Travel & Tourism
4 Nov
In a compelling letter addressed to United States President Joe Biden’s office, under the title “Leveraging Technology to Combat Corruption in Nigeria and Foster Unity in America”, Nigerian born Nwachukwu...
4 Nov
With a focus on tourism education and training, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) General Assembly looked to the future at the global education forum which brought together Ministers, employers, educators and learners to address the biggest challenges and opportunities for advancing training across every part of the sector.
4 Nov
Zikoko, a leading digital media platform in Nigeria, announces the launch of Burning Ram, a meat festival that will showcase the best suya, kilishi, asun, balangu, burgers, and culinary takes on common Nigerian meat snacks. The event is scheduled to take place on November 11, 2023 at La Madison Place, Lekki, Lagos. Burning Ram promises…
1 Nov
With last week's Supreme Court decision on the presidential election matters, Dr Josef Onoh has declared the 2023 political process as concluded and has returned to his hospitality and wildlife conservation business. Onoh who aspired for the Governorship of Enugu state became President Tinubu’s spokesman in the southeast where he was vociferous in the defences…
28 Oct
Towards communicating the impact of tourism through films, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), during the just concluded 2023 edition of its Video Competition used the power of visual storytelling to highlight tourism as a force for good. Member States from all regions were invited to submit their videos for consideration, with a…
28 Oct
To fulfill its statutory obligations and look ahead to a full two years of transforming the tourism sector in all regions, the Executive Council of UNWTO endorsed the organisation’s Programme of Work for 2024 and 2025.
28 Oct
With the profound DJ skills that have taken her to over 30 countries across the globe, Florence, Ifeoluwa Otedola popularly known as DJ Cuppy has curated her top tracks for British Airways’ inflight entertainment system scheduled for onboard from November 1, 2023.
27 Oct
The General Manager, Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu, has appealed to drivers, vehicle owners, and all relevant stakeholders in the state’s transportation sector to voluntarily comply with the State Parking Laws. She stressed that the Lagos State Government is more interested in voluntary compliance than enforced compliance, which often comes with misconceptions…
27 Oct
An online ride-hailing mobility firm, inDrive has said it has been recording exponential growth in its operations in Nigeria, especially during the fuel subsidy removal that raised the pump prices of petrol from N195/litre to over N600/litre. Speaking in Lagos at a media event to mark its 10th anniversary, Business Representative for Nigeria, inDrive, Oladimeji…
27 Oct
A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Automobiles and Road Safety Initiative has called on Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to double its efforts at preventing low grade automobile batteries into the country. The organisation said low quality batteries could be harmful to the motorists and their passengers’ health, apart from being an economic drain pipe. He said…
27 Oct
Leading domestic carrier, Air Peace airlines, has rolled out free flight tickets for customers in commemoration of its ninth anniversary. The airline is running social media trivia contests to reward lucky customers. Spokesperson of Air Peace, Stanley Olisa, said the anniversary is a testament of resilience and another milestone for the airline, especially operating in…
27 Oct
In a major boost to continental trade and tourism, Uganda Airlines, the national carrier of Uganda, has launched its maiden flight from Lagos to Entebbe, further widening connectivity between East and West Africa. At the maiden flight to Lagos recently, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace development, Festus Keyamo said two other cities in Nigeria,…