A tourism expert, Mr Ahmed Mohammed, has stated that Nigeria’s tourism sector, if properly developed, could significantly boost the country’s economy. Mohammed, a member of the Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN), made this remark during an interview with…
• ‘Work begins on Green Rail Line next year’ — Sanwo-Olu says, as Governor presents budget proposal • 30 newly completed road projects, bridges scheduled for commissioning December Tourism and creative sector is about to take a huge leap forward…
Stakeholders in the tourism and culture sectors have expressed divergent opinions over the merger of the tourism ministry with the arts, culture and creative economy ministry. The stakeholders bared their minds in separate interviews with newsmen in Lagos on Thursday.…
Lagos, Sept. 24, 2024 No fewer than 100 African tourism practitioners have been honoured with the Africa Travel 100 Global Leaders Award. Mr Ikechi Uko, organiser of the award, on Monday, during the 20th AKWAABA African Travel and Tourism Market,…
The 2017 tourism report by the World Economic Forum says travel and tourism currently contribute about 2 percent to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Compared to other African countries such as Seychelles, Cape Verde, and Mauritius where the travel and…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Minister of Tourism, Mrs Lola Ade-John, says Nigeria is a goldmine of untapped tourism and hospitality potential, poised for substantial investment. Ade-John said this on Thursday, during a two-day hospitality business summit organised by Vertiline Synergy…
The Lagos State Ferry Services (LAGFERRY) has stressed the need to harness the state’s waterway potential through tourism to boost economic growth and development. Mr Abdoulbaq Balogun, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, LAGFERRY, said this during the Fuji Fusion L’ori Omi…
Some youths across Epe Division of Lagos State have urged the federal and state governments to revamp all moribund tourism sites in the area to generate revenue. They made the plea in separate interviews with journalists in Epe on Thursday.…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, says Nigeria is getting safer, ready for foreign investments and exploration of her rich heritage. The Speaker stated this in Abuja during the week when he received in his office…
The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to make the establishment of a sole ministry for tourism and culture a priority, for the advancement of the industries. Chief Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General, NCAC, made…
