Located in the Kiri Kassma area of Jigawa State, northern Nigeria, Baturiya Bird Sanctuary is a bird watcher’s dream. This wetland area attracts birds from across the globe – and now, as the United Nations recognizes the sanctuary as a tourist location of international significance,...
Stretched and sprawled magnificently 240 metres above sea-level, Udi Hills is the biggest tourist attraction in the South-Eastern Nigeria State of Enugu. It is not surprising that it attracts visitors from all over the world as it is a vantage point that provides a picturesque...
Tucked in Jos, the capital of Plateau state in the middle belt region of Nigeria is Shere hills with its undulating rocks and rock formations with peaks and dips that would please the most ardent rock/mountain climber. Plateau state as the name rightly connotes us peppered...
‘76’ Inspired by true events, set in 1976, six years after the end of the civil war in Nigeria, sees the heavily pregnant woman’s life crumbles when the news of her husband’s involvement in a botched military coup attempt hits the headlines. ‘76’ celebrates the...
Backdrop for the 2002 Miss World photo shoot, water from the Kwa Falls flows to join the Great Kwa River in the east of Calabar and empties into the Cross River estuary. Situated on the fringes of the Cross River National Park and Ibad Oil...
Another major tourist attraction in Calabar is the cemetery, which is located near the Street of Eyamba. From here you can get a beautiful view of both the city and the river. This cemetery is also well known for Mary Slessor’s tomb. Slessor was a...
The resting place of Mary Slessor, an advocate against the killing of twins in Calabar, at the Duke Town Presbyterian Cemetery, this part of Calabar is the highest point in the City. With its great view of the city and creek it is one of...
The Calabar Museum houses Calabar’s history in photographs, texts and reconstructions. Seated in the heart of the city overlooking the waterfront and next door to the Government house, the museum holds artifacts and historical relics of the traditional people reflecting their culture and general lifestyle....
Initially referred to as a ‘white elephant project’, Tinapa seems to be gaining grounds as a world resort centre. The free trade zone is Nigeria’s first integrated business and leisure resort with world class facilities. Open to retailers and wholesalers alike, visitors can explore a...
Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, is very popular for its annual 31 days of cultural extravaganza particularly, the very colourful carnival street parade. Beyond these, December fiesta are other sites in the ancient town that are must-sees for all visitors to the one...