Author: uguru okorie

In a world often marked by division, there are rare moments that shine as timeless reminders of our shared humanity, heritage, and destiny. One such moment unfolded in Brazil on August 25, 2025, when Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva welcomed Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka and the […]

The Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Dr. Abisoye Fagade, has commended the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) for its training initiatives. He described the training as crucial to aligning members with global travel trade best practices, and that NIHOTOUR was ready to transfer it’s regulatory power, in that […]

Taraba State government is on the cusp of making the state Nigeria’s premier Agro and Eco-tourism destination, with the completion of its first ever Agro and Eco-tourism Resort, known as La Campagne Tropicana Agro Eco-tourism and Heritage Resort. An historic feat that was delivered by La Campagne in less than one month of signing a […]

The Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN), in its continued commitment to strengthening tourism development and professional engagement across the country, is set to the create new leadership positions in preparation for upcoming inter-state, intra-state, and national programmes. As part of this initiative, the institute is seeking to appoint:2nd Vice Presidents across the six […]

The newly inducted professional members of the Nigerian Hotel and Catering Institute (NHCI), which is the foremost hospitality professional body in Nigeria, have been charged to uphold the ethics of the profession and conduct themselves professionally in the discharge of their duties. This charge was given by the President and Chairman of Council of the […]

The Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN) has expressed its continuous desire to collaborate with the Ministry Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy to help develop competent manpower for the culture, travel and tourism sector in Nigeria.  This was reiterated when a delegation of ITPN led by the president, Chief Abiodun Odusanwo, paid a […]

The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring that the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) fulfils its responsibilities with empathy, fairness and integrity. The Minister explained that although NIHOTOUR is legally empowered to regulate, certify and enforce standards across Nigeria’s […]

The Convener of TRAVCONEXPO and Group CEO of Aeroport Group, Dr. Oludayo Taiwo Gideon has announced the release of his latest book, The Drive to Start — A Practical Roadmap to Building Businesses from Nothing. The official launch will take place during the maiden edition of TRAVCONEXPO at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, on September […]

The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has called for stay of action in the enforcement of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, NIHOTOUR Act. The Minister Musawa who made the order during a courtesy visit by the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria, FTAN new exco led by […]

Former Director General of Nigeria Tourism Development Authority (NTDA formerly NTDC) and National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) Otunba Segun Runsewe has decried the Nigeria’s non participation in international expos and Exhibition like the World Travel Market, ITB Berlin, FITUR in Spain and Arabian Travel Market, ATM, and others, stressing that it is a […]