Cross River State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Agbe Odey, has assured carnival lovers that the 2026 edition of Carnival Calabar will be bigger and better, with increased participation and new innovations.
The Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Tourism (ANJET) says Nigeria’s tourism industry needs more than attractive destinations to compete internationally, addin that it requires investment, stronger collaboration and stories that give visitors compelling reasons to explore the country.
The 14th Youth Tourism and Hospitality Leaders Forum (YTHLF) has secured aviation scholarships worth approximately ₦2 million for young participants seeking professional training in the aviation industry.
Nigerian media entrepreneur Mo Abudu has launched EbonyLife Place in London, a new cultural and entertainment destination expected to create about 40 direct jobs.
British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Jonny Baxter, said the initiative would equip emerging leaders with the skills and networks needed to drive innovation, sustainability and growth in Nigeria’s maritime sector.
Guterres stated this in his message ahead of World Tourism Day 2026, scheduled for September 27, under the theme, “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism.”
The Calabar Festival is set to introduce digital streaming and online voting as part of efforts to expand public participation and give audiences a greater role in this year’s carnival.
Akwaaba Africa Travel Market is taking its Africa-to-Africa tourism campaign to Nairobi, returning as an exhibitor at the 16th Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) from October 6–8, 2026.
A new financing facility backed by the UK Government and FMO is targeting one of the persistent challenges facing Nigeria’s small and growing businesses: access to appropriate growth capital.
The UK Government-backed Manufacturing Africa programme has supported 23 Nigerian businesses to reach financial close, mobilising more than US$630 million in investment and creating the potential for over 21,400 direct jobs.
