WTD 2024: Private sector commended for sustaining Nigeria tourism, advancing peace initiatives
As the world celebrates the World Tourism Day today , the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria [FTAN] has reaffirmed that the survival of the country's travel and tourism sector is a testament to the resilience of the private sector players, who have surmounted difficult challenges, including inclement operating, in continuing to drive the industry till date and contribute its quota to the sustenance and development of the Nigerian economy.
Aborted 3-year voyage: Tourists call for probe
Two weeks before the ship’s departure, Miray Cruises, the company in charge of the cruise, ended up cancelling the entire voyage due to the lack of an available ship.
All British visa applications will be processed by VFS Global
VFS Global has been given the global contract for all UK Visa and Citizenship Application Service (VCAS ) centres worldwide, which is a significant development for international travellers.
FTAN President calls for tourism grants for states
The President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), Mr Nkereuwem Onung, has called on the Federal Government to disburse grants
Why we will continue to support hospitality business — Obaseki
The hospitality landscape of Benin City, the Edo State capital has been boosted with the commissioning of a 50-bed hotel, Maia Hotel and Suits, by the state governor, Godwin Obaseki.
Komodo Dragon: 5 facts about the ‘largest lizard’ on Earth
Komodo Dragons are reportedly the world’s largest lizard species with a capacity to grow to more than 3m (9.8ft) long
Group commends Tinubu on creation of a stand-alone tourism ministry
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been commended by the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), the Nigerian on the creation of a stand-alone tourism ministry.
Ijakumo: Kunle Remi, perfect lead actor in story of greed, religious fraud and vengeance
Ijakumo: The Born Again Stripper hit Netflix on Friday, 23rd June, 2023, and it’s become a talking point as one of many Nollywood stories with realities that Nigerian society endures where the societal ills of greed, deceit, lust, betrayal, religious corruption, and vengeance mingle with flamboyance, pride, ego, wealth, and power.
Chefs thrill visitors with local, international cuisines in Abuja
Tourists from across the world jostled to taste various dishes from different countries, weekend, in Abuja as Nigeria hosts the 3rd edition of its gastronomy festival.
China to train young Nigerians on cultural tourism economy
Young Nigerians will undergo critical cultural tourism training in China, which is strategically billed to reduce unemployment and crime, and also mobilise the youths to drive the Nigerian creative cultural tourism economy.
Nigeria ranks 6th in Africa visa openness report
Nigeria has ranked sixth in the Africa Visa Openness Report released by the African Union (AU) and the African Development Bank (AfDB). The report, which is the seventh edition, was released at the 2022 African Economic Conference (AEC) being held in Balaclava, Mauritius on Sunday. The report noted that Benin, Seychelles and The Gambia ranked […]
