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Tanzanian Ambassador Visits Goge Africa in Nigeria
On Monday 19th October 2020, His Excellency Dr. Benson Alfred Bana – High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania to Nigeria, paid a scheduled courtesy visit to Goge Africa’s corporate office in Lagos. More
NTDC Partners Google Towards Enhancing the Growth of Nigeria’s Tourism
The import of digital skills in accelerating visibility and business development is not contestable. The opportunities of digital technology to drive Nigeria’s tourism in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, has been given a boost with the recent partnership between NTDC and technology giants, Google. The partnership involves capacity building for individuals, small businesses, and […] More
Domestic Tourism Committee Charts a New Course for Tourism in Nigeria
The new reality of the world caught all unaware. Worst hit is the business of travels, hospitality and stakeholders in the tourism value chain. According to a report by the World Tourism Organization, the beginning of the year looked promising for African tourism, having recorded a 2.5% increase in inbound international passengers. However, due […] More
Goge Africa’s Creative Writing Contest Winners Have Emerged!
Following the conclusion of the keenly contested contest for the Short Story Category of the Goge Africa Creative Writing Contest, we are delighted to announce to the general public, that the top five stories have emerged! Admittedly, the entries were filled with compelling narratives, which were impressive to our jurors, who were amazed at the […] More
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Lagos Plans to Construct Diaspora Village
The coastal town of Badagry holds a critical place in the discourse of the dark era of the slave trade. Though one of Africa’s sad past, it has presently proved to be one of Africa’s historic trajectory which has attracted tourists and in turn revenue to destination states and the local economy. The Lagos […] More
Series 04 of Cross-Sectoral Collaboration for Tourism and Economic Development
Bank of Industry opens up on how to access Funds for Domestic Tourism Development in Nigeria. Steps for Tourism Stakeholders to access the #5 billion Naira seed capital from Sterling Bank. Expert advice for stakeholders on Sustainable and adventure tourism. Exploring the low hanging fruits in Nigeria’s tourism space And much more… Join us on […] More
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Re-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
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Nollywood 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
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Nuggets 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
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National 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
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Homowo 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
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