Ekiti State’s Director General of the Bureau of Tourism Development, Barrister Wale Ojo-Lanre, has commended the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) for its decisive stance on the controversial Motherland 2025 Initiative. Reacting to FTAN’s letter addressed to the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, Ojo-Lanre noted that the federation’s […]
NIHOTOUR is regulatory not training institute, says Fagade
The Director of National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) Aare Abisoye Fagade has said by virtue of the NIHOTOUR act sign into law in 2023 by former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, the institute was longer a training institute, but rather a regulatory body for all personnel operating under the tourism industry value chain. Fagade […]
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, […]