The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging digital technology and artificial intelligence to drive tourism development, improve visitor experiences and promote the state’s cultural heritage. The commitment was highlighted as the state joined the global community to commemorate the 2026 World Tourism Day on Sunday, September 27, under the theme, “Digital Agenda…
The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture is set to host a stakeholders’ workshop focused on strengthening Community-Based Tourism and increasing community participation in the sustainable development of tourism across the state. The workshop, themed “Strengthening Community-Based Tourism: Building Sustainable Tourism through Community Participation,” is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the Lagos State…
The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has expressed its readiness to deepen collaboration with Skål International as the organisation considers Nigeria as a potential host for its World Congress, with Lagos identified as the preferred destination. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Bopo Oyekan-Ismaila, stated this on Monday, September 21, 2026,…
Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting private-sector investment in tourism and hospitality with the commissioning of Phase III of Ziba Beach Resort in Eti-Osa Local Government Area. The State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, who commissioned the facility on Friday, September 11, 2026, commended the investors, Mrs. Tricia…
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to identifying and nurturing young creative talents through strategic investment in arts, culture and creative education. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the month-long Surulere Children Art & Crafts Workshop and Exhibition, Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Idris Aregbe, said initiatives like…
The Lagos State Government has called for stronger collaboration with tour operators to unlock Nigeria’s tourism potential and accelerate the growth of domestic tourism. The state also reaffirmed its commitment to creating an enabling environment that will support sustainable tourism development and attract more visitors to Lagos. The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs….
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe, on Wednesday received a delegation of veteran actors from the Yoruba film industry at his Alausa office to discuss the need for a sustainable health insurance scheme and improved welfare support for practitioners in the creative sector. The delegation…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to working with the Edo State Government to harness the state’s rich tourism potential as part of broader efforts to stimulate economic growth and improve Nigeria’s global image. The Director-General of the Nigeria Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), Ola Awakan, gave the assurance on Monday in Benin City during the…
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has called on federal and state governments to prioritise tourism development and strengthen public-private partnerships as a strategy for economic growth and diversification. Mohammed made the call during an interactive session at “Experience Olumo: Celebrating Heritage, Inspiring Tourism,” held at the Olumo Rock Tourist Complex in…
