Cultural Heritage Archives - Page 5 of 18

Dec

20

2025

Nigeria Charts New Economic Path as Federal Ministry of Art & Creative Economy Releases Landmark Tourism Economy Mapping

Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, Opinion, Politicsculture, Metro, Nigeria, Politics, Tourism

Abuja, Nigeria — Nigeria has taken a decisive step toward redefining tourism as a core pillar of national development with the release of Nigeria’s Tourism Economy Unveiled: A Sector-Wide Mapping for Economic Transformation, a landmark report commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy. The report represents the most comprehensive national assessment ever undertaken of Nigeria’s tourism economy, providing a robust evidence base to guide policy reform, investment mobilisation, job creation, and international positioning under the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Commissioned under the leadership of the Honourable Minister of Art,…

Dec

10

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria Reinstates High-Level Tourism Council to Advance Economic Diversification and Creative Sector Development

Cultural Heritage, News, Opinion, SponsoredMetro, Nigeria, Politics

The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy is pleased to announce that the Federal Executive Council has approved the reinstatement of the Presidential Council on Tourism. This approval reflects the strong commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR to reposition tourism, culture, and the creative economy as major drivers of national development under the Renewed Hope Agenda. The reinstated Presidential Council on Tourism restores a high-level national structure dedicated to providing strategic leadership for tourism development. The Council brings together the Presidency, the Vice President, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and Governors from tourism-focused…

Dec

07

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohafia Traditional Rulers Council Elects New Executive Officers To Man Her Affairs

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Cultural Heritage, Metro, NewsAbia State, Metro, Politics

Ohafia, Abia State – The Ohafia Traditional Rulers Council concluded its election of new executive officers during their monthly statutory meeting on Saturday, 2nd December 2025. The newly elected officials will assume office on 1st January 2026 and steer the council's affairs for the next three years in line with bye laws of the Council. New Executive Officers: HRH Eze O. K. Osonwa - Chairman HRH Eze Igwe Ojike (MON) - Deputy Chairman HRH Eze Elder Dr. Ezera Uduma Ezera - Secretary HRH Eze Elder O. K. Obuma - Assistant Secretary HRH Eze Elder Dr. S. O. A. Ukweni -…

Dec

06

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Federal Executive Council Approves National Tourism Brand Framework to Drive Nigeria’s New Economic Future

Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, PoliticsNigeria, Opinion, Politics

The Federal Executive Council has approved a comprehensive national tourism strategy establishing regional brands under a unified "Naija Season" framework. This development represents a major step toward building a stronger, more inclusive tourism economy for Nigeria. The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, presented the initiative as part of the Ministry's commitment to unlocking the country's cultural and tourism assets in ways that create jobs, attract investment and widen economic opportunities for communities across the nation. This approval reflects the vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, which seeks to expand…

Dec

04

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria and India Deepen Cultural, Creative and Tourism Cooperation During High-Level Meeting with Honourable Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa

Business, Cultural Heritage, News, Opinion

The Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, yesterday received the High Commissioner of India to Nigeria, Ambassador Abhishek Singh, during a courtesy visit focused on strengthening long-standing ties and expanding bilateral collaboration across culture, music, film, tourism, and the wider creative economy. The Honourable Minister emphasised the immense potential for transformative partnership between both countries. She highlighted Nigeria’s rich cultural assets, creative strength and growing global influence, noting that stronger collaboration with India can further unlock opportunities in film, music, audio-visual production, heritage promotion and tourism development.. She recognised India’s remarkable global leadership…