By Taiye Olayemi Organiser of the World Iyan Carnival, Mr Ade Ajayi, on Sunday said the maiden edition of the carnival would hold Dec. 27, to showcase Nigeria’s rich culinary experience and promote food security. “Iyan” is a traditional food prepared by pounding boiled yam with a mortar and pestle.Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Mr Ikechi Uko, Organiser of AKWAABA African Travel and Tourism Market, has commended the Federal Government for the support and prompt resolution of visa assessment issues for its foreign delegates. Uko, in a statement, expressed relief that the knotty issue of Nigerian visa experienced earlier while planningContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced that the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX 2024), a premier event showcasing Africa’s vibrant creative and cultural industries will be held in Algiers, Algeria, from October 16-19, 2024. The four-day event offers a unique platform for creatives from across the continentContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Thursday, urged stakeholders in the film and television industry to collaborate and be innovative for the development of the sector. Sanwo-Olu made the call at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Nigerian International Film and TV Summit, (NIFS), held inContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Mrs Lola Ade-John, Minister of Tourism, has promised to support the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) in marketing Nigeria at the forthcoming edition of the World Travel Market (WTM). The minister made the pledge when the NANTA team visited her office in Abuja, on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Julius Iyighiojie, Chief Executive Officer, LVI Art Gallery and Cultural Nexus, says all is set to unveil an art exhibition to showcase Nigeria’s beauty. Iyighiojie, an Art Collector and convener of the exhibition, disclosed this during a news conference in Lagos on Thursday. He said the exhibition,Continue Reading
Gov. Makinde pledges continued commitment to promoting cultural, traditional heritages By Adewale Owoade The Acting Governor of Oyo State, Mr Bayo Lawal, says Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration will continue to promote and support cultural and traditional heritages in the state. Lawal stated this at the grand finale ofContinue Reading
Sango Festival Promotes Culture, Tourism as part of Oyo State Economy drive – Ag. Gov. Lawal By Adewale Owoade Ag. Governor of Oyo State, Bayo Lawal, says Gov Seyi Makinde’s administration is prepared to strengthen and promote the culture and tourism sector to achieve his vision of diversifying the state’sContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi and Aderonke Ojediran Culturati, a platform for the promotion of arts, culture and tourism, has rebranded to “Culturati Africa” to redefine the image of Africa and project the continent as a choice tourism hub. Mr Idris Aregbe, former Chief Executive Officer of Culturati Africa, said this duringContinue Reading
