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Global tourism leadership: NIHOTOUR hosts UN tourism secretary-general candidate

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), led by Aare (Dr) Abisoye Fagade, has hosted Mr. Harry Theoharis, candidate for Secretary-General of the United Nations Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), during his working visit to Nigeria to solicit support for his candidacy. The strategic meeting which centered on Mission 100, with
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Nigeria is beyond Detty December: Building a Year-round festival tourism blueprint across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones

By Elizabeth Agbool While “Detty December” has become synonymous with Nigeria’s tourism boom, we must recognize that Nigeria’s cultural wealth extends far beyond the festive season. Our country is home to a multitude of festivals and cultural experiences that could form the backbone of a sustainable, year-round tourism industry. To unlock this potential, we must […]
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Nigerian adventurer becomes first African to travel overland from Nigeria to Namibia, advocates for African integration

In a bold and historic feat, Omotoke Fatoki, a Nigerian travel enthusiast, entrepreneur, and advocate for African unity, has become the first African to journey overland from Lagos, Nigeria, to Windhoek, Namibia. Spanning 9 countries across West, Central, East, and Southern Africa, this six-month journey highlights the immense potential of intra-African travel while
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Lagos Tourism Ministry mourns Nollywood icon, Charles Olumo, ‘Agbako’

By Orji Onyekwere The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture joins millions of Nigerians, especially members of Nollywood, in mourning the passing of veteran actor Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, fondly known as Agbako, who passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024. In a condolence message, the Ministry expressed that Agbako’s passing represents a significant […]
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FG approves Creative Economy Development Fund, Intellectual Property Monetisation Pilot

The Federal Executive Council has approved the establishment of the Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF) and the implementation of the Intellectual Property (IP) Monetization Pilot. The approval was made at the Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The CEDF objective is to provide funding to creatives through various financial