Tourism – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:44:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Tourism – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Lagos Partners Inscribe to Boost Tourism Through Vibrant Street Art Initiative https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-partners-inscribe-to-boost-tourism-through-vibrant-street-art-initiative/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-partners-inscribe-to-boost-tourism-through-vibrant-street-art-initiative/#respond Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:44:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=472073 The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to strengthen its tourism and cultural appeal as it collaborates with Inscribe Arts to transform public spaces with vibrant street art installations across the state. The initiative, which aligns with Lagos’ broader agenda to position itself as a leading creative and tourism destination in Africa, has already begun [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-partners-inscribe-to-boost-tourism-through-vibrant-street-art-initiative/feed/ 0 AfCFTA Launches Forum to Boost Tourism and Creative Industries Across Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/afcfta-launches-forum-to-boost-tourism-and-creative-industries-across-africa/ https://www.theinfostride.com/afcfta-launches-forum-to-boost-tourism-and-creative-industries-across-africa/#comments Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:56:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=471045 The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat has unveiled a new Tourism and Creative Industries Forum aimed at harnessing the potential of Africa’s vibrant cultural, entertainment, and travel sectors to accelerate intra-African trade, job creation, and economic diversification. The initiative, unveiled at the AfCFTA headquarters in Accra, Ghana, brings together policymakers, private sector players, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/afcfta-launches-forum-to-boost-tourism-and-creative-industries-across-africa/feed/ 1 Industry Experts Set to Unveil Cutting-Edge Travel Technology Solutions https://www.theinfostride.com/industry-experts-set-to-unveil-cutting-edge-travel-technology-solutions/ https://www.theinfostride.com/industry-experts-set-to-unveil-cutting-edge-travel-technology-solutions/#respond Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:29:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=462769 In a move to revolutionize the future of travel and tourism, industry experts from across Nigeria and abroad are gearing up to showcase groundbreaking innovations in travel technology at an upcoming event designed to boost digital transformation in the sector. The showcase is expected to highlight how new tools, platforms, and services are reshaping the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/industry-experts-set-to-unveil-cutting-edge-travel-technology-solutions/feed/ 0 Beyond The Barrel: The Tourism Imperative (1) https://www.theinfostride.com/beyond-the-barrel-the-tourism-imperative-1/ https://www.theinfostride.com/beyond-the-barrel-the-tourism-imperative-1/#respond Sun, 08 Sep 2024 21:03:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388722 Nigeria is at the moment in a precarious position, teetering like a heavy toddler due to the instability of its monocrop economy. The country’s heavy dependence on crude (not even refined) petroleum exports exposes a cumulative effect of defective political economies and the complacency of the ruling elite “who have been trained as to how [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/beyond-the-barrel-the-tourism-imperative-1/feed/ 0 We’ll create, promote Nigeria’s tourism products home, abroad – FG https://www.theinfostride.com/well-create-promote-nigerias-tourism-products-home-abroad-fg/ https://www.theinfostride.com/well-create-promote-nigerias-tourism-products-home-abroad-fg/#respond Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:30:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=355596 Lola Ade-John, Nigeria’s Minister of Tourism, has announced that the country’s central government is planning to develop and market tourism products both abroad and at home. The Minister remarked that tourism “products are vast, plentiful, and core to revenue generation for the country” at the Abuja 2023 World Tourism Day, which had the subject “Tourism [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/well-create-promote-nigerias-tourism-products-home-abroad-fg/feed/ 0 1st Batch of Princewill’s Trust Winners Head to Dubai https://www.theinfostride.com/1st-batch-of-princewills-trust-winners-head-to-dubai/ https://www.theinfostride.com/1st-batch-of-princewills-trust-winners-head-to-dubai/#respond Tue, 30 Nov 2021 19:50:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=313651 Winners of the Princewill’s Trust Vision and Success Opportunity Challenge have departed for Dubai, for a 6-day all-expenses-paid trip. Over 7000 youths from Rivers State participated in the fiercely contested competition, where they were tested for courage, creativity, vision and the will to achieve results. In the beginning, each applicant was screened and those who [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/1st-batch-of-princewills-trust-winners-head-to-dubai/feed/ 0 AfCFTA to support growth of airlines in Africa, boost tourism https://www.theinfostride.com/afcfta-to-support-growth-of-airlines-in-africa-boost-tourism/ https://www.theinfostride.com/afcfta-to-support-growth-of-airlines-in-africa-boost-tourism/#respond Mon, 15 Nov 2021 21:37:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=312824 The Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCTA) is established to support the growth of airlines in the continent, boost trade and tourism, stakeholders have said. Air Transport specialist and former Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Richard Aisuebeogun said with AfCFTA, it becomes easier for airlines to grow in Africa just [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/afcfta-to-support-growth-of-airlines-in-africa-boost-tourism/feed/ 0 Dubai Tourism and Princewill Trust: Winners of Vision and Success Challenge Emerge https://www.theinfostride.com/dubai-tourism-and-princewill-trust-winners-of-vision-and-success-challenge-emerge/ https://www.theinfostride.com/dubai-tourism-and-princewill-trust-winners-of-vision-and-success-challenge-emerge/#respond Wed, 07 Jul 2021 23:00:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=299443 In their efforts to increase education opportunities for Nigerian students, the Dubai Tourism Corporation for Commerce Marketing (DTCCM), under its education tourism initiative, CLR education consulting, and in collaboration with Princewill Trust, has formally revealed the winners of the 2021 Vision and Success Opportunity Challenge. The winners of the 2021 Vision and Success Opportunity Challenge [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/dubai-tourism-and-princewill-trust-winners-of-vision-and-success-challenge-emerge/feed/ 0 Tourism and Culture, Solution to Nigeria’s Economic Woes, says Oyeleke https://www.theinfostride.com/tourism-and-culture-solution-to-nigerias-economic-woes-says-oyeleke/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tourism-and-culture-solution-to-nigerias-economic-woes-says-oyeleke/#respond Mon, 21 Dec 2020 20:58:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=279043 A tourism expert and chairman of Aloha Hotel and Resort in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, Otunba Soba Oyeleke, has described tourism and culture as veritable tools for nation-building and good employment-generating links, if well utilized for the benefit of the youths. Oyeleke, who is also the convener of the Kawai Hula dance, a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tourism-and-culture-solution-to-nigerias-economic-woes-says-oyeleke/feed/ 0 FG Will Establish Community Museums To Improve Tourism ― Lai Mohammed https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-will-establish-community-museums-to-improve-tourism-%e2%80%95-lai-mohammed/ Fri, 13 Dec 2019 21:57:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=243206 As part of its plans to make sure local communities benefit from tourism, the Federal Government has revealed that it is set to establish the community museums to improve tourism. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed disclosed this plan on Thursday at the ongoing 4th World UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference on Tourism and [...]

