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Airline NewsNEWS AND INSIGHTSTourism News Nigeria Marks 100 Years of Aviation, Targets Continental Air Travel Dominance by Oluwafemi Kehinde 3 months ago by Oluwafemi Kehinde 3 months ago 602 views From the dusty, sun-baked racecourse in Kano where three De Havilland DH 9A aircraft first touched down in 1925, to the bustling modern terminals of today, the Nigerian aviation sector … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail
NEWS AND INSIGHTSNigeria Tourism NewsTourism News Nigeria’s Innovative Digital Passport to Revolutionise Tourism and Cross-Border Movement by Familugba Victor 3 months ago by Familugba Victor 3 months ago 542 views For decades, the mere mention of a “lost passport” sent shivers down the spines of Nigerians abroad and seasoned travellers alike. It spelt weeks of crippling uncertainty, missed flights, mounting … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail
Airline NewsNEWS AND INSIGHTSTourism News Heliconia–EAN Aero Nigeria Gets Cleared for Take-Off by Oluwafemi Kehinde 3 months ago by Oluwafemi Kehinde 3 months ago 662 views In a landmark development for Nigeria’s aviation sector, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially issued an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to Heliconia–EAN Aero Nigeria Limited, greenlighting the company … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail
Airline NewsNEWS AND INSIGHTSTourism News Akwa Ibom International Airport Opens Door for Nigeria’s Tourism Expansion by Familugba Victor 3 months ago by Familugba Victor 3 months ago 574 views Nigeria’s aviation sector took a major step forward on November 2 with the operational launch of the new international terminal at Akwa Ibom International Airport in Uyo. Following its recent … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail
Africa Tourism NewsFinTech & InnovationNEWS AND INSIGHTS Tanzania Pioneers Africa’s Green Tourism Revolution with Historic All-Electric Bus Journey by Oluwafemi Kehinde 3 months ago by Oluwafemi Kehinde 3 months ago 611 views In a groundbreaking milestone for African sustainable tourism, Uganda’s Kiira Motors Corporation has completed the Tanzanian segment of the MIU Grand Trans Africa Electric Expedition using its cutting-edge Kayoola Electric … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail
NEWS AND INSIGHTSTourism News Lagos State, Access Bank Unveil “DettyFusion” to Revolutionise the Detty December Experience by Familugba Victor 3 months ago by Familugba Victor 3 months ago 788 views As the year draws to a close, global attention is increasingly turning to Nigeria’s commercial powerhouse, Lagos, further cementing its status as a top-tier holiday destination. In a groundbreaking initiative … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail
Africa Tourism NewsNEWS AND INSIGHTSTourism News Africa Claims Global Tourism Crown with Record-Breaking 10% Growth in 2025 by Oluwafemi Kehinde 3 months ago by Oluwafemi Kehinde 3 months ago 794 views The world is travelling again like never before. This time, Africa is leading the pack. Between January and September 2025, international tourist arrivals worldwide surpassed 1.1 billion, up by roughly … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail
NEWS AND INSIGHTSNigeria Tourism NewsTourism NewsTravel Events Stakeholders Demand Seamless Funding Access to Boost Tourism, Creativity Development by Familugba Victor 3 months ago by Familugba Victor 3 months ago 591 views Stakeholders at the inaugural Africa Tourism and Creative Economy Expo (AFTCREE) 2025 have urged African governments to remove bureaucratic bottlenecks and guarantee seamless access to funding dedicated to tourism and … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail
FinTech & InnovationNEWS AND INSIGHTS Vodacom M-Pesa Launches Global Payments with Visa, Alipay & MTN by Adams Moses 3 months ago by Adams Moses 3 months ago 869 views Vodacom Tanzania has rolled out its expanded M-Pesa Global Payment service to dismantle barriers to international trade and accelerate digital financial inclusion. Forged through strategic partnerships with Visa, Alipay, Network … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail
NEWS AND INSIGHTSNigeria Tourism NewsTourism News NTIFE 2025: Musawa Calls for Partnerships, Investment in Nigeria’s Tourism Sector by Familugba Victor 3 months ago by Familugba Victor 3 months ago 600 views The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannah Musa Musawa, has called on private sector investors to partner with the federal government, outlining an ambitious roadmap to transform … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTelegramEmail