By Muhyideen Jimoh Saint Lucia has pledged support for Nigeria in designing a robust community tourism programme, aimed at boosting grassroots tourism development and economic empowerment. The Caribbean tourism destination will also share expertise on certification standards and train Nigerian hospitality professionals. This initiative is part ofContinue Reading
By Tiamiyu Arobani Nigerian brands on Saturday lit up New York at the maiden edition of the NaijaBrandChick Trade Fair and Exhibitions. The event brought together passionate business owners from across Nigeria and buyers from across the U.S. and North America, which affirmed Nigeria’s growing status as a hub forContinue Reading
By Folasade Adeniran A tourism expert, Mr Ikechi Uko, has urged West African tour operators to collaborate closely to promote travel and tourism within the region and achieve shared objectives. Uko spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the just-concluded eighthContinue Reading
By Akeem Abas Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC- Oyo South) and Sen. Teslim Folarin have congratulated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakunlehin, on his 90th birthday and first coronation anniversary. Alli, who is also the Ekarun Balogun of Ibadanland, described the traditional ruler’s reign as peaceful, impactful and a greatContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe Hospitality and tourism experts have called for a stronger collaboration between academic institutions and industry practitioners to prepare young Nigerians for meaningful careers in the sector. The experts made the call during a panel session at a summit for students inContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Nigeria and Saint Lucia have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster robust partnerships in tourism, the Orange Economy, and investment in the creative industries. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the agreement was signed on Wednesday during President Bola Tinubu’s official visitContinue Reading
By Olajide Idowu A Professor of Sustainable Tourism Management, Bola Adeleke, says tourism can be used as a catalyst to shift the country’s dependancy on oil and boost its economy. Adeleke of the Redeemer’s University, Ede, in Osun, made the remarks on Thursday in Ede whileContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Mr Jeon Ju Ho, Director, Korean Cultural Centre in Nigeria (KCCN), has called on Nigerians to collaborate with the Korean community to promote the country’s traditional music infused in K-pop. Ju Ho made the call at the opening of the exhibition of ‘K-pop Meets Korean Traditional Music’Continue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran The Lagos State Government has endorsed the 2025 African Cultural Festival, calling it a tool for tourism promotion, economic growth, and diaspora engagement. With the theme ‘Africa to the World: Culture, Creativity, and Collaboration,’ the festival will include pre-event activities in Lagos starting July. The main celebrationContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, has highlighted the strong ancestral connections between Nigeria and Saint Lucia. Reynolds cited data from a British census conducted on the island in 1815, revealing that many Saint Lucians trace their origins to Nigeria. She made this known whileContinue Reading
