The Director General of Ekiti State Tourism Bureau Wale Ojo-Lanre (esq) has thrown his weight behind the state legislators’ planned retreat in Canada. In a write up sent to Africa Travel Herald, Ojo-Lanre explained his position: “It is with a keen sense of responsibility and commitment to the betterment of Ekiti State that I, Barrister […]
NIWA boss harps on safety on Nigerian waterways
As part of efforts to sanitize the system, ensure all round security, safety, and continuously guaranteeing adequate protection of lives and property of the citizens on the Inland Waterways in Nigeria, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji has reassured the public that no stone would be left unturned to champion the constitutional obligations […]
National Park boss applauded for community -driven conservation efforts
The Conservator-General (CG) of the National Park Service, Dr. Ibrahim Musa Goni, has received commendation for his inclusive and community-driven efforts in protected area management in Nigeria, particularly at Gashaka Gumti National Park. The commendation was contained in a letter written by the Executive Chairman of Serti-Baruwa Local Government Area of Taraba State, Honourable Umar […]
IPADA: Vanuatu Trade Commission, ADCB to empower 5 million Africans with AI tools
The Vanuatu Trade Commission with African Diaspora Central Bank (ADCB) has rolled out an array of programmes to fast track and elevate Africa in the global competition for contemporary Al knowledge. This is in support of the Ipada Initiative founded by Otunba Olawanle Akinboboye . His Excellency Prof. Dr. Hugh Aryee, the Vanuatu Trade Commissioner […]
Visa application: UK embassy switches to VSF Global from November 19
Travellers from Nigeria and other parts of the world applying for United Kingdom’s visa will see significant changes as the United Kingdom is changing its commercial partners for visa applications. In Nigeria the current visa application handling company TLS Contact will change from November 19 to VSF Global. Other countries switching from TLS Contact to […]
Zion Ministry: New religious tourism destination opens up Imo community
Tourism in its different forms-leisure, business, adventure, and so on, has the capacity to transform a community and impact positively on the people. One of the fastest ways to develop a community is through religious tourism. This is because it attracts a large number of visitors to a particular location, inject money into economy of […]
ATPN to celebrate Gen Yakubu Gowon at 90 during AGM
The Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria, (ATPN) is set to celebrate General Yakubu Gowon at its Annual General Meeting holding at the Abuja Kapital Klub and Apartments, Asokoro, on the 19th of November, 2024. ATPN, being the oldest multi-sectorial Tourism trade association, boasts of experts and has identified the profound impact that the establishment […]
Namibia-Delta Trade, Investment Summit to hold in Warri
The Namibia-Delta Trade and Investment Summit is set to hold in Warri, Delta State tomorrow, Wednesday, October 30. The summit is poised to be a transformative event that shines a spotlight on the lucrative trade and investment prospects between Namibia and the Niger Delta region. Organized by the Namibia High Commission in collaboration with Global […]
Sanwo-Olu opens J Randle Yoruba Culture Centre
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday, October 28, opened the remodelled J Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History. The opening is part of activities to mark the maiden edition of Afropolis Lagos Festival, an international festival of arts, creativity and innovation, which kicked off on Oct. 26 and expected to end on Nov. […]
Chinese investment in African tourism set to soar
Chinese investment in the sustainable African tourism industry is set to soar, with greater collaboration, and through the launch of a new dedicated African tourism investment portfolio. That was the opinion of Jon Danks, Chief Executive of Capital Horizon, speaking during the Investor Forum at the China Outbound Travel and Tourism Market (COTTM) held in Beijing […]