The dramatic plunge in global tourism due to the COVID-19 pandemic is having far-reaching and devastating effects, particularly for Small States. Yesterday, during a Commonwealth Tourism Seminar, the Commonwealth Secretariat proposed the development of a global ‘Tourism Action Plan’ to help spur a much-needed recovery. Tourism is the economic lifeblood for many Commonwealth Small States, in […]
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The governor of Cross River state, Ben Ayade, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to lift the ban on domestic flights. According to the governor, lifting the ban is necessary as the economic loss being incurred is be too much for the country to bear. On May 6, the federal government imposed an additional four-week ban […]
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The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari says all Africans travelling to Nigeria will get visa on arrival from January 2020. Speaking at the ongoing Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development in Africa holding in Egypt, the president said: “We in Nigeria have already taken the strategic decision to bring down […]
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The subject of this piece might look like an aberration, given the fact that it is somewhat hard to find a financial institution that will – outside its primary function of providing financial services- go out of its was to promote arts, culture and entrepreneurship. But it is a possibility and Guarantee Trust Bank Plc, […]
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Abuja is one of Nigeria’s most expensive cities. Each year, many prospective tourists bypass the country’s capital due to the high cost of living. However, once you learn the things to do and the things to avoid, you will discover that there are plenty of ways to keep the costs associated with a trip under control. […]
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One of Africa’s most captivating destinations, Osogbo town and capital, Osun state, southwestern Nigeria exudes infinite cultural energy and offers huge excitement for travelers with budgets large and small. Osogbo’s attractions extend from enchanting, frozen-in-time historical structures to elaborate trado-religious festivals. In addition, the town vaunts a great collection of art as its residents are […]
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Located in the second largest city in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, Eket Beach is top on the list of popular seashores around the country, especially since it gets its origin from the Atlantic Ocean. Over the years, it has become a huge tourist attraction visited by not only foreigners but locals from neighboring states. And as with most seasides, […]
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