Govt Urged to Invest in Culture for Economic Growth
Stakeholders at the Ijakadi festival in Offa call for deliberate government investment in cultural heritage as a viable source of foreign earnings and economic development for Nigeria.
Stakeholders at the Ijakadi festival in Offa call for deliberate government investment in cultural heritage as a viable source of foreign earnings and economic development for Nigeria.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo demands ₦25 billion and a public apology from PDP Chairman Anthony Aziegbemi for alleged defamatory statements. Read the full details and legal ultimatum here.
Heritage Energy says years of restructuring and investment in OML 30 are now yielding rising production and stronger reserves. The firm prioritized long-term stability over short-term gains.
UNILAG reaffirms its commitment to Nigeria's cultural heritage with the staging of 'Moremi,' a major theatrical production. The play highlights courage and selflessness. Discover how the university is engaging the public.
A video of 2Baba and wife Natasha Osawaru's stylish arrival in Benin City has gone viral, with a young girl's praise stealing the show. Get the full story on their visit and the context behind it.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu pledges Lagos State's dedication to safeguarding its cultural heritage as the historic Eyo Festival returns on December 27. Discover the significance of this year's event.
Governor Monday Okpebholo has enacted Edo State's N939 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill, a strategic plan for development and improved living standards. Read the details of the Budget of Hope and Growth.
Edo College Old Boys Association, Lagos Branch, names Joseph Akhigbe its Distinguished Old Boy of the Year. Read about the award ceremony and future plans for the alumni.
Enugu hosted the spectacular 2025 New Yam Music Festival, blending tradition with modern production. The event promoted cultural preservation, youth engagement, and community support. Discover how African heritage took center stage.
A silver steward at the Élysée Palace and two others will stand trial in February for stealing heritage items worth up to €40,000. Discover the details of the high-profile heist.
A special drama featuring top Nollywood actors will celebrate the centenary of Africa's longest-reigning monarch, Igwe Kenneth Orizu III, preserving Igbo heritage. Discover the royal legacy.
Over 1,000 delegates will gather in Maiduguri for the 2026 Kanem Borno Cultural Summit to harness cultural heritage for peace and sustainable development in the Lake Chad region. Read more.
The International Women's Organisation for Charity (IWOC) launched a landmark coffee table book, 'Threads of Heritage,' documenting three decades of multicultural philanthropy impacting over 300 Nigerian charities. Read the inspiring story.
Legacy 1995 celebrates its 30th anniversary with a major push to digitise Nigeria's historical archives. The group partners with global institutions to preserve culture for future generations using AI and technology.
Fewchore Studios clarifies its historical film on Soun Ogunlola is an original work, not a remake of 'Ogbori Elemoso'. The project has the Soun's authorisation to promote Ogbomoso's cultural heritage. Read the full details.
A petrol tanker crash and explosion on the Benin-Auchi road in Edo State has led to multiple fatalities and widespread fire damage. Get the latest details on this tragic incident.
NDIC insists sale of Banana Island property to Senator Farouk Bello Bunza is terminated. The corporation cites failure to accept revised terms. Read the full details of the ₦4.3 billion dispute.
Fuji: A Opera's 5th anniversary edition, Fuji Vibrations 2025, drew a massive crowd to Muri Okunola Park for a night honouring Fuji music's roots and legends. Discover the full story of this cultural triumph.
Edo State Police rescue a mortuary attendant from a mob and arrest him for allegedly harvesting organs from a corpse at Akugbe Mortuary in Benin City. Full investigation underway.
Governor Monday Okpebholo presents a ₦939.85 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill focused on security, infrastructure, and job creation. See the full breakdown of Edo State's 'Budget of Hope and Growth'.
NDLEA operatives in Edo State arrest a 44-year-old suspect and confiscate 457kg of skunk cannabis in Uroe community. A major win in the fight against drug trafficking. Read the full details.
NDLEA operatives in Edo State arrested a 44-year-old man and seized 457kg of skunk cannabis in a major raid. The agency vows to relentlessly pursue drug cartels. Read more.
Sisters Edinyanga Uko and Itoro Okopide discuss their brands, Eami's Place and Ace & Breathe, and their mission to root luxury in heritage and redefine rest for leaders. Discover their unique vision.
African institutions are partnering with the Arctic World Archive to safeguard priceless historical and digital records. This strategic move protects heritage and boosts global influence. Discover how Africa is securing its place in world memory.
Governor Monday Okpebholo has removed Fred Itua as Chief Press Secretary. Akhere Patrick Ebojele takes over. Read the latest political developments in Edo State.
Egypt's $300m Saint Catherine tourism project is damaging a UNESCO World Heritage site and displacing the indigenous Bedouin community. Read about the controversy.
Ex-Governor Godwin Obaseki refuses to appear before the Edo Assembly panel investigating N31.8bn MOWAA and Radisson Hotel investments, citing ongoing court case. Details inside.
African leaders gathered in Abuja for historic tourism expo, aiming to boost continent's global trade share from 3% to 10% by harnessing cultural wealth through new strategies and partnerships.
PDP chieftain Olufemi Ajadi launches Ibadan cultural works with ₦5 million donation, celebrating Yoruba heritage and historical preservation in Oyo State.
Ex-Senator Farouk Bunza accuses NDIC of intimidation after paying N4.76bn for a Banana Island property. He vows legal redress to reclaim his land title documents. Full story inside.