Travel & Tourism

United States (U.S) Certified Maritime and Anti-Piracy Security Specialist, Captain Alfred Oniye, has said the blue economy concept requires more research, data, policy and investment to realise its full potential, as it is a key component of the 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). Oniye, while explaining the concept of the blue economy to…

Chairman of the Maritime Barge Operators Unit of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Prince Olawale Cole, has urged the newly elected executives of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) to prioritise unity and harmony as well as foster dialogue and collaboration among members of the association. Cole also advised the leadership…

• Workers fear repeat of 2006 concession lay-off There are concerns over the outcome of automation in port operations and processes in the country’s maritime sector. While some industry stakeholders said the automation would ensure seamless cargo clearance processes and procedures, others feared technology would displace humans. These were the discussions at the third JournalNG…

Ahmed Kuru is the Managing Director of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), a bad debt recovery agency of the Federal Government. Amid controversies on AMCON’s recovery strategy in the aviation sector, Kuru spoke with WOLE OYEBADE and GEOFF IYATSE on the fate of embattled airlines, among several others, ahead of AMCON’s 2025 sunset deadline.…

Electric vehicles (EVs) will take centre stage at this year’s Automechanika Dubai, the Middle East and Africa’s largest international trade exhibition for the automotive aftermarket industry. Organisers of the event are preparing to host the largest edition in the show’s two-decade history from 2 to 4 October at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The landmark…

A board member of the Nigeria Automotive Manufacturers Association (NAMA), Dr Harpreet Singh, has proposed manufacturing affordable models of popular automobile brands in Nigeria. Singh, who is also the Managing Director of VON Automobile, a subsidiary of Stallion Group, submitted to the Intra-African Trade Fair Road Show (IATF 2023) held in Lagos. Addressing attendees at…

VFD Microfinance Bank has partnered Autochek to enable businesses and consumers to access affordable financing to purchase vehicles. This initiative stems from the cost implications of owning and maintaining a vehicle in Nigeria due to recent economic realities such as an increase in the foreign exchange rate, inflation and subsidy removal. Speaking at a media…

Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, has disclosed that the Federal Government would take advantage of the numerous bilateral and multilateral agreements between Nigeria and other countries on trade, commerce, technology transfer, construction and engineering services to facilitate the ongoing multi-billion-dollar development of the rail transport sector. Alkali explained that the rail sub-sector remains one of…

Mrs Olumayowa Obasanya who was recently appointed as a Junior Partner at Diamonds and Pearls Travels Limited has been honored as one of 100 African Youths under 40 years who have done excellently in promoting Africa. Obasanya alongside 99 other recipients of the award of the Africa Travel 100 Awards were honored at the 19th…

The just concluded 19th edition of Akwaaba African Travel Market (AFTM) 2023, an international travel, tourism and hospitality event organised annually in Lagos to showcase products in Africa and around the world has again benefited stakeholders for networking and growth.

President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), Mr Nkereuwen Onung has described the 100 days in office of the Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, as impactful and re-energising. Celebrating Governor Eno for reawakening the business environment in the state, as well as, providing succor to citizens and residents alike of Akwa…

At the just concluded gathering of G20 leaders in India, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the UK’s biggest single financial contribution to helping the world’s most vulnerable people adapt to and mitigate the impact of climate change.