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The President of the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA), Mr. Yinka Folami, has expressed optimism that the dollarisation of the aviation sector will soon become a thing of the past. According to him, the era of selling airline tickets in foreign currency is gradually coming to an end as the government works to […]

The traditional ruler of Owode kingdom, in Ogun State, His Royal Majesty, Oba Wasiu Akani Ogungbayi, the Onitetiku of Owode, has called for the preservation and documentation of Awori history and culture, describing it as vital to sustaining community identity and pride. The monarch made the call during a surprise visit to the Oba Fadina […]

The immediate past President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) and Special Adviser to the Akwa Ibom State Governor on Culture and Tourism, Mr. Nkereuwem Onung, has extended an open invitation to the world to visit Akwa Ibom this December for the Experience Ibom Tourism Concert. Speaking on Creative Nigeria, a cultural […]

Aviation has been identified as a foundational pillar in unlocking the potential of the tourism sector. In acknowledgment of the crucial role that air transportation plays in fostering tourism growth and development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mandated the Ministers of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, as well as Aviation, to work together in […]

With the Ofala Festival 2025 approaching, the traditional ceremonies that precede the year’s grand celebration are already in motion, underscoring Onitsha’s enduring commitment to its rich cultural heritage This year’s theme, “Njiko na Ntachi” (Unity and Perseverance), signals a call for communal resilience as the city honours its royal legacy. Preliminary rites have begun as […]

The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), is proudly set to officially launch the Omi Eko Project on Friday, 17th October 2025, at the iconic Five Cowries Terminal, Falomo. This event marks a pivotal milestone in the state’s unwavering commitment to sustainable development, cutting-edge water transportation, and smart city innovation. The […]

Aviation has been identified as a foundational pillar in unlocking the potential of the tourism sector. In acknowledgment of the crucial role that air transportation plays in fostering tourism growth and development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mandated the Ministers of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, as well as Aviation, to work together in […]

In this dazzling age of smartphones and social media, tourism is too often reduced to the art of clicking rather than the act of connecting. Travellers today rush to capture, filter, and post, forgetting that the soul of travel was never meant to be lived through a screen. True tourism transcends the lens; it is […]

Following the dispute and leadership crisis that has engulfed the Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria, ATPN, the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria, FTAN has stepped in to resolve the crisis and bring sanity to the association.Against this background, the FTAN President, Dr. Aliyu Badaki has set up a 5 man Dispute Resolution Committee […]

Prince Segun Akanni, Publisher of The Drum Online (Pan-Afrikan) and Convener of the annual Pan-Afrikan Drum Festival in Canada, has congratulated Mr. Ola Awakan formerly of TV Continental (TVC) on his appointment as the Director General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Awakan, a seasoned journalist, news producer, cultural […]