TRAVEL – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:57:31 +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 TRAVEL – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Fresh $1bn Travel Tax Scheme Sparks Public Outcry https://www.theinfostride.com/fresh-1bn-travel-tax-scheme-sparks-public-outcry/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fresh-1bn-travel-tax-scheme-sparks-public-outcry/#respond Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:57:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=470779 A new travel tax initiative introduced by the Federal Government, estimated to generate $1 billion annually, has triggered widespread protests from aviation stakeholders, travel agencies, and frequent flyers who argue that the move could further burden travelers and weaken Nigeria’s already fragile aviation industry. The controversial policy, unveiled jointly by the Federal Inland Revenue Service [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fresh-1bn-travel-tax-scheme-sparks-public-outcry/feed/ 0 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 29 States Spend N2tn on Travels and Miscellaneous Expenses, Report Reveals https://www.theinfostride.com/29-states-spend-n2tn-on-travels-and-miscellaneous-expenses-report-reveals/ https://www.theinfostride.com/29-states-spend-n2tn-on-travels-and-miscellaneous-expenses-report-reveals/#respond Fri, 06 Dec 2024 21:55:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=396845 A recent report has revealed that 29 Nigerian states collectively spent over N2 trillion on travel, entertainment, and other miscellaneous expenditures within the last year. This revelation has raised concerns among fiscal analysts and citizens about the prioritization of public funds amid ongoing economic challenges in the country. Breakdown of the Spending The report, compiled [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/29-states-spend-n2tn-on-travels-and-miscellaneous-expenses-report-reveals/feed/ 0 Cuba Updates Travel Regulations to Boost Tourism and Simplify Entry for Visitors https://www.theinfostride.com/cuba-updates-travel-regulations-to-boost-tourism-and-simplify-entry-for-visitors/ https://www.theinfostride.com/cuba-updates-travel-regulations-to-boost-tourism-and-simplify-entry-for-visitors/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:40:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391183 In a bid to revive its tourism industry and enhance visitor experience, the Cuban government has announced a series of updates to its travel regulations aimed at simplifying entry procedures and attracting more international tourists. The new measures, which are set to take effect immediately, reflect Cuba’s renewed commitment to promoting itself as a prime [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/cuba-updates-travel-regulations-to-boost-tourism-and-simplify-entry-for-visitors/feed/ 0 I Was The Only One Who Could Afford Business Class During My Recent Travel – Eniola Badmus https://www.theinfostride.com/i-was-the-only-one-who-could-afford-business-class-during-my-recent-travel-eniola-badmus/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-was-the-only-one-who-could-afford-business-class-during-my-recent-travel-eniola-badmus/#respond Sun, 22 Sep 2024 20:00:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=389744 Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus has come out to share a video from her recent travel by air. She recently flaunted a photo of herself in an empty airplane cabin, and fans have been reacting. Eniola wrote, “Just only me in the business class. Wetin happen?” Check her out, WOW. Nollywood is a sobriquet that originally [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-was-the-only-one-who-could-afford-business-class-during-my-recent-travel-eniola-badmus/feed/ 0 Yuletide Blues: Roadblocks Bring Christmas Travel Woes to South-Eastern Journeyers https://www.theinfostride.com/yuletide-blues-roadblocks-bring-christmas-travel-woes-to-south-eastern-journeyers/ https://www.theinfostride.com/yuletide-blues-roadblocks-bring-christmas-travel-woes-to-south-eastern-journeyers/#respond Mon, 25 Dec 2023 21:49:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=365481 As the festive season draws near, individuals embarking on journeys to the Southeastern part of Nigeria find themselves contending with a notable surge in the prevalence of roadblocks, leading to mounting frustration and considerable delays. Numerous travelers who have recently ventured to the Southeast have taken to various social media platforms to voice their discontent [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/yuletide-blues-roadblocks-bring-christmas-travel-woes-to-south-eastern-journeyers/feed/ 0 Some People Travel The World Without Knowing What A Visa Looks Like – Craze Clown https://www.theinfostride.com/some-people-travel-the-world-without-knowing-what-a-visa-looks-like-craze-clown/ https://www.theinfostride.com/some-people-travel-the-world-without-knowing-what-a-visa-looks-like-craze-clown/#respond Sun, 16 Jul 2023 20:13:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=350919 Popular comedian, Craze Clown has come out to share his conversation with his friend’s brother who doesn’t know what a travel visa is but has traveled across Europe and North America. