tourism in nigeria

Traveling for Nigerians increasingly requires adequate planning. With Nigerian passport ranking 83rd in freedom to travel across the world, acquiring a visa is always difficult and strenuous. However, there are visa-free countries accessible to all Nigerian passport holders. With just a valid...

Between the tropical rainforest of the South, the vast and the expansive plains of Obudu Plateau, the Niger and Benue river valleys, Nigeria has some truly stunning sites to offer. But if you are looking for the expat approved entertainment, shopping and sightseeing spots, it doesn’t get better...

Nigeria is one of the largest, wealthiest, and most culturally diverse nations of Africa. It's a regional superpower with the potential to become a major player on the global political, cultural and economic stage. With The Economist recently labeling the country "Africa's Number One" amid a...

A Professor of Theatre Arts at the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State, Dr. Rasaki Ojo-Bakare, has advised the federal government to make the development of tourism potential of the nation a priority, saying the sector can take the country’s … Read more via Thisdaylive –...

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigeria is safe and secure for tourism and investment, which will improve the economy. The President made this declaration on... Read more via Channels Television – https://ift.tt/2kOxpP2 Get more: Nigeria Business News

Just like several other regions in Nigeria, the South East sub-region offers a wide range of breathtaking, recreational tourist sites of attraction with such beautiful scenery, which can attract huge economic benefits if properly harnessed. TAYO ADELAJA reveals his experience during a trip...

InterContinental Hotels Group Plc is withdrawing from Nigeria four years after it opened its first site in Africa’s most populous country following a disagreement with local partners over the terms of how to bring the property out of receivership. The U.K. company’s 358-room hotel in Lagos...

Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) has threatened to pull out of Nigeria. The company is alleging breach of contract by Messrs Kunle Ogunba, the Skye Bank appointed receiver/manager of Intercontinental Hotel Lagos. The IHG, which went into an international management agreement with Milan...

FINANCIAL TIMES has published a report on why tourists and sometimes investors prefer to ignore Brazil, Russia, India and Nigeria. According to the report, onerous visa requirements are one reasons why the four countries are avoided. ''Nigerian business leaders consider the lack of...

1. Located in the heart of Osogbo, Osun State, the Osun-Oshogbo grove was founded some 400 years ago in South-West Nigeria. 2. Dedicated to Osun, the Yoruba goddess of fertility, the sacred area was established more than four centuries ago and is the largest of the sacred groves that have...

Located in Niger State, North Central Nigeria, the Gurara Waterfalls is one of Nigeria's famous tourist attractions. It is one of the natural habitats that the nation is blessed with and serves as a destination for travellers and fun lovers. Below are thrilling facts about the beautiful...