April 08
Africa: #london2lagosbyroad - Nubi Speaks of Accident in Cote d'Ivoire, Denial of Entry Into Sierra Leone, Other Challenges
Ms Nubi said the most difficult and longest border delay she experienced was in Liberia, noting that "the Sahara Desert has one of the best roads I drove on, Guinea has one of the… Read more »
March 16
Nigeria: Wike Inaugurates Waterpark in Abuja
Mr Wike added that the government had sent out a clarion call to private investors to look in the direction of tourism Read more »
February 13
Nigeria: Drama At Lagos Airport As Passengers Disrupts Airline's Operations
"The computers were disconnected and vandalised, while some of the attendants we.re severely beaten by the passengers," an attendant at the airport told PREMIUM TIMES Read more »
February 11
Africa: Nigerian Woman Solo-Driving From London to Lagos Arrives Africa
On 29 January, she embarked on her journey to replicate the achievement of professional motorcyclist Kunle Adeyanju nearly two years prior. Read more »
November 13, 2023
Nigeria: Saudi Arabia Cancels Visa of 264 Nigerian Passengers After Arrival - Report
It is unclear why the passengers, most of whom were visiting Saudi Arabia for Lesser Hajj, were denied entry. Read more »
November 06, 2023
Africa: Travel, Tourism in Africa Could Boost Continent's Economy By $168 Billion - Report
The African sector is expected to grow 6.5 per cent per year over the next decade; travel & tourism could contribute $350 billion to the regional economy. Read more »
November 02, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria, the Bahamas to Sign Visa Waiver Agreement
The purpose of the proposed agreement between Nigeria and The Bahamas is to facilitate the entry of citizens of both countries who are holders of valid diplomatic and official… Read more »
August 21, 2023
Nigeria: We'll Prioritise Health Security, Reverse Medical Tourism - Pate
The minister of state for health, Mr Alausa, in his comment said lack of basic healthcare to any Nigerian from now on "will be considered as a violation of the human right of that… Read more »
June 19, 2023
West Africa: Ecowas Working Towards Single Visa for West African Countries
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the implementation of ECOVISA, related costs and design as recommended by experts in charge of visa issuance. Read more »
May 29, 2023
Nigeria: Medical Tourism, Dilapidated PHCs, Incessant Workers' Strike, Others Show Buhari Failed in Health Sector
Public analysts consistently criticised the President's medical trips abroad, blaming him for "championing the distrust in Nigeria's health sector," especially by the members of… Read more »
May 25, 2023
Nigeria: How Tourism, AfCFTA Can Boost Nigeria's Economy - Minister
The minister spoke at the National Tourism Transportation Summit and Expo in Abuja Read more »
May 19, 2023
Nigeria: As Doctors' Strike Continues, Another Group Wants Medical Tourism Addressed
The association described the unpaid 10-month salaries of health workers as an aberration. Read more »
May 15, 2023
Nigeria: Buhari's Toothache and Our Heartache On Medical Tourism
Unfortunately, the cost to the public treasury of Buhari's health tourism is not known. Read more »
May 08, 2023
Nigeria: Ikeja Hotel Appoints New Directors
The changes were made by the company's majority shareholders, OMA Investments Limited and Otudeko/Honeywell Group Read more »
April 25, 2023
Nigeria: Peafowls Receive Warm Welcome At Nigerian Airport
The birds are named after a Nigerian pilot and his wife. Read more »
April 20, 2023
Nigeria: Ladipo Adamolekun - a Shocking South African Visa Denial
The slap on Adamolekun is a huge one on Nigeria. Read more »
February 03, 2023
Nigeria: Ibom Air to Begin Commercial Flight to Seven African Countries
Ibom Air, which launched its maiden flight in June 2019, is rated as one of the most successful airlines in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Sheraton Abuja Hotel Changes Name
The disclosure marks the first corporate action by Capital Hotels since it was acquired by 22 Hospitality Limited in late September. Read more »
January 24, 2023
Nigeria: Covid-19 - Nigeria Makes U-Turn, Mandates Vaccination for Travellers
The Nigerian government had in December 2022 ordered the relaxation of COVID-19 safety measures and travel advisory. Read more »
December 31, 2022
Nigeria: Amazing Story of Water Cave Where Nigerians Visit for Leisure, 'Healings'
"I entered the water, and it washed me. That was how I got myself back." Read more »
November 29, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Issues Travel Advisory to Citizens in U.S., Europe
Mr Mohammed said he was not issuing a travel advisory but merely giving a piece of advice to Nigerians who may be visiting these countries. Read more »
November 07, 2022
Nigeria: UK Updates Travel Advisory On Nigeria, Says Abuja Now Relatively Safe
"The FCDO no longer advises against all but essential travel to the Federal Capital Territory, including the city of Abuja, but risks remain," it said in its latest advisory. Read more »
November 03, 2022
Nigeria: Emirates Suspend Flights to Nigeria Over Blocked Funds
Emirates laments that it has not repatriated its blocked funds from the country. Read more »
May 08, 2022
Nigeria: Dana, Arik, Aero Reject Planned Operations Shutdown
The airlines say they will not abide by a plan to halt operations. Read more »
Nigeria: Airlines Back Off After Threatening to Halt Operations
The airlines say they will allow a fresh round of dialogue with the government in the hope of reaching an amicable solution. Read more »