Nigeria’s leading travel and tourism trade body, the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), is set for another major outing at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, scheduled to hold from November 3 to 5. The association, which spearheaded Nigeria’s return to the global travel and tourism marketplace between 2022 and 2024 without […]
ATBOWATON embarks on awareness campaigns to support President Tinubu, Hamzat in 2027 elections
ATBOWATON National President Dr. Tarzan Shekoni Balogun (second from left) with Deputy National President Alhaji Kola Adesiyan on his right during the campaign for President Tinubu The Association of Tourist Boat Operators and Water Transporters of Nigeria (ATBOWATON) has embarked on sensitization and awareness campaigns among its members and members of the public to canvas […]
Onung urges Akwa Ibomites to turn tourism assets to wealth as Tourism Hotspot radio show debuts
The Special Adviser to the Akwa Ibom State Governor on Culture and Tourism, Mr. Nkereuwem Onung, has called for greater efforts to unlock the economic value of tourism infrastructure in Akwa Ibom State, urging residents to take advantage of government investments to drive sustainable enterprise and economic growth. Onung, who made the call on Thursday, […]
With Odigbose premiere, Akinboboye showed distinctive class, creative prowess
When the much-anticipated premiere of Odigbose – The play, made it debut on MUSON Centre, Onikan, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, it didn’t disappoint. This as all the elements of theatre; this time, African theatrics, came together to give vent, colours, vibrancy and true meaning to the historic narrative of the theme of the dramatic […]
Dredgers deny reports of alleged extortion by Lagos commissioner Alebiosu
The Dredgers Association of Nigeria (DAN) has dissociated itself from a report published on Linda Ikeji’s Blog and other online platforms on October 23, 2026, titled “Dredgers Association Appeals to Sanwo-Olu Over Alleged Extortion, Urges Governor to Call Alebiosu, Cardozo to Order.” In a disclaimer signed by its National Leadership, the Association categorically stated that […]
Tinubu endorses NIHOTOUR reforms, receives Nigeria’s highest tourism honour
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the growth of Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality industry following a meeting with the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Aare Abisoye Fagade. During the meeting, Aare Fagade briefed the President on ongoing reforms across the tourism, hospitality […]
Finchglow Holdings: Building sustainable enterprises at heart of Nigeria’s travel, tourism transformations
Nigeria’s travel, aviation and tourism sector continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and long-term growth potential despite economic challenges, currency volatility and rising operating costs. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), the sector was projected to contribute approximately ₦9.55 trillion to Nigeria’s economy in 2024, accounting for about 3.9% of GDP and supporting […]
Olokun Festival Foundation set to build world-class resort in Badagry
The leader of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) and Founder of the Olokun Festival Foundation, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland Iba Gani Adams has said the Olokun Festival Foundation is set to build a world-class tourism resort at the Kakanfo-Falola Beach Resort off the Badagry-Seme International Expressway, Lagos. He said the resort would form […]
DTF organizer calls for greater efforts to grow Nigerian tourism
The organizer of the 2026 Domestic Tourism Festival (DTF), held in Enugu, Chioma Obi, has called for more practical efforts to grow Nigerian tourism. Chioma Obi who is also the Director of Jands Travel Business School, said: “Domestic tourism grows when we move beyond talking about destinations and create practical opportunities for people to experience […]
RMD to give keynote at PAO Nigeria Digital Content Regulation Conference
Celebrated Nigerian actor, filmmaker, media entrepreneur and former Delta State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, will deliver the keynote address at the 6th International Peace Anyiam-Osigwe (PAO) Nigeria Digital Content Regulation Conference (PAO-NDCRC), scheduled for November 1819, 2026, at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos.RMDs appointment marks a significant moment […]