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Nigeria pushes for ECOWAS single currency
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to implementing the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) single currency, the ECO.
This comes despite recent setbacks, with the convergence rate among member states falling to 29.2% in 2023, significantly lower than the targ… read more
Tajudeen hails Mabushi Bus Terminal as solution to rapid growth of Abuja
In a bid to address the rapid expansion of Abuja’s population, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has emphasized the need for modern infrastructure to support the city’s growth.
At the groundbreaking ceremony for the Mabushi Bus Terminal, Tajudeen praised the project as a significant step towards enhancin… read more
African Govts should be intentional about promoting Tourism & Travel
Mr. Nana Kwame Yeboah-Afari, the Executive Director, Royal Senchi Resort in Akosombo, Ghana, in this interview with OLUSEGUN KOIKI, speaks on the various bottlenecks militating tourism and air travels in West Africa, government policies and the way out. Excerpts:
The Royal Senchi Resort is one of the major tourism facilities in Ghana, how … read more
No visa ban on Nigerians - Turkey Embassy
The Turkish Embassy in Nigeria has confirmed that there is no visa ban on Nigerian passport holders, as against reports that have raised concern.
On Thursday, reports surfaced, suggesting that Ethiopia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates had revoked certain privileges for Nigerian passport holders, such as visa-on-arrival, e-visa,… read more
WATO leads fam trip in Benin’s Casa Del Papa with West African tour operators
The West Africa Tourism Organization (WATO) continues to play a pivotal role in promoting and enhancing tourism across the West African region. In its latest initiative, WATO is spearheading a regional tourism campaign between Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Ghana, featuring the renowned Casa del Papa Resort in Benin.
As part of this init… read more
Major airlines operating in Ghana
As of now, several airlines
operate in and out of Ghana, primarily through Kotoka International
Airport in Accra, which is the main international gateway. Here is a
list of some of the major airlines operating in Ghana:
International:
1. … read more
Stemming Nigeria's medical tourism
The establishment of Godwin Maduka's Medical University will help in curbing medical tourism, reckons Kalu Okoronkwo
In a country often overwhelmed by healthcare challenges, Godwin Maduka Medical University, (Atlantic Medical School), Umuchukwu Anambra State, stands as an inspiration of hope and a proof to the berthing of medical ex… read more
Radisson Hotel Group bolsters African presence with 7 additional hotels and over 1,200 new rooms
Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the addition of seven new hotels, adding over 1,200 hotel rooms to its African portfolio and its debut in Tanzania within the first half of 2024. With those additions, the Group’s footprint in Africa has grown to nearly 100 hotels in operation and development, placing the Group well on t… read more
Hike in visa fee for foreigners Terrible Decision By Govt – Travel Expert?
Amb. Ikechi Uko, the organiser of the annual Akwaaba African Travel Market and a travel expert, in this interview with OLUSEGUN KOIKI, speaks on the West African market for Nigerian airlines, the challenges facing tourism in Nigeria and the recent upward review of visa fees for some countries by the Nigerian Government. Exce… read more
West Africa Tourism Organisation launches regional tourism trips
The West Africa Tourism Organisation (WATO) has announced a new series of trips to promote tourism across the region. This initiative is part of the West Africa Integrated Travel (WAIT) project, which began in 2017 to encourage travel between West African countries.
The first trip of the 2024/25 season will take tour operator… read more
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