWIL International Community of CEOs and Diplomatic Forum, under the aegis of the International Human Rights Observatory – Africa (IHRO-Africa), has appointed Daniel Chukwuka Koussou as the Chairman, Nigeria chapter. Prof Adamu Shaffa, National Secretary, IHRO-Africa, who disclosed this in a statement, on Tuesday, said KoussouContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The National Arts Theater is unlocking infinite possibilities for creativity, innovation, and cultural expression, says its General Manager, Mrs Tola Akerele. Akerele said this during the 48th anniversary celebration of the Theatre on Monday in Lagos, with the theme: “Rebranding Boundless Opportunities”. She said the National ArtsContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Oniru of Iru Land in Lagos State, Oba Omogbolahan Lawal, on Friday advised Nigeria to take a cue from Turkey’s style of groomimg the tourism industry. According to Lawal, Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city, is a prime example of how tourism can drive economic growth and promoteContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Some tourism and hospitality experts on Friday revealed diverse ways to upscale Nigeria’s tourism industry, as the world celebrated the 2024 World Tourism Day (WTD). They spoke during the commemoration of WTD, organised by Sterling Bank and the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, inContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, said it had begun the documentation of heritage sites and festivals peculiar to the five divisions of the state. Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture disclosed this during a tour of tourism sites in Ikorodu Community. The NewsContinue Reading
