Cultural Heritage Archives - Page 12 of 16

Jun

23

2025

Nigeria Receives Historic Return Of 119 Benin Bronzes From The Netherlands: A Restoration Of Dignity And Heritage

Column, Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, Social Issuesculture, Tourism

Lagos, Nigeria, June 21, 2025In a landmark moment of cultural restitution and international cooperation, the Federal Republic of Nigeria has formally received 119 Benin Bronzes from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, marking the single largest repatriation of looted artefacts in the nation’s history. The official handover ceremony was held at the National Museum Onikan, Lagos, in the presence of government dignitaries, cultural stakeholders and international partners. This symbolic return represents not just the restitution of treasured artefacts but a significant step in the collective healing and historical reawakening of the Nigerian people. Delivering her remarks at the ceremony, the Honourable…

Jun

22

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Minister Of Art, Culture, Tourism And Creative Economy Directs Nihotour To Suspend Enforcement Actions Nationwide

Cultural Heritage, Metro, NewsMetro, Tourism

The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, has directed the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) to immediately suspend all enforcement actions nationwide following recent incidents in Lagos State. The Minister gave the directive on Friday, following the recent incident involving the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) during its national enforcement exercise in Lagos State over the noncompliance with the registration of their staff members. The decision, she said, paves the way for a more inclusive, transparent, and consultative stakeholder engagement process, which the Honourable Minister will personally lead in…

Jun

15

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Fashion Takes Stage As Ministry Convenes Strategic Stakeholders Event To Transform Nigeirria’s Creative Economy.

Cultural Heritage, Lifestyle, Metro, News, Sponsoredculture, Metro, Tourism

Abuja, Nigeria – June 2025 – The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy hosted a landmark stakeholder engagement, Fashion Focus 2025: Stitching the Gaps, Building Bridges Across Nigeria’s Fashion Value Chain, convening key government leaders, private sector actors, and emerging fashion entrepreneurs to align on actionable strategies for unlocking Nigeria’s global fashion potential. Held in Abuja as part of Nigeria’s creative drive under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the event marked a milestone moment in the Ministry’s efforts to integrate fashion as a viable vehicle for economic diversification, youth empowerment, and cultural diplomacy.…

Jun

14

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Federal Ministry of Art & Culture, With Ananse, Launch Landmark Creative Hub to Boost Fashion, Trade, Digital Innovation

Column, Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, Sponsoredculture, Nigeria, Tourism

Abuja, Nigeria, June 2025 — In a landmark move to transform Nigeria’s creative economy and empower young talents, the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ananse Internet Group. This milestone agreement officially launches the Ananse Centre for Design, a world-class creative hub to be established in Lagos, with plans to scale across the country. Anchored on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, this partnership signals a renewed national commitment to fostering inclusive economic growth, unlocking opportunities in the fashion and creative industries, and leveraging innovation for…

Jun

12

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

President Tinubu Calls For Sustainable Tourism Policies At 68th UN Tourism Commission Meeting In Abuja

Column, Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, Politics, SponsoredCultism, Kashim Shettima, Nigeria, Politics, Tourism, United Nations

President urges African countries to adopt eco-friendly tourism strategies, deepen investment and drive inclusive prosperity His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, has called on African nations to adopt policies that promote eco-friendly tourism and preserve the continent’s cultural heritage, as part of efforts to unlock the full economic potential of the tourism sector and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The President made this call on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, through His Excellency, Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima GCON, while declaring open the 68th Meeting of the United Nations Tourism Commission for Africa (CAF) in Abuja. In his address,…