The protracted dispute surrounding the Ogba Zoological Garden and Nature Park in Benin City has evolved beyond a mere contractual disagreement into a defining test of government credibility, environmental stewardship, and the viability of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Nigeria’s ecotourism sector. At the heart of the controversy lies a troubling mix of land encroachment, alleged […]
NIWA intensifies safety campaign in Abaji as rainy season peaks
As the rainy season peaks with rising water levels and increased pollution, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has moved to sensitize waterfront communities in the Federal Capital Territory on safety and environmental protection. The NIWA Abuja Area/Liaison Office on Wednesday, July 28, staged a Marine Safety and Environmental Protection campaign at Abaji Area Council. […]
Prof. Babalola: Why I accepted to head National Committee on Industry Professional Bodies Recognition and Governance
Professor Wasiu A. Babalola is a distinguished academic, legal practitioner, hospitality and tourism professional, and corporate governance expert whose career spans academia, law, hospitality, tourism, finance, forensic accounting and audit, taxation and culinary arts, to mention but few. His multi-disciplinary expertise reflects a rare combination of scholarship, industry leadership, and professional excellence. A Professor of […]
NIHOTOUR inaugurates committee on tourism professional bodies’ recognition
*Professor Babalola heads committee, has three months to work As a follow up to its recently concluded stakeholder conference and in a landmark step towards strengthening professionalism, institutional governance, and stakeholder collaboration within Nigeria’s hospitality and tourism industry, the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has inaugurated the National Committee on Industry Professional Bodies […]
ATC Executive Director, Lucky George, bags PhD
The Executive Director of Africa Travel Commission and publisher of Africa Travel Times Lucky Onoriode George has bagged Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). He was among graduands that convocated at the main campus of the university in Nsukka yesterday, July 25. George, for close to 30 years, has been […]
Safari World set to expand into Nigeria to boost eco-tourism
Safari World, an adventure cum ecotourism outfit from Ghana, with facilities such as Safari Homes, Aqua Safari and Safari Valley, is planning to expand into Nigeria. This is part of the group’s efforts to strengthen the region’s tourism potentials and position West African as a tourism hub in African and across the World. Founded in […]
iTour Africa, Tour Buddy NG launch ‘Restore Milliken Hill Initiative’
In a renewed effort to promote environmental sustainability and preserve one of Enugu State’s most treasured natural landmarks, iTour Africa, in collaboration with Tour Buddy NG, has officially launched the Restore Milliken Hill Initiative. The community-led campaign is designed to restore, preserve, and promote the ecological, historical, and tourism value of Milliken Hill through coordinated […]
NIWA, NSIB pledge joint action to curb boat mishap
The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, says it will deepen collaboration with the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, to improve safety and reduce boat accidents across the country’s inland waterways. The Acting Managing Director of NIWA, Malam Umar Yusuf Girei, gave the assurance on Tuesday when he received the Director General of NSIB, Captain Alex […]
Ghana’s deputy tourism minister calls for closer ties between Nigeria, Ghana as NANTA concludes retreat
The Ghanaian Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Mr. Yusif Jajah has called for greater collaboration between Ghana and Nigeria in the area of tourism. He said this while giving a keynote speech at a dinner organized at Safari Valley Resort, Adukrom, for the National Executive Council of the National Association of Nigeria […]
House of Reps member, Akpanke, dragged to ICPC by travel agency over alleged N19m debt
Travel agency petitions House of Representatives member, Akpanke, over alleged debt of N19mTravel agency petitions over alleged debt of N19mHonourable Peter Akpanke, a member of the House of Representatives representing Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku Federal Constituency of Cross River State, Peter Akpanke, has been dragged to Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over an alleged […]