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NewsNigeriaTourismAare Gani Adams launches Egypt chapter of OPU

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 4, 2023

…Says Nigeria can learn from tourism potential in Egypt Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams has said Nigeria has huge potential to build a world class tourism destination. The Yourba leader who charged the federal and state governments on the need to learn from the development of Egypt’s tourism industry, also commended Egypt’s wealth in tourism Adams, who is on a 10 day visit to the Northern African country for the...

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NewsNigeriaTourismCulture, Tourism would Spur Economic Growth, Development-Minister

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)December 31, 2022

The annual Ijakadi Festival includes a cultural display by Moremi and other groups such as a special paying of homage by the clans comprising Offa kingdom, namely, OJOMU, BALOGUN, ESSA, SHAWO, ASALOFA, IGBODUN, and OLUGBENSE, in addition to the symbolic wrestling bout between the Olofa of Offa and Chief Essa, which the Olofa always wins was held during the week. In a message, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed identified culture and...

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Award & RecognitionLocal GovernmentRegionsTourismEnugu State Govt. Immortalize Zik of Africa, Inaugurates Nnamdi Azikiwe Centre

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)December 3, 2022

The Enugu State Government has renovated the old premier lodge, the former residence of the great Zik of Africa, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, and furnished it with personal effects of the legend; the Nnamdi Azikiwe Centre. Inaugurating the Centre on Friday, Governor Ugwuanyi disclosed that the multi-purpose monument was developed by his administration to immortalize, propagate and perpetuate the leadership ethos, patriotic ideals, and scholarly insights of the legend, the Nigerian statesman, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe. In...

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TourismOyesola Urges Oyo Govt to Seek for Increased Tourists Attraction

Beloved John (Staff Writer)August 9, 2022

The Oyo state government needs to seek ways to attract more tourists to all the tourist centres in the state according to Oyedele Oyesola, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism. Oyesola said the government could turn tourist sites in the state into “money-spinning” sites and standard tourist centres by calling for partnership with investors. He said this on Tuesday during a visit to local tourist sites in Oyo State. Oyesola pointed out that...

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BusinessTourismEnugu Govt Captures Additional 251 Hotels Operating in the State

PilotnewsSeptember 18, 2021

ENUGU —  The Enugu State Government says it has captured an additional 251 functional hotels within its database as part of a drive to improve hospitality and tourism businesses in the state. The General Manager of Enugu State Tourism Board, Chief Steve Odo, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Enugu on Saturday that the number of hotels captured by the government is now 403. Odo spoke on the sidelines of his achievements within one...

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BusinessLifestyleTourismBill To Establish State Tourism, Arts, Culture Endowment Fund Pass Into By Akwa Ibom State House Of Assembly

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 6, 2021

UYO — A Bill to establish the State Tourism, Arts and Culture Endowment Fund (AKSTACEF) has been passed into law by the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly on Thursday. The member representing Itu State Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on Industry, Commerce and Tourism Hon KufreAbasi Edidem while presenting the report explained that the new law, when assented to by the state Governor, would boost the funding of the tourism sector as well as improve the...

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EntertainmentTourismTourism: Ugwuanyi Inaugurates Unity Park, A Relaxation Centre In Enugu

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)May 31, 2021

The Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi on Saturday inaugurated the Unity Park for public use as a tourist attraction and a place for relaxation. Inaugurating the park amid jubilation, Gov. Ugwuanyi said, “The project offers the good people of Enugu State an opportunity to relive the past when the City urbanization had not obliterated our recreation areas; the park responds to the yawning gap in the lifestyle of the Coal City”. The Unity Park is...

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TourismTravelEaster: Abuja Airport Records High Traffic

PilotnewsApril 2, 2021

ABUJA — The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Friday, witnessed increased traffic due to the huge number of passengers travelling to different parts of the country to celebrate Easter. Reports by The News Agency of Nigeria gathered that flights from Abuja to other routes were fully booked before Thursday. Also, booking and check-in counters of many airlines were crowded with travelers rushing to board their flights. Many of the airline officials who spoke with...

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NewsNigeriaTourismNTDC Seeks NAN Partnership to Promote Tourism

PilotnewsFebruary 18, 2021

ABUJA —  The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) on Wednesday solicited an enduring partnership with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to promote the growth of the tourism sector in Nigeria. Speaking when he paid a courtesy visit to the editorial management of NAN in Abuja, the Director-General of the NTDC, Mr. Folorunsho Coker, said that he needed to collaborate with NAN to drive the vision of the NTDC as laid out by the Federal...

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NewsNigeriaTourismTourism Businessman Advises Tourists on Adequate Hiking Education

PilotnewsJanuary 26, 2021

LAGOS —  Mr. Ikechi Uko, a tourism businessman, on Monday advised tourists intending to hike at waterfalls and at other water bodies to acquire adequate knowledge about hiking to guide against accidents. Uko gave the advice while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) against the backdrop of the hiking mishap that occurred at Farin Ruwa Waterfall, Nasarawa State, on Saturday, Jan. 23. He said that Nigerian tour operators and tour guides must also...

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