The Director-General of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), Dr. Abisoye Fagade, has reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to implementing the NIHOTOUR Act, saying the reforms are aimed at professionalising Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality industry rather than targeting operators. Speaking during an interactive session with members of the Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers […]
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NIHOTOUR inaugurates committee on tourism professional bodies’ recognition
*Professor Babalola heads committee, has three months to work As a follow up to its recently concluded stakeholder conference and in a landmark step towards strengthening professionalism, institutional governance, and stakeholder collaboration within Nigeria’s hospitality and tourism industry, the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has inaugurated the National Committee on Industry Professional Bodies […]
Having excos’ retreat helps sharpen our plans for NANTA, says 1st Deputy President
The National 1st Deputy President of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), Alhaji Mohammed Mustapha, has expressed satisfaction with the one week executive retreat embarked upon by the National Executive Council of the association to Safari World, Ghana, saying it has not only helped in giving the association the opportunity to build regional […]
NANTA leads delegation to Ghana, pushes for tourism growth in Africa
Concerned about the painful impact of xenophobic conversations and trade barriers across the African continent, the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies, NANTA, in collaboration with Ghana-based Safari Valley Resort and supported by Ibom Air, will embark on a 4-day retreat to reignite a fresh commitment to intra-African tourism. Guided by the theme, “Africa for […]
Kebbi Hisbah personnel arrest 25 hotel lodgers in Argungu
Operatives of the Kebbi State Hisbah Board have arrested 25 lodgers in a hotel in Argungu town. The lodgers were accused of engaging in immoral acts. The Director of Shariah, Sirajo Kamba, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday. He said the raid was carried out on July 3 at […]
NIWA-backed inland waterways clean-up to transform Nigeria’s blue economy
In a landmark move aimed at addressing the growing environmental challenges confronting Nigeria’s inland waterways, a multisectorial indigenous environmental company, Parts Central Limited has been mandated to provide strategic oversight and implementation support for a comprehensive clean-up initiative designed to restore the nation’s waterways and to enhance their economic potential. The project, initiated during the […]
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 […]
Travel Marketing Partner to collaborate with tourism ministry, FTAN, NTDA, others on safety, security conference
Travel Marketing Partner (Nigeria) Limited, organisers of the forthcoming National Tourism Safety and Security Technology Conference and Trade Show, has revealed the partnership of the Federal Ministry of Arts Culture Tourism and Creative Economy (FMACTCE), Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), and others in staging the first edition of […]
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 […]
IHTEF 9.0 unveils speakers for Hospitality Sustainability Summit Africa
The organisers of the International Hospitality, Tourism and Eco-Sustainability Forum (IHTEF) have unveiled an impressive line-up of speakers for the 9th edition of the Hospitality Sustainability Summit Africa (IHTEF 9.0), scheduled to hold from May 22–23, 2026 in Abuja. With the theme “Investing in Africa’s Sustainable Hospitality Future,” the Summit will convene leading voices across […]