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]]> Nigeria Spends N400bn On Medical Tourism Yearly — Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-spends-n400bn-on-medical-tourism-yearly-buhari/ Fri, 05 Apr 2019 16:42:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=230601 Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has cried out over Nigeria losing more than N400 billion every year to medical tourism and begged stakeholders to unite and come up with a solution. Buhari urged the course participants of the Senior Executive Course, SEC 41 of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, to offer answers [...]

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]]> Rihanna Set To Promote Education, Tourism And Investment In Barbados https://www.theinfostride.com/rihanna-set-to-promote-education-tourism-and-investment-in-barbados/ Sun, 23 Sep 2018 11:24:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=216843 Rihanna has emerged Barbados’ ambassador having made the country so proud as one of the world’s biggest music acts. Born Robyn Fenty, Rihanna was appointed Barbados’ ‘Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary’ by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. Rihanna’s new national role will see her promoting education, tourism and investment of Barbados. The singer’s love for her [...]

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]]> Success Or Failure Of Tourism Depends On Our Secure Environment – Lai Mohammed https://www.theinfostride.com/success-or-failure-of-tourism-depends-on-our-secure-environment-lai-mohammed/ Fri, 29 Sep 2017 00:04:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=183367 Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has blasted the attack on Ogba Zoo and Nature Park in Benin, Edo State, on Sunday, during which three policemen were murdered. The Minister described the attack on one of the country’s foremost tourist destinations as a big blow to ongoing efforts to lift the tourism sector in the country. ”The success [...]

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]]> Governor Ambode sets to make Lagos a Hub for Tourism, Entertainment In Africa https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ambode-sets-to-make-lagos-a-hub-for-tourism-entertainment-in-africa/ Mon, 28 Aug 2017 21:18:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=179979 The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Sunday said the State is more than ready to take the driving seat for the development of Tourism, Arts and Entertainment in Africa. Governor Ambode, who spoke on a programme on Ben TV, United Kingdom, as a prelude to the ongoing Notting Hill Carnival, said his [...]

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]]> Our Tourism Sector Must Enjoy Autonomy – Bukola Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/our-tourism-sector-must-enjoy-autonomy-bukola-saraki/ Sat, 19 Aug 2017 16:47:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=178962 The Senate on Thursday said it was working hard toward separating tourism and culture from the Ministry of Information. Dr Bukola Saraki, made this known recently at an event. Saraki, who was represented by the Deputy Leader of the Senate, Sen. Bala Na’Allah, said that the separation was comppulsory to enable the tourism sector enjoy [...]

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]]> Nigeria partners with CNN and UNWTO to boost Creative Industry https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-partners-with-cnn-and-unwto-to-boost-creative-industry/ Mon, 10 Jul 2017 20:26:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=171613 The Federal Government today, 10th July, 2017 announced a tripartite partnership with the CNN and the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to boost the Creative Industry in Nigeria, using the film industry as a pivot. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, who announced the partnership in Lagos on Monday, at the Creative [...]

