Tourism

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has bagged the best Tourism Governor award following his numerous contributions to the growth of domestic tourism in the state.This was announced during the 2020 edition of the…

Gov. Mai Mala-Buni of Yobe has approved N73.8 million, for reactivation of the state fertilizer blending plant in Gujiba.The state’s Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Tourism, Alhaji Barma Shettima said this in an…

The Ekiti government is set to establish an Arts, Crafts and Tourism Village in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. The state Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism in Ekiti, Prof. Rasaki Ojo-Bakare, made the disclosure in a…

The Director-General, National Commission for Museum and Monument (NCMM), Prof. Abba Tijani, says the commission plans to collaborate with some banks to improve tourism in Nigeria.In an interview with the News Agency of…

It has been difficult to predict how the world is going to change due to the pandemic. No one knows when the COVID-19 pandemic will end, and there are fears that current protest rallies around the world could make things worse. Every…

The Lagos State Government on Thursday inaugurated the State Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Review Committee, aimed at reactivating the Tourism, Arts and Culture sector.Inaugurating the committee in Ikeja, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts…

Europe wants to open its internal borders for tourism before summer begins, a group of European Union (EU) foreign ministers said on Monday.German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas met his counterparts from Spain, Italy, Austria,…

The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), has called for the support of the Federal Government to boost the tourism sector in Nigeria amid COVID-19 pandemic.Alhaji Saleh Rabo, FTAN President, said this at a…

The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says tourism will be the next oil industry in the country in terms of revenue generation among other benefits. SEE ALSO: Amotekun: FG, S/West Governors Agree to put in…

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.SEE ALSO: UN Secretary General Links Locust Crisis to…

The Cross River Government has destroyed over 100 illegal shops including containers erected within the premises of the popular Etim-Edem Park in Calabar metropolis.SEE ALSO: …

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…

Saudi Arabia will open its doors to international tourists under a new visa system that allows tourist from 49 countries to apply for e-visas and visas on arrival, official on Friday said.Ahmad Al-Khateeb, the Chairman of the Saudi…

The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi has bagged a ministerial award for mass transportation infrastructure development alongside Mr Hassan Bello, Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) for outstanding transport…

All local festivals and sites of deities being celebrated in prominent communities in Ekiti are to be acquired by government as part of its aggressive drive to boost Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) as well as promote culture and tourism.…

La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Ibeju-Lekki, says exploration of tourism potential in the community has generated huge employment opportunities for youths and improved fishing occupation of residents, among others.Its President, Mr…

Mrs Omolara Adagunodo, the Managing Director of Jumia’s Hotel & Flight Services, says there is need to intensify efforts to ensure stronger branding of the hotel and tourism sector in Nigeria.Adagunodo said on Wednesday that this…

The Managing Director of Jumia’s Hotel & Flight Marketplace, Mrs Omolara Adagunodo, on Wednesday commended the Lagos State House of Assembly for passing the bill to establish the state’s Tourism Promotion Agency.Adagunodo, in a…

Popular singer Robyn Rihanna Fenty, otherwise known as Rihanna is now an ambassador of the Barbados governmentThe singer bagged the post of "Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary" for Barbados.The role involves promoting…

The Hospitality and Tourism Management Association of Nigeria (HATMAN) has urged government at all levels to work towards making Nigeria among the world top tourism destinations by the year 2020.The association made the call in a…

The 16 Brigade of Nigerian Army, Yenagoa, on Wednesday said it had renovated and opened to tourists, the Oloibiri Oil Well No. 1, where commercial oil production commenced in 1958.Captain Jonah Danjuma, Assistant Director, Army Public…

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has called on states to emulate Edo in collaborating with the federal government to promote culture, tourism and the arts.Mohammed made the call at the opening of Benin…

South Africa’s Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa, has on Wednesday expressed concern that an incident in which Dutch tourists were robbed could damage the country’s Tourism Industry.Thirty-six Dutch tourists who arrived in the country on…