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, his friend and his brother are [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/some-people-travel-the-world-without-knowing-what-a-visa-looks-like-craze-clown/feed/ 0 Stop Dating People Who Have Never Travelled Abroad Before – Leo Da Silva https://www.theinfostride.com/stop-dating-people-who-have-never-travelled-abroad-before-leo-da-silva/ https://www.theinfostride.com/stop-dating-people-who-have-never-travelled-abroad-before-leo-da-silva/#respond Sun, 14 May 2023 22:30:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=347058 Popular reality TV star, Leo Da Silva has come out to say that a relationship might end if one partner who has never traveled abroad does. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the fact is dating someone who has never traveled before comes [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/stop-dating-people-who-have-never-travelled-abroad-before-leo-da-silva/feed/ 0 TAPIS – The new interstate bus operator that cares about your time & comfort https://www.theinfostride.com/tapis-the-new-interstate-bus-operator-that-cares-about-your-time-comfort/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tapis-the-new-interstate-bus-operator-that-cares-about-your-time-comfort/#respond Mon, 22 Aug 2022 15:37:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=331058 Touch and Pay Technologies, the number one NFC & transport payments processor in Nigeria is officially announcing the launch of TAP Interstate (TAPIS). This service allows commuters to board interstate buses at any of the designated BRT terminals at Yaba, Ojota & Ewu(Mafoluku). TAPIS is a timely alternative for traveling interstate between Lagos – Abeokuta [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tapis-the-new-interstate-bus-operator-that-cares-about-your-time-comfort/feed/ 0 Airlines looks to end to travel restrictions, border closure https://www.theinfostride.com/airlines-looks-to-end-to-travel-restrictions-border-closure/ https://www.theinfostride.com/airlines-looks-to-end-to-travel-restrictions-border-closure/#respond Sat, 26 Mar 2022 23:43:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=321487 World airlines have welcomed the increasing momentum towards re-opening of borders and relaxation of travel restrictions, as COVID-19 moves into the endemic phase. The airlines under the aegis of International Air Transport Association (IATA) said there is sufficient evidence to show that testing and quarantine are no longer scientific barriers against COVID-19 infection. An IATA [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/airlines-looks-to-end-to-travel-restrictions-border-closure/feed/ 0 Travellers bemoan travel rules, high cost of multiple tests https://www.theinfostride.com/travellers-bemoan-travel-rules-high-cost-of-multiple-tests/ https://www.theinfostride.com/travellers-bemoan-travel-rules-high-cost-of-multiple-tests/#respond Thu, 22 Jul 2021 22:12:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=301641 Despite the fresh concerns posed by the new wave of COVID-19 pandemic, air travellers have bemoaned frustration posed by various travel rules, testing requirements, and excessive test costs. The travellers, in a new survey conducted by the body of international airlines, showed a higher preference for, and confidence in mask-wearing protocols. This is coming amid [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/travellers-bemoan-travel-rules-high-cost-of-multiple-tests/feed/ 0 Drive Carefully As You Travel This Christmas – Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu https://www.theinfostride.com/drive-carefully-as-you-travel-this-christmas-ibijoke-sanwo-olu/ Thu, 12 Dec 2019 15:08:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=243173 Wife of Lagos State governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has begged Nigerians to be very watchful as they travel during Christmas. Sanwo-Olu dished out this advice at the yearly thanksgiving and Christmas outreach service organized by Lagos State Public Service Christian fellowship, Office Of The Chief of Staff (COSCF), in Ikeja. Represented by Mrs. Atinuke Olowo, [...]

