Culture
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The Oyo State Government, on Monday, promised to continue to promote and use the culture and tourism to expand and improve the economy as envisioned by Governor 'Seyi Makinde in the Oyo State Roadmap for Sustainable Development. The state's Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun, stated this at a press conference heralding the…
6 Oct
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has stressed the need for the advancement and recognition of culture as a tool to drive economic growth and social cohesion in the state. Aiyedatiwa stated this during the celebration of the yearly traditional Ulefunta festival, held in Akure, the state capital, at the weekend. Ulefunta, one of the most…
5 Oct
Awele, a young girl with eyes full of curiosity, stood at the crowd's edge, her heart pounding. “I wonder where the Ooni goes,” she whispered to her friends, her voice barely audible over the hushed excitement. “Some say he travels to the land of the ancestors.” For generations, the Ooni’s mysterious seven-day seclusion during the…
12 Sep
The Apex Association of Anioma Indigenes Incorporated is set for its maiden summit, to draw the attention of the global community, particularly the black race and the people of the South-South/South-East East region, to showcase the uniqueness of their cultural, linguistic, and heritage values. The Association in collaboration with Akurulo Media Organization, is holding the…
17 Aug
As part of measures to display its cultural heritage and promote cross-cultural dialogue on a global scale, the Lagos State government,
3 Aug
As a work in progress, man is both a subject and an object of cultivation. No culture is without cultivation, both in its figurative and literal senses.
18 May
The group, Patriots for the Promotion of Black Culture Foundation (PPBCF), has called on filmmakers in Nollywood
9 May
The 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) begins tomorrow, May 10, 2024, with the Cultural Day event preceding the Award Night on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Executive Head, Content and West Africa Channels, MultiChoice West Africa, Dr Busola Tejumola, expressed her excitement about the upcoming event, stating that the award ceremony…
24 Apr
Published by Accessible Publishers Limited, formerly Rasmed Publications Limited, Winsala Gbotemi’s The Benue is one novel that you are definitely not going to regret reading.
13 Apr
For a process to be considered innovative it must be useful and novel. It is in its usefulness and novelty that one can meaningfully distinguish an idea or an initiative from being merely creative. Progressively, as the global demand for innovation continues to improve, the word ‘innovative’ is sometimes used as a mere buzzword to depict dazzling suggestions that tickle each generational fancy.
18 Feb
Tukur Buratai, former Chief of Army Staff and Nigerian Ambassador to Benin Republic, has advocated the use of culture and tradition to promote national security and national unity.
17 Feb
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Friday, emphasized the government's commitment to youth development and empowerment at the Kwara Books and Arts Festival (KWABAFEST). The Governor highlighted key initiatives and projects aimed at nurturing talent, fostering creativity, and equipping the youth with essential skills. The event, themed "Transcendence," focused on celebrating creativity, innovation, and the…