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Expert calls for establishment of craft villages in Nigeria
NAN-H-63 Villages By Taiye Baiyerohi Lagos, Dec. 29, 2016 (NAN) A Sculptor, Mrs Funmilola Olofinjana, has urged the Federal Government to establish craft villages around the country to boost inbound tourism and encourage Nigerians to involve in crafts. Olofinjana told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Thursday that over the years, Nigerian…
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Drummer calls for use of indigenous drums to promote Nigerian culture
NAN-H-30 Drums By Taiye Baiyerohi Lagos, Dec. 28, 2016 (NAN) Mr Aba Onoghen, Vice President, Nigeria Drummers Association, has urged drummers to use indigenous drums to give prominence and promote the country’s culture. Onoghen made the plea in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. He said though the…
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Akwa Ibom experiencing boost, growth in tourism development
NAN-H-34 Tourism Ibeno (Akwa Ibom), Dec 28, 2016 (NAN) Despite the economic recession in the country, tourism in Akwa Ibom has continued to receive a tremendous boost as thousands of fun-seekers gathered at Ibeno and other beaches on Tuesday in the spirit of the Yuletide. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that visitors…
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NMMA award winner wants more private sector investment in tourism
NAN-H-30 Investment By Taiye Baiyerohi Lagos, Dec. 27, 2016 (NAN) Ms Yvonne Bassey, Executive Producer, Thru’ The Eyes Of An African (TTEOAA), who bagged two awards from Nigeria Media Merit Award this year, has urged more private sector investment in the tourism industry. Bassey told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos…
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Ijakadi Festival begins on Monday in Offa — Organisers
NAN-H-46 Festival By Yinusa Ishola Omu-Aran (Kwara State), Dec. 25, 2016 (NAN) Activities to mark this year’s annual ‘Ijakadi Festival in Offa, Kwara State, will start on Monday with general sanitation in Offa town. The information is in a statement by the Chairman, Publicity Sub-committee of the festival, Prince Ademola Ajibade, made available in Omu-Aran,…
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Artist decries seizure of arts & crafts by Customs officers at airports
NAN-H-30 Customs By Taiye Baiyerohi Lagos, Dec. 21, 2016 (NAN) A Sculptor, Funmilola Olofinjana has urged the Federal Government to further re-orientate officers and men of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) assigned to airports to differentiate between antiquities and hand-made arts and crafts. Olofinjana told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos that…
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How we can grow tourism – Tee Mac, others
NAN-H-70 Visa By Taiye Baiyerohi Lagos, Dec. 20, 2016 (NAN) A renowned musician, Mr Omatshola Iseli, popularly known as Tee Mac, says the process of visa procurement by foreign tourists wishing to visit Nigeria needs to made less cumbersome. He spoke at the 2016 Arts and Culture stakeholders’ Summit held in Ikeja to chart a…
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Nigeria to celebrate `Festac 77 at 40’ neat year – CBAAC boss
Nigeria to celebrate `FESTAC 77 at 40’ neat year – CBAAC boss NAN-H-51 Festac 77 By Taiye Baiyerohi Lagos, Dec. 16, 2016 (NAN) Nigeria will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Festac 77 next year, Dr Ferdinand Anikwe, Director-General, Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC), has announced. Unveiling activities for “Festac 77 at…
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Artist urges corporate organisations, banks to assist budding artists
NAN-H-15 Sponsor By Taiye Baiyerohi Lagos, Dec.15, 2016 (NAN) Miss Segun Taylor, a documentary photographer, has urged banks and corporate organisations to assist budding artists by providing financial assistance to them to boost their chosen career. Taylor told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos that several artists had been financially handicapped…
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LASG to transform state cultural centre to world-class tourists destination
NAN-H-46 Transformation By Taiye Baiyerohi Lagos, Dec. 14, 2016 (NAN) Mrs Saidat Otulana, the Director, Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture says Lagos State Government plans to reconstruct the council and transform it to a world-class tourists destination. Otulana told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos that the council upon…