Sanwo-Olu Welcomes Nollywood Stars as Lagos Hosts 2025 BON Awards … Sanwo-Olu pledges creative industry support Seun Oloketuyi noted that although the BON Awards originated in Lagos, they have not been held in the state for the past 17 years On Sunday, the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, officially accepted the hosting rights for … Read more
The administration of President Bola Tinubu has officially endorsed the upcoming Ogbomoso Cradle Carnival 2024, scheduled for December in Oyo State, according to a statement by the Federal Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy. The ministry’s confirmation, conveyed through a letter dated October 9, praised Oba Ghandi Olaoye, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, … Read more
Stakeholder Engagement to Address Industry Challenges Focus on Emerging Trends and Policy Frameworks Fostering Partnerships for Sustainable Growth Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a proactive move, the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture is poised to engage stakeholders in the hospitality sector. The initiative aims to address current industry challenges, explore emerging … Read more
Yoruba culture to be celebrated annually in Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu approves last week of September as Yoruba Week Lagos Assembly commends decision, holds tribute for late Ezeife Eko Hot Blog reports that the executive arm of the Lagos State government has written to the state House of Assembly, announcing a decision to set the last … Read more
Annual Popo Aguda Easter Arts and Music Concert Extravaganza Fosters Cultural Interactions Lagos Government Lauds Initiative for Promoting the Spirit of Easter State Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Cultural Festivals and Music Fiestas Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has commended the initiators of the annual Popo Aguda Easter Arts and Music Concert … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a cordial meeting on Thursday, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, and the Special Adviser on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Idris Aregbe, received the ‘Little Mister and Miss Africa Nigeria’ team on a courtesy visit at the Ministry’s office. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government and the management of the Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC) have announced the reopening of the walkway at the center for public use, effective Friday, March 29th, 2024. This follows the completion of extensive routine maintenance works on the facility. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job … Read more
Lagos State Government, in collaboration with Temple Company, has commenced the training of 200 youths in 10 different empowerment programmes in line with its drive to equip interested youths across the State with creative skills. Eko Hot Blog reports that speaking at the kick-off of the training and orientation ceremony for the 200 successful … Read more
LASG to prioritise skills acquisition as strategy for poverty reduction ….Skills acquisition has become a tool for addressing the socio-economic stability of nations EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: Firm Announces Annual Tonnes Of Plastic Waste Generated In Lagos JUST IN: LASG Partners ELCA To Produce 128 Young Filmmakers Fresh Graduate JUST IN: Lagos To Demolish Five Structures, … Read more
Sanwo-Olu presented cheques worth N200 million to 37 Nollywood filmmakers Sanwo-Olu admonished the beneficiaries under the first batch of the revolving loan to make judicious use of the loan and pay it back at the stipulated time to enable others to be empowered also EDITOR’s PICK: (Breaking News) Lagos Tanker Explosion: Several Feared Dead, Houses … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has unveiled the 2021 Greater Lagos Fiesta. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on corporate organisations and residents of the state to partner with the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture for the 2021 Greater Lagos Fiesta slated for December. The … Read more
Lagos Government has commenced the implementation of community-based tourism in LGAs EKOHOTBLOG reports that an initiative that would further unravel tourism potentials in different Local Government Areas across the state, tagged Community-Based Tourism (CBT), has been unveiled by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babjide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has urged residents of Badagry and Epe to take ownership of the ultra-modern theatres built by the State Government in the two ancient towns, saying that the edifices were constructed to boost tourism recreations. Lagos State Governor has permitted constructed theatres to boost tourism activities. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babjide Sanwo-Olun has approved the sum of N1 billion seed capital as palliatives by for tourism and entertainment practitioners in the state. According to reports, the money is ready for disbursement. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Uzamat AkinbiIe-Yusuf, while interacting with the media. She said: “It … Read more
The Lagos State Government has inaugurated the State Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Review Committee, aimed at reactivating the Tourism, Arts and Culture sector. Inaugurating the committee in Ikeja, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, said that the state’s creative industry had remained dormant, following the Coronavirus pandemic. Akinbile-Yusuf said in a statement that … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf has expressed displeasure towards the menace of street begging in the State. Speaking yesterday at the maiden edition of community engagement of all stakeholders in Alimosho constituency, she advised beggars to quit begging as a source of livelihood. Instead, they should take advantage … Read more