Vastly cultural, justifiably traditional, and fairly cosmopolitan, Ile-Ife in Osun state, Southwest Nigeria is like an egg that is always accorded respect by all and sundry. The greatness attributed to Ile-Ife is well-deserved because it is the cradle of an important Nigerian race; Yoruba. This is part of the reason why the Ooni of Ife, the custodian […]
John Shiklam writes that the partnership between the famous Dr. Agarwal's Eye Institute, India, and Thelish Eye Centre, Kaduna, has contributed in reducing medical tourism among Nigerians The partnership between the famous Dr. Agarwal's Eye Institute, India, and Thelish Eye Centre, Kaduna, Kaduna State, has given hope to those desperately seeking for solutions to various […]
The Chief Executive Officer of Travel Investment Company Limited (TICO), Mrs Irene Uti-Egbeogu, has said the merger of travel agencies could contribute over $2 billion annually. She said without consolidation, the market share would be small for travel agencies who need to explore wider segments and product initiatives to enhance profitability In an interview, she […]
Statutorily, tourism started gaining momentum in 1988, when the ruling military government promulgated a decree establishing the Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), and by the year 2000, the Federal Ministry of Culture & Tourism was created; thereby according tourism a priority status in Nigeria’s quest for national economic development. Over the years, the need for […]
Nigeria is a large country consisting of a vast number of cities, towns and districts; and while some of these locations including Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt are popularly noted and visited, there are other destinations – though are not popular – that have a lot to offer fun-seeking visitors. One of such lesser-known destinations is Sapele, […]
In the lead up to the festive season, consumers are increasingly turning to online shopping portals instead of visiting physical stores due the convenience that these platforms offer. According to Oliver Facey, VP Operations for DHL Express Sub Saharan Africa, while local consumers are embracing the shift towards e-commerce, many are still not aware of […]
Traffic in Nigeria can be a struggle, with tailgaters, speeding and inevitable work-delaying traffic jams, commutes can quickly become an acute stress. In a country ranked as Africa’s most populous region, it is no surprise that traffic in Nigeria is a budding issue for its citizens. A trip to the local grocery store – that […]
Follow these driving tips and you’ll help reduce your risk of being involved in a crash as well as improve your personal safety as a motorist. power check When checking your vehicle, the POWER check is the easiest to remember. This stands for Petrol, Oils, Water, Electric, and Rubbers. Everything under each heading should be […]
Travelling around and becoming a nomad often means changing countries more often than your underwear. This can often lead to the usual frolics – shagging on trains, blowjobs on street corners and trying to sleep in a hostel bunk knowing the Peruvian couple sleeping above you are doing it doggy style. Without going into too […]
I’m in Ghana, Accra to be precise. I normally tell people to try visiting Calabar (Obudu Ranch), Yankari Game Reserve, Zoological Garden in Ibadan (UI), Olumo Rock at Abeokuta, Oguta Lake in Imo, Kainji Dam, Abuja. There are a lot of place to disappear peacefully with nature in Naija. But if you insist, maybe the […]
