By Taiye Olayemi Davidson Mugisha, Managing Director, Wildlife Tours in Rwanda, on Monday, said honest and friendly immigration officers across Africa would play pivotal role in transforming the continent’s tourism industry. Mugisha said this during the ongoing 20th AKWAABA Africa Travel and Tourism Market, in Lagos. The tourism expert spokeContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Mr Wale Ojo-Lanre, Director-General, Ekiti State Tourism Bureau, has underscored the potential of education tourism in the state. Ojo-Lanre said this on Monday during the ongoing 20th edition of AKWAABA African Travel and Tourism Market, in Lagos. He called on tourists, particularly Africans, to make the stateContinue Reading
How wonderful the world might have been without the scourges of colonialism and neo-colonialism. By Owei Lakemfa The story of Mexico is not necessarily that of colonialism, heroic resistance and the large scale seizure or theft of its territories by the United States. It is more of the tragicContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The 20th edition of AKWAABA Africa Travel and Tourism Market opens in Lagos, with over 15 countries in attendance and no fewer than 29 exhibitors. Some of the countries present are: Gambia, Congo, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, Seychelles, Rwanda, Cameroon, Namibia,Cote d’ Ivoire, Togo, MozambiqueContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, on Wednesday said the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History is now open for creatives’ use. Benson-Awoyinka said this during a tour of the centre as well as the National Commission for Museums andContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Descendants of late King Kosoko, the 10th king and first Oloja of Lagos, on Monday celebrated the traditional ruler’s historical and enduring legacy in a colourful celebration. The celebration which held at the palace of Oloja of Lagos elect, Prince Abiola Olojo-Kosoko, was the grand finale ofContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Organiser of the World Iyan Carnival, Mr Ade Ajayi, on Sunday said the maiden edition of the carnival would hold Dec. 27, to showcase Nigeria’s rich culinary experience and promote food security. “Iyan” is a traditional food prepared by pounding boiled yam with a mortar and pestle.Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Mr Ikechi Uko, Organiser of AKWAABA African Travel and Tourism Market, has commended the Federal Government for the support and prompt resolution of visa assessment issues for its foreign delegates. Uko, in a statement, expressed relief that the knotty issue of Nigerian visa experienced earlier while planningContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced that the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX 2024), a premier event showcasing Africa’s vibrant creative and cultural industries will be held in Algiers, Algeria, from October 16-19, 2024. The four-day event offers a unique platform for creatives from across the continentContinue Reading
