NIFST President, Dr. Bola Osinowo, made the call at a breakfast meeting with members of the Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Tourism (ANJET) on Tuesday in Lagos.The meeting was organised by ANJET to discuss food safety, public awareness, regulation, the potential of Nigerian food as a tourism product, the 50th anniversary celebration of […]
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IPADA Initiatives partners with Black Chamber of Commerce, D Evans Consulting to boost tourism, investment
Ahead of the December 3, 2026 opening date of this year’s IPADA Initiatives Celebrations 2026, IPADA Initiatives, the promoter of the annual mega cultural tourism fiesta, has entered into a strategic partnership with the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), and D Evans Consulting Inc. Effective July 29, 2026, the strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), […]
Ekiti tourism bureau DG to chair committee for Oyo NUJ’s 60th anniversary celebration
The Director-General of the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development, Mr. Wale Ojo-Lanre, has been appointed Chairman of the Central Planning Committee for the 60th anniversary celebration of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Oyo State Council. The appointment places the respected journalist, lawyer, tourism administrator and former two-term Chairman of the Oyo State NUJ at […]
ITPN applauds ATHCON, promises collaboration
The President of the Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN), Chief Abiodun Odusanwo, has applauded the contributions of members of the Association of Tourism and Hospitality Consultants in Nigeria (ATHCON), saying it is necessary for the growth and development of tourism and hospitality industry in the country. Odusanwo said this in a special message […]
Runsewe backs Fagade on NIHOTOUR regulatory initiative
Nigeria’s renowned cultural tourism administrator, Otunba Segun Runsewe, has endorsed the recent inauguration of the national registration and certification exercise for cultural tourism, hospitality, and travel professionals by the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR). Runsewe, who was conferred with the Fellowship Award of the institute alongside other prominent industry stakeholders during an event […]
To compete globally Nigeria must close skills gap, says Onung
The Chairman Board of Trustees of the National Hospitality and Tourism Sector Skills Council (HTSSCN) and Chief Executive of Remlords Group, Mr. Nkereuwem Onung has urged Nigeria to close the skills gap in the tourism and hospitality sector to compete globally. He made the call while delivering his acceptance speech after the swearing in of […]
NFVCB classifies 304 films in 2026’s 1st qtr
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has approved and classified a total of 304 films between January and April 2026, reflecting sustained growth in Nigeria’s film industry and reaffirming the Board’s commitment to effective regulation of the sector. The figure represents an increase over the 267 films classified within the corresponding period in […]
Wale Ojo-Lanre urges IIJ new students to embrace developmental journalism
The Director-General of the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development, Barrister Wale Ojo-Lanre, has charged newly admitted students of the International Institute of Journalism, IIJ, Ekiti State Campus, to distinguish themselves from the growing army of untrained citizen reporters by embracing development journalism as a responsible professional pathway. Ojo-Lanre gave the charge while delivering the […]
Runsewe bags Africa Man of the Year Award, continues post-service recognition
Former Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture, Olusegun Runsewe, has been honoured with the Africa Man of the Year Award in Arts, Culture and Hospitality by the National Chronicle, further cementing his enduring influence in Nigeria’s cultural and tourism sectors. The award, presented on April 30, 2026, adds to a growing list […]
