Culture & Tourism

Culture & Tourism

Eko Fiesta to boost SMEs, youth creativity, says organisers

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The 2025 Eko Fiesta is a strategic, free-to-attend event designed to transform Lagos’s festive season by merging celebration with tangible economic purpose. It directly addresses a market gap by creating a unified platform where SMEs gain critical consumer access and visibility, while young creatives receive mentorship and networking opportunities. Backed by Lagos State and corporate sponsorship, the initiative aims to boost local commerce, attract investment, and solidify Lagos’s position as a premier cultural and tourism hub. Ultimately, it represents a

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Makinde inaugurates leisure park for cultural heritage preservation 

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Governor Seyi Makinde has transformed an abandoned site into the Omololu Olunloyo Leisure Park, a strategic urban development project designed to preserve and showcase Oyo State’s diverse cultural heritage through curated artefacts. This initiative redefines Ibadan’s landscape, serving the dual purpose of boosting local aesthetics and providing an educational leisure center that connects residents and visitors to the state’s history. By immortalizing a key contributor, the project underscores a governance model that links infrastructure, cultural identity,

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Lagos govt holds fitness walk, safety drive ahead of Eyo festival

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Ahead of the annual Eyo festival, the Lagos State Government has proactively launched a safety and preparedness campaign, emphasizing that effective emergency response begins with physically fit and well-equipped personnel. The initiative, led by LASEMA in collaboration with local committees, demonstrates a strategic commitment to grassroots readiness, having conducted risk analyses and deployed resources to ensure public safety. Key takeaways include a public assurance of robust emergency capabilities and a call for residents to be safety-conscious, obey regulations, and utilize the active toll-free lines

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Insecurity threatens growth of tourism, creative industry – Expert

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Insecurity is a critical structural threat that constrains Africa’s otherwise resilient tourism and creative sectors by concentrating economic benefits in safe zones and deterring investment in fragile regions. To unlock the sector’s full potential as both an economic driver and a stability engine, a forward-looking strategy must integrate community-centered development, robust safety measures, and targeted infrastructure. This approach is essential for transforming tourism from a passive beneficiary of peace into an active catalyst for inclusive growth and regional stability across the continent.

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High costs, weak structure threaten Nigeria’s Detty December boom – Fadina

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Nigeria’s “Detty December” tourism boom, a billion-dollar seasonal economy built on organic diaspora appeal, is now actively undermining itself through exorbitant pricing for subpar services and a complete lack of coordinated infrastructure. This combination of high costs and low quality—encompassing hospitality, transport, and security—is driving visitors to competing African nations like Ghana and Rwanda, which offer more curated and reliable experiences. Consequently, Nigeria is squandering its first-mover advantage by prioritizing short-term profit extraction

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Gongola Peoples Forum, others celebrate unity, cultural heritage in Adamawa

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A strategic cultural initiative in Nigeria’s Adamawa and Taraba states demonstrates how formalizing traditional governance structures can be a powerful catalyst for unity and development. By creating seven new chiefdoms, state leadership has successfully leveraged cultural heritage as a practical tool for enhancing social cohesion, granting recognition to indigenous groups, and bringing governance closer to the people. This model explicitly links cultural preservation with tangible peacebuilding and grassroots empowerment, positioning it as a replicable strategy for regional stability. The event itself served as both a celebration

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Enugu metropolis wears new look ahead of Yuletide celebration

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The Enugu State government’s strategic investment in city-wide Christmas decorations has successfully transformed the urban landscape, creating a vibrant festive atmosphere that directly counters prevailing economic hardship. This initiative, led by the Tourism Board, has demonstrably elevated public morale, with residents reporting a renewed sense of community and nostalgic joy. The beautification of key public spaces like Unity Park serves a dual purpose: fostering civic pride and stimulating local economic activity by encouraging family outings and private decorations. Ultimately, this case illustrates how targeted

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Shakara Trybe unveils 30-foot Christmas tree from local fabrics

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Shakara Trybe is launching a landmark cultural event by unveiling a 30-foot Christmas tree constructed from donated Nigerian fabrics like Ankara and Adire, symbolizing national unity through fashion. The “Shakara Christmas” experience, targeting both local and diaspora families, merges sustainability with deep cultural immersion through interactive plays, fashion runways, and indigenous food tasting. This initiative serves as a powerful alternative for culturally-rooted holiday celebrations, reinforcing community bonds and heritage. The event culminates in a

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Travel expert warns ‘Detty December’ risks decline over soaring prices

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The explosive growth of Nigeria’s “Detty December” tourism brand is now threatened by severe price gouging, with hospitality and entertainment operators charging up to six times standard rates. This unchecked inflation risks alienating the core market of returning Nigerians and international visitors, who may instead opt for more structured and affordable festive experiences in countries like Ghana and Rwanda. To preserve this vital seasonal economy, immediate regulatory intervention and stakeholder collaboration are essential to stabilize pricing. Without a concerted effort to prioritize long-term affordability and planning,

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