Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has reaffirmed her support for Nigeria Fashion Week (NFW) 2026, scheduled to hold from 2–4 October 2026 in Abuja. The Minister gave the assurance while receiving a delegation from Legendary Gold Limited, organisers of NFW, accompanied by Qualitrend Group, the event’s official […]
Month: August 2026
ATC appoints Dine Bouraima as co-chair of commission
The African Travel Commission [ATC) has announced the appointment of Mr. Dine Bouraima, President of the Benin Republic Tourism Federation, as the Co-Chair of the commission. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, was approved by the leadership of the commission in recognition of Mr. Bouraima’s outstanding contribution to tourism development in the Republic of Benin […]
Gabon Chamber of Commerce backs Gabon International Expo’s push to showcase country
The Gabon Chamber of Commerce has expressed its strong support for the Gabon International Expo (GIE) following a strategic meeting with the Expo team at the Chamber’s headquarters in Libreville. The meeting focused on the objectives and vision of the Gabon International Expo, potential areas of institutional collaboration, strategic partnerships, and opportunities to strengthen participation […]
Tourism skills council to work with ITF to improve industry
The Chairman, Hospitality and Tourism Skills Council of Nigeria (HTSSCN), Mr. Nkereuwem Onung has pledged to work with the Director General of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Dr. Afiz Oluwatoyin Ogun to improve the industrial tourism skills within the Nigerian tourism ecosystem. Onung made the promise during the handing over ceremony of the National Sector […]
FTAN can only grow when there’s peace, unity, says ATBOWATON President, Tarzan Balogun
A member of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Federation of Tourism Association of Nigeria (FTAN) and also newly re-elected President of the Association of Tourism Boat Operators and Water Transporters of Nigeria (ATBOWATON) Dr. Ganiyu Tarzan Balogun has called for peace and unity among members of FTAN. Tarzan made the call while delivering […]
Oyebamiji says no political office worth human life, questions Osun’s N17bn monthly spending
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, has declared that no political ambition or public office is worth the loss of a single life, stressing that the protection of lives and the welfare of citizens must remain the primary responsibility of any government. Speaking during an interactive […]
NIHOTOUR defends tourism reforms, calls for stakeholder collaboration on industry regulation
The Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Dr. Abisoye Fagade, has reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to implementing the NIHOTOUR Act, saying the reforms are aimed at professionalising Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality industry rather than targeting operators. Speaking during an interactive session with members of the Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers […]