Author: uguru okorie

Ondo will support good tourism initiatives to grow sector, says Aiyedatiwa

The Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has said the state would continue to support initiatives aimed at developing the state’s tourism assets and promoting the state as a preferred tourist destination. Aiyedatiwa said this while delivering his goodwill message on Thursday, July 3 during the opening ceremony of the Nigeria Association of Tour Operators […]

John Niyi Olajide! The face of an enemy of Ekiti development?

An enemy of Ekiti State’s progress and advancement? I’m just asking a question! And you’re looking at me as if I’ve committed a blue murder? You might draw your lifeline from him; I don’t. So, I have the liberty to ask a question, or many questions. So, Lanre Balogun , or Dauda Lawal , Raheem […]

HOMAL vs NIHOTOUR: Court chides Fagade for disobedience

*Orders status quo be maintained A   Federal High Court Judge in Lagos, Justice Lewis-Allagoa,  has expressed his displeasure over the refusal of the Director General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) Dr. Abisoye Fagade  to obey his order that the parties in the suit between  the institute and Hotel Owners and Managers […]

NCAC partners with GameEvo, Esports for NAFEST 2025

The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) has announced the official debut of competitive esports at NAFEST 2025, taking place in Enugu from November 22–29, 2025. This historic expansion marks a major milestone for Nigeria’s creative and cultural ecosystem—ushering esports into the national festival stage for the very first time. Through a strategic collaboration […]

Abati, Taste of Africa Vibes win Golden Star Awards

Jibola Oluseyi Abati, the founder of Taste of African Vibes and pioneer organizer of the African Content Creators Conference, has won two prestigious categories of awards at the Golden Star Awards 2025., a testament to Abati’s dedication and passion for promoting African tourism and content creation. Abati’s outstanding contributions to promoting tourism across Africa through […]

Glocient Hospitality points way forward for African tourism at 68th UN Tourism CAF meeting in Abuja

Glocient Hospitality Limited took centre stage on Day Two of the 68th United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Regional Commission for Africa (CAF) Conference which just concluded in Abuja, presenting a bold vision for the future of tourism in Africa one that is rooted in empowerment, sustainability, and innovation.Delivering a presentation titled “Hospitality with Heart: […]

NTT Global Destinations, Brazil embassy Hosts Cultural Diplomacy Evening in Abuja

NTT Global Destination (NGD) and the embassy of Brazil in Nigeria are set to host a special cultural diplomacy evening tagged “Around the World in a Bottle – One Sip at a Time” on Thursday, June 26, at the Ballroom, Abuja. The event will be hosted to welcome delegates from Africa and other parts of […]

Use tourism to curb insecurity in Africa, says Musawa

Nigeria’s Minister of Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy Mrs. Hannatu Musawa has called on African countries to embrace tourism as a means of fighting insecurity in the continent. Musawa said this while making a remark on the second day of the recently concluded United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN TOURISM) Commission for Africa (CAF) meeting […]

Radisson Blu Ikeja holds young talents art exhibition

In a gesture aimed at giving back to its community, the Radisson Hotel Lagos Ikeja recently opened its doors to young artists as a space for creativity. This collaboration offered the hotel a unique approach to foster community engagement and interactions. The art exhibition is also a demonstration of the hotel’s commitment to offer guests […]

ATPN President visits Lagos assembly, explores new ways for tourism collaboration

In a symbolic visit that blended celebration with strategy, the President of the Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN), Prince Adetunji Femi Fadina, yesterday, Wednesday, June 18, paid a courtesy call to the Lagos State House of Assembly to felicitate with Hon. Bonu Solomon, Chairman of the House Committee on Tourism, on the occasion […]