Author: uguru okorie

The President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), Mr. Nkereuwem Onung has called on the Director General of National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Aare Abioye Fagade, to resuscitate the Sector Skill Council. He said the dormant state of the Sector Skills Council, which houses several FTAN members and industry experts, […]

The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria FTAN) has called for greater participation of Nigeria in international tourism fairs to help grow tourism business in the country and create greater visibility for the country’s tourism assets. FTAN made the call through its President Mr. Nkereuwem Onung. In an interview with some travel journalists, Onung lamented […]

More Cream Than Coffee travel company is set to unveil its new travel magazine, Travels and Thrills, today, January 15, 2025. It is featuring the  late Dr. Carmen Nibigira on the cover. Nibigira once served as Director General of her country, Burundi’s tourism board, and also served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the […]

The Cross River State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Mr. Abubakar Robert Ewa is dead. A source in the Cross River State government who would not want to be quoted explained: ” He was part of the exco meeting on Wednesday. He actively participated in the deliberation, and few hours later, he asked to […]

The Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy (FMACTCE) has unveil the D30 Data Platform, a pioneering initiative poised to transform Nigeria’s cultural, creative, and tourism sectors. This avant-garde open-source data repository, which will be the most comprehensive in Africa, promises unparalleled transparency and economic stimulation, setting a new benchmark for investment […]

The much anticipated and advertised IPADA Initiative Celebration 2024 was celebrated with fanfare, with different activities, all fun filled and exciting held through the 10 days fiesta, which ended on a celebratory note. The debutant celebration under the platform of Motherland Beckons was initiated by Otunba Wanle Akinboboye, Founder and President of La Campagne Tropicana […]

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has called on Nigerians to avoid using substandard and poorly maintained boats while urging the National Assembly to expedite the passage of the Coastal Guards Bill to enhance safety and security across the nation’s waterways. Speaking at a technical meeting with boat manufacturers in Abuja, NIWA’s Managing Director, Mr. […]

The Conservator General National Park Service (NPS), Dr. Ibrahim Musa Goni has declared that the Service in 2024 has expanded its reach with the takeover of three Forest Reserves as National Parks. The new National Parks are Hadejia Wetlands, Oba-Hills and Marhai National Parks in Jigawa, Osun and Nasarawa States respectively. Dr. Goni made the […]

A yet-to-be-confirmed number of children have reportedly lost their lives in a stampede that occurred during a children’s carnival in Ibadan, the state capital, on Wednesday. It was gathered that over 30 children lost their lives, with many others injured during the incident. In a statement released on Wednesday, the state Commissioner for Information and […]

The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Mrs. Hannatu Musawa, has received the prestigious UNESCO Certificate in recognition of the successful inscription of the Kano Durbar on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Nigeria, celebrating its rich cultural heritage and securing a […]