President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has highlighted the importance of cultural preservation, tourism and youth empowerment in Namibia’s development agenda while delivering the keynote …
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Africa: Festivals Beyond Celebration: How Nigeria’s Cultural Calendar Is Becoming a New Pathway for Tourism and Economic Growth – Shuhda Mohammed
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsNigeria’s festivals have always been expressions of identity, tradition, and community. Yet, for many years, they have often been viewed primarily as …
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Africa: Arewa Festival Attracted 975 Businesses Across 19 States, Targets ₦500m Fund for SMEs
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe Arewa Festival attracted 975 businesses across Nigeria’s 19 northern states in its maiden edition, with organisers now planning to raise a …
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Africa: Ogun Expands Festival Calendar from 15 to Nearly 50 in Push to Boost Tourism in Nigeria
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe Ogun State Government has expanded its official festival calendar from about 15 festivals in 2023 to between 48 and 50, as …
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Africa: Bolaji Seun of Naija Explorers Cites Poor Security, Accommodation as Hindrances to Nigeria’s Festival Tourism Growth
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsBolaji Seun, one of the team leaders of Naija Explorers, has identified inadequate accommodation, poor security and transportation challenges as some of …
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Africa: United Nigeria Airlines’ Official Calls for Festival Tourism Calendar to Unlock Nigeria’s Tourism Potential
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsUnited Nigeria Airlines has called for the creation of a national festival calendar and stronger collaboration among government and private sector stakeholders …
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Africa: Arewa Festival Presented as a Blueprint for Unlocking Nigeria’s Festival Tourism Economy at Naija7Wonders Zoom Conference 3.0
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsThe ongoing Naija7Wonders Zoom Conference 3.0 continued its exploration of Nigeria’s tourism potential with a compelling presentation by Mrs. Shuhda Muhammed, Chief …
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Africa: Nigeria Must Leverage Festivals, Sports, MICE to Unlock Tourism Potential, says GM Envoy Hotel Abuja Dewald Kruger
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsNigeria can significantly increase its tourism revenue by strategically developing festivals, international sporting events and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE), according …
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Africa: Don’t Just Copy Carnival Calabar, Tell Your Own Authentic Story, Ebele Enemchukwu Charges Festival Organizers in Nigeria
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsWhile acknowledging the massive success of the Carnival Calabar, Tourism Ambassador and Soft Skills Consultant Ebele Enemchukwu has charged Nigerian festival organizers …
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Africa: From Durbar to Dambe: Lurwan Ishaq Urges Nigeria to Turn Cultural Festivals into Global Tourism Experiences
by Atqnewsby AtqnewsLurwan Ishaq Hadejia (Barrygraphy), northern Nigeria tourism promoter and tour guide has called for a shift from merely staging cultural festivals to …