Tag: tourism
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Tourism: Photographers storm FCT market to boost visibility
Professional photographers stormed Wuse market in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to highlight its tourism potentials on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this was part of the activities for the 2018 Abuja International Photo Festival themed “Photography for socio-economic development”. While at the market, the photographers interacted with the traders and…
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Quick read: 5 must-see statues in Lagos
A statue is a sculpture, representing one or more people. In Lagos, there are a number of statues of illustrious personalities dotted in different parts of the state. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, identifies the locations of some of these statues which you can visit. Gani Fawehinmi Statue The new, sparkling and towering…
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Can tourism influence Nigeria’s international image?
One thing that Nigeria as a country has struggled with for decades is her international image. With due regard to the many factors that may be affecting our reputation, which needs to be addressed, tourism seems to be the ultimate solution to improve it. Hence, concerted efforts should be invested in by the government to…
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Budget-friendly African destinations to visit
Travelling African destinations is an experience in itself. However, it can also be incredibly expensive especially for Nigerians. From wildlife trekking to luxury safaris and expensive flights, the costs can quickly add up making it impossible to stay within an affordable budget. Fortunately, there are some of Africa’s most popular destinations that are budget-friendly and…
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Lagos can become Africa’s tourism hub – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has reiterated that Lagos State has the potential to become Africa’s tourism hub. According to the minister, the Federal Government will support it in developing the sector. The minister said this on Monday in Lagos, at the Lagos Tourism Summit with the theme; “Destination Lagos: Towards…
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Delta state organises tourism fiesta
Delta State Government says it will hold a fiesta to showcase its tourism potentials with a view to attract both local and foreign investors. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr Chinye Emmanuel, disclosed this when he visited the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) and National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) in Abuja on…
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Anambra begins development of culture, tourism centres – Commissioner
The Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, Culture and Tourism in Anambra, Mrs Stella Onuora, said that the state government has begun exploration of tourists’ sites in the state to boost revenue. Onuora made the disclosure in Awka on Monday in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The commissioner said that as part of her…
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‘Tourism creates job opportunities for young Nigerians’-Ben Akabueze
Mr Ben Akabueze, the Director-General, Budget Office of the Federation says the tourism sector is capable of driving short-term growth and longer-term structural change in the country. Akabueze said this while making a presentation; “Financing as a Catalyst to Sustainable Tourism Development’’ at the 20th Annual General Meeting and Election of the Federation of Tourism…
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NTDC, NDDC partnership seek to exploit technology for tourism development
The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) has announced a partnership with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) with the aim to adapt and deploy technology in the development of tourism potentials across the country. The Assistant Director, Press Unit of NTDC, Mrs Adamma Afanga disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja, saying “We…
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Rivers State: Nigeria’s tourism and investment destination
By Simeon Nwakaudu Endowed by nature as the nation’s treasure base, Rivers State is blessed with vast deposits of oil and gas, two functional seaports, an international airport, revived rail network, vast arable land, enhanced security network and a business friendly environment. Rivers State is Nigeria’s undisputed tourism and investment destination. The security framework in…