The Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, Orumogege III, has expressed optimism that the Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival, scheduled to be held between December 19 and 24, 2024, would be the biggest culture and tourism event in Nigeria. Olaoye, while speaking during a dinner and fundraising event for the coming carnival at the Imperial Heritage Hotel,…
By Yetunde Oke A former Vice President of Federation of Tourism Association of Nigeria, FTAN, Southwest, Prince Gani Adebiyi, says paucity of funds, poor road networks and insecurity are factors plaguing the country’s tourism sector. Prince Adebiyi made this known while featuring on “Grey Hair”, a Pensioners’ FM programme, which profiles the past lives of…
By Yetunde Oke The Chief Executive Officer, Royal Entertainment Cruise, Eleyele, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, Dr. Sanmi Bamidele has called on the government to create an enabling environment for tourism to thrive in the country. Dr. Bamidele, made the call while featuring on Pensioners programme, “Mid-Morning Extra.” According to Dr. Bamidele, an environment devoid…
The Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa-Musawa, has disclosed the creation of an economic expansion fund of $100bn towards promoting and preserving the cultural heritage of President Tinubu’s administration. Musa-Musawa who was represented by the Director of Cultural Industry and Heritage, Rev. Ben Ugo, at the 2024 Ojude Oba Festival held at…
By Adebayo Yusuf Oyo state government has been called upon to use cultural tourism as a spotlight for economic growth. This was the submission of the keynote speaker, Professor Wasiu Babalola at the Ibadan Travel and Tourism Expo 2024 with the theme “Tourism Kickstart: Maximising Tourism Opportunities for Sustainable Development in Nigeria”. Professor Babalola while…