Uganda’s Tourism Thrives: Arrivals Skyrocket by 56%, Revenue Reaches $1 Billion
The tourism industry in Uganda is experiencing a remarkable resurgence, as indicated by the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities (MTWA) annual report of…
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Malawi Announces Visa Waiver for Over 70 Countries: Is Nigeria Included?
In a bid to boost tourism, Malawi has waived off visa fees for over 70 nations in the world under the leadership of President…
Air Peace Commences Direct Flights from Lagos to London
Air Peace recently inaugurated its Lagos-London flight services, marking a significant milestone for Nigerian aviation. This comes a month after the airline announced its…
Foreign Airlines Decline CBN’s Proposal for FX Repayment, Demand Payment at Emefiele’s Exchange Rate
Foreign airlines operating in Nigeria have expressed their reluctance to utilize the investors and exporters (I&E) window for foreign exchange (FX) transactions. The Association…
Foreign Airlines Challenge CBN’s Claims of Settling Trapped Funds
Foreign airlines and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) are in disagreement regarding the settlement of outstanding foreign exchange (FX) obligations. While the CBN…
In 2024, Egypt to reveal Africa’s Longest Highway: The ‘Cairo-Cape Town’ Expressway
The “Cairo-Cape Town” Highway (CCTH) project, aimed to be inaugurated this year, is a monumental infrastructure undertaking that will connect 11 African countries over…
Kenya Woos Nigeria As Part Of Plans For Tourism Growth
The recent focus on attracting Nigerian tourists to Kenya signifies a strategic effort by the Kenyan tourism sector to diversify its source markets and…
Tinubu and Brazilian President Lula Take Steps to Introduce Direct Flights Between Nigeria and Brazil
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil convened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on February 18, 2024, to…
The African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement and Acquiring a Ghana Residence Visa
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement stands as a monumental leap toward economic integration and growth across the African continent. Combined with…
Africa Visa Openness Index 2023: Continent Advances in Enhancing Cross-Border Travel, Boosting Trade, and Integration
The Africa Visa Openness Index 2023, recently published by the African Development Bank Group, indicates significant progress in visa openness policies across the continent….
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