8 h. ago Alaafin Advocates Inclusion Of Traditional Rulers, Native Intelligence In Terrorism Fight

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has called for urgent integration of traditional institutions and native intelligence into the country’s national counter-terrorism strategy to address the country’s complex security challenges. Oba Owoade stressed that unless and until development challenges were seriously addressed via a genuinely people-oriented development strategy, enduring security is likely to […]

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51 h. ago How Nigeria can upscale power generation for national growth — Alaafin

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade has called for the projection of a comprehensive solutions-based approach for

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3 d. ago AFTCREE 2025: Africa pushes for tourism, creative economy growth in Abuja

Africa is set to reposition its tourism and creative sectors as engines of economic growth, with regional leaders, policymakers, and read more AFTCREE 2025: Africa pushes for tourism, creative economy growth in Abuja

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6 d. ago Alaafin calls for unity, cultural rebirth to drive tourism, economic devt

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has urged Yoruba people across the world to unite in restoring the values, traditions, and cultural heritage that define the race, stressing that cultural tourism remains a key pathway to Nigeria’s economic diversification.

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2 w. ago Ayetoro agog as community hosts 2025 cultural heritage anniversary

Ayetoro-Yewa in Ogun State indigenes, residents, and guests at the weekend, converged to celebrate this year’s Ayetoro Cultural Heritage and Unity Week, a celebration of the community’s history, unity and royal heritage. The event, which took place at the Comprehensive High School playground, attracted dignitaries across the country, including traditional rulers, political leaders, business figures […]

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2 w. ago Federal Government Inaugurates LOC For Africa Tourism, Creative Economy Expo

The Federal Government, on Wednesday, inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the forthcoming Africa Tourism and Creative Economy Expo, scheduled to hold from November 24 to 25, 2025. Speaking at the event in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Mukhtar Yawale Muhammad, said the initiative represented a […]

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2 w. ago ‘Margarita Festival Africa huge contributor to Detty December, Nigeria’s GDP’

Lagos State will play host to the 10th edition of the Magarita Festival Africa, as curated by Wendz Connoissuer. She spoke to Friday Treat about the event’s impact on the tourism and business economy in Lagos State, how it sets the tone for Detty December, among other topics. ROTIMI IGE brings excerpts from that interaction. […]

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3 w. ago Federal Government To Establish Tourism, Cultural Economic Zones In Regions, FCT

The Federal Government has approved the establishment of Tourism and Cultural Economic Zones across the six geopolitical regions and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The proposed establishment were part of the renewed drive to unlock the potential of the nation’s creative and tourism sectors. Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, disclosed […]

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3 w. ago Awujale hopeful, Alatise, pledges to harness Ojude Oba Festival for tourism, economic growth

Engineer and entrepreneur, Babatunde Alatise has promised to transform the Ojude Oba Festival into a major tourism and investment platform read more Awujale hopeful, Alatise, pledges to harness Ojude Oba Festival for tourism, economic growth

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4 w. ago Designate Katampe Hill & Waterfalls As National Park, Govt Urged

The federal government has been urged to designate Katampe Hill and Waterfalls as a National Park to promote sustainable tourism and add value to the Nigerian economy amid the quest for diversification. The former head of the Federation’s Civil Service, Professor Oladapo Abiodun Afolabi, made this call during the official unveiling of the “Where Rivers […]

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4 w. ago Fubara Moves To Unlock Blue Economy, Tourism Potentials In Rivers

According to the Governor, the project represents a deliberate step toward diversifying the state’s economy through marine-based opportunities and tourism. The post Fubara Moves To Unlock Blue Economy, Tourism Potentials In Rivers appeared first on Channels Television.

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last month Oyo taps private sector to drive tourism, economic expansion

The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with private investors to advance its tourism and economic growth agenda under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde. Prince Dotun Oyelade gave the assurance during an official visit to the Royal Entertainment Cruise Resort, Eleyele, in Ibadan, one of the tourist, marine leisure facility developed, […]

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