About 12 federal ministries, 64 agencies and departments, as well as 36 states’ ministries of sports and tourism are preparing to participate in the maiden edition of the National Sports Tourism and Exhibition – NASTOCE 2026 billed for Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st March, 2026 at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja. Disclosing this during an […]
Oyebanji approves Ekiti tourism masterplan, policy
The Ekiti State Executive Council (EXCO) has approved the implementation of the Ekiti State Tourism Policy alongside the Ekiti State Tourism Development Master Plan (2025–2035). This landmark approval signals a new strategic dawn in the transformation of Ekiti State’s tourism corridor and firmly positions the State on the path to becoming a premier heritage and […]
Nigeria celebrates Tourism Resilience Day: Telling our own story through technology
Some industries wait for oil. Some wait for foreign validation. We work with something more powerful—we work with our history, our culture, and the movement of our people. As President of the Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN), I speak today not just to celebrate, but to declare: Nigeria Celebrates Tourism Resilience Day as […]
With NANTA, Nigeria’s tax reforms will succeed, says Taiwo Oyedele
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has expressed optimism that Nigeria’s ongoing tax reforms will achieve lasting success through sustained engagement with key industry stakeholders, like the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA). Speaking in Lagos on Monday while receiving a NANTA delegation led by its […]
NFVCB to strengthen film regulation as MultiChoice Academy visits Lagos Office
The Executive Director/CEO of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Dr. Shaibu Husseini, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to fostering a regulatory environment that balances creative freedom with cultural sensitivity as he hosted students of the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Acting Academy at the Board’s Lagos office on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. […]
ATC Summit: NTDA boss calls for public, private sectors partnership to grow tourism
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 in 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 […]