Tourism

Gombe Govt to transform Kanawa forest into wildlife park, says commissioner

February 22, 2012 13:49

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(Audio attached)   Gombe Govt to transform Kanawa forest into wildlife park, says commissioner NAN-H-44 Tourism Gombe, Feb. 22, 2012 (NAN) Mr. Samuel Bulus, the Gombe State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, says the state government plans to acquire animals and make a wildlife park out of the Kanawa forest to boost its tourism potential.   The commissioner stated this in an... please sign in to read the full story

NTDC boss urges LGs to identify tourism sites

February 09, 2012 18:19

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  NAN-H-2 Tourism Abuja, Feb. 10, 2012 (NAN) Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, the Director General of Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), has stressed the need to reawaken the 774 local governments to identity the tourism potential of their areas. Runsewe made the statement on Thursday when the project Director of `Naija 7 Wonders’, Mr Ikechi Uko, and members of his... please sign in to read the full story

Kebbi to revive publication on tourism potential

February 09, 2012 12:18

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NAN-H-29 Potential Birnin Kebbi, Feb. 9, 2012 (NAN) The Kebbi Tourism Board has earmarked N3.4 million for the publication of the tourism potentialities in the state to attract tourists.      Alhaji Ahmed Yarima, the General Manager of the board, told  the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday that the publication was ``long overdue''.   He said the state would... please sign in to read the full story

Christian pilgrimage operator calls for unity in Nigeria

January 31, 2012 22:16

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NAN-F-28 Unity Jerusalem, Jan. 31, 2012 (NAN) The Managing Director of Immanuel Tours, Mr David Meyer, has called for unity among Nigerians to enable the country to face the challenges of development unhindered. He made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of a ceremony for the handing over of certificates of pilgrimage to 65 Nigerian pilgrims... please sign in to read the full story

Obong of Calabar charges NYSC members on traditions of host communities

January 26, 2012 11:13

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NAN-H-13 Traditions Calabar, Jan. 26, 2012 (NAN) The Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu, has advised the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) hierarchy to ensure quick adaptation of corps members to their new environment. He gave the advice in Calabar when he met with the NYSC Coordinator in Cross River, Mr Akinkunmi Martins, on Thursday. The Efik monarch urged NYSC... please sign in to read the full story