Economy

Oyo Gears Up for Maiden International Tourism Summit April

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By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Government will host the first International Tourism Summit 2024 (#ITSOyoState2024) in Ibadan between April 17 and 18, 2024. This event, organized by the newly established Ministry of Culture and Tourism, aims to attract local and international stakeholders to Continue Reading

Environment

NCF Identifies Urbanisation, Coastal Erosion as Threat to Ecotourism

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By Rotimi Famakin Growing urbanization and coastal erosion are critical factors currently affecting ecotourism development and conservation of biodiversity in Nigeria. Director General, Nigerian Conservation Foundation, NCF, Dr Joseph Onoja stated this while delivering a lecture organized by the Department of Wildlife and Ecotourism Management, University of Ibadan. Continue Reading

Economy

Oyo Solicits Partnership in Tapping Tourism Potential

Web News 28 September 2023 388 0

By Iyabo Adebisi As the world marks Tourism Day, Oyo state government says it is poised to make the tourism sector its major revenue source  to avoid relying on Federal allocation to cater for the people.  The state’s Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun stated this while answering questions from journalists at the […]Continue Reading

Tourism

Midweek Cruise -Watch out!

Web News 26 September 2023 229 0

Tune to the South West radio stations of Radio Nigeria on Wednesday, 27th September for MIDWEEK CRUISE. Focus – ‘Tourism in Nigeria: Prospects and Challenges?’Guest on the programme is the Commissioner For Culture and Tourism, Ondo State, Honourable ‘Wale Akinlosotu. Watch and listen live on Facebook via-  Continue Reading

Culture

Oyo Seeks Collaboration to Boost Tourism, Cultural Heritage

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For tourism and cultural heritage to thrive, it is essential that stakeholders on the nation collaborate. Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Tourism and Culture, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun stated this during a meeting with the new Curator, National Museum of Unity, Aleshinloye, Ibadan, Mrs Oriyomi Pamel Otuka. Dr Olatunbosun explained that there was growing awareness about Continue Reading

Tourism

We will drive the economy with Tourism, Solid Mineral – Oyo Govt

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The Oyo State Government has said it will soon commence rehabilitation work on the roads leading to Iyamapo, a 2000 metres above sea level hill in Igbeti town. The Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal gave the assurance during the World Tourism Day, celebrated on September 27, at Igbeti, headquarters of Olorunsogo Local Government […]Continue Reading

Tourism

Oyo Govt Solicits Civil Servants’ Assistance in Promoting Tourism

Web News 2 September 2022 344 0

 …Urges them to visit Tourist Sites Oyo State Government has held an interactive session with top civil servants in the State on tourism values, urging them to promote the over 450 tourist centres across the State. The Chairman, Oyo State Tourism Board, Elder Debo Adejumobi, made the appeal during a one-day interactive session on the […]Continue Reading

Tourism

Ogun Govt. to Invest in Major Tourism Sites

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Ogun state government says it will invest more in major tourism sites as part of measures to shore up its internally generated revenue base. Commissioners for Culture and Tourism, Dr Oluwatoyin Taiwo made this known during a visit to the second storey building in Nigeria situated at Ipate Oyinbo, Osi quarter’s Otta. The Chairman of […]Continue Reading

News Analysis

Harnessing Nigeria’s Tourism Potentials

Web News 26 February 2020 1075 0

Tourism over the years has proven to be a strong and resilient economic activity and a fundamental contributor to economic growth of any nation. As it generates billions of dollars in exports and creating millions of jobs. Acknowledging these facts, many developing and developed countries today rely on tourism as an option for sustainable development […]Continue Reading