The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) and the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) have reaffirmed their commitment to working closely together to strengthen Nigeria’s hospitality, tourism and travel industry in support of the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. This commitment followed a strategic engagement between the leadership of NIHOTOUR and FTAN […]
ITPN seeks collaboration with AAAU to develop Nigeria’s tourism, aviation sectors
In a major step toward strengthening sustainable manpower development, the Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN) is seeking a strategic partnership with the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja. This collaboration aims to drive comprehensive capacity growth across Nigeria’s aviation and tourism value chains, directly aligning with the Federal Government’s vision for an […]
Odigbose: Nollywood production heavy weights meet tourism icon, Wanle Akinboboye
In a final move that will bring the grand production of ODIGBOSE, the epic movie story of the Atlantic slave trade into fruition, the entire pillars of Nollywood production geniuses, gathered at La Campagne Tropicana Forest River and Beach Resort, Lagos, yesterday, for a roundtable pre-production meeting with Tourism Icon Otunba Dr. Chief Olawanle Akinboboye, […]
Nkereuwem Onung: Celebrating tourism mogul redefining Akwa Ibom’s destination story
From three generations of banking to tourism leadership, public service and destination development, Onung has built a career around one conviction: Akwa Ibom’s tourism potential must translate into real economic value. There are moments in a man’s journey when experience, opportunity and destiny converge. For Nkereuwem Onung, one such defining moment came in 2023 when […]
Farounbi, Fatai Buhari, Adaramodu, others laud Ojo-Lanre’s wife at birthday shindig
It was an impressive gathering of distinguished Nigerians, family members, friends, professional colleagues and well-wishers at the Press Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan, as Mrs. Moyomade Bolatito Ojo-Lanre was celebrated on her birthday and retirement from active service after a distinguished career in education. The colourful birthday and pen-down celebration attracted prominent personalities from politics, diplomacy, academia, […]
Parts Central’s CEO promises to turn waterway waste to wealth – Onifade
The Managing Director of Parts Central Limited, Henry Olaoluwa Onifade, has said Nigeria can turn the growing volume of plastic waste, water hyacinth and other marine litter clogging its waterways into economic wealth through recycling, biofuels and other value-added processes. Onifade spoke in Lagos while interacting with maritime journalists during activities marking his birthday, where […]
Pan-Afrikan Drum Festival builds global bridges through culture
The 2026 Pan-Afrikan Drum Festival in Canada has reinforced the power of African culture to unite people across borders, while opening a new chapter in the festival’s ambition to establish a stronger institutional presence in Nigeria. The fourth edition of the festival brought together African communities and members of the wider diaspora for two days […]
ITPN, NABTEB signs MoU to improve Nigeria’s vocational education
Dr. Mohammed A. Mohammed, Registrar & CEO NABTEB (left) and Chief Abiodun Odusanwo, ITPN President Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Nigeria has recorded significant development with the recent signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) by the Institute for Tourism Professional of Nigeria (ITPN) and the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB). […]
NIHOTOUR fosters culinary-cultural exchange through Nigeria-China food festival 2026
The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), in collaboration with the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria, hosted the 2026 Nigeria–China Food Festival in Abuja, bringing together stakeholders from both countries to celebrate their food, culture and longstanding friendship. The festival, held on August 27 at the China Cultural Centre, Abuja, was themed “From Farm […]
Veteran journalist, Frank Meke, to receive Golden Icon Award
Veteran tourism journalist, editor, broadcaster and convener of Cre8tive 9JA, Mr. Frank Meke, will be honored with the Recognition Award as “Golden Icon of Tourism Journalism & Destination Storytelling” at the 5th Edition Golden Prestigious Icons Awards 2026. The awards, themed “Beyond Boundaries”, will hold on Sunday, 30th August 2026 at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, […]