65 Nigerian monuments qualify for world heritage sites – NCMM
Nov. 18, 2021 The National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) says not less than 65 monuments across the country are qualified to be listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites….
Osun Osogbo shrine to get $127,000 for upgrade, training
Nov. 9, 2021 The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria is to spend $127,000 on the digital documentation and conservation of Busanyin Shrine located in the Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove. The $127,000…
There should be “absolutely no conditions attached” in the return of 1,130 looted Benin artefacts from Germany – FG
July 8, 2021 The Federal Government has demanded full and unconditional return of the 1,130 Benin Bronzes that were looted in the 19th century and domiciled in German museums. The…
Germany to return all Benin Artefacts by 2022, assist in building storage facility for repatriated antiquities
May 18, 2021 The German Government has signified its intention to assist Nigeria in building a storage facility for the repatriated Benin antiquities. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji…
U.S. Consulate organises workshop to help seek ways to preserve Nigeria’s cultural heritage
The U.S. Consulate on Thursday in Ibadan said it was in search of an improved way to preserve Nigeria’s cultural heritage for future generations. Mr Russell Brooks, Public Affairs…
FG will make tourism a veritable earner for Nigeria – Buhari
The Federal Government on Tuesday in Abuja pledged to make tourism a veritable earner for the country. President Muhammadu Buhari made the pledge at the launching of the…