Ekiti State Government has advised Federal Government to extend special intervention fund to develop the vast potentials in Nigeria’s tourism sector as was being done to the agriculture sector. Mr Wale Ojo-Lanre, Senior Special Assistant to Gov. Kayode Fayemi on Tourism, said this on Tuesday in Ado-Ekiti during a programme on tourism. The News Agency … Read more
The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has assured stakeholders of its maximum support in building sustainable growth for the industry. The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, gave the assurance at a webinar session with stakeholders recently in Lagos. In its determination to reposition tourism beyond the new normal … Read more
A tourism expert and chairman, Aloha Hotel and Resort, Osogbo in Osun State, Otunba Soba Oyeleke has described tourism and culture as veritable tools for nation-building and good employment-generating links, if well utilized for the benefit of the youths. Oyeleke, who is also the convener of the Kawai Hula dance, a new dance step brought … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Solomon Bonu, has said that the performing troupe of the State Council for Arts and Culture will stage different plays to officially unveil the three theatres built by the State Government in Badagry, Igando and Epe areas of … Read more
Tourism A federal lawmaker, Hon. Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, on Thursday night called on the Federal Government to pay proper attention to the development of the culture and tourism subsector to improve the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Ogbeide-Ihama, Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Culture and Tourism, made the call in Abuja at the 13th edition … Read more
In a bid to reposition Culture and Tourism in Nigeria, the Awori Tourism Board said that the Ogun State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. (Dr.) Oluwatoyin Emmanuel Taiwo is set to engage youths in a discussion to chart a new course for the future of the Industry at an online event set to take … Read more
11 September, 2020 The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture has expressed the State Government’s readiness to celebrate 2020 World Tourism Day. The Commissioner stated this when some stakeholders in Tourism sector visited her in her office. In their reaction, the group thanked the Commissioner for the warm welcome and stated that WTD … Read more
The Lagos State Government has issued some modalities and placed protocols and rules in place of hospital implementation and tourism establishments for reopening of business activities in the state. The Honourable Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf said Lagos State has issued new rules that affect establishments and that the protocols are … Read more
Leading tourism operators on Friday revealed the top 10 romantic destinations suitable for holiday relaxation and couples’ honeymoon within Nigeria. The travel experts made the revelation during the 9th Naija Seven Wonders webinar session themed: “Places to Visit in Nigeria: Issues of Access and Security”. Read Also: 113 In Lagos As NCDC Confirms 329 Cases … Read more
Chief Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), says tourism and culture industries are capable of solving Nigeria’s problem of unemployment, if the nation’s potential are properly developed. Runsewe made the assertion on Thursday during a webinar session, organised by the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) with the theme: “Tourism … Read more
Abigail Olagbaye, former Miss Tourism, Nigeria, on Friday expressed dissatisfaction at some Nigerians’ quest to explore international tourist sites, leaving Nigeria’s tourism assets unpatronised. She called on Nigerians to visit local tourist sites which she described as unique and natural. Read Also: For Second Day Running, Abuja Tops list As Nigeria Records 462 COVID-19 Cases … Read more
Madagascar’s President, Andry Rajoelina, planned the partially reopening of tourism sector in October this year, a statement from the presidency said on Friday. During his meeting with tourism operators from the island of Nosy Be, Rajoelina said that the government would study and deepen the measures, which could accompany this partially reopening. Read Also: Court … Read more
The Anambra Government will support operators in the hospitality industry who have natural environment as a means of boosting the tourism potential of the state. Dr Christian Madubuko, Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, Indigenous Artworks, Culture and Tourism, gave the assurance during his tour of hospitality facilities in the state on Thursday. Read Also: Sudanese PM … Read more
Oyo State Government has promised to collaborate with the Federal Government and other stakeholders on development of tourist potentials in the State, adding that it is poised to make the state a hub of tourism in Nigeria. Commissioner of Information, Culture & Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun stated this at the Old Oyo National park, during … Read more
The deplorable state of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway is taking its toll on tourism as the first storey building in Nigeria located in Badagry, recorded a drastic drop in the number of visitors. Its Curator, Daniel Hodonu, said that only 995 tourists visited the historic building between January and June compared with 7,433 and 5,100 recorded … Read more
Former House of Representative member, Mr. Ned Nwoko, has said no country can survive without harnessing the potentials in the tourism sector. Nwoko, Chairman of “Project Tourism’’ disclosed this during the formal unveiling and launch of the project organised by Linas International Ltd in collaboration with the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) in Abuja. … Read more