Workers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Tuesday staged a protest against plans by the Federal Government to concession the facility as well as three other major airports across the country. They also vowed to embark on subsequent protests, adding that they may be forced to shut down the country’s main airports if […]
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has signed an MoU with the Chief Executive of the British Council, Sir Ciaran Devane, with a request for a partnership to help train festival managers, revive the country’s major festivals and prevent its traditional games from dying. The agreement was signed in Edinburgh, Scotland, on […]
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerians to imbibe cultural values and norms so as to promote the nation’s heritage. Obasanjo regretted that present upbringing was disappointing, as many children do not know enough about their states of origin let alone the country. “I have understood that history is no longer thought in school, which […]
Travel & Tourism’s impact on the economic and social development of a country can be enormous; opening it up for business, trade and capital investment, creating jobs and entrepreneurship for the workforce and protecting heritage and cultural values. To fully understand its impact, however, governments, policy makers and businesses around the world require accurate and […]
We usually don’t forget our first flight, and probably the most experiences sound amazing. If you are panicky about flying or you have never flown, the idea of going on flight might seem intimidating. Nevertheless the experience from your home, coming on the way to airport, airport checking, boarding and the flight could be an […]
If you enjoy travelling, flying might likely be your preferred means of transportation, probably because it’s the world’s fastest form of transportation and it’s less stressful. At the same time, going to the airport on a trip requires some preparations, some of which might include packing, ensuring your passport or ID card is valid and handy, […]
Global air passenger traffic took a 5.2 per cent leap in June, the International Air Transport Association, IATA, has announced. The global airlines body said increase in passenger demand is measured in revenue passenger kilometer, RPK. IATA’s Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Tony Tyler, who revealed this in Geneva, said the figure leaped from […]
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that the ministry would engage indigenous artists in promoting the nation’s culture and creativity. He stated this during a meeting he had with representatives of the Artistes’ Village within the National Theatre complex in Lagos. Mohammed said that everything about life revolves around creativity and […]
Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality industry might overtake the downstream sector by 2021 if the recently launched African Union (AU) passport is adopted by the country’s legislators. Kushal made the remark last weekend while fielding questions from journalists on the potential of the Nigerian tourism and hospitality industry as an alternative to boosting the country’s economy. […]
The Lagos State Drivers’ Institute (LASDRI) on Monday urged bus conductors in the state to be civil in their dealings with commuters and other road users. Mr. Philip Ogunlade, the Chief Executive Officer of LASDRI, gave the charge in his address at a one-day training and accreditation of bus conductors in Lagos State. The News […]