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Presidency, governors, others mobilize support for IPADA 2025

…as Akinboboye unveils 5 years programmes As preparations for IPADA Celebrations 2025 gather momentum, rally calls from around the world are getting louder by the day, with the Presidency, state governors, the Organised Private Sector (OPS), diplomatic community in Nigeria, different organisations across the globe, the Diaspora and others have thrown their weight behind the […]

Presidency, governors, others mobilize support for IPADA 2025 …as Akinboboye unveils 5 years programmes As preparations for IPADA Celebrations 2025 gather momentum, rally calls from around the world are getting louder by the day, with the Presidency, state governors, the Organised Private Sector (OPS), diplomatic community in Nigeria, different organisations across the globe, the Diaspora […]

Musawa congratulates D’Tigress on AfroBasket championship win

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa has congratulated Nigeria’s esteemed women’s basketball team, the D’Tigress, on their historic achievement of winning the Afrobasket for a record five consecutive times. Again, Minister Musawa who watched the final match live with the Minister of Women Affairs Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim and […]

Oyetola vows to end boat mishaps as committee submits report

In a bold step to end recurring fatalities on Nigeria’s waterways, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola, on Friday, August 1, 2025, received the report of the Special Committee on the Prevention of Boat Mishaps in Nigeria, vowing that the Federal Government would implement sweeping reforms to improve maritime safety. Speaking while […]

Fallout of FTAN election: DSS invites federation’s Vice President South East

Although the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) elections have come and gone, the fallout is begining to unfold. The Directorate of State Service (DSS), FCT office, has invited the newly elected FTAN Vice President for South East, Mr. Wilson Uche to its office. It is believed the invitation might not be unconnected to […]

New chapter in FTAN as Badaki emerges 8th president of federation

ABUJA — Dr. Badaki Aliyu has emerged as the new National President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), following his victory over Professor Wasiu Babalola at the Federation’s 2025 Annual General Meeting and Election held in Abuja. Aliyu, who previously served as FTAN’s First Deputy President, pledged to reposition the Federation and […]

ITPN’s new fellows urged to be worthy ambassadors of institute

The newly inducted Fellows of the Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN), have been called upon to be good ambassadors of the Institute by living up to the ideals and principles of the Institute of promoting professional excellence, exhibiting high level of discipline and exemplary leadership traits in all their conducts at all times. […]

FTAN President presents scorecard, highlights tourism challenges, opportunities

By Onyeka Ezike The President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), Nkereweum Onung, has presented the performance record of his administration, highlighting key achievements, setbacks, and prospects for the future of tourism in Nigeria. Onung, who appeared on Villa Square, a special segment of Creative Nigeria — a weekly cultural tourism magazine […]

Musawa congratulates Super Falcons on historic WAFCON victory

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa has extended her warmest congratulations to the Super Falcons of Nigeria. The women’s national football team came from two goals down in the first half to defeat Morocco 3-2 in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). […]

Olanma Ojukwu to make case for tourism at Arochukwu annual conference

Benin Republic based travel consultant and Managing Director of GOTA  Travel and Tours, Dr. Olanma Alvanis Ojukwu  is set to make a presentation on tourism at the prestigious annual gathering of sons and daughters of Arochukwu ancient kingdom,  the All Aro National Conference (Nzuko Aro). The event will hold on Friday, July 25, 2025 in […]