Tourism

Stakeholders chart ways on domestic tourism growth

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2020 0

By Ebere Chibuzor Following the lifting of the ban on business activities in most parts of the country, stakeholders in the nation’s tourism industry have started to brainstorm on ways to improve the economy. With just few weeks into the resumption of businesses, strategic discussions aimed at

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4 reasons Ghana should be your next travel destination

Ihesiulo Grace 8 August 2020 0

Ghana is arguably one of Africa’s true jewels, Mutiat Alli reports. Formerly called the Gold Coast, Ghana’s rich tradition means that it is truly one of the best places to visit in West Africa. Throw in a growing tourism industry as well as an incredible energy about the capital Accra that makes it ideal for […]

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Nigeria’s Tourism Agency Welcomes Oronsaye Report

Ihesiulo Grace 23 May 2020 0

As staff of many Ministries, Departments and Agencies under the employ of the Federal Government face an uncertain future following the directive by President Muhammadu Buhari for the implementation of the recommendations by the Presidential Panel on Rationalisation and Restructuring of Federal Government Parastatals headed by Mr. Steve Oronsaye, former Head of the Civil

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How COVID-19 Has Affected the Film Industry

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2020 0

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every sector of the economy. Banking, oil and gas, tourism, telecommunication, education, energy, even the film, entertainment and media industries have been directly or indirectly affected by the pandemic. Prior to this global health challenge, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that cinemas in Nigeria earned over N3 billion […]

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COVID-19: FTAN tasks FG on stimulus package for tourism

Ihesiulo Grace 4 May 2020 0

Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), has appealed to the Federal Government of Nigeria to include domestic tourism businesses and other tourism related activities in the planned N500 billion Covid-19 intervention fund and other proposed palliative measures. The declaration of Covid-19 as a global pandemic in January 2020, has led to international travel

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ITPN postpones 3rd National Tourism Transportation Summit & Expo 2020

Ihesiulo Grace 29 March 2020 0

The Main Organizing Committee (MOC) of the 3rd National Tourism Transportation Summit & Expo has announced the postponement of the event scheduled to hold 27th and 28th April, 2020 in Abuja. In a release, the National President, Institute of Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (TPN), Chief Abiodun Odusanwo stated that the NTTS organiser has been keenly […]

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Lawmaker Endorses 2020 Tourism Transportation Summit and Expo

Ihesiulo Grace 19 March 2020 0

Government at all levels in Nigeria have been urged to focus on tourism as its remains the only viable sector to revamp the country’s dwindling economic fortune. Senator Rochas Okorocha, also former governor of Imo State and now Chairman of the Senate Committee on Culture and Tourism, made this now recently when he played host […]

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Minister harps on Tourism Promotion in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 5 March 2020 0

Minister, Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has called on Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), to adopt creative ways, saying this would help the tourism regulatory body in fulfilling its mandate of developing and promoting tourism in Nigeria. The Minister paid a courtesy visit at NTDC headquarters, Abuja, and at the meeting Mohammed said, “The […]

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Drogba scores big tourism win for Côte d’Ivoire

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2020 0

International soccer star Didier Drogba has helped his birthplace, Côte d’Ivoire, strike gold by helping to collect MOUs for a total of $15 billion in commitments to back tourism projects in the west African country. The breakthrough comes ahead of the UNWTO Forum for Africa, which will take place in Abidjan next week (February 20-22) […]

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We are committed to protecting public property – NASS

Ihesiulo Grace 14 February 2020 0

The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Culture and Tourism, Rep. Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, says the National Assembly (NASS) is committed to protecting government properties. Ogbeide-Ihama made this known when members of the committee visited the Arts and Crafts Village on Friday in Abuja. He said that it was their mandate and oversight function as

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Nigeria, 52 others partner on Dubai tourism road show

Ihesiulo Grace 13 February 2020 0

Nigeria, Ghana and 52 other partners are collaborating with United Arab Emirates (UAE) in its multi-city tourism walk show, tagged ‘Dubai Tourism’, across major cities in West Africa. Mr Salim Dahman, Head of Campaigns/Africa at the Dubai Tourism, said this in a statement made available on Thursday in Abuja. READ ALSO: Child Abuse: FCTA embarks […]

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Anambra Diaspora ministry canvasses revival of Igbo identities

Ihesiulo Grace 2 February 2020 0

Anambra State ministry of Diaspora Affairs, Culture and Tourism has called for adequate promotion of Igbo identities in all gathering of Igbos. This came up after UNESCO’s prediction that Igbo language would go into extinction by 2025. Speaking in an event at Cana House, Awka, Commissioner for Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, Culture and Tourism, Barrister […]

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Ihedioha anchors Imo’s future on tourism, hospitality

Ihesiulo Grace 9 January 2020 0

                                              Governor Emeka Ihedioha of Imo State has disclosed that the future of the state is predicated on tourism and hospitality. He also stated that the state would henceforth accord priority to allocation of lands for development and economic purpose. Governor Ihedioha disclosed this when he inaugurated the State Tourism Board at the

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FG plans to boost tourism with community museums – Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 15 December 2019 0

The Federal Government has announced plans to establish community museums as part of efforts to ensure that local communities benefit from tourism. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, announced the plan on Thursday at the ongoing 4th World UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference on Tourism and Culture in Kyoto, Japan. ”In Nigeria, we observed […]

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Institute tasks FG on tourism, hospitality sector

Ihesiulo Grace 8 December 2019 0

The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has appealed to the federal government to place more emphasis on the development of tourism and hospitality sector to ensure development of the country. NIHOTOUR Director General, Dr. Momoh Kabir made the call in an interview on Sunday in Abuja. Kabir said that the institute would continue […]

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Osinbajo harps on culture, tourism in new world order

Ihesiulo Grace 7 December 2019 0

Abeokuta – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says culture and tourism in the new world order are referred to as soft power because of their influence in economic and international relations. Osinbajo said this on Friday at the Grand Opening Ceremony of the Conference Hotel and Suites, Abeokuta, Ogun State, as the Special Guest of Honour. […]

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Tourism sector key to diversification of our economy – Senate

Ihesiulo Grace 28 October 2019 0

Nigeria  – The Senate on Monday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to make the culture and tourism sector a priority in his diversification and employment generation . Sen. Rochas Okorocha, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Culture and Tourism made the call at the 2020 Budget Defence of the Culture sector of the Ministry of Information […]

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Thousands stranded as Uk oldest travel firm shuts down

Ihesiulo Grace 23 September 2019 0

Thomas Cook, the travel giant ceased trading with immediate effect after failing in a late-night final bid to secure a rescue package from creditors – leaving an estimated 150,000 Britons abroad awaiting repatriation. Chief Executive Peter Fankhauser said it was a matter of profound regret that the company had gone out of business after it […]

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Steve Ayorinde: living the art dream in Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 17 November 2018 0

…speaks on the Lagos State government effort in bringing art and tourism closer to the people. Steve Oluseyi Ayorinde, Lagos commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture is no doubt one of the astute believers in ‘Lagos is working’ agenda in Governor Ambode’s cabinet set up. The former commissioner for information took over the tourism ministry […]

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Foreign Bikers Tour: Nigeria safe for tourism business – FG

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2018 0

After the end of the foreign bikers visit to the country, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that the successful, two-week tour of cultural heritage and historic sites across the country by local and foreign bikers, under the auspices of the Latin America Motorcycles Association (LAMA), has indicated that Nigeria […]