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Jul

04

2025

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…

Jun

29

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

2nd Year Anniversary: Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Set to Commission All Year One (2024/2025) Constituency Projects

Abia State, Metro, News, Ohafia, Politics, Sponsored2027, Abia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Metro, Nigeria, Ohafia, Politics

As part of activities marking his second anniversary in the House of Representatives, Hon. Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Member Representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, is set to commission a series of vital constituency projects executed across selected wards under the 2024 and 2025 budget years. The commissioning ceremony, scheduled for dates to be announced in July 2025, will highlight two years of impactful and people-centered representation that goes beyond legislation. These projects reflect Hon. Osonwa’s commitment to grassroots development and the fulfillment of his promise to deliver projects in no fewer than six wards each year. They will add to several…

Jun

24

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria Launches Revolutionary Digital Platform to Showcase Cultural Heritage, Creativity and Tourist Attractions

Column, Cultural Heritage, Lifestyle, Metro, News, SponsoredMetro, Nigeria

PRESS RELEASE The new interactive website positions Nigeria as a premier global destination for arts, culture, and tourism. LAGOS, NIGERIA, 19th June – The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy proudly announces the launch of www.nigeriaeverywhere.com, a groundbreaking digital platform that showcases the nation’s rich cultural heritage, exceptional talent and tourism potential. This digital gateway to Nigeria represents a significant milestone in the Ministry’s ambitious drive to position Nigeria as a leading global destination for arts, culture, entertainment, and tourism by 2030. Nigeriaeverywhere.com offers visitors an immersive journey through Nigeria’s cultural landscape and serves as the…

Jun

23

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

FG Endorses IPADA INITIATIVES, Set To Unveil 5 Year Programme At Aso Villa (July 30th)

Column, Cultural Heritage, Metro, NewsBola Ahmed Tinubu, culture, Metro, Nigeria, Tourism

The Federal Government has once again opened its doors to IPADA INITIATIVES, endorsing it as a gateway to the continent of Africa for Africans in the Diaspora and lovers of Africa, resident all over the world. In another recent swift move, the Federal government has endorsed it's hosting in Aso Villa, all African Ambassadors and other global Ambassadors in Nigeria, next month July 30th, as IPADA INITIATIVES unveils a 5 year programme to the world. It will be another grand opportunity for all Nations Ambassagors in Nigeria, Captains of industries, top tourism industy practitioners, the international press, and press in…

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…