Category: Culture and Tourism

The “Italy–Africa: Cultures in Play” summit ended in Rome on Monday with renewed commitments to strengthen cooperation between Italy and African nations through sports, cultural exchange, youth empowerment and sustainable development. Held at the Istituto della Enciclopedia Italiana Treccani to commemorate Africa Day 2026, the summit convened diplomats, government officials, athletes, academics, sports administrators and business leaders from both regions under the theme: “Sport as a Platform for Encounter, Dialogue, Identity and Sustainable Growth.” A major highlight of the event was the participation of Mariabenedicta Chigbolu, daughter of the First…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has presented the Staff of Office and Instrument of Appointment to the newly installed Alatorin of Atorin-Ijesa, Oba Omololu Ibitoye Afilaka, charged residents of Atakunmosa East Local Government to sustain peace and preserve the town’s rich cultural heritage. Represented at the coronation ceremony by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Barrister Dosu Babatunde, the governor stressed that meaningful development can only thrive in an atmosphere of unity and harmony. Adeleke warned against actions capable of disrupting communal peace, urging indigenes and residents…

The ancient city of Ile-Ife came alive on Saturday as dignitaries from across the country gathered for the installation of Chief Mrs. Olufunsho Amosun as the Yeye Moremi Oodua by the Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. The colourful ceremony, held at Afenworo Square opposite the Ooni’s Palace, also marked the 60th birthday celebration of the philanthropist and founder of the Uplift Development Foundation, according to a statement issued by the Director of Media and Public Affairs at the palace, Otunba Moses Olafare. Among the dignitaries present was former President Olusegun Obasanjo,…

In a move set to deepen cultural diplomacy and regional collaboration, the Empire Group has officially announced “Nigeria Day” at the 4th edition of the Festival International des Arts du Bénin (FInAB) 2026, scheduled for February 21, 2026, at Family Beach, Cotonou. The announcement was made at a high-profile press briefing on February 12, 2026, at the iconic Freedom Park, Lagos, with Victory Francis, Project Manager at Empire Events, representing the festival’s President, Ulrich Adjovi. Themed “Benin-Nigeria: Creativity, Cultural Power, and Regional Unity,” Nigeria Day will bring together Nigerian cultural…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has assured Nigerians that the Nigerian Army will record enhanced operational effectiveness in tackling crime and other security threats nationwide in 2026. The assurance was given on Saturday, 7 February 2026, during the West African Social Activities (WASA) 2025 of the Nigerian Army Finance Corps (NAFC), held at the Headquarters Command Finance Office Football Field, Arakan Cantonment, Apapa, Lagos. Represented at the event by the Commander Corps of Signals, Major General MT Abdullahi, the COAS disclosed that the Nigerian Army…

The 8th edition of the Hadiza Ibrahim Aliyu Schools Festival (HIASFES) has officially commenced in Niger State, with the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Ladidi Rakiya Bawa Bosso, described culture and education as critical engines of growth and development. The festival, which brought together pupils and students from public and private schools across the state, aligned with the objectives of the New Niger Agenda. It aimed to revive reading culture, strengthen cultural identity, and integrate creative learning into the formal education system. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Hon. Bosso…