Monday, 03 August 2015 00:00

5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Illegal Wildlife Trade

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Wildlife trafficking ruins lives and threatens security and economies around the world.
The illicit trade in wildlife products is predicated on the deaths of defenseless iconic animal species, many of which face extinction as a result of this rapidly growing enterprise — and its effects are felt far and wide.
The scale of the problem has exploded in recent years, and policymakers are working to turn the tide before it’s too late. A bill in the U.S. House of Representatives would help clamp down on this illegal trade — and protect U.S. security in the process.
Here are a few things you probably didn’t know about wildlife trafficking.

The killing of African elephants for ivory is linked to organized crime, and many believe it is linked to the funding of terrorist networks. Areas controlled by militants and gangs are used as staging areas for smuggling illegal ivory, and the profits from poaching are used to fund weapons purchases. In 2012, Sudanese raiders, believed to be members of the notorious Janjaweed militia, killed an estimated 300 elephants in Cameroon’s Bouba N’Djida National Park. The Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), one of Africa’s oldest, most violent, and persistent

Sunday, 05 July 2015 00:00

Best Provisions to Pack for your Road Trip

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Road trips can be exciting and adventurous, one exciting part of a road trip are the nibbles you get to munch along the journey while enjoying the view of the dancing trees, scenic views, skies and sun along an expressway like Benin - Ore road.

 But sometimes an exciting trip can end up being a disaster because of a few hiccups you may encounter during the trip – like constipation. To avoid stopping every quarter of the road in search of a convenience to use, the best option is usually to stick with light meals that will not get you easily constipated. For this reason, the best kind of edibles to stick with will be discussed.

Sunday, 05 July 2015 00:00

Popular & Sophisticated Cuisines in Nigeria

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Nigeria is blessed with a lot of tasty and mouthwatering meals. Though some meals are peculiar to certain culture and people, it has grown to become a popular meal that is widely consumed by various tribes because they have come to fall in love with it. Let’s take a look at some of the mouthwatering meals below!

 

    Asun (barbequed goat meat)

Sunday, 05 July 2015 00:00

GETTING AROUND IN LAGOS

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Lagos, Nigeria has been compared to New York, London and other crowded cities around the world. The traffic in almost every part is well-known. Although Lagos is widely visited by tourists and business travellers, most of  them do not explore the city as much as they ought as getting around is rather tricky. Truth is, finding your way around Lagos is quite easy. It is an undisputed fact that Lagos is one of the best-connected cities in Nigeria. The flyovers, connect bridges, numerous bus routes and thousands of taxis amongst others show the commute flexibility in the city. If you are visiting Lagos and you are at loss on how to move around, Jovago.com , Africa’s no. 1 Online Hotel Booking website brings this breakdown on the different ways you can move around Lagos.

Walking

While walking is not a popular as a means of getting around, many people in Lagos, including visitors walk . This is most common on the Lagos Island, along Marina. Walking is best for people who want to get a feel of the city. You will never get bored while walking. Sometimes walking from one district to another can make you feel like stepping into a different place and culture. Lagos can be quite rough as well, it important to always pay attention to the traffic flow. Pay attention to what’s happening in the street, even if you have the right of way. Also, do not wear anything flashy or carry too much luggage while walking, that way you stand less chance of being harassed.

Friday, 23 January 2015 00:00

Nigerian Tourism Master Plan: Reactions Trail Implementation

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The Nigeria Tourism Development Master Plan is a policy initiative that was undertaken by the Nigerian government under the leadership of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR. The aim of was to diversify the revenue base of the country, using tourism as a tool and to reposition Nigeria as a preferred tourist destination in Africa by marketing her tourism assets both to the local and international tourists. This came as a result of identifying tourism as one the six priority areas for development and included key issues such as poverty alleviation, employment generation, environmental enhancement and cultural and social issues, including HIV /AIDS. The tourism master plan was contracted to United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). It was inaugurated in 2008 by the former minister of tourism, culture and national orientation, Prince Adetokunbo Kayode.

