Lagos State once again proved why it is the tourism and entertainment capital of Africa with an extraordinary December 2024 season as it generated over $71.6 million in revenue across tourism, hospitality, and entertainment sectors. During the season tagged ‘Detty December’, hotels alone accounted for over $44 million, while short-let apartments contributed over $13 READ MORE
Category: Tourism
LASRAB holds one-day stakeholders’ conference on cultural heritage of Lagos
…Shasore, Fagbohun lead talks, DG LASRAB urges virtual participation In a bid to facilitate a robust understanding of the State’s cultural heritage and evolution, the Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau, LASRAB will on Thursday hold a one-day symposium. The symposium which is a hybrid event with the theme “Lagos: Bridging Knowledge and Unraveling History”, READ MORE
Lagos reiterates continuous support for SMES as Lagos tourism, NBC 3-day trade fair ends
Participants laud Sanwo-Olu, State govt We have used entertainment to push Lagos brand, says Idris Aregbe Following the success and remarkable achievements recorded at the three-day Lagos Tourism and Naija Brand Chick Trade Fair, which ended on Sunday, the Lagos State Government, has reiterated its commitment to continuously support Small and Medium Entrepreneurs (SMEs) to READ MORE
Ministry to showcase Nigerian rich cuisine globally
The Nigeria’s Ministry of Tourism, has restated the Federal Government’s commitment to showcase the country’s rich cuisine to the world at the Afro Flavour Food Festival (AFFF) in the U.S. The Minister of Tourism, Mrs Lola Ade-John disclosed this in a statement by Ms Elizabeth Ofili, Special Adviser on Media to the minister, on Saturday READ MORE
PR Fest 2024: Lagos NIPR to partner with Goge Africa
In line with the theme of the 2024 PR Fest, “Communication and Culture – Reawakening Our Unique Heritage,” the Lagos Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) will partner with Goge Africa, an award-winning Pan-African media and tourism company with over 25 years of experience. Goge Africa, ranked first among the top 100 READ MORE
International Banker Awards 2024: Ebenezer Onyeagwu crowns successful tenure with banking CEO of the year in Africa for the second consecutive year
The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, has been named the ‘Best Banking CEO of the Year in Africa’ at the International Banker 2024 Banking Awards, retaining this title for the second consecutive year. This award, published in the Spring 2024 issue of International Banker Magazine, United Kingdom, coincides with Dr. Onyeagwu’s completion READ MORE
President Tinubu: Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will Revolutionize Transportation in Nigeria and Boost Tourism
President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday in Lagos, flagged off the construction of the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, stating that the project would revolutionize transportation in Nigeria and bolster the unique economic strength of each zone. The President spoke from the Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island end of the project, which will traverse nine states along READ MORE
Makinde says tourism will drive Oyo’s economy, to constitute cabinet in two weeks
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has stated that he will put his cabinet in place in the next two weeks, saying that names of other commissioner-nominees will be sent to the House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. The governor equally maintained that his administration will focus on tourism as one of the key sectors READ MORE
Nigeria’s House of Reps approves Buhari’s request to establish 10 new National Parks
The Federal House of Representatives on Thursday approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for the establishment of 10 new National Parks. This is sequel to the adoption of a motion by Reps. Ado Doguwa, the Majority Leader of the House of Reps at the plenary in Abuja. The upper chamber of the assembly had earlier approved READ MORE
Lagos Blue Line Project: NIPR commends Lagos state government for transport infrastructure projects
… Calls for Partnership to Promote Scenic Routes and Boost Tourism in Lagos The Lagos Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has commended the Lagos State Government for its remarkable efforts in providing efficient and modern transport infrastructure in the state. This commendation follows the invitation extended by the Lagos Metropolitan Area READ MORE
Nigeria’s National Theatre: 1st phase rehabilitation completed, to host UNWTO, FG conference on tourism, culture
The first phase of the Central Bank of Nigeria-led rehabilitation of the National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, has been completed and is set to host the United Nations World Tourism Organisation and Federal Government of Nigeria conference on “Linking tourism, culture, and the creative industries: Pathways to recovery and inclusive development,” between November 14 and READ MORE
EKO NAFEST 2022: Gov Sanwo-Olu reassures citizens that tourism will promote our culture, unity
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday reassured citizens that his administration would continue to promote and strengthen the state’s cultural heritage. Sanwo-Olu said this during the official start of the 35th National Festival of Arts and Culture, NAFEST 2022, held at the Mobolaji Johnson stadium in Onikan. He said, “My administration has READ MORE
LASG Diverts Traffic At Maryland Over Link Bridge Construction
Lagos State Government has announced plans to divert traffic at Maryland/Mende Underpass from Tuesday, September 20. The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, said the move is to ensure the construction of the Opebi/Ojota link bridge is not affected. “In continuation of the Opebi/Ojota link bridge construction, READ MORE
Sanwo-olu commissions ‘vlekete’ slave market museum in Badagry
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, today commissioned the refurbished ancient Slave Market Museum ‘Vlekete’ in Badagry. Speaking at the commissioning, the Governor said the Museum project was executed by his administration to promote tourism in the State, just as it was well thought out to actualise the objectives of the Entertainment and Tourism READ MORE
President Buhari pledges support as nigeria hosts major cultural, tourism and literary events
President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged full support for three major international events scheduled to hold in Nigeria in October and November this year, saying they are opportunities to showcase the nation’s rich heritage in culture, arts, tourism and entertainment as well as advancements on media freedom. Nigeria will be hosting the 2022 UNESCO Global Media, READ MORE