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‘Invest in arts, culture, tourism for job creation’

Ihesiulo Grace 1 July 2018 0

Stakeholders in the Arts industry have tasked government at all levels to invest in Arts, culture and tourism in a bid to attract wealth creation and reduce unemployment in the country. Director of Black Passionate Art Galary Ltd, Mr Ugo Emmanuel Chidi, in Benin City yesterday called on

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Africa’s tourism story, still untold – Ambode

Ihesiulo Grace 7 June 2018 0

Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has said the huge tourism potentials inherent in Africa are not only grossly underutilised, but also were yet to be fully harnessed. He made the assertion on Wednesday at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, in an address when he hosted 101 delegates from 34 countries of United Nations World Tourism […]

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UNWTO Meeting: We shall have a successful hosting – Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 4 May 2018 0

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has assured that the Federal Government will leave no stone unturned to ensure a successful hosting of the United Nation World Tourism Organization/Commission for Africa (UNWTO/CAF) meeting taking place in Abuja, June this year. The Minister stated this in Abuja on Thursday when he received the […]

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Aare Adams visits Brazilian Embassy, seeks better collaboration on cultural tourism

Ihesiulo Grace 25 April 2018 0

In his desire to foster better relationship between Nigeria and Brazil, Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Aare Gani Adams, Tuesday said he is ready to use the office of the Aare Onakakanfo to seek lasting relationship with the world. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Brazilian Embassy, Adams said he has all it takes […]

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VIP Express Tourism, CPC, Others Resolve Dispute

Ihesiulo Grace 19 April 2018 0

The long dispute between VIP Express Tourism and the Consumer Protection Council, CPC, over an alleged misconduct and wrongful dealings by VIP Express towards its customers has been resolved. A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja delivering its Judgement on 10-04-2018 in suit no: FHC/ABJ/CS/55/2017, VIP Express Tourism Limited v. Consumer Protection Council & Anor,

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Lagos holds boat regatta at Esater

Ihesiulo Grace 4 April 2018 0

The Lagos State Government, in furtherance of its commitment to boost tourism, celebrated Easter with the 2018 Lagos Boat Regatta organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture at the Lagoon Waterfront on Oyinkan Abayomi Drive, Ikoyi over the weekend. The festival, usually celebrated by the traditional coastline communities in the State, is a […]

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No going back on making Lagos water ways cleaner, safer – Ambode

Ihesiulo Grace 2 April 2018 0

…As Boat Regatta holds amidst glitz, glamour Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday said his administration will not waver in making the right investment in the coastline asset of the State especially in making it cleaner and safer to boost water transportation and tourism. Governor Ambode, who said this at the 2018 edition […]

Tourism

Big cats – predators under threat

Ihesiulo Grace 18 March 2018 0

The plan to annually celebrate the World Wildlife Day was conceived during the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly in December, 1983 as a means to raise awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora as well asto recognize the importance of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) in ensuring […]

Tourism

Expert: What Nigeria needs to develop tourism

Ihesiulo Grace 18 March 2018 0

An Aviation and Tourism Expert, Ikechi Uko, says that Nigerian tourism sector cannot develop faster without a viable National Carrier with capacity to control the country’s market. Uko, who is also the organiser of the popular Akwaaba Africa Travel Market, made this assertion in an interview with newsmen in Abuja. He said that while some […]

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Over 30 checkpoints affecting tourism growth in Badagry- LG boss

Ihesiulo Grace 18 March 2018 0

No fewer than 30 multiple checkpoints on the Mile Two/Badagry Expressway have continued to affect the growth of tourism in the Badagry area of Lagos State. The Chairman, Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State, Mr Olusegun Onilude, said disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday. He spoke on the sideline […]

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Over 800 participants to attend 2018 transport summit

Ihesiulo Grace 7 March 2018 0

Over 800 national and international cross-sectoral participants from tourism and transportation industry will gather at this year’s edition of the Tourism Transport Summit (TTS) 2018 to discuss strategies for achieving sustainable growth of the industry. Scheduled to take place at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, from April 30th and May 1st, the annual summit is a […]

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One Lagos Fiesta: 100 artistes, 40 concerts across five divisions, set to boost tourism, economy- LASG

Ihesiulo Grace 18 December 2017 0

The Lagos State Government at the weekend disclosed that over 100 artistes cutting across all genres would be performing at this year’s One Lagos Fiesta (OLF); its flagship yuletide revue scheduled to hold from December 24 till the early hours of January 1, 2018. Addressing journalists at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, Ikeja, […]

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Investors, banks, others keen on Ambode’s tourism development programme

Ihesiulo Grace 11 December 2017 0

The drive by the Lagos State Governors, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode to create a private- sector driven tourism economy has earned the full confidence of multinational companies, notable entrepreneurs’ business owners and managers alike across the state. This was the general consensus at a stakeholders’ review meeting held with sponsors of the Lagos Street Carnival and […]

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Coker Speaks on Data Synergy to Boost Tourism

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2017 0

DIRECTOR-GENERAL of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), Mr. Folorunsho Coker,has stressed the need for a working collaboration between data collection organisations, private and public, to crystallise Nigeria’s tourism data overview. Coker, who said this in a brief chat with journalists at the weekend, disclosed that,“There are other data banks from

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Enjoy Lagos set to launch Africa’s first ever tourism mobile application

Ihesiulo Grace 27 November 2017 0

Desirous to foster economic growth through brand awareness and increased patronage of local businesses, Enjoy Lagos, is set to inaugurate Africa’s first ever tourism mobile application. The product, which will stimulate the local and national economy, offers offering attractive discounts to shoppers, organizing private tours, booking flights and honeymoon packages, nearest

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Want to know more about history? Visit Badagry

Ihesiulo Grace 11 November 2017 0

The road trip from Ikeja GRA to Badagry took about approximately 3hours on a weekend with lesser traffic congestion. Badagry is a city on the outskirt of Lagos State, Nigeria. In the early days of civilization, Christianity started in Nigeria from the city of Badagry. Christmas was first celebrated in 1842 under the historical Agia […]

Interviews

Government, agencies must synergise on foreign exchange management- Adeleke

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2017 0

Last Tuesday, President Muhammadu Buhari presented to the joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja, N8.612 trillion 2018 Appropriation Bill. In this interview with GANIYU OBAARO, a financial expert, Mr. Azeez A. Adeleke, FCIB, examines some key issues in the budget, including sectoral allocation, foreign exchange, diversification, taxation and job creation. Excerpts

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Ugwuanyi promises to make Enugu tourism hub

Ihesiulo Grace 28 October 2017 0

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has reiterated his administration commitment and resolve to make Enugu State a tourism hub within the West African region. Ugwuanyi made this known at the 2017 edition of Life in My City Art Festival (LIMCAF), holding in Enugu. The governor, who was represented by the state’s Commissioner for Culture […]

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Tourism: Lagos Chamber boss charges media, others on sector

Ihesiulo Grace 14 October 2017 0

The Director General, Lagos Chamber Of Commerce & Industry, Mr. Muda Yusuf has expressed optimism over the state of tourism and hospitality industry in Nigeria, urging that for tourism and hospitality industries to thrive there have to be stronger collaboration between the media and the tourism and hospitality industry. Speaking, on Tuesday, at the Hoteliers’

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ANJET confirms speakers for inaugural Tourism Summit 2017

Ihesiulo Grace 12 October 2017 0

Key speakers have now been confirmed for the inaugural edition of the Tourism Summit 2017. The summit is being organised by the umbrella body of travel writers in the country, the Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Tourism (ANJET), in partnership with the Southern Sun Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos. A statement by the body said […]