Cultural Heritage Archives - Page 8 of 16

Sep

07

2025

Nigeria Unveils Landmark Sports and Creative Economy Partnership to Transform Moshood Abiola Stadium into World-Class Innovation Hub

Cultural Heritage, News, Politicsculture, Politics, Tourism

The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, in partnership with the National Sports Commission, has taken a bold step towards national transformation with the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding in Abuja. The agreement, signed on Thursday, September 4, 2025, by the Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, and the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, was executed through the Ministry’s special purpose vehicle, the Creative and Tourism Infrastructure Corporation (CTICo). This milestone sets in motion the establishment of a National Arts, Cultural, Creative,…

Sep

02

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria and Switzerland Commence High-Level Talks on Artifact Repatriation and Cultural Cooperation

Cultural Heritage, Newsculture, Tourism

Nigeria and Switzerland have opened formal discussions on the repatriation of Nigerian artifacts and broader cultural cooperation, the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy announced on Friday. The talks began during a courtesy visit by the Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Patrick Felix Egloff, to the Minister, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, in Abuja. Ambassador Egloff described the engagement as historic, noting it was the first time a Swiss envoy had met with a Nigerian Minister of Art and Culture. He reaffirmed Switzerland’s commitment to strengthening cultural diplomacy through bilateral agreements and institutional collaborations. “This is the…

Aug

31

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu Honored at the Eluama Iriji and Cultural Festival 2025

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Cultural Heritage, Metro, News, Politicsculture, Emeka Kalu, Politics

The annual Eluama Iriji and Cultural Festival took place yesterday at the Eluama Civic Center in Nunya/Ogboro Isukwuato LGA, Abia State. This cherished tradition, which symbolizes gratitude, renewal, and unity, gained special significance this year with the invitation of the Bende Born Billionaire, distinguished philanthropist and politician, Chief Dr. Emeka Charles Kalu, President of E.C.K Foundation. Celebrated across many communities in Igboland, the festival marks the harvest of the new yam crop and is deeply rooted in cultural heritage. It is a day of feasting, reflection, thanksgiving to God and the ancestors, and reaffirmation of communal ties. It is believed…

Aug

23

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohafia beckons her people to embrace voters registration

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Cultural Heritage, News, PoliticsMetro, Ohafia, Politics

The Ohafia Improvement Union (OIU), the development arm of the Ohafia Community, Abia State, has beckoned on her people to fully embrace the ongoing Voters Registration Exercise, in line with the directive and time table of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a press statement dated August 20, 2025, and signed by the Interim President General, Chief Fab Uche, and the Secretary General, Elder Uma Ntima, the Union reminded the people of the necessity of carrying out this important civic responsibility with great passion, which goes a long way to further define their level of political participation during elections,…

Aug

20

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

At Ministry Retreat in Abuja, Hon. Minister Reaffirms Commitment: NIHOTOUR Will Fulfil Its Mandate with Empathy, Rule of Law

Column, Cultural Heritage, News, Politicsculture, Nigeria, Politics

Abuja, Nigeria – At the ongoing retreat of the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy in Abuja, the Honourable Minister reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring that the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) fulfils its responsibilities with empathy, fairness and integrity. The Minister explained that although NIHOTOUR is legally empowered to regulate, certify and enforce standards across Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality industry, its work will always remain people-centred and sensitive to the realities of stakeholders. “Tourism is about people. Our work must reflect compassion and understanding. At the same time, empathy must never be…