Author: uguru okorie

The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the digital transformation of Nigeria’s creative and cultural industries. The agreement, formalized at The Omniverse 2.0 Summit, marks a pivotal shift in the fusion of technology and culture to […]

As part of the efforts to expand tourism offerings in Nigeria, most especially in the South West, the proprietor of La Campagne Tropicana Group and founder of the Motherland Beckons Initiative Otunba Wanle Akinboboye, has unveiled the La Campagne Tropicana Hills, Forest and Caves Resorts in Ondo town, Ondo State. He said the aim is […]

Nigeria’ s travel trade professional body – National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), says the dedication, commitment, and resilience of the Director General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) – Captain Chris Najomo has impacted on the transformation of the Nigerian aviation business in recent times. In a congratulatory letter, dated, February 19th, 2021, to […]

Ekiti State’s Director General of the Bureau of Tourism Development, Barrister Wale Ojo-Lanre, has commended the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) for its decisive stance on the controversial Motherland 2025 Initiative. Reacting to FTAN’s letter addressed to the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, Ojo-Lanre noted that the federation’s […]

The Director of National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) Aare Abisoye Fagade has said by virtue of the NIHOTOUR act sign into law in 2023 by former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, the institute was longer a training institute, but rather a regulatory body for all personnel operating under the tourism industry value chain. Fagade […]

In a move to boost cultural tourism in Ekiti State, Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort and Conference Center is partnering with the Ekiti State Government to promote Adire Ekiti, the state’s unique indigenous fabric. During her visit to the resort, Her Excellency, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, First Lady of Ekiti State, emphasized the importance of integrating Adire […]

As part of the efforts to enhance safety on Nigeria’s waterways, General Managers and Area Managers of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) have signed a performance bond with the Managing Director, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, to reinforce strict commitment to eradicating boat mishaps. This initiative highlights NIWA’s resolve to enforce safety regulations and improve operational […]

The Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mr Bola Oyebamiji, has called on the management and staff of the brown water regulatory agency to show renewed commitment to boosting revenue generation, enforcing accountability, and improving operational efficiency of the organisation. Declaring the retreat open on Friday, February 8, 2025, the managing director/chief executive […]

The Abia State government would create about 5000 direct and indirect jobs when the Enyimba International Hotel Aba is completed and opened. This was disclosed by Mr. Ukeje Uche , the Director General , Greater Aba Development Authority during the signing of the management agreement between the Abia State government and the Radisson Blu Group, […]

The National President of the Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN), Prince Femi Fadina, has called for a bold and strategic revival of tourism in Southwest Nigeria. Fadina made this call in Ibadan during his two-day tour of Ibadan, Oyo State where he engaged key stakeholders in discussions aimed at transforming the region’s tourism […]