11TH Wonders of Nigeria EXPO (Lagos)
Sept 14 – 16 2025 9:00 AM
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TOP SEVEN WONDERS OF NIGERIA
The SEARCH for the SEVEN WONDERS of Nigeria
Search organized by the
first Travel Magazine in
West Africa from 2010 - 2012
African Travel Quarterly (ATQ)
OBUDU MOUNTAIN RESORT
Cross River State
…with the longest cable car ride in Africa as well as a unique aerial walkway (through the cloud) forest.
The team made a stop-over at the Agbokim Water Falls, one of the greatest natural heritage that this country
Mission statement:
"The real voyage of discovery comes not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes"
- Marcel Proust.
SUKUR KINGDOM
Adamawa State
…1st World Heritage site in Nigeria.
A three hours’ drive away from Yola, the capital city of Adamawa state, would lead to a kingdom not particularly worth enjoying by the standards of 21st century living;
OSUN GROOVE
Osogbo, Osun State
…second World Heritage site in Nigeria
Like all the monumental and most spectacular natural wonders of the world which has become a point of reference in world art history in many parts of the world, even if the world are discovering some other
Kano Walls
Kano State
Built in 15 Century AD. 17.5 km in circumference with 16 gates, protecting what used to be an important centre of trade towards the north across the Sahara. Within the walls, the Gidan Makam Museum is a national
IDANRE HILL
Ondo State
…said to be 800 years old and reached by 442 steps with spectacular views overlooking the new town of Idanre. The Owa’s Palace has a fine courtyard with carved figures and doors.
BENIN MOAT
Edo State
…One of the largest man made excavation in the world.
Part of the World’s largest and most ancient earthwork, a complex system of moats and ramparts spread over some 6,500 square kilometers—
NATIONAL WAR MUSEUM
Umuahia, Abia State
Custodian of the history of Nigeria’s most momentous event. …housing the famous OJUKWU BUNKER from where the Biafra war command operated during the Nigeria Civil War.
TOUR CLIPS
Unraveling The Hidden Riches of Nigeria
Let’s unravel the inner Mysteries of Nigeria. This is the Search For the New Naija7wonders
Follow me on the Journey to find the Hidden Secrets of Nigeria. To get the 10 Totems for the New Logo
Many people have different views of Nigeria. Some love to Hate Nigeria while Some love to Love her. For Me the Journey of Discovery is to See Nigeria with New Eyes.
I was born in Abia State, grew up in Enugu, Went to University of Ibadan, Served in Kaltungo now Gombe State and Bauchi State, Worked in Rogo and Gwarzo in Kano State, Had my Masters at U.I and Settled in Lagos. Married from South South of Nigeria. I know every State in Nigeria very Well except Taraba.
Having gone from Calabar in Cross River State to Maiduguri in Borno State and from Ilela in Sokoto to Seme in Lagos I have been round Nigeria. So follow me let me show you Nigeria.
As Part of the Second Search for the Seven Wonders of Nigeria we dig into the depth of the bossom of the Nation. Lets go to find the TOTEMS for the Logo.
The First verse of the Old National Anthem is my guide. It says “though tribe and tongue may differ in brotherhood we Stand.
I start from the Sahel and the Sandy dunes of the Kanuri Heartland I found.
FUR the Kanuri Barb Horse the first Horse introduced to Nigeria more than a Thousand years ago.
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14 January
Nigerian govt may stop Lagos-Ibadan train services as 60 staff contract COVID-19
Nigeria’s Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi has said the government may be shutting down the Lagos-Ibadan train service following...
9 January
Why Nigeria need to create attractive cultural tourism products to charm inbound African tourists — NIHOTOUR DG
The Turakin Kebbi, Alhaji Nura Sani Kangiwa, is the Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism...
8 January
Nigeria: National Council of Arts and Culture (NCAC) to partner Potter Media for Ohafia Heritage Tourism Festival
The National Council of Arts and Culture (NCAC) in partnership with a Lagos based communication and marketing company, Potter...
6 January
Nigerian striker, Osimhen contract COVID while celebrating his birthday party in Lagos, apologises to Napoli and Fans for breaching protocols
Nigerian Super Eagles striker and Napoli hit man Victor Osimhen has tested positive the coronavirus disease while attending a...
6 January
Nigeria: My magical Christmas experience at Obudu Mountain Resort- Tourism Queen
Had I been in elementary school, this Obudu Mountain Resort experience will definitely win the spot in my essay...
