Cultural Heritage Archives - Page 12 of 18

Jul

18

2025

Ministry Of Art, Culture, Tourism, Creative Economy Refutes Misleading Article

Cultural Heritage, Entertainment, News, Sponsoredculture, Metro, Tourism

The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has distanced itself from claims made in a July 12, 2025 article published by African Travel Times, titled “A Bitter Irony: UAE’s Sanctions Undermine African Trust After Africa-Backed Win for UN Tourism Role.” In a press statement signed by the Minister, Hannatu Musa Musawa, the Ministry emphasized that the views expressed in the article do not represent the position of the Minister, the Ministry, or the Federal Government of Nigeria. According to the statement, Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) maintain a cordial and mutually beneficial relationship, especially…

Jul

15

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Are You Ready For ARA THUNDER? Save The Date, July 30th 2025, The Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja

Cultural Heritage, Lifestyle, Metro, News, Videoculture, Metro, Tourism

https://youtu.be/k1rS_PY2G9U?si=MN2bw65kFs2xMyi3 Famous Ibo lady Music Star With The Talking Drum, ARA THUNDER, says it’s going to be thunderous, as she gets ready to explode at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Wednesday, July 30th, 2025. For the now famous Ofurum Janet Chinwendu, popularly known at home and abroad as ARA THUNDER, the journey to stardom started, while under the tutelage of Tourism icon, Otunba Olawanle Akinboboye. ARA THUNDER admits, she has come a long way to stardom! Groomed by Atunda Entertainment under the watchful eyes of the Founder, Otunba Olawanle Akinboboye, her story is like a folk…

Jul

10

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria and Russia Strengthen Cultural, Creative and Tourism Ties in High-Level Bilateral Meeting

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

Abuja, Nigeria – In a landmark diplomatic engagement held in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria received His Excellency A.L. Podelyshev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Nigeria, for high-level discussions on expanding bilateral cooperation across culture, creativity, tourism and education. The meeting brought together senior officials from both nations, including Mr Faiz Imam, Chief Principal Adviser to the Honourable Minister, and Mr Obi Asika, Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture. Together, they explored actionable areas for mutual partnership and cultural…

Jul

04

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Strategic MOU Between Nigeria and Saint Lucia Signals Stronger Ties in Tourism and the Creative Sector

Column, Cultural Heritage, Lifestyle, Metro, Newsculture, Metro, Nigeria, Tourism

In a milestone moment for global cultural diplomacy, Nigeria and Saint Lucia have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening cooperation across tourism, the creative industries, and the broader Orange Economy. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, during the official state visit of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to the Caribbean nation of Saint Lucia, underscores a renewed commitment to collaboration between the two culturally rich nations. Spearheaded by Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, and Saint Lucia’s Minister for Tourism, Culture and the…

Jul

02

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria’s Cannes Breakthrough and CNN Spotlight Signal Bold New Era for Film and Creative Economy

Cultural Heritage, Education, Metro, News, Politicsculture, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics, Tourism

PRESS RELEASE The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy is proud to celebrate a defining moment in Nigeria’s creative journey. Our country’s vibrant film industry recently took centre stage with its historic debut at the Cannes Film Festival, featured prominently in a special five-minute report on CNN’s Marketplace Africa. This milestone marks the first time a Nigerian production, My Father’s Shadow, was officially selected at Cannes. More than a cinematic triumph, it represents a major leap forward for Nigeria’s creative ecosystem and our shared mission to showcase authentic African narratives on the world stage. In her…