In a commendable move, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has addressed the shortfall in the Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) for the state’s Muslim pilgrims. This shortfall arose due to unexpected fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. Governor Abiodun covered the BTA differential of ₦119,560,712.70 for all 934 pilgrims heading to the 2024 Hajj. Initially, the National…
Renowned Nigerian YouTuber and whistleblower, Emdee Tiamiyu, has reportedly been deported from the UK back to Nigeria, according to Gistlover. Tiamiyu recently faced a torrent of backlash from fellow Nigerians, who accused him of betrayal following a controversial interview where he divulged sensitive information. This revelation has sparked considerable outrage within the Nigerian community, with…
In response to a concerning trend amidst Nigeria’s economic challenges, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned embassies regarding currency transactions. Chairman Ola Olukoyede conveyed this warning in a direct memo to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, dated May 5, 2024. The memo strongly emphasizes the illegality of embassies demanding anything other than…
Former BBNaija sensation, Miracle Ikechukwu Igbokwe, has taken his journey to the skies to the next level as he successfully graduated from aviation school, marking a significant milestone in his career. Sharing the exciting news with his fans on Instagram, Miracle delighted followers with a sneak peek into his aviation adventure. A captivating video showcased…
A Nigerian man has shared a video showing where he knelt to thank God for perfecting his relocation plan.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reopened the Niger Republic borders and also removes all travel restrictions on government officials and their family members. The president made this known via his verified X (formally Twitter) account. Today, I have directed the opening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with the Republic of Niger and the lifting…
President Ahmed Bola Tinubu has slashed both local and international travel expenses for government officials. The new directive is part of the president’s cost-cutting measures. According to the Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, The office of the President, Vice President, First Lady, Ministers and heads of agencies are all affected by this new travel entourage expenses. …
Press Release By World Agrotourism Organization Inaugurated By The Presidency, Office Of The Secretary To The Government Of The Federation WORLD AGRITOURISM ORGANISATION (WAO) at its headquarters in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory responded to an official invitation from the Permanent Secretary Political and Economic Affairs Office through the Director of Public Affairs & Bilateral…
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The Nigerian president, Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu has agreed to personally involve and resolve the Emirates and Dubai Visa Ban issue between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The president made this statement when he received the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria. Receiving the UAE Ambassador, the President directed that issues affecting relations with the…
The Akwaaba Africa Travel Market organiser, Mr Ikechi Uko, has released the final list of Winners for Africa Travel 100 Under 40 Awards. The list comprises the new generation of Travel and Tourism leaders in Africa. The winners will receive their award on the 4th of September 2023 at Akwaaba African Travel Market. Below is…
Nigeria joined the rest of the world on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, to celebrate World Agritourism Day. Stakeholders in the tourism and agriculture sectors gathered at the Office of The Secretary General of the Federation hall to commemorate the day. This year’s world agritourism day celebration in Nigeria was the inaugural ceremony. The chairman/CEO of…
Nigerian Association of Tour Operators (NATOP FCT/Northern Zone) witnessed a beautiful spectacle with the hosting of a Roundtable panel discussion, followed by a cocktail party, for operators and stakeholders present. In attendance were ambassadors from over ten countries in Africa, the Caribbean and Asia. Also represented were Director-Generals from NTDC and NIHOTOUR. One of the…
Emirates Airlines has suspended flight operations to and from Nigeria until further notice due to the issues between the Nigerian government and the United Arab Emirates. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authorities recently announced the withdrawal of the approval given to Emirates. In the letter, the NCAA instructed Emirates to use Abuja Airport only and suspend…
We saw how a multitude trooped to Oba in Anambra State to support Obi Cubana during the burial ceremony of his mother. People supported him in cash and kindness. According to different sources, Obi Cubana has helped many people including the celebrity barman, the chief priest. So, they decided to return the favour during the…
Formal Nigeria Senate president, Sen. Bukola Saraki once tweeted what he noticed about Ibom Air when he wanted to book a flight. According to the Formal Senate leader, he asked his aide to book the Ibom Air flight for him and the aide told him all the seats are fully booked. Yo!, that is just…
To ensure the success of Dubai Expo 2020 which is set to start in the last quarter of this year 2021, the United Arab Emirates are planning to remove the Covid-19 restrictions and protocols. The United Arab Emirates Authorities are already relaxing covid-19 restrictions. In Dubai, all the people vaccinated (both visitors and residents) can…
The Train Workers at the Rigasa Station, Kaduna has joined the Kaduna state workers on the 5-day warning strike organized by the Nigeria Labour Congress. The Nigeria Labour Congress declared a strike in Kaduna state to protest against the state government mass sack of workers in the state. According to reports, Kaduna State Governor, Nasir…
This is exactly what we always emphasizing here on Sagetravels. Do the right thing, avoid shortcuts. Follow the already established rules and you will be fine. We confirmed from a source that the United Arab Emirates banned due to the high number of fake covid-19 PCR test certificate presented by Nigerians. Because of the high…
Nigeria is not ready to take chances when it comes to Coronavirus that’s why the authorities have swiftly placed a ban on travellers from India, Brazil, and Turkey in the last 14 days. The restriction is already in place according to the Nigerian Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19. The will be a review of the…
We can confirm that the flight from Nigeria to the United Arab Emirates will start soon. Several reports suggest that Emirates will start flights operations in and out of Nigeria soon. Recall that Nigeria Government suspended Emirates Airlines from flying into and out of Nigeria for refusal to remove some of the Covid-19 travel requirements….
