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UN Tourism Delegation to Meet Gov. Oyebanji Over Tourism Development Master Plan
In a groundbreaking development, Ekiti State is set to become the first state in Nigeria to garner the attention of the United NationsTourism (UNWTO), the premier global tourism regulatory body. A high-level delegation from the UNWTO is scheduled to meet with Governor Biodun Oyebanji to discuss the production of a comprehensive Tourism Development Master …
OJO-Lanre Advocates the Creation of a Ministry of Tourism in Kwara State
By Bernard Udensi The Director-General of the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development, Ambassador Wale Ojo-Lanre, has underscored the need for the establishment of a separate Ministry of Tourism in Kwara State. Ambassador Ojo-Lanre made this known on Thursday during the Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024. As a …
France Faces Hung Parliament In Election Results
National Rally has come third in the second round of voting in France’s parliamentary election, according to exit polls. Marine Le Pen’s far-right party was being tipped to emerge as the dominant force in French politics following President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to hold a snap poll. But the left-wing New Popular Front coalition (NPF) is …
Ekiti State Government Mandates Hotel Registration with Tourism Bureau within 14 Days
Press Release In a move to enhance security and regulation within the tourism and hospitality sector, the Ekiti State Government, through the Bureau of Tourism Development, has issued a directive requiring all hotels and hospitality businesses in the state to register with the Bureau within the next 14 days. This resolution was part of a …
Gov Ayedatiwa Signs Law to Add Eleven Judges to Ondo Judiciary, the First Increase since the Creation of the State
**It’s the first increase in number of judges since the creation of Ondo State in 1976** In a historic move to strengthen the judiciary for more efficient dispensation of justice in Ondo State, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa on Thursday signed into law the Bill to add eleven to the number of judges in the …
Tinubu has approved upgrade of Ibadan Airport to International
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced that President Bola Tinubu has approved the upgrade of the Ibadan Domestic Airport, Alakia, to an international airport. Makinde disclosed this on Wednesday at the Government House in Ibadan. In a viral video on social media, the governor was captured as saying, Paypal KBJOJO via https://paypal.me/kbjojonewsbox?country.x=GB&locale.x=en_GB …
TINUBU WON’T BE THE LAST TO FALL, BY WOLE ARISEKOLA
Tinubu stumbled on stage during the Democracy Day event in Abuja. He joins a list of world leaders who have had public falls, including Biden, Trump, Obama, Xi Jinping, Arap Moi, Jomo Kenyatta, and Buhari. President Joe Biden’s fall at the US Air Force Academy captured global attention. However, he is not the only …
Olubadan Palace: The Renaissance of dashed hope, By Ademola Ige
For years, the hope of illustrious sons and daughters of Ibadan under Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) on new Olubadan is dashed and pessimistic about its completion. The project which has been on the centre of Ibadan at Agala record neither intervention nor development until Gov. Seyi Makinde’s magic wand. It’s nothing but absurd …
Ekiti Lady Toluwani Ojo-Lanre Secures EPLF Fellowship and Emerges Vice President
In a remarkable achievement, Toluwani Ojo-Lanre, a native of Usi Ekiti and a graduate in Forestry and Wildlife, has been awarded the prestigious Emerging Political Leaders Fellowship (EPLF) and has subsequently been appointed as the Vice President. This notable feat adds to her already impressive track record as the former Vice President , Students …
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle land in Nigeria with Tight Schedules – Details
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have arrived in Nigeria for their 3 Days tour to promote the Invictus Games. They will also attend a training session for the charity organisation Nigeria: Unconquered which collaborates with the Invictus Games, as well as a reception where military families will be honoured. On Saturday, the couple will …
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway : God bless Tinubu , Boost to Nigeria’s Tourism Sector
By Wale Ojo- Lanre Esq Nigeria, a country blessed with diverse cultural, historical, and natural wonders, has long been recognized as a prime destination for both domestic and international tourists. However, the nation’s tourism industry has often been hampered by the lack of efficient transportation infrastructure, limiting the accessibility of some of its most alluring …
Harry and Meghan to visit Nigeria in May after Duchess of Sussex learnt of her heritage
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are to make a joint trip to Nigeria in May 2024, it has been confirmed. The country’s defence headquarters expressed its “honour and delight” that the Sussexes had accepted an invitation for a visit. They are expected to meet military servicemen and women and be hosted at an “array …
Global Tour and Party Ride LLC ,US , Commends President Bola Tinubu,Minister Lola Ade John
Global Tour and Party Ride LLC, an intercontinental Nigerian tourism promotion conglomerate based in Arlington, US, would like to extend its heartfelt appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his visionary decision to appoint Mrs. Lola Ade John as Nigeria’s first Minister for Tourism. Amb Oluwafemi Olayinka Kajogbola, the President of Global Tour and …
Ekiti State Declared The Most Active Tourism State in Nigeria at Travellers Awards, Special Edition
In an exciting turn of events, Ekiti State has received a great honor by being declared the “Most Active Tourism State in Nigeria 2023” at the 10th Wonders of the World Expo, held at The National Museum in Onikan, Lagos ,Friday 19 2024. This prestigious award recognizes the remarkable efforts made by the state …
World Bank Group Aims to Expand Health Services to 1.5 Billion People
Focus on improved affordability, expanded geographic reach, increased scope of services WASHINGTON,—The World Bank Group today announced an ambitious plan to support countries in delivering quality, affordable health services to 1.5 billion people by 2030. This is part of a larger global effort to provide a basic standard of care through every stage of …
