A yet-to-be-confirmed number of children have reportedly lost their lives in a stampede that occurred during a children’s carnival in Ibadan, the state capital, on Wednesday. It was gathered that over 30 children lost their lives, with many others injured during the incident. In a statement released on Wednesday, the state Commissioner for Information and […]
Tourism minister receives UNESCO certificate for Kano Durbar’s inscription as cultural heritage
The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Mrs. Hannatu Musawa, has received the prestigious UNESCO Certificate in recognition of the successful inscription of the Kano Durbar on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Nigeria, celebrating its rich cultural heritage and securing a […]
Office of US President honours Akinboboye’s Motherland Beckons
Motherland Beckons, an initiative of the founder of La Campagne Beach Resort Lagos, Nigeria, Otunba Wanle Akinboboye has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Office Of the President Of United States Of America (USA). The presidential honour was extended to Otunba Olawanle Akinboboye’s Motherland Beckons for its lifelong commitment to building a […]
ATPN commends UNESCO for making Kano Durbar Intangible Cultural Heritage
Newly elected National President of the Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN), Prince Adetunji Oluwafemi Fadina has applauded the United Nations Educational Scientific Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) for inscribing the Kano Durbar on its Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, acknowledging that inscription would bring significant socio-economic and cultural tourism benefits to Nigeria […]
Lagos Boat Regatta holds on December 21
The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture has announced that the highly anticipated Lagos Boat Regatta 2024 will now take place on December 21, 2024. Initially scheduled for the Easter period, the event was postponed to ensure optimal participation and provide an elevated experience for all attendees. In a statement issued by the […]
NIWA calls for synergy with states for safer inland waterways
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mr. Bola Oyebamiji has called for increased collaboration between the federal agency and state governments to enhance the safety and security of inland waterways transportation. Speaking at a one-day consultative forum on safety and insecurities on inland waterways, organized by the Nigeria Transportation […]
What caused Kogi boat mishap –NIWA, witness account
Revelations from the preliminary investigation into the boat mishap that occurred in Kupa, Kogi State, at the weekend, indicate that the accident was caused by the boat driver’s attempt to evade the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) Water Marshals, sources at NIWA and witness account have said. The Marshals, it was gathered were on the […]
Keyamo, Musawa, others upbeat on transportation, tourism synergy, as 7th NTT summit kicks off in Abuja
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo SAN, and his counterpart at the Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Mrs Hannatu Musawa have reiterated the imperative of improved collaboration between the tourism and transportation sectors in driving sustainable growth in the country’s economy. Speaking in their separate Goodwill Messages during the […]
3rd edition of Canada’s Pan-Afrikan Drum Festival to showcase youths empowerment
The Drum Online Media Group, organisers of the annual Pan-Afrikan Drum Festival in Canada, has unveiled plan for the third edition of the festival billed for 2025. According Prince Segun Akanni the Managing Director of Drum Online Incorporated, the third edition of the festival will focus on youth empowerment, and an investment forum. Basking in […]
Oguntoye Twins bag 2024 Naomi Barber King Youth Legacy Award
The famous African tourism twins, Ambassadors Taiwo & Kehinde Oguntoye, the founders of TWC Intercontinental Limited, initiators of Twins Tourism, World Twins Festival and the hosts of the popular travel & tourism magazine radio show “Travel With The Twins” has been selected as the pioneer winners of Dr. Naomi Barber King Youth Legacy Award 2024. […]