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.
A young lady's emotional story trends online after a driver she trusted vanished with three bags of rice and a carton of soap meant for her parents in Ibadan. Read her vow to find him.
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.
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.
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.
Air Peace resumes daily Ibadan-Abuja flights from December 24, 2025, with fares from N95,000. This offers a safer festive travel alternative and boosts domestic connectivity.
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.
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.
The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, assures all faiths of safety and freedom to worship. He seeks prayers for peace and prosperity in Ibadanland. Read the full story.
An Ibadan man paid a house agent N20,000 to find an apartment, only to be shown a tiny room for N800k per year. He shared the shocking video online, sparking outrage. See the reactions.
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.
Egypt's $300m Saint Catherine tourism project is damaging a UNESCO World Heritage site and displacing the indigenous Bedouin community. Read about the controversy.
A joint security operation in Ibadan's Orita-Challenge led to two arrests for narcotics and the dismantling of criminal hideouts. The action followed resident petitions over rising crime. Read the full details.
A 28-year-old man, Ridwan Surajdeen, has been convicted and fined N50,000 by a Federal High Court in Ibadan for spraying and abusing naira notes. Read the full details of the EFCC's prosecution.
A UI master's student alleges the university leadership is blocking his portal and graduation despite a Federal High Court judgment in his favour. Read the full story.
Over 6,500 engineers gather in Ibadan as the Nigerian Society of Engineers endorses President Tinubu's blue economy strategy, aiming to craft a roadmap for sustainable ocean resource use.
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.
Oyo State Government directs traders to vacate pedestrian walkways or face fines. The move aims to ease traffic and improve safety in Ibadan hotspots like UI and Mokola.
NIS Comptroller-General Kemi Nandap receives prestigious SPSP fellowship, proposes academic partnership with UI, and orders enhanced border surveillance for national security.
A trigger-happy police officer shot dead teenager DMX in Ibadan after an altercation. The victim bled to death despite being rushed to hospital. Read full details.