6 January
Nigeria: NANTA receives N196M from aviation Covid19 palliative funds
As airline operators in Nigeria’s aviation industry continue kick over the disbursement of the Federal Government’s of COVID-19 intervention...
5 January
Protest as some Nigerian Airlines share Covid19 aviation N4bn bailout funds omitting IbomAir
There seems to be disquiet amongst Nigerian airline operators over the N4 billion naira bailout fund handed out to...
5 January
Nigeria: Dana Air pledge to continue safe operational aviation standard as it receives two aircraft from maintenance
Nigerian carrier, Dana Air has promised its passengers that the airline will continue to maintain its safe operational standard...
2 January
Nigeria: The Holy Mountain experience at Obudu and its spiritual tourism potential
I once watched a scene from the ‘Gulder Ultimate Search’ hosted on Obudu hills years ago before the Big...
2 January
Nigeria: Osummanu Farm and Resorts brings Agro Tourism to Anambra State
Anambra State is hugely blessed with natural, cultural and historical assets. This indeed is why Anambra is strategic in...
2 January
Nigeria: National Park Service trains 1,200 officers to protect tourism assets across the nation
To ensure that National Parks across the country are adequately protected from poachers and other unwanted elements, the agency...
2 January
Nigeria: Governor Ayade set to boost manpower development with training of Obudu Mountain Resort host community youths
The Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade is set to boost the manpower development of the state with...
26 December
Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Christmas Village created value of over 1 billion naira this yuletide season
With the ravaging Covid19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown the 2020 Christmas season looked bleak. Annual events were cancelled all...
23 December
Nigeria: My Ibom Chronicles (Part 3: Ecotourism) – In search of the first daughter of Itam; finding a Vaclusian Spring
Day two started slowly. We were leaving Majesty Realm Hotel for Kiniz Lodge. A couple of arrivals were still...
23 December
Nigeria: Obudu Mountain Resort continues turn around maintenance as it restores the African Huts.
The Management at Nigeria’s most popular attraction the Obudu Mountain Resort has completed a full revamp of the African...
23 December
Nigeria: Covid19 Compliant festivities in Akwa Ibom as the Christmas village ignites tourism activities
Since December 1, 2020, when the Christmas Village opened to the public, residents and visitors alike in Uyo, the...
22 December
Nigeria: Dana Air condemns violent attack on its staff, check-in systems by a passenger at Abuja airport
Nigerian carrier, Dana Air has said henceforth will no longer tolerate assault on its personnel by air travellers at...
22 December
Nigeria: Carnival Calabar 2020, other tourism events cancelled over Covid19 second wave as Miss Africa 5th edition goes virtual
The Cross River State Government has cancelled the Carnival Calabar 2020 event and all other tourism related programmes in...
22 December
Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Christmas Village, its acceptability, tourism and economic contribution to the state
Have you been to the Akwa Ibom State Christmas Village? Have you experienced the glow, hype and hive of...
20 December
Nigeria: My Ibom Chronicles (Part 2) – A taste of culinary tourism, palm wine fiesta and a feel of the Christmas Village
Arriving on an Ibom Air flight Z4 0101 from Lagos, we touched down at the Obong Victor Attah International...
18 December
Nigeria: Obong of Calabar pledges to work with Ayade’s government
The Obong of Calabar, His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V has declared his full support for Governor...
18 December
Nigeria: My Ibom Chronicles (Part 1: Overview) – Exploring the tourism potential of Akwa Ibom State
For so long, Akwa Ibom State has played second fiddle to its older sibling. Carved out of Cross River...
14 December
Nigeria: Impact of Naija7Wonders webinars on domestic tourism hailed as shows signs off for the year in style
It was a grand occasion on Friday, December 4, 2020 as the organisers of the Seven Wonders of Nigeria...
14 December
Nigeria: 16 hills of Igbeti, Owala Dam, Ikare Kingdom, Okomu National Park and more at 11th Naija7Wonders Zoom
The Seven Wonders of Nigeria team held the 11th session of its Zoom Conference on August 28, 2020 and...
14 December
Nigeria: Exotic Tourism destinations unveiled as Naija7Wonders Commends Oyo, Ekiti, Rivers and Enugu states
The naija7wonders.com organisers of the Seven Wonders of Nigeria project held the 9th edition of its Zoom conference on...