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]]> Mikel Obi Needs To Get Back In Shape – Gernot Rohr https://www.theinfostride.com/mikel-obi-needs-to-get-back-in-shape-gernot-rohr/ Mon, 27 Aug 2018 16:22:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=214473 John Obi Mikel has withdrawn his name from contention for the Super Eagles’ squad for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles next month. Mikel, who captained the side at the World Cup in Russia earlier this year, will not travel to the island nation from his base in China, where he plays for [...]

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]]> I Am Tired Of Medical Request To Travel Abroad For Medical Care – Godwin Obaseki https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-tired-of-medical-request-to-travel-abroad-for-medical-care-godwin-obaseki/ Wed, 03 Jan 2018 21:07:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=195102 Godwin Obaseki of Edo recently met with the state’s civil servants of directorate cadre, promising to build their capacities and provide health insurance scheme for them. Obaseki said the meeting was to share thoughts towards ensuring a more efficient and result oriented civil service. “We will emphasis training and re-training for our civil servants; we [...]

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]]> Is Libya To Blame For Slavery? https://www.theinfostride.com/is-libya-to-blame-for-slavery/ Sat, 02 Dec 2017 13:08:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=191128 The Libyan government has rejected responsibility for the alleged slave trading of trafficked human beings going on in the country, describing the media coverage as “fierce and blind campaigns”. After a CNN report uncovered the dehumanising abuse of African migrants in Libya who are being reportedly sold for around N145,000 ($400), the international outrage has [...]

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]]> A Trafficker Is Being Empowered When We Travel Illegally – Abike Dabiri-Erewa https://www.theinfostride.com/a-trafficker-is-being-empowered-when-we-travel-illegally-abike-dabiri-erewa/ Sat, 02 Dec 2017 13:02:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=191113 Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Affairs has revealed that the office of Foreign Affairs issued warnings to Nigerians not to go to Libya. Dabiri-Erewa said “NEMA, my office, IOM told Nigerians that avoid Libya, it is deadly, it is dangerous, don’t go there. Also on the [...]

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]]> GEJ Handed Over A Nigeria In Which Citizens Can Travel By Trains – Reno Omokri https://www.theinfostride.com/gej-handed-over-a-nigeria-in-which-citizens-can-travel-by-trains-reno-omokri/ Wed, 25 Oct 2017 21:21:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=186511 Reno Omokri, the former special assistant on new media to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan has said that former president Goodluck Jonathan handed over the best Nigerian government, and the largest economy in Africa to President Muhammadu Buhari. Omokri, an ordained pastor, in so many Tweets on Wednesday, August 24, stated how the former president took over [...]

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]]> Alison Diezani’s Aide Granted Permission To Travel Abroad https://www.theinfostride.com/alison-diezanis-aide-granted-permission-to-travel-abroad/ Wed, 14 Jun 2017 09:01:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=168132 Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, granted Jide Omokore, an aide to Alison Diezani-Madueke, the former Petroleum Minister, permission to travel abroad. Justice Dimgba had on April 26, 2017, granted Omokore permission to travel abroad for medical treatment. Omokore was arraigned alongside Victor Briggs, Abiye Membere, and David Mbanefo, on [...]

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]]> Nigerians With Valid Visa Free To Travel To U.S – Embassy https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerians-with-valid-visa-free-to-travel-to-u-s-embassy/ Thu, 09 Mar 2017 05:12:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=158484 The U.S. Embassy in Abuja said on Wednesday that there was no reason for Nigerians with valid visas to postpone or cancel their travel to the United States. The Embassy said this in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday. It explained that: “Nigeria is not named in the Executive Order on Immigration issued on [...]

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]]> Ikedi Ohakim Granted Permission To Travel Abroad For Medical Treatment https://www.theinfostride.com/ikedi-ohakim-granted-permission-to-travel-abroad-for-medical-treatment/ Mon, 18 Jul 2016 23:09:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=136638 The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday granted the former Governor of Imo, Ikedi Ohakim permission to travel abroad for medical treatment. Vacation judge, Justice Nnamdi Dimgba granted the permission following an application made by Ohakim’s counsel Mr Gordy Uche (SAN). Uche had, in the application, asked the court to release the passport of Ohakim [...]

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]]> Yemi Alade Travel Like A Boss https://www.theinfostride.com/yemi-alade-travel-like-a-boss/ Sat, 09 Jul 2016 12:03:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=135495 Yemi Alade is so grateful for her change in status as she flies in a private jet to Togo for an event. The “Johnny” crooner shared a beautiful photo of herself traveling in a private jet via her Instagram page today, July 8, 2016. Alade who is pictured reading a book while relaxing on the [...]

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]]> Buhari Travels Often Because He Collects Allowance In Dollars – PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-travels-often-because-he-collects-allowance-in-dollars-pdp/ Fri, 19 Feb 2016 13:37:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=120890 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized President Muhammadu Buhari for his frequent trips abroad despite the economic problems currently plaguing Nigeria. The PDP also said that Buhari is comfortable travelling often because he collects his “estacode”, the travel allowance given to government officials, in dollars. The opposition party made the comments via its Twitter [...]

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