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in All Posts, Destinations, News, PeopleRe-Creating Rivers State Economy Through Tourism
Against the backdrop of unending negative news coming out of Rivers State, Vanessa Obioha reports that creative consultant, Yibo Koko, who superintends the carefully-structured Rivers State Tourism Development Agency(RSTDA) as Director General and Chief Executive Officer by the Governor Nyesom Wike administration is pushing for a N100-billion grand scheme that is set to change the narrative, using culture […] More
in All Posts, Arts, Destinations, Events, film, News, People, Travel ClubNollywood Set to Promote Domestic Tourism in Nigeria
Through the lens of film, the visibility of tourist destinations has increased, gaining wider traction to tourists, and revenue for tourism practitioners, the local community and filmmakers. This was on the front burner of discourse as tourism stakeholders, Nollywood practitioners, government representatives and the Diasporic community, convened at the Online conference hosted by Goge Africa’s […] More
Tourism Stakeholders to Access #5Billion, Say’s Sterling Bank
Domestic tourism in Nigeria is on the verge of taking a leap. Investors and stakeholders who convened at a web conference organised by Goge Africa have indicated interests in developing the numerous tourism potentials of the country. Titled “Cross-Sectoral Collaboration for Tourism and Economic Development”, the founders of Goge Africa, Ambassadors Isaac and Nneka Moses […] More
in All Posts, Events, MTN KultureFest, News, PeopleNuggets from Goge Africa’s Webinar
Adjusting to the challenges of international travel hiccups post-Covid-19 requires a look inward by tourism practitioners. Developing domestic tourism and attracting local and international tourism traffic is an imperative for quick recovery of the economy. While government support is necessary, the attention of the government can only be attracted to the sector through collaborative effort […] More
in All Posts, Arts, Culture, Destinations, Events, Heritage Sites, News, PeopleNational Theatre To Get A Face-lift
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially handed over the National Arts Theatre complex at Iganmu Lagos to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Bankers Committee, to renovate, modernize and upgrade the facility. It is indeed a new dawn for the tourism and entertainment industry as this national heritage is set to get a […] More
in All Posts, Arts, Culture, Destinations, PeopleHomowo Festival: A Union of the Living and their Ancestors
Festivals in traditional African communities are filled with lots of funfair. Mostly organized according to traditional calendars, they have over the years served as a means of bonding and reinforcing communal living, fostering kinship relations and camaraderie among friends. Notwithstanding the influence of Westernization penetrating African societies, the practice of festival gathering has remained, drawing […] More
Respite for Nigeria’s Tourism Sector, as CBN, Sets Aside N50BN Recovery Fund
Hope for the prompt recovery of the tourism sector looms in the horizon as the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed recently announced that the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN), has earmarked #50 billion to support smallholder businesses and the creative industry including the tourism and hospitality industry, on its path to post-Covid-19 economic […] More
Badagry: An Interaction With Nature and History
Located in the bustling city of Lagos, the coastal town of Badagry is a shift away from the ostentatious show that Lagos presents. Occupying the fringes of the border between Nigeria and Benin Republic, this historical town is predominantly occupied by the Egun people, and has attained the status of Nigeria’s choicest tourism destination. Notable […] More
Meet Goge Africa Art Ambassadors!
Have you seen the new refreshing look of Goge Africa corporate office? Well, if you’ve not visited, our office space is wearing a new look and you need to see it! Some young artists across several art specialties were behind the aesthetic transformation of our workspace. Let’s lead you on the journey towards meeting these […] More
in All Posts, Destinations, News, PeopleNigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Introduces New Travel Guidelines.
The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has instructed the withholding of travellers passports coming into Nigeria for a period of 14 days. This decision was arrived at after widespread consultations, in tandem with the directives of the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19. In a circular dispatched to all its missions, […] More
Benin Republic Set for Economic Recovery of the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
Following the economic downturn of the world’s economy as a result of the Covid-19 health crisis, the Beninoise government has reeled out several initiatives to jumpstart the recovery of their economy. Identifying the strategic position of the tourism and hospitality industry as a critical sector in the resurgence of the economy, in a statement […] More
Postponement of TOURISM TRAINING 101 Workshop.
The recent outbreak of a viral infection that has within a short period of 90 days grown to become a pandemic (meaning a worldwide infection) truly calls for necessary precautions in our public outings. Globally, the virus has now infected more than 168,000 people and killed at least 6,610, according to the WHO. Therefore, Governments […] More
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