 However, six years on events in sector has left much to be desired in terms of the manner and pace of its implementation.  As a result, stakeholders in the industry who spoke with LEADERSHIP shared their views on the state of affairs regarding the plan. The president of the Hospitality and Tourism Management Association of Nigeria (HATMAN), Mallam Aliyu Badaki Ajayi, said the findings in the tourism master plan

Thursday, 15 January 2015 00:00

Nigeria: The tourism potentials in Benue State

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Known as the food basket of the nation, Benue state in the North central part of Nigeria has a population of 4,780,389 (2006 census) with several ethnic groups such as Tiv, Ioma, Igede, Etulo, Abakpa, Jukun, Hausa, Akweya , Nyifon amongst others. However, the Tiv are the dominant ethnic group, occupying fourteen local government areas, while the Idoma and Igede occupy the remaining nine local government areas. Most of the people are farmers while the inhabitants of the riverine areas engage in fishing as their primary occupation. The people of the state are famous for their hospitable disposition as well as rich tourist and cultural heritage. Notable among the tourist spots are:

Ikyogen Hills: The hills, also known as Ikyogen cattle ranch exude a wild weather condition which ensures steady green vegetation and an all round the year grazing for animals in the area. This ranch was developed in 1983 by the Aper Aku regime.

Thursday, 15 January 2015 00:00

Sustainable Tourism: Key to Poverty Reduction and Environmental Protection

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Essentially, sustainable tourism has over the years proved to be a major driver of most developed and emerging economies. Countries like the Republic of Kenya and Seychelles in Africa like their counterparts in the developed countries rely on tourism as their major source of revenue. This among other accruing benefits such as poverty reduction and environmental protection has necessitated the clamor to create the necessary atmosphere that can support sustainable tourism worldwide.  At the United Nations General Assembly recently, a consensus milestone resolution was adopted emphasizing the need to optimize the economic, social, cultural and environmental benefits stemming from sustainable tourism, particularly in developing countries. The resolution was entitled “Promotion of sustainable tourism, including ecotourism, for poverty eradication and environment protection”.

Thursday, 11 December 2014 00:00

Agodi Gardens and Park undergoes Transformation

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Agodi Gardens is a landed facility sprawling over 35-hectres, which was established as a biological and relaxation centre to provide recreational as well as educational services for inhabitants and visitors in 1967. It is situated in Ibadan, Oyo Province in Nigeria. Ibadan is the third largest city by population in Nigeria and also the third largest city geographically in Africa. Agodi Gardens contains an indigenous forest, zoo, a lake and tree plantations and an abundance of medicinal plants garden as well as some rare trees species.The garden is tucked at the foot of Mokola Hill, backing the State government secretariat, Agodi on the eastern part. The recreational centre borders a lake, hilltop Premier Hotel and Cultural Centre on the west. The first teaching hospital in Nigeria, the University College Hospital (UCH) borders the park on the southern part giving it an elitist and sophisticated environment. Unfortunately, the infamous 1980 flood disaster dubbed Omiyale by locals, which ravaged the Oyo empire

Friday, 28 November 2014 00:00

Nigeria: A new Cultural Centre underway

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One of the greatest distinguishing factors of Nigerian people and indeed all Africans from the rest of the world is their strong cultural disposition. The Nigerian culture is shaped by her multiple ethnic groups of over 521 languages and 250 dialects. The four largest ethnic groups are the Hausa and Fulanis who are predominant in the north, the Igbos in the southeast, and the Yorubas in the southwest. There are other significant elements of her culture such as artifacts, dressing, local delicacies that represents the identity and hospitality of her people. It is in an effort to uphold and promote this culture that the Federal Government has thought it wise to build a Millennium Tower and Cultural Centre in the Nation’s capital, Abuja. This initiative also stems from the desire to have a replica of the National Theatre,Lagos. The facility which is planned to be Nigeria’s tallest building when completed will have along with it an eight-storey low-rise section supported by reinforcing strip.

Tuesday, 25 November 2014 00:00

Inagbe Resort: A must visit tourist spot

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Inagbe Island is host to a Grand Resort and Leisure which is set on the tranquil banks of the magnificent Lagos Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean. This showpiece resort captures the essence of nature, culture and tradition. It is a 40,000 square metre well landscaped garden and park richly adorned with waterfalls and natural artistic elements, a 300 metre long enthralling musical fountain combined with an array of rhythmic water display and coloured lightening effect graces the entrance to the resort from the Lagoon front. It is set on over 3 million square meter land within a 100 kilometer stretch island along the Atlantic Ocean. The resort, which is fully functional with over 300 workers providing top-of- the-range services, is being developed in phases. So far, the first phase which would be completed early next year already has in place 125-room chalets, 1,500-seater multi-purpose hall, an executive lounge near the lagoon.It also has essential home furniture, indoor sports hall comprising table  tennis, long tennis

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