Travel agencies welcome FG’s investigation into airlines’ ‘outrageous fares’
Travel agencies in the country have welcomed latest move by the Federal Government, through its agency, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to commence investigations into what they called ‘unjustifiable’ fares charged by domestic airlines, describing the move as ‘a welcome development.’ Reacting to the FCCPC planned investigation, President of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA),...
Military can achieve mandate with culture as veritable tool – CDS Musa, hails Runsewe for repositioning cultural sector
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lt. General Christopher Musa has commended the efforts made by the Director General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Segun Runsewe for what he described as ‘constantly reawakening the consciousness of Nigerians on the need to sustain the country’s rich cultural heritage.’ Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lt. General Christopher Musa exchanging...
Lagos Govt, FAAN to create Welcome Desk for tourists at MMIA, set to re-introduce ‘LagRide’ as tourist carrier
Lagos Government, Thursday, disclosed of plans to partner with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) with the aim of creating a welcome desk at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, to ensure seamless operations for arriving tourists. Lagos Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka Lagos Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, who disclosed...
Over 70, 000 to storm ‘Greater Lagos Fiesta,’ as Countdown 2024 gets into gear
Over 70, 000 revelers are expected to grace the Lagos Countdown 2024’s ‘Greater Lagos Fiesta,’ as activities lined up for the show get into full swing. (From left): Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Oloruntoyin Atekoja; Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture Hon. Idris Aregbe and the State Commissioner for ...
2023 NAFEST confab: Economic indices favour culture as game changer for Nigeria
Crude oil and the gas sector of the economy has continued to dominate the country’s export value, but this is largely due to reluctance of policy makers in the country to effectively exploit the untapped potential firmly domiciled in the culture and arts industry. NCAC Director-General, Otunba Runsewe with state Commissioners and Directors of Culture/History Bureaux from across the 36...
Culture can drive sustainability, diversification – Runsewe, says NCAC targeting vibrant cultural economy
Culture sector in Nigeria has the capacity to drive the economic diversification and sustainability drive of the Federal Government if effectively harnessed, according to the Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Segun Runsewe. NCAC DG, Runsewe Delivering his welcome address at the opening of the four-day National Stakeholders’ Review Conference on the 35th Anniversary of the...
‘Runsewe’s commitment to Nigerian arts, culture evidently unrivalled’ – Envoys, hail NCAC boss
Diplomatic community in Nigeria has commended the Director General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Segun Runsewe, for rebranding and Nigerian arts and culture and refocusing the sector towards meaningful contribution to the socio-political and economic development of the nation. Director General, National Council for Arts and Culture Otunba Segun Runsewe with the Doyen of the ...
FTAN President joins growing calls for green industrialisation by operators in Africa’s tourism, trade sectors
President of the Federation of Tourism Associations in Nigeria (FTAN), Mr. Nkereuwem Onung, has thrown his weight behind growing global calls for green economy, as he advocated the need for decarbonisation and promotion of green industrialisation by operators in the tourism and trade sectors on the continent. FTAN President, Mr Onung Speaking during the opening ceremony of the of the 1st...
Nigeria will be fully present at 2024 WTM – FTAN President, Onung, applauds NANTA, WATO
Next edition of the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, United Kingdom, in 2024 will fully feature Nigeria travel and tourism operators, according to the President of the Federation of Nigerian tourism Associations (FTAN), Mr. Nkereuwem Onung. Minister of Tourism, Ms Lola Ade-John with FTAN President, Mr. Nkereuwem Onung during a recent meeting in September, in Abuja Mr. Onung who disclosed...
Culture as tool for revamping Nigeria’s economy, strengthening the Naira
There has been no time in the socio-economic evolution of Nigeria that the naira, the nation’s national currency, has been under such a severe pressure than as it is today. With the exchange rate of one US dollar to less than one naira in the 1970s, the exchange rate of the local currency against the dollar today has floated...
