Travel & Tourism

By Alex Enebeli Some members of Yoruba and Hausa communities in Enugu State have said that the people of the South East are very accommodating and hospitable. A cross section of the Hausa and Yoruba communities living in Enugu, described people

…Stakeholders Call for Greater Investment, Cultural Preservation The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, on Saturday joined the global community to celebrate World Tourism Day 2025 with a special excursion to Tarkwa Bay Island. The event, held in collaboration with

By Joan Odafe Wakanow, an African travel technology company says that Nigerian travellers are opting for destinations in Europe, Africa and Asia, instead of the United States as the festive season approaches. Senior Vice-President, Worldwide Operations, Wakanow, Shola Ipinmoroti, said this

By Deji Abdulwahab The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a minor shake-up in its workforce, saying it is aimed to eliminate redundancy and reposition the Commission for effective and efficient service delivery. NAHCON disclosed this in a statement issued

By Idris Olukoya Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja, the Aladeshonyi of Odo-Noforija, in Epe Division, has called on government at all levels to harness the untapped tourism potential at the grassroots. This, according to him, will boost revenue and foster sustainable community development.

Ras Mubarak, Leader of Trans-Africa Tourism and Unity Campaign. By Fortune Abang The Trans-Africa Tourism and Unity Campaign organisation, an NGO, has called for visa-free operations across the continent to foster regional integration, economic growth,  and cultural exchange. Ras Mubarak, Leader of

By Joan Odafe The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has clarified that its mandate is not to grade hotels but to regulate standards and certify practitioners. Dr Abisoye Fagade, Director-General of NIHOTOUR, gave the clarification during a round table

By Bukola Adetoye The Ogun government says safety concerns informed its decision to introduce entry fees at the renovated Olumo Rock Tourist Complex. Free entry to the site, which began after its relaunch, will end on Saturday, Aug. 23.

Abuja is set to host a 16-day “Groovy December” festival from December 15 to 31, 2025, aimed at boosting tourism and positioning the city as a cultural hub. The event, organized by the Emerging Abuja Projects under Chairman Imoh Ebong, was

The U.S. Department of State has officially revised its visa policy for Nigerian citizens. Effective immediately (July 8, 2025), most non‑immigrant and non‑diplomatic visas such as tourist (B‑2), business (B‑1), student (F, M), and exchange (J) visas, will now be issued as single‑entry permits