The Director General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) Mr. Olayiwola Awakan has called for fresh perspective and newness of ideas in the development and marketing of Nigeria as a tourist destination, adding that the country’s tourism industry can only grow when both the private and public sector work together. He said this during […]
NIWA’s ex-boss Oyebamiji clinches media-friendly CEO award
The immediate past Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has been honoured with the “Most Media Friendly Maritime CEO” Award, as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, highlighted key safety, revenue, and regulatory reforms achieved under his leadership. The award, organised by the […]
Abuja set to host 1st National Sports Tourism Conference 2026
Preparations have reached advanced stage for the hosting of the first ever National Sports Tourism Conference and Exhibition, a combined tourism and sports industry event put together by the Ringo Sport Club – Nigeria (RSCN), endorsed by the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy in collaboration with the Institute for Tourism Professionals […]
World Crafts Council honours Runsewe
In recognition of his oustanding contributions to the development of arts,culture and the creative industry, the World Crafts Council has awarded Otunba Olusegun Runsewe The Icon of Crafts,Culture and Hospitality in Africa. This award was conferred on Runsewe during the second World Crafts Forum held in the city of Kuwait from February 1st to 3rd,2026. […]
Global Links & Services Ltd strengthens Nigeria-Namibia ties as CEO meets new Namibian High Commissioner
Global Links and Services Ltd Group, a leading IATA-certified travel, tours, and investment facilitation company, has announced a productive recent dialogue between its CEO, Rev. Mrs. Chinyere Umeasiegbu, and the newly appointed Namibian High Commissioner to Nigeria, H.E. Walde N. Ndevashiya. The discussion focused on building on the success of the Namibia-Delta Trade and Investment […]
FTAN urges SON to suspend TC/MC on Tourism Related Services’ nomination activities
The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), the apex umbrella body for the organised private sector in tourism, has written to the Director General, Standard Organisation of Nigeria, SON, Dr Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, to suspend all activities of the National Technical/Mirror Committee (TC/MC), especially requesting nominations of its members into its Sub-Committees. Instead, it […]
MMIA: Nigerian lady shares disturbing experience at arrival section
“I love to be a Nigerian, but sometimes it gets very painful to be identify as one. Because how am I coming back from one country. I got to the international airport and I was treated wickedly. I called the driver because it was late. My flight was moved, moved, and moved. Then I came […]
How N14.6bn boat procurement will boost safety, trade on inland waterways — Oyebamiji
Former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, has disclosed that the Federal Government approved about ₦14.6 billion for the procurement of modern boats and ferries to strengthen safety, trade and passenger transportation across Nigeria’s inland waterways. Oyebamiji made this known in Osun State on Thursday while receiving a delegation […]
NANTA rolls out zonal elections’ timetable ahead of 50th AGM
In line with its constitutional framework, Nigeria’s leading travel trade professional body, the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), has officially notified members of the timetable for its zonal elections across the country, as part of preparations for its forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The zonal elections serve as a critical pathway to the […]
Tarzan calls on public to observe safety on waterways, wear life jackets
The Managing Director of Tarzan Jetties, Tarzan Marine Enterprises Limited and President of the Association of Tourist Boat Operators and Water Transporters of Nigeria (ATBOWATON), Engineer Ganiyu Shekoni Balogun (Tarzan), has called on commuters on waterways of Lagos, and other parts of Nigeria to always adhere to the safety instructions by boat operators while in […]