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Africa, GIP Jan - June 2018, Nature

The New Calabar River

July 2, 2018June 28, 2018

The great Mahatma Gandhi once said that the culture of every Nation on Earth resides in the Heart and soul of its people. These served …

Africa, GIP Jan - June 2018, Nature

The Kaa waterfall in Babalonma

June 26, 2018June 19, 2018

Babanloma is an ancient city is the present day Ifelodun Local Government Area of the Kwara State. It is located 75 km from Ilorin, the …

Africa, GIP Jan - June 2018, Nature

Kainji Lake National Park

June 6, 2018June 4, 2018

One of the largest parks in Nigeria is Kainji Lake National park. The merging of Zugurma games reserves and Borgu led to the creation of …

Africa, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage

The Eyo Festival of Lagos

May 28, 2018May 27, 2018

The Eyo festival, also known as The Adimu Orisa play, is a unique cultural festival staged in Lagos state, a South-Western state of Nigeria. The …

Africa, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage, Performance

The Atilogwu Dance

May 24, 2018May 19, 2018

The Atilogwu dance is a traditional dance performed by the Igbo ethnic group of Nigeria. The Igbo people inhabit the eastern region of the country. …

Africa, GIP Jan - June 2018, Intangible Heritage

The Kirike people of Nigeria

May 13, 2018September 6, 2018

The Kirike (also known as Wakirike) people are part of the Ijaw ethnic group / tribe in Rivers State Nigeria. The Kirike occupy the Southernmost …

Africa, Archaeology, Built Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018

The ancient walls of the city of Kano

May 12, 2018May 9, 2018

The ancient wall of Kano city is described as one of the most impressive monuments in West Africa. It was built to defend the ancient …

Africa, GIP Jan - June 2018, Nature, Public Spaces

A stroll through the white sands of Ibeno Beach

May 3, 2018April 28, 2018

Ibeno beach occupies over 1200 sq. km, and is located at the south end of Akwa Ibom state in the Ibeno Local Government. There are …

Africa, Asia, Editor's Picks, Food Heritage, GIP Jan - June 2018

Tasting the flavours of China in Nigeria

April 15, 2018May 22, 2018

The food of China is an accurate symbol of Chinese culture and their attitude towards a meal. Aside from the modern cuisines of China, there has always …