Lagos, July 17, 2025 — The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, on Wednesday received key figures in Nigeria’s creative and film industry at her Alausa office to explore new partnerships aimed at positioning Lagos as Africa’s premier hub for tourism and creative excellence. The high-level delegation included celebrated designer
July 10, 2025 | Dakar — The Senegalese government has officially scrapped singer Akon’s grandiose plan to build a $6 billion Wakanda-inspired smart city at Mbodiène, citing a lack of progress and unresolved financing. Instead, authorities are pivoting toward a more grounded $1.2 billion resort and tourism development on the same coastal land . Officials from SAPCO,
July 10, 2025 | Calabar, Cross River State — Governor Bassey Otu has given the green light to a colossal ₦18 billion investment aimed at rehabilitating key tourism assets across the state—including Tinapa Business Resort, Marina Resort, Obudu Mountain Resort, Kwa Falls, and related facilities. The initiative forms part of a broader strategy to unlock Cross River’s
Zamfara, Nigeria – July 8, 2025 — One of Nigeria’s most notorious bandit leaders, Bello Turji, has reportedly surrendered to security authorities, expressing remorse over years of bloodshed and declaring an end to his violent campaign. Security sources in Zamfara State confirmed that Turji turned himself in following discreet negotiations facilitated by local stakeholders and
July 5, 2025 — Lagos, Nigeria The Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to promoting tourism by harnessing the potential of agricultural experiences across the state. Speaking during a strategic meeting with stakeholders in the tourism and agricultural sectors, the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, highlighted that the initiative is
Gabon has announced a major boost for its tourism sector with the launch of a free electronic visa for all international travellers visiting the country between July 1 and September 30, 2025. The exciting news was shared on June 30 during a press conference held in Libreville, the nation’s capital. The announcement was made by
Emmanuel Myam, a 25-year-old adventurer from Benue State popularly known as Emmi Wuks, has once again captured public imagination with his latest daring expedition—a bicycle journey all the way to the United States. The ambitious ride marks another chapter in the young cyclist’s quest to push boundaries and inspire others through his extraordinary feats. Reports
Zamfara, Nigeria – June 15, 2025 A notorious bandit kingpin, Ado Aliero, has called on the Nigerian government to desist from referring to him and his group as terrorists, claiming that such labels only worsen the ongoing violence in the North-West region. In a viral video circulating on social media, Aliero insisted that the persistent
In a decisive move to sanitise and professionalise Nigeria’s hospitality and tourism industry, the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has launched a major enforcement exercise in Lagos State, targeting establishments that are yet to comply with mandatory certification and registration laws. The operation, which commenced earlier this week, is being carried out in
Abuja, Nigeria – June 11, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on African countries to implement deliberate and practical policies that promote eco-friendly tourism and protect the continent’s rich cultural heritage. Speaking at the 68th United Nations Regional Meeting on Sustainable Tourism, the Nigerian leader stressed the need for African nations to prioritize environmental
