Author: uguru okorie

The Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy (FMACTCE) has unveil the D30 Data Platform, a pioneering initiative poised to transform Nigeria’s cultural, creative, and tourism sectors. This avant-garde open-source data repository, which will be the most comprehensive in Africa, promises unparalleled transparency and economic stimulation, setting a new benchmark for investment […]

The much anticipated and advertised IPADA Initiative Celebration 2024 was celebrated with fanfare, with different activities, all fun filled and exciting held through the 10 days fiesta, which ended on a celebratory note. The debutant celebration under the platform of Motherland Beckons was initiated by Otunba Wanle Akinboboye, Founder and President of La Campagne Tropicana […]

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has called on Nigerians to avoid using substandard and poorly maintained boats while urging the National Assembly to expedite the passage of the Coastal Guards Bill to enhance safety and security across the nation’s waterways. Speaking at a technical meeting with boat manufacturers in Abuja, NIWA’s Managing Director, Mr. […]

The Conservator General National Park Service (NPS), Dr. Ibrahim Musa Goni has declared that the Service in 2024 has expanded its reach with the takeover of three Forest Reserves as National Parks. The new National Parks are Hadejia Wetlands, Oba-Hills and Marhai National Parks in Jigawa, Osun and Nasarawa States respectively. Dr. Goni made the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]