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]]> FG Must Improve Tourism Sector – Flavour https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-must-improve-tourism-sector-flavour/ Fri, 06 Jan 2017 11:51:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=153307 Many agree that the Nigerian tourism sector would generate billions of dollars in revenue and many celebrities have urged the government to harness its potential. In a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Flavour and Patoranking had more to say about the issue. The music stars urged the Federal government to work [...]

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]]> Shehu Sani Want Massive Investment To Tackle Medical Tourism https://www.theinfostride.com/shehu-sani-want-massive-investment-to-tackle-medical-tourism/ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 11:50:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=139482 Sen. Shehu Sani has called for massive investments in the health sector to block the annual $1.5 billion capital flight for medical tourism by political elites. Sani made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) shortly after he inspected facilities at the National Ear Care Centre (NECC) on Monday in [...]

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]]> Akinwunmi Ambode Plans To Boost Internal Revenue With Tourism Tools https://www.theinfostride.com/akinwunmi-ambode-plans-to-boost-internal-revenue-with-tourism-tools/ Sun, 31 Jan 2016 12:05:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=119556 The Lagos State Government on Saturday said that it would utilise the opportunities in the tourism sector to boost its Internal revenue. The Gov. of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, said this at the official inauguration of the redeveloped Apapa Amusement Park in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the 40- year- old [...]

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]]> D’banj Hangs Out With Commissioner For Tourism https://www.theinfostride.com/dbanj-hangs-out-with-commissioner-for-tourism/ Thu, 31 Dec 2015 19:11:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=116517 Yesterday pop star D’banj was at the One Lagos Fiesta for a performance. Always one to rub shoulders with the high and mighty, D’banj was with the Lagos state Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture Mr. Folarin Coker, and crown prince of Lagos state Prince Aremo Oniru who he calls his ‘godfather’. D’banj shared the [...]

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]]> Address by Information and Culture Minister, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, at His First Meeting With Heads of Parastatals Under Culture and Tourism in Abuja On Thursday, Nov. 19th 2015 https://www.theinfostride.com/address-by-information-and-culture-minister-alhaji-lai-mohammed-at-his-first-meeting-with-heads-of-parastatals-under-culture-and-tourism-in-abuja-on-thursday-nov-19th-2015/ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 12:05:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107842 Address by the Honourablee Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, at His First Meeting With Heads of Parastatals Under Culture and Tourism in Abuja On Thursday, Nov. 19th 2015 PROTOCOL Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. I welcome you to this gathering, which marks the first time we are meeting since I assumed duties [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > Saudi Authorities Detain Senator Barata For Making False Claims https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-saudi-authorities-detain-senator-for-making-false-claims/ Fri, 11 Sep 2015 11:30:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-saudi-authorities-detain-senator-for-making-false-claims/ A former Chairman Senate Committee on Culture and Tourism, Senator Hassan Barata, is reportedly cooling his heels in detention in Saudi Arabia. The Nation newspaper reports that the senator, when he was arrested and quizzed, claimed to be an employee of the Nigerian Embassy – a claim that was found to be false. Mr. Barata, [...]

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]]> #Marriage: First Photos From Traditional Wedding Of Jude Okoye https://www.theinfostride.com/first-photos-from-traditional-wedding-of-jude-okoye/ Fri, 18 Jul 2014 21:30:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/07/first-photos-from-traditional-wedding-of-jude-okoye/ Yesterday was the traditional wedding of Jude Okoye to MBGN Tourism 2012/model Ify Umeokeke and I promised to bring you photos s they dropped. Ify Umeokeke tied the knot with P-Square’s manager and brother Jude Okoye yesterday in Nnewi, Anambra. Check Out her first photo of the bride looking pretty in pink.

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]]> New dawn at last for Britain’s Stonehenge https://www.theinfostride.com/new-dawn-at-last-for-britains-stonehenge/ Tue, 17 Dec 2013 01:10:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=5276 Stonehenge's new visitor centre opens Wednesday in time for the winter solstice, hoping to provide an improved experience for the million tourists that flock annually to Britain's most famous prehistoric monument. The mysterious circle of standing stones…

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]]> Nigeria’s Culture and Tourism Sector receives tremendous boost over the last two years says Edem Duke https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-culture-and-tourism-sector-receives-tremendous-boost-over-the-last-two-years-says-edem-duke-2/ Fri, 28 Jun 2013 07:42:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2013/06/28/nigerias-culture-and-tourism-sector-receives-tremendous-boost-over-the-last-two-years-says-edem-duke-2/ The effort of the Federal Ministry of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation at developing the sector in order that it may compete favourably with its counterparts in other parts of the world, thereby contributing to increased foreign earnings, promote national and international integration, has been successful so far in the last two years of the [...]

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