Ikogosi Warm Springs partners with Ekiti govt to promote Adire

In a move to boost cultural tourism in Ekiti State, Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort and Conference Center is partnering with the Ekiti State Government to promote Adire Ekiti, the state’s unique indigenous fabric. During her visit to the resort, Her Excellency, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, First Lady of Ekiti State, emphasized the importance of integrating Adire […]

Eradicating boat mishaps: NIWA’s GMs, area managers sign agreement with CEO

As part of the efforts to enhance safety on Nigeria’s waterways, General Managers and Area Managers of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) have signed a performance bond with the Managing Director, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, to reinforce strict commitment to eradicating boat mishaps. This initiative highlights NIWA’s resolve to enforce safety regulations and improve operational […]

NIWA MD calls for improved accountability at agency’s retreat in Kogi

The Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mr Bola Oyebamiji, has called on the management and staff of the brown water regulatory agency to show renewed commitment to boosting revenue generation, enforcing accountability, and improving operational efficiency of the organisation. Declaring the retreat open on Friday, February 8, 2025, the managing director/chief executive […]

Abia to create 5000 jobs through Enyimba Hotel when completed

The Abia State government would create about 5000 direct and indirect jobs when the Enyimba International Hotel Aba is completed and opened. This was disclosed by Mr. Ukeje Uche , the Director General , Greater Aba Development Authority during the signing of the management agreement between the Abia State government and the Radisson Blu Group, […]

ATPN president calls for bold steps to revive tourism

The National President of the Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN), Prince Femi Fadina, has called for a bold and strategic revival of tourism in Southwest Nigeria. Fadina made this call in Ibadan during his two-day tour of Ibadan, Oyo State where he engaged key stakeholders in discussions aimed at transforming the region’s tourism […]

NIHOTOUR seeks partnerships as it transitions to regulatory body

As part of its ongoing transformation from a training institute to a regulatory authority, the Director-General/CEO of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Aare (Dr) Abisoye Fagade, has embarked on a series of high-level courtesy visits to key government agencies. These engagements aim to foster collaboration, enhance industry standards, and strengthen NIHOTOUR’s regulatory […]

National Park Service takes over Kampe Games Reserve

The National Park Service has taken over the Kampe Games Reserve in Kwara State, and it has become national park. The event took place in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital on February 4, 2025. The handing-over ceremony was conducted by the Governor of Kwara State, Alhaji AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq, with all key stakeholders in attendance. Inaugurating […]

Ekiti to promote Ayegbaju mystery tree as tourist attraction

Ekiti State Tourism Board said it will add the Ayegbaju mystery tree in Ayegbaju Ekiti as one of the state’s tourist attractions to promote. The state’s tourism board director general, Ambassador Wale Ojo-Lanre was led on the tour of the site by an environmental development expert and former President of the World Water Council, Paris, […]

NANTA urges govt, operators to address safety concerns in air travel

Sequel to the suspension of Max Air by the Federal Government through the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) says it is worried about the growing spate of near-fatal incidents in the Nigerian local travel space in recent times, noting that safety operational ecosystem must be prioritized for […]

FTAN President calls on NIHOTOUR to revitalize Sector Skill Council

The President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), Mr. Nkereuwem Onung has called on the Director General of National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Aare Abioye Fagade, to resuscitate the Sector Skill Council. He said the dormant state of the Sector Skills Council, which houses several FTAN members and industry experts, […]