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UNESCO Endorses Sango Festival In World Heritage List
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has just inscribed the Sango Oyo Festival in the lists of World Heritage.
The body inscribed it the 2023 Eighteenth Session of the Intergovernmental Committee…
2023 Carnival Calabar: C’River Ready To Host Tourism World – Gov. Otu
Governor Bassey Otu has stated that Cross River State is ready to host the tourism world at this year's Carnival Calabar International Festival.
Otu, who made the assertion, Sunday, while flagging-off the third carnival dry run at the…
Oyo Govt Creates New Ministry On Culture, Signs Executive Order On Mining Activities
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, signed into law an Executive Order establishing the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and another one on the protection of mining communities in Oyo State against insecurity and exploitation.…
TOURISM : Commissioner Tasks LAGFERRY Mgt On Yuletide Campaign To Attract Patronage
The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, has reiterated the Lagos State Government's (LASG) commitment to improving water transportation.
He made the statement during a scheduled visit to Lagos Ferry…
TOURISM: LASG Brainstorms With Beach Operators To Boost Blue Economy Potentials
The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture has engage stakeholders in Beach Operation in Lagos State to discuss and collaborate on developing the many beaches across the State and making them more attractive for tourism.…
Isese Day: Gov. Abiodun Declares Monday Public Holiday
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has declared Monday, 21st August 2023 as public holiday to commemorate the annual Isese Day.
Isese Day is set aside by traditional religious worshippers to celebrate Yoruba culture and tradition.…
ITPN Clamours For Stand Alone Tourism Ministry
The National President of the Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN), Chief Abiodun Odusanwo has added his voice to the clamour for the creation of a stand-alone Ministry of Tourism and Culture for Nigeria by the current…
Lai Mohammed Gets Special Advisor Appointment To UNWTO Secretary General
The immediate past Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of Nigeria, Lai Mohammed has been appointed as Special Advisor to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Secretary General, Zurab Pololikashvili.
The…
FTAN Harps On Waterways Transportation To Boost National Tourism Growth
President, Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria, (FTAN) Mr Nkereweum Onung , has called on the federal government to assist tourist boat operators in Nigeria to effectively respond to demand of waterways transportation ecosystem…
African Tourism Board Honours ITPN President With Global Brand Ambassador
The President of the African Tourism Board (ATB), Mr. Cuthbert Ncube has conferred the Board’s Global Brand Ambassador of ATB on Chief Abiodun Odusanwo, National President of the Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN) for…