Travel & Tourism
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Stakeholders are calling for an urgent overhaul of port infrastructure to enhance efficiency and increase their attraction to both domestic and international trade partners.
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The Consul General of China in Lagos, Yan Yuqing, has emphasised the significance and capabilities of the inland waterway as a critical artery powering the regional economy and furthering the societal advancement of countries.
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The newly elected President of the Ship Owners Association of Nigeria (SOAN), Sonny Eja, has pledged to focus on ship acquisition, access to cargoes and optimisation of shipping potentials, in line with the federal government’s initiative to prioritise the maritime sector over oil.
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The newly deployed Customs Area Controller (CAC) of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kola Oladeji, has vowed to go tough on smugglers and facilitate legitimate trade across the Southwest region of the country.
20 Apr
At the second thematic event of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly which was held at the UN Headquarters within the framework of Sustainability Week, the focus was on the critical role of tourism in advancing sustainable
20 Apr
The Abuja International Conference Centre would be buzzing with visitors from within and outside the continent come May 31, 2024 as the NIHOTOUR Gastronomy Festival set to hold its fourth edition.
20 Apr
Towards a sustainable energy future in Africa, NOV, a technology, equipment and services provider is set to showcase its cutting-edge solutions as a Silver Sponsor of the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris on May 14-15, 2024.
13 Apr
The Minister of Tourism, Mrs. Lola Ade-John has paid a visit to La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Ikegun Village, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos, describing the resort as, "a beacon of creativity and ingenuity, a testament to Nigeria's richness and diversity.’’
13 Apr
Tailored for management-level professionals in the tourism and hospitality sector, the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), and Hospitality and Tourism Management Association of Nigeria (HATMAN), have concluded arrangements to jointly host the 2024 edition of Tourism and Hospitality Management Workshop.
12 Apr
A time was when the Lagos-London route competition had Nigeria Airways and its British counterpart. It was a feisty battle, not between the national carriers, but between two sovereign countries. That was in the 90s.
12 Apr
Carloha Nigeria has announced the upcoming display of Chery Automobile's latest models from yesterday to April 14, 2024.
12 Apr
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) said it has well-trained medical personnel and equipped medical cubicles to attend to any emergency health challenges of esteemed passengers on board a train.
12 Apr
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Sector Command, said the command has recorded a notable decline in road crashes, fatalities, and severity, with incidents involving tanker trucks witnessing a significant reduction.
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