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Body to Promote and market Africa tourism formed

Nigeria Tourism

Body to Promote and market Africa tourism formed

By Lucky Onoriode George, eTN Ambassador for Nigeria

MADRID, Spain (eTN) - As the 30th edition of the International Tourism Trade Fair [FITUR 2010] formally got underway last week here in the capital city of Madrid , a Nigerian has gotten the nod to hea

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New group chief executive at Arik Air

Dr. Michael Arumemi-Ikhide Takes Over

New group chief executive at Arik Air

By eTN Staff Writer

The executive board of Arik Air Limited (Nigeria), announced today the secondment of Dr.

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Nigeria: US calling the country ‘security risk state’ is unfair

Nigeria

Nigeria: US calling the country ‘security risk state’ is unfair

Tough times await Nigerian travellers to the United States as the US Transportation Security Administration has listed Nigeria and nine other countries as ‘security risk states.’

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Akanu Ibiam International Airport closed for repairs

Airport Upgrading In Nigeria

Akanu Ibiam International Airport closed for repairs

By Chinedu Eze

The Minister of Aviation, Mr. Babatunde Omotoba, will today flag off the rehabilitation and upgrade of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, Enugu State in Nigeria.

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More pilgrims stranded at Lagos airport

Nigeria

More pilgrims stranded at Lagos airport

Lagos — Hundreds of pilgrims for this year's Hajj in Saudi Arabia were at the weekend stranded at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, as their agents could not be found.

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South Africa denies it is limiting Nigerian visas

Tension Between SA And Nigeria

South Africa denies it is limiting Nigerian visas

By Hopewell Radebe

The South African (SA) government expressed its concern yesterday about the growing perception that it is limiting the number of Nigerian nationals wanting to visit SA for business and tourism purpose

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Imo community steps up cultural tourism

Nigeria

Imo community steps up cultural tourism

Emma Okereke — Leaders of Uvuru clan in Aboh Mbaise local government area of Imo state have announced their intention to utilize their culture for the sustenance of peace and unity amongst the five

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United Airlines adds Ghana, Nigeria & Bahrain to network

New Service Beginning Spring 2010

United Airlines adds Ghana, Nigeria & Bahrain to network

By eTN Staff Writer

United Airlines announced today it will inaugurate its first-ever service to Africa in 2010, with one daily, same-plane service from Washington to Accra, Ghana, and Lagos, Nigeria.

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Arik Air celebrates third anniversary

Nigerian Airlines

Arik Air celebrates third anniversary

By eTN Staff Writer

Arik Air, Nigeria's leading commercial airline, is today celebrating its third anniversary, and the airline has much to celebrate, having experienced incredible growth and success since it commenced s

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Arik Air appoints new managing director

Jason Holt To Move From London Office

Arik Air appoints new managing director

By eTN Staff Writer

Arik Air, Nigeria's leading commercial airline, today announced that it has appointed Mr. Jason Holt as its new managing director, effective Monday, October 19, 2009.

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Tourism development in Nigeria undermined by decay of infrastructure

Expert Says Government Is Only Paying Lip Service

Tourism development in Nigeria undermined by decay of infrastructure

By Michael Eboh

Mr.

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Nigeria's Tourism Minister: Tourist arrivals to grow significantly

Nigerian Tourism Expects Arrival Numbers To Grow

Nigeria's Tourism Minister: Tourist arrivals to grow significantly

Kano — Minister of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation, Senator Jibrin Bello Gada, has said the country's increasingly appreciating tourism forecast showed that annual tourists arrivals will r

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US and Nigeria partner on sports tourism

Innovative Tourism Platform

US and Nigeria partner on sports tourism

By Onyinyechi Nwangwu

An agreement has been initiated between the US and Nigeria which would provide a platform for both countries to share knowledge and build a mutually-beneficial relationship enabling more American tour

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Nigeria Senate orders suspension of airport terminal handover

Arik Airlines Threatens To Suspend Services

Nigeria Senate orders suspension of airport terminal handover

By Turaki A. Hassan

The Nigeria Senate has directed the Minister of Aviation Babatunde Omotaba not to continue with the handover of Grand Aviation Terminal 2 at the local wing of the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos to Bi

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Lagos government and landlords in stalemate over Lekki airport

Nigeria

Lagos government and landlords in stalemate over Lekki airport

By Ekene Okoro, independentngonline.com

Plans to site an International Airport at the Lekki Free Trade Zone suffered a setback as the stakeholders' meeting between Lagos State government and representatives of Ibeju Lekki and Epe communitie

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Omotoba condemns promotional airfare by airlines

Nigeria

Omotoba condemns promotional airfare by airlines

By Abel Orukpe, independentngonline.com

Minister of Aviation Babatunde Omotoba has condemned the just-concluded promotional fare advertised by some domestic airlines on some routes in the country, saying he does not understand the idea behi

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Nigeria raps UNWTO over its tourism pioneer who initiated “World Tourism Day”

Nigeria News: World Tourism Day

Nigeria raps UNWTO over its tourism pioneer who initiated “World Tourism Day”

By Lucky Onofrio George, eTN Africa Ambassador

The Nigeria’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation has said it has written to the United Nations World Tourism Organization [UNWTO] to remind the body of its 2006 promise to honor t

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Maltreatment of sultan by British airlines being investigated by Nigeria's House of Representatives

Nigeria

Maltreatment of sultan by British airlines being investigated by Nigeria's House of Representatives

ABUJA, Nigeria — The House of Representatives yesterday mandated its joint committee on Aviation and Foreign Affairs to investigate allegation of 'dehumanising and maltreatment' meted on the Sultan

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Virgin to get rid of Nigerian airline

Virgin Nigeria

Virgin to get rid of Nigerian airline

Virgin Atlantic is to pull its brand name from Nigeria's national airline Virgin Nigeria and sell its stake in the company.

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 What is Nigeria telling the world now?

Nigeria's Tourism Rebranding Effort

What is Nigeria telling the world now?

By Lucky Onoriode George, eTN Ambassador

From "Giant in the Sun" to the controversial "Hearts of Africa" and now, "Nigeria, Good People, Great Nation," Nigeria has re-branded itself three times in a matter of 20 years.

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