Author: uguru okorie

Although the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) elections has come and gone, the fallout is begining to unfold. The Directorate of State Service (DSS), FCT office, has invited the newly elected FTAN Vice President for South East, Mr. Wilson Uche to its office. It is believed the invitation might not be unconnected to […]

ABUJA — Dr. Badaki Aliyu has emerged as the new National President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), following his victory over Professor Wasiu Babalola at the Federation’s 2025 Annual General Meeting and Election held in Abuja. Aliyu, who previously served as FTAN’s First Deputy President, pledged to reposition the Federation and […]

The newly inducted Fellows of the Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN), have been called upon to be good ambassadors of the Institute by living up to the ideals and principles of the Institute of promoting professional excellence, exhibiting high level of discipline and exemplary leadership traits in all their conducts at all times. […]

By Onyeka Ezike The President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), Nkereweum Onung, has presented the performance record of his administration, highlighting key achievements, setbacks, and prospects for the future of tourism in Nigeria. Onung, who appeared on Villa Square, a special segment of Creative Nigeria — a weekly cultural tourism magazine […]

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa has extended her warmest congratulations to the Super Falcons of Nigeria. The women’s national football team came from two goals down in the first half to defeat Morocco 3-2 in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). […]

Benin Republic based travel consultant and Managing Director of GOTA  Travel and Tours, Dr. Olanma Alvanis Ojukwu  is set to make a presentation on tourism at the prestigious annual gathering of sons and daughters of Arochukwu ancient kingdom,  the All Aro National Conference (Nzuko Aro). The event will hold on Friday, July 25, 2025 in […]

By Frank Meke Barely a week after Nigeria’s underperforming Minister of Tourism, Ms. Hannatu Musa Musawa, hastily set up a Local Organising Committee for AFRIMA, she has waded into yet another controversy—one that clearly suggests she’s punching above her weight and scrambling for performance metrics. The AFRIMA hosting, recently secured by Lagos State, is now […]

*George: I stand by my story The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Culture, Tourism, Arts and Creative Economy has disassociated itself and the Nigerian government from an article written by renowned travel journalist Mr. Lucky George. The article titled “A Bitter Irony: UAE’s Sanctions Undermine African Trust After Africa-Backed Win for UN Tourism Role” was published […]

Barely two months after all 11 African member states on the Executive Council of the UN Tourism unanimously supported a candidate from the United Arab Emirates [UAE] to clinch the most powerful position in global tourism governance, a diplomatic storm is brewing, and Africa is feeling betrayed. The woman in question, that will sit at […]

The President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) Mr. Nkereuwem Onung has assured Nigerian tourism industry practitioners and stakeholders that the federation’s 2025 elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be rancor free and devoid of any crisis. Speaking to Africa Travel Herald on FTAN’s preparation for the AGM, he said every effort […]