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Digitalization Of Tourism Has Developed Competitiveness- NTDC

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The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), has said that digitalisation of the Nigerian tourism industry, has brought flexibility into the tourism business in Nigeria.

The Director-General of NTDC, Chief Folorunsho Coker stated this on Wednesday at the North-West Stakeholders forum held in Kano, with the theme, “The prospects of Nigerian Tourism in a digital economy.” Coker said that the digitalisation, had also brought about more competitiveness into the industry, thus, creating opportunities for the digitally savvy, to earn high income.

Represented by Fibi Ikilama, Head of the National Travel Bureau, Coker said the forum aimed at stimulating ideas to drive further growth of the tourism industry.

According to him, “The digital marketing and e-commerce space, had created access to new markets for many Nigerian companies and youths, many of whom have an online presence.” He stressed that the contributions of digital companies in Nigeria to job creation, value addition and the economy had been salutary. At the corporation, it is believed that to become a tourism hub in Africa, there was need to develop domestic tourism first. The development of domestic tourism he explained, would increase the country’s attraction to sponsors and investors. “They will in turn develop the industry, develop our tourism assets, leading to further infrastructural development that will let loose the huge potentials of the industry,” Coker said.

The board during a courtesy visit to the Emir

The board during a courtesy visit to the emir

In his remarks, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero, commended the agency for upgrading the tourism sector in the country.

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Bayero called on all stakeholders to educate the public on the importance of domestic tourism and to also create more engagement in airline operations especially in Kano.

The state Commissioner for Tourism and Culture, Alhaji Ibrahim Karaye in his remarks, pledged continuous support of the Ganduje administration in boosting tourism in Kano and the country at large. Karaye, represented by the Executive Secretary of Kano Tourism Board, Alhaji Ibrahim Yusuf, said the administration had invested much in the sector.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), has organised a one day forum for the North-West zone in Kano. The forum with the theme “The prospects of Nigerian Tourism in a digital economy,” aimed at expanding the tourism sector at the digital scale. The forum had many stakeholders in tourism from Kano, Jigawa, Kaduna, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi and Katsina states. (NAN)

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Gov. Yusuf accuses opposition parties of fueling political crisis in Kano metropolis

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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has accused actors in the opposition parties of fueling civic unrest and political instability in Kano.

Governor Yusuf pointed the accusing fingers while briefing journalists during the State Executive Council Meeting Wednesday, vowed to deploy drastic measures necessary to nip the resurgence of thuggery in the bud.

The Governor’s reaction follows the recent bloody crisis between some suspected political thugs who unleashed terror on another gang of politicians.

In a statement by Spokesperson of the Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, Governor Yusuf revealed that intelligence brief abreast with after the state security council held Tuesday clearly exposed the atrocities of those sponsoring unrest in Kano.

According to the statement, the Governor posited the elements in the opposition, who are not comfortable with the steady development, peace and stability in the state, embedded to provoke needless crisis.

Gov. Yusuf however reassured determination of his administration to confront the challenges with equal force, insisted government would not henceforth, tolerate attempt by any elements to frustrate the enduring peace and tranquility in the state.

In the release, Governor Yusuf assured the resolution of the government to work with all the security agencies in the state to checkmate the excesses of the criminal minded elements being sponsored to cause problem.

Governor Yusuf will soon reopen the state own Reformatory Centre, at Kiru local government area as part of measures to rehabilitate and control drug abuse in the state.

During the Wednesday council meeting, the Governor also brief plans to inaugurate the newly constituted 46 of Shura Consultative Council compose of renowned Islamic Scholars, members of the academia, and other stakeholders.

To check unemployment, the Governor is determined to roll massive youth empowerment initiatives in the coming year to ensure that a significant per cent of the youth become self’relient.

 

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President Tinubu Arrives In Lagos Ahead Of Christmas Holiday

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President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos from Abuja ahead of the Christmas celebrations.

The President was received at the airport by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, along with other state officials.

He is expected to proceed to his private residence in the state.

His arrival follows the presentation of the 2025 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday.

He described it as the “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity.” The proposal, he explained, is aimed at stabilizing the economy, fostering an equitable business environment, and promoting inclusive growth.

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Kano Approves 1st Term Vacation Date

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Kano State Government has approved Friday 20th and Saturday 21st Dec. 2024 as the date for the commencement of 1st term vacation to all Day and Boarding Public/Private Primary and Post Primary Schools in the state.

Therefore, Parents/ Guardians of Pupils and Students in the Boarding schools are to convey their wards home by the early hours of Saturday 21st Dec. 2024.

A statement by the Director Public Enlightenment of the State Ministry of Education Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru explained that Boarding Schools Pupils and Students are to resume back to their respective Schools on Sunday 5th January 2025 while the Day Students are to resume on Monday 6th January 2025.

The statement however quoted the Commissioner of the Ministry Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda urging Parents/Guardians of Pupils and Students of the schools to ensure total compliance with resumption dates.

The statement further warned that appropriate Disciplinary Action would be taken against defaulting Students

It appreciated the cooperation and support given to the ministry and wished the Students and Pupils successful and hitch free holiday.

 

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