NTDC Rebrands Tourism in Nigeria with Tour Nigeria
Tourism is believed to be the fastest growing industry across the world, but this notion is otherwise for tourism in Nigeria. Despite the rich and fascinating diversity of Nigeria, tourism have not been yielding promising potentials and opportunities in the Nigerian community. This setback can be traced back to the attitude of Nigeria government towards […]
Nigeria @56: Key Contributions of Tourism to Nigeria’s Economy
October 1st is always an important day for Nigerians. It is the day we gained independence from Britain after many years of a colonial administration. The different sectors that make up the economy have performed well over the years. One of such sectors is the tourism and hospitality sector. Although the successive Nigerian governments are yet […]
#NascoMoments: 6 Interesting Things I Learnt About Local Tourism
Many years ago, a friend of mine embarked on an adventure with her sister; they set out to explore Africa from country to country. While I can no longer remember the details of that tour, I am inspired afresh every time I remember it – not inspired to tour Africa, but to tour my very […]
Yellow Mitsubishi: The Second Road Trip
Ikogosi Warm Springs (Ekiti), Arinta Waterfalls (Ekiti), Olumirin Waterfalls (Erin Ijesha, Osun) Ekiti is a beautiful state, with a stunning landscape and views that had me wide-eyed and stretching my neck taut. We drove through some amazingly picturesque villages and towns – Ikeji-Ile and Ogotun-Ekiti were two that stood out for me – that had […]
Nigeria Attracts $649.47 Million Spending From Tourists
Mrs. Sally Mbanefo, Director General of Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) disclosed that according to the report of border survey conducted recently by her agency, 4,037,808 inbound tourists visited Nigeria in 2013 spending $649.47 million. This was compared by the World Bank to the 1,414,000 tourist arrivals recorded in 2009, the year Nigeria’s border […]
Yellow Mitsubishi: The First Road Trip
Badagry, Lagos and Olumo Rock, Ogun State One weekend in March, I and seven other friends took a road trip from Lagos to Badagry, and then on to Olumo Rock in Abeokuta, Ogun State. We started our journey from Surulere late, at about 1.30 pm, and reached Badagry some minutes past three. […]
Federal Ministry of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation, International Style Week Limited to Hold Tourism Development Workshop in Lagos
The Federal Ministry of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation in conjunction with International Style Week Limited, a Lagos-based emerging markets consultancy firm, is set to hold a Tourism Development Workshop in Lagos from May 14 to 15th, 2014, at the Intercontinental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. Additional partners in the workshop include […]
The Traveller’s Guide: Vacation Tips
The first thing that runs through the minds of individuals when they hear the word vacation is ‘luxury’, but in the real sense of it a vacation goes beyond that. One mustn’t be luxurious to have a vacation. Vacations are not meant for the rich alone; anyone can go for a vacation depending on your choice, taste […]