Tourism

While the federal government is benumbed about the poor exchange profile of the Naira, the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) is heading to London on Friday with a seventy man trade professionals to sell Nigeria to the world, targeting tourist dollar inflow to the country. The World Travel …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment toward making the State a tourism station in the world in line with the Entertainment and Tourism pillar of the THEMES+ developmental agenda. Governor Sanwo-Olu said his government is intentional about making Lagos State, particularly Badagry, a preferred tourism …

Last month, a journalist friend wrote an exclusive report about the sentencing of Nigeria’s former deputy Senate president at the Old Bailey, the central criminal court in London, for his role in an illegal kidney harvesting case. In the background to his story, the journalist referred to Malaysia as “a …

The Nigerian market has been described as highly potential and vital in the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) and should not be ignored but explored and utilized if the country is to benefit from the inherent benefits of the regional economic protocols. Declaring the two-day Tourism …

Tackles challenges of AfCFTA trade regime implementation The stage is set for the hosting of the sixth edition of the National Tourism Transport Summit and Expo, a tourism and transportation industry combined event of the Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN), in collaboration with Ministries of Transportation, Aviation, Information …

China is to resume issuing visas to foreign tourists for the first time since the Covid pandemic broke out three years ago. The major easing of restrictions comes after Beijing declared victory over the virus and retreated from a zero-Covid strategy that has hurt its economy. Valid visas issued before …

Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has honoured the Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Nura Sani Kangiwa, at a colourful ceremony to mark the 51st anniversary of the establishment of bilateral ties between China and Nigeria held at the Cultural Centre of the Embassy in Abuja. …

The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) has launched a new product to reinvent the nation’s tourism industry. Announcing the innovation while addressing journalists on Tuesday, the Director-General of NTDC, Folorunsho Coker, stated that the product is being launched to utilise the potential of tourism for economic growth. “Across the world, …

In today’s hustle culture, the need and importance of rest and relaxation should be more emphasized. According to the United Nation’s projections, the life expectancy for Nigeria in 2022 is 55.44 years, a 0.57% increase from 2021. Besides genetics, insecurity, and other factors that are out of an individual’s control, …

All is set for the movie premiere of Kokoro, a new film by BlingDiamond Concept, at the prestigious Blue Moon Events Centre, Lekki, Lagos, on May 21, 2022, as top paramount Yoruba monarchs, chiefs and crème de la crème of the Yoruba social circle, confirmed attendance. Aside from the Lagos …

Nigeria professionals living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have commenced a narrative campaign online to appeal the work permit restriction by the country. President of the group, Professional Nigerians in UAE, Kayode Ogungbohun is leading the campaign. He spoke on Monday during an interview that the campaign started after …

On Saturday, January 29, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will resume passenger flights from Nigeria and 11 other African countries. The National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) revealed the news in a tweet on Wednesday. “From January 29, admission into the UAE for …

The Federal Government on Tuesday in Abuja inaugurated the National Youth Service Corps museum, saying it would serve as a centre for research and documentation as well as a major tourist site. The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, who did the inauguration, called on the National Commission …

Germany’s new coalition government wants to attract 400,000 qualified workers from abroad each year to tackle both a demographic imbalance and labour shortages in key sectors that risk undermining the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. “The shortage of skilled workers has become so serious by now that it is dramatically …

According to Abba Tijani, Director-General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), Nigeria will receive 1,030 Benin relics from Germany in 2022. A professor, Mr Tijani said that the commission has received several items from Germany, but that it will receive at least 1,030 more in 2022. During …

Otunba Ayodele Olumoko, a fellow of the Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN), has been named Zonal Vice President of the institute. The National President of the Institute, Chief Abiodun Odusanwo FITPN, extolled the virtues of Otunba Ayodele Olumoko as a dedicated fellow of the Institute who has put …

A group of government and business leaders visited Ilase to inspect building activities at the anticipated KOKO beach in order to promote Nigeria’s tourism potential. Ilase is a town in Amuwo Odofin LGA, Lagos. The crew that toured the project on Sunday included Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Aliko …

Turkey president, Recep Tayap Erdogan, recently visited Nigeria as part of Turkey’s efforts to strengthen ties with Africa and Nigeria, and invited President Muhammadu Buhari to Turkey for the Turkey African Conference in December. The Turkish city of Bodrum wants to capitalize on its special ties with Nigeria to boost …

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has assured the people of the state and entire workforce that he will not leave unpaid salaries for his successor after his eight years in office. He said he had vowed not to owe salaries since the inception of his administration, adding that the COVID-19 …

The Ondo State government has been urged to explore all the tourism potentials in Idanre kingdom to turn around the economy of the state and to attract foreign and local investors. This, Chairman of the 45th Coronation Anniversary Committee of Owa of Idanre, Dr. Anthony Omolola, who gave this advice …