Tourism

Gov. Obaseki excited over Rema’s homecoming concert in Benin

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 December 2023 0

By Orji Onyekwere The festive season is set to reach new heights in Benin City, the Edo State capital as Governor Godwin Obaseki unveils plans to host Edo-born music prodigy, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, in a grand Homecoming Music Concert on December 21. Obaseki, renowned for his

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Ibom Air takes delivery of brand new Airbus A220-300.

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 December 2023 0

By Orji Onyekwere Ibom Air, the commercial airline owned by the Akwa Ibom State government has announced the successful delivery of the first of (10) ten Airbus A220-300 aircraft ordered from the aircraft manufacturer Airbus at the 2021 Dubai Air show. In attendance at the handover ceremony held on Friday, 24 November 2023, at Airbus’s […]

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NCF, Ford Foundation sponsor climate justice CSOs to COP28

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 December 2023 0

By Orji Onyekwere As part of efforts to strengthen civil society organizations voices on climate justice in Nigeria, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) in partnership with Ford Foundation has provided funding support for members of the Nigeria Climate Justice Alliance (NCJA). Speaking on this development earlier this week, the Director General, Dr. Joseph Onoja

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Abacha Festival: Celebration of food, music, culture at Enugu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 December 2023 0

By Orji Onyekwere Last week, Amadeo Centre in Enugu, the Coal City, was agog with the Abacha festival. Abacha is a special delicacy from peeled cassava that originated from the South Eastern part of the country. The Abacha Festival is an extraordinary event that captivates the hearts and minds of all who attend. With its […]

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Tree planting: 30,000 units targeted across 10 states in Nigeria

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 October 2023 0

Tree planting, Stanbic IBTC Holdings, a member of the Standard Bank Group, is actively supporting the Green Recovery Nigeria (GRN) Programme in collaboration with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF). The aim is to elevate Nigeria’s forest cover from its current meager 5% to the recommended 25% of national land cover by 2050, as advised by […]

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Nigerian tourism: Goldmine waiting to be tapped

Ihesiulo Grace 7 October 2023 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE The just celebrated World Tourism Day, 2023, highlighted the need for more and better-targeted investments for people, for planet and for prosperity. Now is the time for new and innovative solutions, not just traditional investments that promote and underpin economic growth and productivity. Tourism is a major source of employment because of […]

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Ogbunike Cave: Nature’s beauty on display

Ihesiulo Grace 30 September 2023 0

By Orji Onyekwere Ogbunike Cave, which lies within the tropical rain forest belt, is situated in a valley behind the Ogba hills in which lies St. Monica College, Ogbunike. Descending into the valley where the caves are located is a lengthy walkway made up of about 317 steps said to have been constructed by the […]

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Ikeji Aro 2023: Alex Otti celebrates with Arochukwu people

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 September 2023 0

By Orji Onyekwere The executive governor of Abia state, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, ably represented by the Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr. Ugochukwu Okoroafor attended and celebrated with the good people of Arochukwu on the occasion of their 2023 New Yam Festival (Iri Ji) The governor while speaking […]

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Before stopping over in Amsterdam, be mindful of this tax

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 September 2023 0

By Orji Onyekwere The government in the Netherlands is considering a plan in which it will tax airline passengers who transfer in Amsterdam to another flight, even if they don’t stay. It’s all part of a larger plan to reduce congestion at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Already for next year, a cap has been approved to […]

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Air France-KLM places massive aircraft order

Ihesiulo Grace 30 September 2023 0

By Orji Onyekwere Air France-KLM has just placed a huge order for new wide-body planes with Airbus in an effort to increase its long-haul services. Ironically, less than a week ago, aviation experts were talking about whether KLM would survive because the Netherlands was considering a tax on people who only used the airport in […]

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15th National Waves’ annual lectures: Runsewe, Ajulo, Isiguzo, others speak on deepening Nigeria’s tourism, democracy

Ihesiulo Grace 10 August 2023 0

By Nsikak Ekpenyong The Director General, National Council for Arts and Culture, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, renowned lawyer, arbitrator, tutor, orator and civil rights activist, Kayode Abraham Ajulo, National President of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Christopher Isiguzo and other stakeholders have advocated for the sustenance of Nigeria’s democracy and

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Tinubu : Why We Cement Relationship With Nigeria – French Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 7 June 2023 0

Following the emergence of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Nigeria newly elected President, France government under the leadership of French Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships, Mrs Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, has said her country and Nigerian government are working on the need to strengthen bilateral and trilateral relationships. In this

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AFD partnership reduces Lagos travel costs, greenhouse gas emissions

Ihesiulo Grace 7 June 2023 0

By Janefrances Chibuzor The Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships, France, HE. Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, has expressed satisfaction with the level of support France is giving to Lagos State in improving its public transport system. The Minister who was in Nigeria to represent the French Government at the inauguration of Nigeria’s

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Tips on traveling without hitches

Ihesiulo Grace 24 April 2023 0

Travel is more than just getting up and going. It’s about being a knowledgeable traveler so you can travel better, cheaper, and longer. Here are some quick, easy to do tips on the road to save cash that you should remember! Sometimes it’s cheaper to fly into airports other than your final destination, and then […]

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Makarios Lifestyle: Blend of Nature and Modernity

Ihesiulo Grace 17 February 2023 0

By Ebere Chibuzor Located in a serene setting, Makarios The Luxury Space will offer tourists lasting beautiful eco-tourism memories. Spreading on a large expanse of land in about 15 minutes drive from the estate to the next Lekki airport, the Makarios in-house guests and tourists will explore leisure and adventure as long as they stay […]

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NAFEST 2022: Vital Tool In Reuniting Nigerian

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2022 0

By Janefrances Chibuzor National Council for Arts and Culture, ( NCAC), and Lagos State Government will create synergy in to successfully reunite the numerous ethnic groups across the country for greater tomorrow. Director General,NCAC, Otunba Segun Runsewe briefly revealed this today, while speaking with the travel journalists before the festival opening ceremony of

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Eko NAFEST Command Performance Excites Participants

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2022 0

By Janefrances Chibuzor The participants at Eko National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST), were thrilled by the command performance dance drama titled Osusu that depicts the host state culture. The event command performance, which held at the National Institute for Sports, Surulere, venue for the festival witnessed delegates from River state, Benue State, media […]

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RUNSEWE says NAFEST not a platform for industry troubles

Ihesiulo Grace 2 November 2022 0

By Ebere Chibuzor Director General of National Council for Arts and Culture ( NCAC, Otunba Segun Runsewe says the National Festival of Arts and Culture,NAFEST, should not be hauled into industry disturbances. According to Runsewe, who also, Chairman, National planning Committee for the 35th edition of iconic NAFEST says development of such may project the […]

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FTAN plans to exploit aquatic tourism, honours stakeholders’

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2022 0

By Janefrances Chibuzor Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria, FTAN, has concluded arrangements for the celebration of 2022 WTD, titled “Water Economy”. Nigeria is joining other parts of the world to reconsider her plans or strategies to improve one of the world’s major economic sectors. Every September 27, has been by the United Nations World […]

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Artpedia unveils Partnership with Sterling Alternative Finance to promote Affordable Art at their Exhibition opening

Ihesiulo Grace 26 July 2021 0

Artpedia Gallery at the opening of their exhibition, “A Tale of Shared Experiences”, unveils a strategic partnership with Altmall, an e-commerce developed by Sterling Alternative Finance to provide customers great shopping experience and flexible payment options. The announcement was made by the founder, Onomen Onohi, during the opening of the exhibition on Saturday, 17th