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COVID-19: Kenya’s tourism revenue collapses
Kenya Tourism Minister Najib Balala
Kenya has lost 80 billion shillings (752 million dolllars) so far in tourism revenue, about half of last year’s total, due to the coronavirus…
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Nigerian censors board destroys N15m worth of uncensored, unclassified works in Plateau
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) in Jos, destroyed seized unclassified, uncensored and unwholesome works (movies) worth over N15 million.
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Nigeria arts and culture council unveils virtual platform to showcase cultural heritage
Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture, (NCAC), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe during the unveiling of the virtual platform
The National Council for Arts and Culture…
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UK film maker brings cinema school to Nigeria
Her Imperial Majesty Empress, Dr Elham Madani
Felix Duke, President, Creative Industry Group (CIG), says Her Imperial Majesty Empress, Dr Elham Madani, has concluded…
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Nigerian government asks operators to document domestic tourism sites
Assop Falls is a popular tourist spot in Plateau State
Deaconess Grace Gekpe, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, has urged tourism operators in…
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Farmers say N2.5b fish dam will boost food production, tourism in Nasarawa
Mr Retson Tedheke
The Nigerian Farmers Co-operatives Society has said that the N2.5 billion fish dam being constructed in Kokona Local Government of Nasarawa State would boost…
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Netflix to promote Nigeria’s creative industry on the global stage
World’s leading streaming entertainment service provider, Netflix, has expressed commitment to partner with talented Nigerian practitioners in the creative industry to showcase…
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Nigeria’s performing musicians hail Imo Governor, Uzodimma for adopting 9-year-old hawker
National President, Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Obi Casmir, has applauded Imo State Gov. Hope Uzodimma for giving scholarship award to a…
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Renovate Nigerian tourism sites, hoteliers tell FG
Dewald Kruger, General Manager, The Envoy Hotel, during the online webinar
The General Manager, The Envoy Hotel, Dewald Kruger joined other stakeholders in the hotel industry to…
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Craft: Poor finishing, branding denying recognition, patronage – says NANTAP
Some leather works in Jos
Some Nigerians have advised craftsmen across the country to improve on the finishing and branding of their works to enhance international recognition…
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How I got my break in life, Charly Boy reminisces at 70
Charly Boy aka Areafada
Maverick Nigerian singer, songwriter and showbiz maestro, Charles Oputa (Charly Boy) has given an insight on how he got his break in Life as he clocks…
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Argungu Festival: Stakeholders call for adequate accommodation for tourists
Some tourism stakeholders, including journalists, on Friday called on the Federal Government to ensure provision of adequate accommodation facilities to attract more tourists to…
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Uphold African culture to curb sexual violence — NCAC
NCAC Director-General, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe
The National Council for Art and Culture (NCAC) has stressed the need to uphold African culture as a way out of the increasing…
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Tourism: Ogun to explore online marketing for adire, other products
The Ogun State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Toyin Taiwo, on Thursday said that the ministry had concluded plans to explore online marketing for adire fabrics and other…
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NTDC boss advocates agenda for tourism industry recovery
Mr Folorunsho Coker
The Director General, Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), Mr Folorunsho Coker has advocated for a five-point action agenda to boost the nation’s…
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We prioritise safety over profit — Lagos boat operators
Association of Tourists Boat Operators and Water Transporters (ATBOWATON), Lagos Chapter, said it prioritised safety of commuters over profit as COVID-19 ravaged the world.
Its…
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