By Folasade Adeniran Tour operators from across West Africa are calling for immediate reforms and practical solutions to tackle the persistent challenges faced during cross-border travel within the sub-region. The operatorsContinue Reading
By Folasade Adeniran Tourism experts across West Africa have underscored the need to accelerate the development of the region’s tourism sector, highlighting its potential to drive economic growth, create jobs, and promote cultural exchange. They made these remarks at the eighth edition of theContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu ‘WelcomeToNigeria Expo 2025’, a national initiative conceived to reposition domestic tourism as a driver of inclusive economic development in Nigeria, is set to debut in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Dr Mukhtar Muhammad, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Arts,Continue Reading
By Uchenna Eletuo Centenary celebration in Badagry by the Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) Society has given boost to tourism in the ancient city and made it a pilgrimage destination. Two local government chairmanship candidates in Lagos State, Mr Ajose Peter-Kumayon and Mr Babatunde Hunpe, made the remarks in Badagry. TheContinue Reading
By Imelda Osayande Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Thursday, received 119 stolen artefacts from the Government of the Netherlands. Oba Ewuare attributed the successful return of the artefacts to divine intervention, while thanking President Bola Tinubu and former President Muhamadu Buhari for their supports and commitment. He saidContinue Reading
By Kazeem Akande A Nigerian Nollywood actress and culture ambassador, Mrs Ayo Ewebiyi, has applauded the pace and extent to which Nigerian culture and the Nollywood industry are currently evolving globally. The actress made the commendation during an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Delegates and other participants have commended Nigeria for successfully hosting the 68th Meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (CAF), describing it as memorable. They gave the commendation in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the redContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe Some scholars have called on stakeholders in the creative sector to embrace ‘digital cultural tourism’, and greater investment in the industry, as tools for economic growth and cultural preservation. The scholars made the call during the end of a two-day international conference organised by the Centre forContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, has called for adequate investment in Africa’s rich tourism and creative sectors for a robust contribution to the global tourism revenue index. The minister made the call at the on-going 68th Meeting of the UN Tourism RegionalContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola Some residents of Ikorodu, a suburb area of Lagos State, have called on the state government to restrict the “Oro Festival” to midnight. They expressed concerns that the festival hinders free movement and commercial activities in the daytime. The residents, who spoke in an interview with theContinue Reading