12 December
Nigeria: Obudu Mountain Resort readies for Christmas Celebrations as it lines up tourism events for guests
Recently the once quiet Mountains of Obudu had become busy with continuous flood of visitors. This back to life...
12 December
Seven Wonders of Nigeria inducts new members into Tourism 100 Club
Naija7wonders.com, organisers of Seven Wonders of Nigeria®️ project had an induction ceremony for new members into the Tourism 100...
12 December
Nigeria: More untapped tourism sites unveiled as Orozo and Abanijorin rocks, ALMAT Farm and others headline 12th Naija7Wonders webinar
Over the past three months, the Seven Wonders of Nigeria® has unveiled a gamut of destinations in the country,...
12 December
Nigeria: Human-faced Zuma Rock, Oporoza Island, Mount Patti, IBB Golf Club, Eleyele River, and the problem with national parks highlight 10th N7W webinar
On August 21, 2020, the Seven Wonders of Nigeria® held its 10th episode of the weekly Zoom Conference, and...
17 October
Africa: State government hands management of Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort to Icon Hotels & Resorts
The Government of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria has announced the appointment of Icon Hotels and Resorts Nigeria, a subsidiary...
17 October
Africa: Revamped Obudu Mountain Resort repositioned as Nigeria’s sought after tourist destination
Despite the crippling impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the hospitality industry in the country and globally, Nigeria’s Obudu...
17 October
Africa: Why I am against virtual meetings, see the top tourism attractions in Nigeria -Ikechi Uko
Amongst the other things I said at the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) Annual General Meeting (AGM),...
17 October
Africa: The power of the Nigerian Youth in tourism-Ikechi Uko
I started my tourism promotion journey in my 20’s and I made all my mistakes and gained mastery over...
16 October
Africa: Bayelsa State in Nigeria strategises to grow culture and tourism industry
In a bid to stimulate growth and development in the tourism sector to achieve best results and cooperation of...
16 October
Badagry local govt. honours tourism stakeholders for promoting location as a tourist destination
The Badagry local government has presented certificate to tourism stakeholder in the region in honour of their effort for...
15 October
Lagos State Commissioner tasks writers of Tourism on developmental reporting, constructive criticism
The Honourable Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Pharmacist Mrs Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf (3rd right) and from.right, Vice President, Association...
14 October
Lagos again listed as one of the coolest cities in the World boosting its tourism
Lagos has once again gained international spotlight by making the top 40 coolest cities in the world and enhancing...
14 October
Cross River State extends bid date for construction of Obudu Int. passenger, cargo airport
The Cross River State has extended closing date for the bid of the construction of the Obudu International passenger/Cargo...
14 October
Elin Group’s billionaire CEO becomes first female to hold Air Operator Certificate in Nigeria’s aviation sector
With business interest spread across different sectors of the Nigerian economy, West Africa, and the United States, Elin Group...
14 October
Cross River State agencies collaborate to attract big investment for Carnival Calabar to boost tourism
The Cross River State Investment Promotion Bureau (CRSIPB) and the Carnival Commission on Tuesday resolved on a partnership that...
11 October
Nigeria’s startup carrier, Ibom Air gunning to becoming a strong regional airline in Africa
With its consistency in providing exceptional service in the aviation sector since it debuted in over a year ago...
8 October
Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, Sirika commends Governor of Anambra Obiano on cargo airport project
The Nigerian Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has commended the Governor Obiano-led Anambra State government for embarking on a...
8 October
Africa’s biggest street party, Carnival Calabar explore COVID-19 protocols ahead of 2020 festival
Organisers of Carnival Calabar, Africa’s biggest street party, and the Festival team have met with the Cross River State...
17 July
Africa: Facts about 1929 Aba Women Riot settled on 5th Zoom Conference of Seven Wonders of Nigeria, as panellists call for good access to tourism sites
The 5th session of the Seven Wonders of Nigeria Zoom Conference kicked off with the host, Amb. Ikechi Uko...
11 July
Africa: 38 islands, two-headed python, Dan Fodio’s tomb, etc lights up 4th Seven Wonders of Nigeria tourism webinar
The fourth session of the Seven Wonders of Nigeria® Zoom conference took place on July 10, 2020, and it...
1 February
Medical tourists from Nigeria spend $1b in India
As far back as 2008, BBC reported that many of Nigeria’s brightest scientists and innovators are being lured to...
1 February
Nigerians emerge as the most educated in USA
Nigerian Americans have long been known for their community’s intense cultural emphasis on education, and now an analysis of...
24 January
