Category: Tourism

Our reporter -Festival will showcase Nigeria’s rich culture, says Aregbe The highly anticipated Lagos Shopping Festival, a 72-hour non-stop shopping extravagance, will commence tomorrow, Monday, December 23 at the iconic Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. The three-day shopping festival scheduled for December 23 to 25, is organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, in partnership with Chain Reaction Ltd. The Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe, in a statement issued on Sunday, said the festival will offer an unmatched shopping…

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Kunle Adelabu Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday said his government will continue to explore waterways to develop a strong ecosystem for tourism and further expand the transportation system in the State. He said his administration is committed to unlocking tourism potential to further grow the economy of the State. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke on Saturday during the 2024 Lagos Boat Regatta with the theme “Our Water, Our Heritage, Our Life,” held at Victoria Island and across various locations in the five divisions of the State—Ikorodu, Badagry, Ikeja, Lagos…

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Kunle Adelabu There are serious threats to the continued existence of Etunrenren natural spring water and part of the landmark and historic monuments in Ikorodu and Lagos State at large. The Chief Priest of the heritage, Otunba Olaniyi Ajadi Banjoko, lamented the threats on Monday, when a team – Iga Nigeria Limited, that is documenting some heritages, monuments and historical sites in Ikorodu, led by Mr Daniel Tayo, visited the place. Aside the fact that the natural spring water, which origin is shrouded in mystery, has served the Ikorodu Kingdom…

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Our Reporter Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Sanwo-Olu, has officially unveiled the Lagos Shopping Festival (LSF) symbol. Sanwo-Olu unveiled the LSF symbol at a brief ceremony, during a courtesy visit to his office in Lagos House, Ikeja, by the organisers and corporate sponsors of the festival. Set to run from December 23rd to 25th, 2024, the Lagos Shopping Festival promises an extraordinary 72 hours of non-stop shopping and entertainment events, to further establish the City’ position as Africa’s leading hub for commerce, creativity, and entertainment. Welcoming the organisers and corporate…

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Our Reporter The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture has announced that the highly anticipated Lagos Boat Regatta 2024 will now take place on December 21, 2024. The performance which was initially scheduled for the Easter period was postponed to ensure optimal participation and provide an elevated experience for all attendees. In a statement issued by the Office of the Honourable Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, the Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to making the Lagos Boat Regatta a spectacular celebration of Lagos’ rich aquatic…

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Kunle Adelabu Lagosians and others have been assured of another memorable event at the 2024 Eshinlokun Day which usually comes up every December 26, in commemoration of the late Oba Eshinlokun of Lagos whose two sons also became Obas after his reign. Family members and other guests that will be visiting will have the opportunity of seeing the over 600 correspondences of Oba Morohunfolu Kosoko, the legendary Oba and Oloja of Lagos, at an exhibition planned to be staged at the Eshinlokun Day Celebration by the King Kosoko Royal Family.…

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Kunle Adelabu The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has moved to integrate three of the Ikorodu Heritage Trail into a tentative list of 14 sites recognised by UNESCO, as key officials visited Ikorodu on Tuesday. The Honourable Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, disclosed this when she led a high-powered delegation of Ministry Officials that included the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Oloruntoyin Atekoja alongside the Heritage Consultant to the Ministry, Mr. Gbolahan Ajala and some French investors, including Regis Charpentier, President ofWinWinAfrique, to meet…

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The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, in partnership with Sterling Bank, is set to host the 2024 World Tourism Day celebration, themed “Tourism and Peace”. The annual event, according to the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka underscores the vital role of tourism in fostering peace, unity, and cultural understanding across the globe. The celebration scheduled to be held at Muri Okunola Park on September 27, 2024, promises an engaging lineup of activities, including panel discussions with industry experts, vendor exhibitions, and a vibrant…

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-Presents historic over 100 years letters Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye In commemoration of the 1862 return of King Kosoko to Lagos, after his exile in Epe, the King Kosoko Royal Family on Sunday, September 15, staged a procession round the major areas of Lagos Island. The celebration, which began last week’s Sunday with the King Kosoko Memorial Lecture, is themed, “The 1862 Return”. The procession, which was led by the Oloja – elect, Prince Abiola Kosoko, saw chieftains and members of the royal family taking off from the King…

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Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye-As FG, Lagos commend King Kosoko Memorial Lecture initiative The aim of the King Kosoko Royal Family and Oloja of Lagos Chieftaincy to preserve the legacies of the former legendary Oba of Lagos, Oba Morohunfolu Kosoko, has received a boost as scholars and eminent Lagosians gathered to examine his impacts. The event was the 2nd edition of the King Kosoko Memorial Lecture held at the Glover Memorial Hall, Custom Street, Lagos, on Sunday. It was themed, “Lagos Economy in the Era of King Kosoko: A Talent…

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