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- 11 Jul 2018
Nigeria to Earn N3.63B From Domestic Tourism By End of 2018, Hospitality Report Says
Nigerian domestic tourism sector is expected to contribute N3.63 billion to the country’s GDP by the end of 2018. This was contained in a 2018 Nigeria hospitality report released on Tuesday by…
- 23 Jan 2019
Nigeria's Tourism Sector Needs Stronger Branding - Jumia MD
The players and stakeholders in Nigeria's hospitality industry have been urged to intensify efforts towards branding the image of the hotel and tourism sector as the country continues to gain…
- 9 Aug 2015
NTDC Commends Jovago on Deep-Sector Tourism Intelligence Report
Jovago, Africa’s largest hotel booking portal has unveiled its high impact Intelligence Report at a press conference which held on August 5th at the Morning Side Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. This…
- 1 Oct 2020
Google and NTDC partner to support Tourism Industry - launch Tour Nigeria Collection
Google and the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) have partnered to help the Nigerian tourism sector recover and grow in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The partnership is geared…
- 31 Jan 2017
Domestic Travels Account for 97% Nigeria’s Tourism in 2016”- Jumia Travel Report
The Nigerian hospitality report 2017 which has officially been launched by Jumia Travel, has shown that the country generated 97% of its tourism revenue from domestic travel in 2016 while…
- 23 Jun 2017
NTDC to Leverage On Technology to Boost Tourism Potential
Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) said it would use the best modern technology to explore more potential across the country. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Mrs Adamma…
- 4 Sept 2017
To Explore Int’l Space, We Need Strong Domestic Market- DG, NTDC
Mr. Folarin Coker, the director general of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), has said that for international tourism market to grow, Nigeria needs a strong domestic market because…
- 28 Apr 2021
Google Partner Lagos State to Launch Eko for Show Initiative
Google Arts & Culture has announced the launch of Eko for Show, an initiative to showcase and celebrate Lagos, one of the world’s most vibrant cities for youth, creativity and technology.…
- 15 Jan 2019
Nigeria’s Online Travel Booking Space in Search of Real Value
Although boasting a lot of potential, Nigeria’s travel and tourism industry has remained in a state of near-misses and failed projections occasioned by the glaring gap and huge vacuum in the online…
- 14 Dec 2014
Technology, Others Cost Nigeria $2.5Bn Tourism Revenue- Robinson
Cherae Robinson is the founder of Rare Customs, a company focused on embedding American SME's in emerging market tourism trends. Originally from Brentwood, NY, she is a traveler and connector…
- 3 Apr 2025
Abiola Adelana: Empowering African Creativity and Heritage Through Pashione
Abiola Adelana is a visionary leader whose career blends finance, culture, and innovation. With over 15 years of experience in banking and strategic development, she brings unmatched expertise to her…
- 11 Oct 2015
Nigerian CEOs Back Telecoms to Contribute 25% to GDP
Top Nigerian CEOs from diverse sectors of the economy are meeting at The Nigeria Telecom Impact CEO Forum 2015 to deliberate on how the influence of telecommunications could contribute 25% to the…
- 8 Sept 2025
Afrinvest Marks 30 Years, to Unveil 20th Banking Sector Report
Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited will this month commemorate its 30th anniversary with the launch of the 20th edition of its Nigerian Banking Sector Report (BSR). Established in 1995, Afrinvest began…
- 4 Jul 2015
Jovago Says Hospitality Industry 2.4% Expected Benefits e-Commerce
Industrial activity in the nation’s travel and tourism sector is set to rise exponentially as fiscal remits stack for a 2.4 percent increase before the end of the last quarter of 2015. Jovago.com…
- 3 Mar 2016
Jovago Hosts Industry Leaders at Annual Stakeholders Forum
Jovago, Africa’s largest hotel booking portal called for higher investment in the hospitality and tourism sector at its landmark Annual Stakeholders Forum which held in Lagos. The event themed…
- 7 Apr 2026
FG Unveils Digital Platform to Showcase Nigeria’s Culture, Tourism Destinations
The Federal Government has unveiled a new digital platform, NITOUREY, aimed at showcasing Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and tourism destinations to global audiences. The initiative, introduced at…
- 17 Nov 2009
Reckoning Benefits of Courier Industry in a Downturn
Courier business is a critical service sector of the Nigerian economy, generating an annual revenue of some N12 billion and counting, even in a global economic recession. The inability of state run…
- 23 Sept 2016
NES#22: Time to Embrace ‘Made in Nigeria’ by Nigerians- Senator Udoma
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has highlighted the need to embrace self- sufficiency as a viable alternative to improve Nigeria’s dwindling economy. The Group made the call during a press…
- 6 Jun 2019
Jumia Boss Set Tourism Agenda For New Lagos Governor
Omolara Adagunodo, Managing Director of Jumia's hotel and flight marketplace has set out a tourism agenda for the administration of new Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Babajide Sanwoolu.…
- 22 Jun 2015
ICAO, WHO to Assess MMIA Medical Emergency Preparedness
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in its global effort to improve states’ preparedness, planning and responses to public health events commenced three-day assessment visit to the…
- 8 Feb 2019
Jumia Urges FG to Grant Tax Breaks to Hospitality Businesses
Omolara Adagunodo, Managing Director, Jumia hotel and flight services has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to grant tax breaks to businesses in the hospitality industry. Adagunodo who…
- 25 Sept 2025
Glo Renews Sponsorship of Ofala, Affirms Plan to Take Festival to Global Stage
Nigeria's biggest telecommunications supporter of culture, Globacom, has announced the sponsorship of this year’s edition of Ofala Festival, which is holding in Onitsha, Anambra State, in October,…
- 13 Nov 2017
FG Plans to Invest more in Entertainment Infrastructure
The Federal Government says it will provide the needed facilities for the entertainment industry to thrive in the country. Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, said this in an…
- 22 Jun 2016
Exploiting Economic Potentials of the Nigerian Aviation Industry
The aviation industry is a catalyst for socio-economic development anywhere! It provides the fastest and safest means of transportation of persons and cargo within and between countries thereby…
- 18 Jun 2013
FG Designates 13 Airports as Cargo Terminals
Thirteen airports have been designated by the Federal Government as perishable cargo airports as strategies to transform the aviation sector into a major revenue earner for the country. These…
- 12 Feb 2018
Technology Disrupting Global, Local Travel Industry
By Gbemisola Aruwayo-Obe Nigerians from all walks of life love to travel. Like folks elsewhere, they feel deeply emotional about travelling. Although they may chit-chat about banking, shopping…
- 13 Nov 2020
Nigeria Records 67% Rise In Electronic Money Transactions During COVID-19 Lockdown - CBN
Mr Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has revealed that electronic transaction volumes increased by about 67 per cent during the COVID-19 lockdown with increased…
- 18 May 2023
Building Connections - The Value of Our Transport Networks
By Tobechukwu Okigbo Over the years, embarking on road trips across Nigeria has provided me with some of the most fulfilling and memorable experiences of my life. Tobechukwu Okigbo, Chief Corporate…
- 20 May 2017
BigPortal: Wiltrend Services Receives World Bank Backing
World Bank in conjunction with the Nigerian Government has selected Wiltrend Professional Services Limited as MSME with potential for growth and ability to create massive employment in Nigeria.…
- 27 Oct 2016
FXTM Analysis: Nigeria Maintains Resilience Against the Storm
Confidence towards the Nigerian economy received a welcome boost following reports of the country reclaiming its position as the largest economy in Africa. According to the International Monetary…