Cape Town Launches New Astronomy Visitor Centre Blending Science, Culture, and Tourism
South Africa’s rich heritage in astronomy just gained a powerful new attraction. On July 9, the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) Visitor Centre officially opened in Observatory, Cape Town, aiming…
Kinshasa to Host First-Ever Global Festival Linking Music and Tourism
Kinshasa, the capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is getting ready to host the first World Music and Tourism Festival from July 16 to 18, 2025. The…
Gov Umo Eno Expands Akwa Ibom Tourism Vision with Shopping City Initiative
Governor Umo Eno has announced the addition of a modern Shopping City to Akwa Ibom State’s growing list of tourism infrastructure projects, as part of his administration’s comprehensive strategy to…
Nigeria, Saint Lucia Ink Landmark Pact to Boost Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy
In a landmark move to strengthen ties and foster South-South cooperation, Nigeria and the Government of Saint Lucia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on tourism development, investment…
BOI Boosts Healthcare Investment to Tackle Medical Tourism and Brain Drain
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has renewed its commitment to revitalizing Nigeria’s healthcare system through targeted investments. The goal is to reduce the number of Nigerians traveling abroad for treatment…
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Honoured by ATPN, Calls for Igbo Unity at Things Fall Apart Festival 2025
Global literary icon, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has been inducted as an Honorary Fellow of theAssociation of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN), in recognition of her remarkable contributions to promoting Nigeria’s…
Lagos Partners with African Cultural Festival 2025 to Showcase Africa on Global Stage
The Lagos State Government has officially announced a strategic partnership with the African Cultural Festival (ACF), signaling a major cultural and economic exchange initiative in anticipation of the festival’s 2025…
ATPN Calls for Unity and Professionalism to Boost Nigeria’s Tourism at TFA 2025
The Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN) has issued a clarion call for unity, professionalism, and strategic collaboration across the tourism industry, as it actively participated in the 2025…
Rains Bless Grand Opening of Things Fall Apart Festival Village in Enugu
Gentle rains fell over Enugu this morning as the Things Fall Apart Festival Village officially opened at the Centre for Memories — Ncheta Ndigbo, marking the start of a weeklong…
Nigeria’s Healthcare Drain: $1.1bn Lost Annually to Medical Tourism – Afreximbank
Nigeria continues to lose an estimated $1.1 billion every year to medical tourism, a situation the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) says is draining vital foreign exchange and stalling much-needed investments…