Since taking office in January, United States (US) President Donald Trump has made more than his fair share of inexplicable decisions. But the inclusion of Chad in the latest revision of his infamous travel ban may just be the most inexplicable of the lot. The African Union (AU) says it is 'perplexed' that Chad is […]
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has revealed ambitious plans to establish a tourism and fisheries university to cater for the Zambezi Valley region once elected into office. The opposition alliance, Chamisa added, would also transform Victoria Falls into the Las Vegas of Africa. Speaking at a campaign rally in Victoria Falls last Friday, Chamisa said […]
The Lamdo Gashaka in Taraba, Alhaji Zubairu Hammangabdo, on Sunday urged the media to assist in promoting the tourism and agricultural potentials of his domain. Hammangabdo, a first class chief, made the plea at Gashaka when executives of the Correspondents' Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Taraba Chapter, paid him a courtesy visit. […]
Been searching for the perfect time to whisk your loved one away on an enchanting break (possibly without the kids) in a lush, serene and cosy hideout. Well, if you can’t afford to go through visa application process or travel abroad, fear not! Here are 10 romantic getaways in Nigeria offering incredibly romantic packages that are worth every ounce […]
Abuja is considered as one of the most hospitable places in Nigeria. The city plays host to major business and political visitors from different parts of the country. You can treat yourself and stay in an exclusive and luxurious Abuja hotel while you relax and enjoy the additional benefits that come with staying at the […]
The National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), Lagos office has recorded 5,474 visitors for the third quarter of the year. Mr Emmanuel Omotosho, the Head of Education Department on Tuesday, November, 21, in Lagos said that the patronage of the museum had been on the upward trend. He said that the increased patronage occurred […]
British Airways will resume direct flights to Seychelles in March after a decade-long absence, giving the island nation a major new boost to its tourism market, officials said on Tuesday. The airline will start operating two non-stop flights per week from London Heathrow airport to Seychelles from March 24 next year using its newest fleet […]
The decision of the National Assembly to make the federal government the sole regulator of the tourism industry has unsettled many governors who believe that the move is an encroachment on the powers of the states under the constitution. Recently, the Senate initiated a process to repeal the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) Act, 2004. […]
The Kaduna State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has said that 2,842 pilgrims from Kaduna have returned home after performing the 2017 hajj in Saudi Arabia. The Public Relations Officer of the board, Yunusa Abdullahi, said in a press release made available to newsmen in Kaduna yesterday that the pilgrims returned by Med-View and Max Air […]
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) on Wednesday elected Nigeria as Vice President, Africa at its ongoing 22nd General Assembly in Chengdu, Sichuan Province of Southwest China. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, who led Nigeria's delegation to the General Assembly assumed the seat on […]
